5 Published May 21, 2011 at 409 × 495 in Roadster in Glass – Joe and Henry Smith’s Fabulous Fiberglass Sports Car (Hot Rod Magazine, April 1957) Caption: Despite small 102 inch wheelbase chassis (1951 Ford frame with 12 inches sectined from amidship), flathead appears lost in engine room. 1951 Ford gearbox, rear end, cut driveshaft used.