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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 12, 2012 17:47:47 GMT -6
Well, things were moving along quite splendidly, when I discovered that after test fitting at least 4 times the angle I would need to assemble the fuel tank, that when the 2 part epoxy cured, I messed up my measurements and the cap to the fuel tank wouldn't fit into the grille shell. .jpg) what an ass So, there was no way I was going to be able to re-engineer a tank support and match the paint (I used every last drop paintng this), so out came the trusty dremel tool and a circular notch was made. (If you don't think dremeling a paint job that took 2 months is scary, you're a bigger dope than I am) .jpg) |
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Post by ira on Mar 12, 2012 18:53:08 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Good Save Paul!!![/glow]
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Post by sizzler67 on Mar 12, 2012 19:48:08 GMT -6
Hey Paul
Your fix worked and looks just fine!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 13, 2012 11:28:27 GMT -6
Thanks for the moral support guys. I'll never say I planned it that way, but this build is just falling together now like it WANTS to be finished whats everyones take on Alclad? I forget? do I have to prime? primer seems to add texture  |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Mar 13, 2012 12:04:21 GMT -6
Send me your parts with a bottle of Alclad chrome
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Post by oldhermitsgarage on Mar 13, 2012 12:49:26 GMT -6
To answer your question, you need to do a perfect gloss black base coat to get good results with Alclad.
There is nothing on the market that looks like real chrome plating including Alclad. They all look like polished aluminum. I hate using an airbrush so I use Plastikote Bumper Chrome. It does take a few days to dry so be patient.
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Post by redbaron on Mar 13, 2012 15:23:19 GMT -6
The kit looks like it's coming along very well
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Post by sizzler67 on Mar 13, 2012 15:57:14 GMT -6
Send me your parts with a bottle of Alclad chrome Now thats a deal not to pass up  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 14, 2012 12:31:08 GMT -6
and then there was the push bar that came in the drag pack. There wasn't any indicator of how or where to mount this thing, so after 2 hours of juggling , measuring, wishing and hoping, I drilled a couple of holes in the rear end. It sure would be easier with directions, but, I think I have it from here on in. maybe..  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 15, 2012 12:53:08 GMT -6
One of the things I've noticed on most of the other Big Drag's I've seen on eBay, is they all have a simple hose running from the Moon tank to the injectors. This is neither realistic not plausible. So I came up with this simple solution for a cam driven fuel pump made up of aluminum and plastic tubing.  The fuel inlet/outlet is a single piece from a mechanical 1:1 oil pressure gauge kit. The fuel line will pass right through it.  The shaft in the middle will allow me to fine tune the distance to clear the blower belt once that's asembled and permanently affixed. In this picture below, you can also see the spark plug boots I cut from Evergreen strene tube and attached prior to painting the engine. The boots will be black soon when the wires are attached.  I'm going to try to Alclad this as a single assembly. I have a plan B if I screw the Alclad up and get dull silver, but plan B is a secret for now.  |
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Post by oldhermitsgarage on Mar 15, 2012 12:58:25 GMT -6
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 23, 2012 18:13:55 GMT -6
I'm not just sitting here doing my nails while old Starry Eyes shines my blower.. nosirree Bob.. I just updated the BDT page with a few pics of what went down today. * but I'm saving the best for ass (not a typo) click the link in my sig sneek peek:  |
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Post by redbaron on Mar 23, 2012 21:04:53 GMT -6
Cool build it looks like it is going good
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 24, 2012 10:42:52 GMT -6
Fantastic job Paul' what a beauty. Dennis
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2012 12:15:02 GMT -6
Museum quality is an understatement. Looks great Paul.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 24, 2012 12:34:25 GMT -6
Damn! I was outbidthanks guys. it's not perfect but if you stand back, rub your eyes and squint....
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Post by redbaron on Mar 24, 2012 13:18:53 GMT -6
Why don't you bid it is only seventeen dollars
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Post by RatRod on Mar 24, 2012 15:50:35 GMT -6
And......when you finish this beast, you'll definitely need a set of these to go with it.......  ;D 
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Mar 25, 2012 14:57:25 GMT -6
Lookin' good Paul!! Nice save on the moon tank too! Can't wait to see her finished!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 25, 2012 17:23:12 GMT -6
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Post by RatRod on Mar 25, 2012 18:31:03 GMT -6
My, what a big blower you have there Mr.Canney...... 
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Post by Bert on Mar 30, 2012 9:50:09 GMT -6
Paul, I just went throught the thread. This is going to be a fantastic build. Very nice work! Hey Rat Rod! You know the old saying, I'd rather be blown than injected  |
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 30, 2012 21:03:21 GMT -6
Looking real good Paul.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 30, 2012 21:24:13 GMT -6
Thanks. I got the blower back ffrom the alclader today and got that all assembled. Now just have a few details to button up and it will be finished. No more pictures till shes finished. Sent from my DROIDX using ProBoards |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Mar 31, 2012 7:28:20 GMT -6
no fair .. posting photoshopped pics of REAL car parts.... trying to fool everyone into thinking it's a model part.... tisk, tisk ,,
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 31, 2012 16:33:30 GMT -6
tach and shifter... that's all thats left and I ran out of 2 part epoxy... I think it's my best model ever, but with those 2 pieces left, there's still time to screw it up.
tach and shifter...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2012 19:27:28 GMT -6
I can't wait to see the finished product! BTW, I heard yesterday that the Big Drag is going to be re-isss.........just kidding Paul!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Apr 1, 2012 5:45:44 GMT -6
you're a rucking fiot,,,,, ;D
actually, I sent an email to RM last night with a link to the build page suggesting they consider it for future release.
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