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Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 25, 2011 19:12:18 GMT -6
Sounds 'right' to me!!
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Post by ira on Jun 1, 2011 23:19:24 GMT -6
Working on finishing the chassis now. Added an inch to the frame to make room for the Big Hemi. I used 2 frames for the extension, the front section from one & the rear from the other. I also drilled a hole in the ends of the frame and inserted brass rod between the sections for added strength.  |
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Post by ira on Jul 23, 2011 17:15:27 GMT -6
I got some work done on the engine. I went with the dual carb option instead of the scoop. The shift linkage was missing so I made new linkage with solder and "Tacky Glue". I built up the thick glue to make the junctions on the solder. Then it only needed only a little paint to finish the new linkage.  |
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Jul 24, 2011 8:18:17 GMT -6
Very kool!!!!!! Can't wait to see more Ira.....
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Post by ira on Aug 9, 2011 12:45:39 GMT -6
Thank you Dr. Kerry.
More photos coming soon!
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Post by ira on Aug 9, 2011 14:51:06 GMT -6
I got a little more done on the engine. Finishing up the gas lines and positoning the headers next.  |
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Post by ira on Aug 9, 2011 16:17:55 GMT -6
I finally got the Muscle Machine wheels & tires mounted to the kits axles! Most of the chassis is finished! Now I can start to lower the front body section over the suspension arms.  |
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Post by Dr. Kerry on Aug 9, 2011 18:35:21 GMT -6
Anytime Ira, you build some very Kool stuff. This is no exception! Lovin where this is going!
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Aug 10, 2011 21:15:49 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira!! VERY KOOL!!
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Post by ira on Aug 10, 2011 23:43:10 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira!! Any ideas for color yet?? Thanks! I am thinking about painting it Testors Lime Ice with Red Flames and a tan interior. Color Change! I am painting the 34 Ford Camino Tamiya "Mica Red" over Silver Leaf & Black areas. There will also be modern '57 Chevy Trim Graphics & Tribal Flames! The interior will be grey, red & black. |
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2011 14:38:50 GMT -6
I trimmed down and cut out the front section to fit over the suspension. Here is how it fits now...  |
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2011 14:45:13 GMT -6
The I got this wild idea! I cut the ends off two ball point pens and glued them onto the backs of the front section, then added a little putty...  |
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2011 14:47:15 GMT -6
Here it is with some primer applied... Is this getting too strange?  |
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2011 14:50:26 GMT -6
Here is a mockup with the front section in place. I think I might add amber lights to the ends of the ball point pen ends to light up the engine...  |
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Post by Mysterion on Aug 11, 2011 16:11:53 GMT -6
If ya wanna get crazy, cut the bullets out of the bumper, make them your headlights. Then make the headlights into into air inlets, lose the current aircleaners and make cold air style ducts that connect to the pen pieces you added. Now that would be STRANGE! I did a quick edit to show what I meant, I think it's pretty cool looking. Then again, I've been told I'm pretty strange. ;D  |
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Post by ira on Aug 12, 2011 16:55:16 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Cut Out The Bullets!!![/glow] I can't cut out the Bullets, those are my favorite parts!  Yep, that is Stranger than my version...that's Wild! Thanks for the suggestion! |
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Post by ira on Aug 23, 2011 9:13:32 GMT -6
I was working on the headers yesterday, and you know, the big collectors on the headers just weren't working for me. I needed something to help the design flow. The short pipes were too distracting... So, first I extended the pipes about 3/16" with plastic rod. Then I removed the collectors and molded in some nice long side pipes. These new pipes fit just below the body and exit right in front of the rear tires.  Now for some primer!  |
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Post by jondutch46 on Aug 23, 2011 11:37:35 GMT -6
Good idea with the new pipes, Ira. It needed something to pull it closer to the ground.
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Post by ira on Aug 23, 2011 16:06:36 GMT -6
Thanks!
Yea, I agree it does make it look lower!
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Aug 24, 2011 6:28:26 GMT -6
This is gonna be very cool.....
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Post by badroadahead on Aug 24, 2011 11:33:28 GMT -6
Ira - those pipes look awesome. They will bring down the car closer to the ground. Great idea........mind if I use it?
Dave
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Post by ira on Aug 25, 2011 12:16:40 GMT -6
Ira - those pipes look awesome. They will bring down the car closer to the ground. Great idea........mind if I use it? Dave Thanks Dave, glad you like it! Everything I know about model building, I've learned from other full size car builders and model makers. Feel free to use any of the ideas you see on my models. That's why I post the photos. It's good to share... |
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Post by ira on Aug 25, 2011 12:17:35 GMT -6
This is gonna be very cool..... [glow=red,2,300]Thanks!!![/glow] |
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Post by baddgass on Aug 25, 2011 19:06:11 GMT -6
This is one nice build.
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Post by baddgass on Aug 25, 2011 19:06:30 GMT -6
This is one nice build.
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Post by ira on Aug 26, 2011 8:47:22 GMT -6
Thanks, glad you like it!!! |
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Post by ira on Aug 29, 2011 9:04:51 GMT -6
Here are the finished exhaust pipes glued in place!  |
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Post by Mysterion on Aug 29, 2011 12:10:06 GMT -6
That gives it more "flow", it look's much better with those pipes.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Aug 29, 2011 12:38:13 GMT -6
Very Interesting IRA
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Post by ramone on Aug 29, 2011 13:22:13 GMT -6
looks way better with the new pipes!!Totally cool.
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