tubbs Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I think rather than trying to scratch build a holley fuel pressure regulator I think ill try to scratch a magnafuel regulator which is a pretty simple design to build I wish I can give credit to whomever put this together. if anyone knows, please let me know. this should help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks Al this is going to help me out alot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonekrosha Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome job so far, I can't wait to see the end result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks Michael I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I was looking at the engine today and I just wasn't happy with the ignition setup so I ripped the distributor and plug wires out and theyre going to be redone and ill be redoing it all with the correct firing order and ill be using a new distributer. also I scratched an alternator bracket out of coke can aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Crafty coke can craftsmanship. It looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Still looking good, just a couple of minor setbacks, no big deal you got this one in the bag, it's going to be worth the wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Some big updates coming up a little later stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) well as promised, heres the updates. to start I started plumbing the fuel system, ran the brake lines and plumbed the lines from the brake booster, started making a distribution block and ran the lines across the rear end to the wheel backs. I also ran the positive battery cable up to the front where it will connect to the starter. I ripped out the rubber in the tubs and I will redo it with more accurate sized rubber and an accurate amount.i wasn't happy with the kit radiator because it honestly looked like crud so I found an extra radiator in the parts box and then I cut out the kit radiator and glued in the new one to the core support. I also found a new distributor and I made spark plug boots on the cap and redid the igniton wires I just haven't finished gluing it in. lastly I made a dipstick for the engine for added realism. coming up ill finish the ignition setup, make a tranny dipstick, finish the brake lines, and finish the fuel system. now on to the pics, comments/criticism greatly appreciated Edited July 13, 2013 by Dragfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 making some nice progress Jason, looks good buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 You are still making good progress, it's gonna be good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks Bill and Larry I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 well im back with an uodate and not really a good one, I was test fitting the interior tub and the body twisted just a bit and cracked the bodywork on the front clip, I put a little putty on it and primed it but im out of fine sanding sticks so ill get on fixing that when I get a ride to my LHS tomorrow. on a lighter note I got the parachute almost finishes it just needs a couple decals and the ill make the cable running out to it I also found a seat that will work and redid the ignition wiring with a new distributor and ignition wires, I found the correct routing from the cap to each plug so the while ignition is as realistic as it gets. body damage new ignition setup seat Parachute Comments and suggestions Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Looking good what did you use the parachute line out back? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I hate it when stuff like that happens, you're handeling it well. Great progress on it, the chute looks great! Looking foward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 The parachute line is made from the outer chord of a broken set of apple headphones cut to size with bare metal foil covering it and some small wire inside to keep its shape I hate it when stuff like that happens, you're handeling it well. Great progress on it, the chute looks great! Looking foward to seeing more! Thanks Jonathan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 I mocked it up because I just had to see what it looked like with the cage and interior painted and with the laundry out back, and I have to say it looks pretty dang sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yup. That looks just fine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yup. That looks just fine!! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I hate it when stuff like that happens, you're handeling it well. Great progress on it, the chute looks great! Looking foward to seeing more! Sorry about your misfortune Jason, but like Jonathan said you are handling it very well, you know what they say when life hands you lemons just make lemonade out of them!! You will recover I got faith in ya dude, it still looks fantastic, just stay after it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Great work ! Can't wait to see this puppy finished. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 x2 Thanks I appreciate it!! Sorry about your misfortune Jason, but like Jonathan said you are handling it very well, you know what they say when life hands you lemons just make lemonade out of them!! You will recover I got faith in ya dude, it still looks fantastic, just stay after it!! even though these problems have stressed me out I have learned from them and I think this model has taught me things that have made me a better modeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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