FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 So the boys hear in the shop have been working hard. Got a call from the dyno guys, the twin turbo set up has melted the engine, so they went on the hunt around the shop and found an old 426 hemi laying around. So they pulled it out and began to strip it down to begin the rebuild on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Niko, just be careful with the Trabbie firewall you are cutting. The dashboard slides down like a snap fit into that to trap the hood hinges. I'd put that together inside the body to make sure it will still operate. I'm nearly finished with a stock Trabant build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Mike: Heh - That's so true . Jonathan: Thanks! I thought that this could be a great Sleeper compared to the '57 Chevy I thought about at first. It would have been possible that the '57 didn't fool everyone... Tom: Thanks for the heads up! I was wondering about the same thing actually and was going to do a test fit soon. Now it is the next thing on my to do list. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Niko, I like the Trabant idea. Have you considered doing a centrifugal supercharger instead of the turbo? A lot less real estate required, The Pacer is coming along well. Chassis and engine in paint. I'm going to get some carbon fiber decal for the valve cover. Currently, working on the roll cage and center console. It's going to be a real challenge. More soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Actually I do have paper clips, thanks to the dollar store. Here is the passenger door cut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I converted some copo nova poverty caps, I filled in the centers and recovered them with BMF and gave a light wash. Should I use them on the car or leave them off? Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Niko, I like the Trabant idea. Have you considered doing a centrifugal supercharger instead of the turbo? A lot less real estate required, Thanks Rob! When I started planning this Trabant, I was debating between a Pro Charger and a Turbo. Pro Charger would have been much cooler and I believe it would have been more interesting to me as well, but unfortunately I didn't have any of them available. In the past I have scratchbuilt those, but they don't look good enough I think so the only option would have been to order one of them as aftermarket part. That is otherwise a good idea, but now I really can't afford doing that, since all my money is going to the gas tank of my '87 Chevy Van (Daily driver) and / or to the parts for my '60 Impala that I'm rebuilding. And because of that I kind of had to go with that turbocharger. But... We all like challenges, right? Very nice work on those models, everyone! It looks like this is going to be a tough year when these all are on the starting line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Heck I may have to have a pace truck follow me around with extra tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just a quick update. I finally think I got the rear axle setup to work. It sits a little high but it needs to clear the transaxle. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks Rob! When I started planning this Trabant, I was debating between a Pro Charger and a Turbo. Pro Charger would have been much cooler and I believe it would have been more interesting to me as well, but unfortunately I didn't have any of them available. In the past I have scratchbuilt those, but they don't look good enough I think so the only option would have been to order one of them as aftermarket part. That is otherwise a good idea, but now I really can't afford doing that, since all my money is going to the gas tank of my '87 Chevy Van (Daily driver) and / or to the parts for my '60 Impala that I'm rebuilding. And because of that I kind of had to go with that turbocharger. But... We all like challenges, right? Very nice work on those models, everyone! It looks like this is going to be a tough year when these all are on the starting line. Trunk mounted turbo? The Trabbie trunk opens already so you won't even need to do any cutting or hinge making. Lag could be a b itch but there are ways round that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Wanted say all you.guys work is looking good can't wait to see who crosses the long first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Trunk mounted turbo? The Trabbie trunk opens already so you won't even need to do any cutting or hinge making. Lag could be a b itch but there are ways round that. Yep, it has been done. However big tubes running through the interior are hard to disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yep, it has been done. However big tubes running through the interior are hard to disguise. No worse than engines in the back seat. As long as you can't tell driving down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yep, it has been done. However big tubes running through the interior are hard to disguise. Yeah Rob, I've seen it in a truck bed as well!! Invest in a lot of insulation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I have got some more progress done, the engine is almost together, the next step is ignition wiring and more minor detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Everyone is doing some fine work. I've been really busy with work and other "easier" projects to pass my free time. Up next on my Nomad is to get the interior squared away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I need some opinions on the poverty caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I need some opinions on the poverty caps Perfect. They help sell the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Trunk mounted turbo is a possibility, but I'd like to keep it under the hoo as there is some other stuff planned to go into the trunk. I've seen those trunk mounted turbos on 1:1 cars as well. I'll see if I can fit that under the hood though. Edit: Jason - Yep, go with the Poverty Caps. They look very good on that Ford! Edited March 19, 2015 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I don't like them on the front, but they look good on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I need some opinions on the poverty caps I wouldn't attach caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I need some opinions on the poverty caps If you don't go with the caps, I suggest that the lug nuts get some rust treatment. Me, I like the caps, at least on most of the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I don't like them on the front, but they look good on the rear. Hmm. I agree. It's very tough to disguise the depth difference of the front to rear wheels. Maybe make the front ones as thin as possible and thicken the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I think the steelies look good all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 My Mini is painted already The interior is prepared to paint like the rest of it. The end is near Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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