John Teresi Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Hello.......I started on the chassis........and have a long way to go.......ALL chassis reference provided by "MASTER BUILDER" and "PRO PAINTER" Paul Rowe.......and also some reference from 'Master Builder" Clay Kemp ..........thank you Paul. and Clay.......thank`s for looking. Edited April 21, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Few more progress photo`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Your builds never cease to amaze me. Props for tackling something I've never seen you do before, and for doing it so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Sir William Lyons now officially has a Smith tachometer mounted on his headstone! Hard to believe the E Type is officially 50 years old as of this past March. I build mostly stock, but this is a fascinating build, and I'm enjoying the craftsmanship going into it. I will be following this. Edited April 17, 2011 by Jim Gibbons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hello.......a little more work on the chassis today.........firewall and I modified a funny car seat to resemble a Pro Mod seat........thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 John...John...John. It just does not get any better than this...does it ? well from you.....of course it does !!!!! Just darn incredible !!!! Can not wait to see this finished. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 wow, that cage looks awesome. you make it look so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 GREAT PICS!! Thanks for showing how you lay out your designs!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Hello......thank you for the kind comment`s guy`s........I did some work on the rear of the chassis and trans mounting brackets today........I will be working on the front end shocks and steering tonight.......thank`s for looking. Edited April 19, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hello.......worked on the front shock`s and suspension today.......now I need to work on the back.......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Bossolani Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 OMG!!!! Craftsmanship works!!!! Very cool frame!!! Did you heated the tubes to make turns? Thanks to show us!! Cesar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Cesar.......no, I did not heat the styrene tubing........I used the hollow tube styrene and stuck a piece of wire into the tubing .......it gives it a nice curve when bending to shape....... without breaking the styrene.......thank`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Bossolani Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Great ideal John. Which tube size did you used? Thanks Cesar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Hello.......I did some work in the cock pit........using some reference from "Master Builder" Clay Kemp..........thank you Clay..........I made some pedals,levers,brackets and a master cylinder........ worked on the bottles.........I am waiting for a resin rear end to come in the mail......then I can finish up the rear end.....thank`s for lookin. Edited April 21, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 This is jus' stunning work! I like the direction you are going! Keep up the most excellent scratchbuilding on this project! I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hello......I worked on the engine yesterday ........I bored out the butterfly holes and made a new butterfly......modified the fuel tank.......made motor mounts and plates, a pulley, injector plate, side window brackets and door handles, front body clip supports........and a puke tank......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 more progress photo`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 and just a few more......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Stunning. And a superbly documented WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker589 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) John - Very impressive work! I find your builds to be inspiring. Thank you for sharing. What glue/adhesive do you use to build your chassis? I'm finding that chassis fab is a challenge - and I'm using rectangle styrene. Edited April 23, 2011 by seeker589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 John - Very impressive work! I find your builds to be inspiring. Thank you for sharing. What glue/adhesive do you use to build your chassis? I'm finding that chassis fab is a challenge - and I'm using rectangle styrene. Tim ......i use good o`l Super Glue......the yellow bottle with the red top......it is strong and dries fast.......thank`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hello.......I did some work on the wheelie bar and wheel`s.......I am still waiting for the resin rear end so that I can finish up the wheelie bar........I will work on the wing tonight.......thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hello........I also made some rear wheel ring`s.........thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 John - great work. I like the mentality of this build - scratchbuilding all the little parts. Sometimes it gets tough when you feel the "need" to keep adding great little touches but it's so worth the effort. Thanks for posting as you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin2020 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Lets take a vote to see if we should add Master Builder to John's portfolio. My vote is yes!! This is another build that has just blown me away. I did not think that some of these thing could even be done. GREAT JOB JOHN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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