exesivefire Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So I stumbled upon this a while ago, and knew I had to use it for inspiration for a build.. Today is the day I started to make that happen. Wont be an exact replica, but I am taking major cues from it, I debated between a few bodies, but the 41 won in the end (mostly cause it has a straight 6 and its ugly) Started with a slice off the bottom then started on a mild chop, I didn't do nearly as much as I initially marked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 top back on, and roof cut open, also shown with a parts box center section and aluminum tube rear axle. Initial mockup to see how this will play out. debating using styrene or brass for the chassis... guess I'll figure that out as I go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Great start and cool subject, I will follow your progress. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsing Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I've seen this car in person in San Diego, CA. Very cool car in person with some very cool details built into it! Looking forward to seeing your rendition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Cool project. Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Looking forward to watching this. I'm sure to get some great ideas. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandriet16 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 This should be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 This looks wild!! Will be watching this as I have a 41 pickup that I'm not happy with and would love to chop up!! Keep it going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Used the 5 speed out of a Revell mustang and attached to the 41's straight 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 After I got the engine/trans length figured out it was time to start the chassis. I used the tube front from that same Revell Mustang. the rest is all styrene. I am pretty happy with it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looks great. You do killer work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The rear bodywork on your inspiration I really like . very different. That is worth doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 A lot of good engineering on your part. I like that your using the inline. What sort of intake are you thinking? Have you thought about a turbo or maybe an early Corvette side draft setup. Or just hang an old Jimmy blower on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) A lot of good engineering on your part. I like that your using the inline. What sort of intake are you thinking? Have you thought about a turbo or maybe an early Corvette side draft setup. Or just hang an old Jimmy blower on the side. I'm going back and forth between turbo or side mounted carbs.. Edited December 15, 2014 by exesivefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Might re start the rear area.. Not sure I'm loving it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 OK, so I didnt like the back at all. i did a little more hunting for pictures on the internet and followed that up with cutting the back half off this morning. I am really glad I did, with a fresh mind I think i attacked it much better this time. I was really over thinking it the first attempt. I'll let the pictures do the talking for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 and with a little bracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Shaping up nicely!! Loving the stance on this Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) got the front going while I was down in the workshop. a look at it without the tires in the way another mockup with wheels/tires Edited December 17, 2014 by exesivefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothicz House Of Kustomz Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 ummmm wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thanks... I have half a mind to attempt building a modern GM ecotec 4 banger.. I think that could be fun. I like the 6 though too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I really like where this seems to be going, I will keep an eye on this to see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Outstanding work so far. I really how your build is shaping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 now this is >> whouw to start with the real one >> whouw thats just soo cool .. and your build >> love it great work on the tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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