eviltwincustoms Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Hi Everyone, This is my first project post on the Model Car form, most of my stuff has been posed on the other Model Car forum, since I wasn't aware of this site. I have a 1/25 scale 66 Nova project that I have been working on now... Off and On for over 2 years and having gotten past the fully custom tube chassis. Lost interest and was torn between a Full blown Pro Mod or a Pro Street, so I decided to push it to the side and start something new. I know this isn't anything new as others are also working on some 1/16 scale Camaro's as well. So I hope no one minds me posting up my project. Pro Mods seem to be the subject everyone is choosing these days, so here is my start to a 70.5 Camaro. Building my own custom Tube Chassis, and just finished the rear and part of the drivers cage. Need to work out the funny car cage and move to the front. I just wrapped up the rear body mounts and the body mounts just above the trunk lid and even added the Frame gussets which look pretty cool even in bare aluminum. I still have plenty of work ahead of me just in the Chassis, but it is slowly coming together. Here are two quick pics for you (I will try and get some better pics tomorrow) . Edited June 5, 2012 by eviltwincustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Very nice!! I saw your 66 Nova WIP build on the "other" forum, and you do very good work. P.S. please post that Nova build here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 this looks really good... welcome.. and please post more pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 This shall be a treat, looking forward to the journey...Thanks for sharing and welcome, this is a great site!! BTW, looking very good so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Bart.... Welcome Aboard here. and as others mention thanks for sharing with us. Also as Jeff mentioned this a great sight with a bunch of great people. I look forward to following this build and see the progress of it. Look forward to some more pics. That frame you going going Looks great and this build is off to a nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Bart, that's one hellova entrance. And welcome. And yeah...if ProMods are the hot ticket, they're here in abundance mate. Can never have too many I reckon. You're off to a cracking start on the chassis, looks superb. Appears to be fairly advanced in progress too....you better give us a look with body on-board. Another great thread bookmarked, I'll be tagging along on this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Welcome aboard and cant wait to see more of this great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 wow!! as Greg said way to make an entrance I have seen you around and you do some outstanding work, so welcome to the funhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Welcome to the Forum Bart!, totally agree, LOTS of Pro-Mods (can't go wrong there), I think because of the many different body styles is way there are so many. Don't think you have anything to worry about with "another" Camaro, the more the merrier! Can't wait to see more of your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 I did some more work on the Chassis, got the front mocked up and the firewall completed. And even started part of the aluminum tranny mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Bart, some of the best chassis work I've seen....love the firewall detail and the alum tranny mount. Gonna be one awesome ride. Thumbs way, way up man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 That is some awesome work you're doing, Bart. I absolutely love the firewall detail. All of your tubework looks perfect. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 this is looking awesome.... plus what they said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 fantastic work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 The chassis is looking awesome!, the firewall (as said above) is great, this is going to be a great build, I can feel it in my bones, er, wait that might just be my arthritis acting up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Super nice frame work bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Bart this frame is just looking Killer. You have some very nice work going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi Bart, This is fabulous work!!!! Keep it coming. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) First off I want to say, "Thank you All" for the kind words... and of course any feedback on accuracy. I have a small update for everyone, been working on the 4 link mounts for the chassis and the rear end. Done up in aluminum and mounted up to the chassis. After two day's of cutting/grinding/sanding and fitting they finally fit to my liking. The biggest headache was getting the width and the holes to line up when mounted. NOW my fingers tips are numb!! Edited September 17, 2011 by eviltwincustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Now that's COOL!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 awesome fab work Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Bart, those brackets look great, How thick is the aluminum you used and where did you pick it up at? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Real nice job Bart what did you use t oshape the four link brackets? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) badgass, brett... thanks for the complements! I is much appreciated, I was beginning to wonder how I was going to pull it off because it started out to be a pain in the you know what! Bart, those brackets look great, How thick is the aluminum you used and where did you pick it up at? Joe Joe, I am using K&S sheet aluminum that is .032" thick which works out to be roughly a little over 1/2" thick. In 1:1 they are 1/4" thick but the .015" stuff is really flimsy so I bumped up the thickness. I have a local Hobby shop in in Kansas City called "Hobby Haven" and I think Hobby Lobby may have some back in the hobby section where the Pine Wood Derby and Rocket section is located. Edited September 18, 2011 by eviltwincustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Real nice job Bart what did you use t oshape the four link brackets? John Pol Thanks john for looking at my pain staking task that has caused me to have numb finger tips.. To shape them was Dremel (cut off discs, sanding drums (course and fine grit), Jeweler's files, and sand paper) and A LOT of PATIENCE.... more than I wanted to put into it. LOL I think I spent over 10-12hrs on them in just cutting and shaping and checking hole alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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