landman Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I decided to start on this while I have to wait to go on with the other projects. Assembled the engine and added the fuel injection tubing. Then the fuel pump & filter piping And the air compressor piping Edited January 10, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 nice detail work, will be following this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What gear box is on that? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) While it will be a Ford, it won't be a Louisville. I kind of like these: The kit provides nice 5-Hole wheels but only the outside. So I dechromed the styrene ones and I will adapt them to the resin fronts. I also discovered that mounting tiny round parts in a pin vise makes it easier to sand flash And of course, I couldn't resist putting the engine in the frame...just to see. Couldn't help it. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 What gear box is on that? Ben Ben, I have no idea. It almost looks like it could be automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Of course I put the wrong photo in there. Here goes. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's some nice wiring there . I like the cab too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 This is great project. You really did a great job on the engine plumbing. I like the cab choice also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Engine looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Really nice job on the engine plumbing! I will be watching this thread for further updates. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Definitely, gonna be a cool looking setup....Great work on the engine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Nice detailed engine and I like your cab choose to. Those cabs just look big and rugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks guys. Something just crossed my mind. What am I going to use for windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Looking great. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I think I figured out how I'll make the wheel set. Front wheel on the left. I separated the face from the rim of the styrene wheel & trimmed out the hub. The resin face will mount to the rim and the hub behind. Cut like that, it will bring the wheel out by about 1/16". I wonder if I should trim that flange off. As for the rears, on the right. I used the styrene hubs to center the drum before gluing it into the inner wheel. The resin outer wheel will mount to the outside of the inner wheel. The trick will be to make them concentric. Opinions and suggestions are welcome of course. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Another thing I'd like to do before I get too far along is open up the hood somehow so we can see all this tubing on the engine. The Ford N600 opens like this: So it looks like the wire/tube type hinge might work. Never attempted one before. Not sure if this expensive resin body is the good place to start. Another, simpler (lazier) solution would be to add little tabs to the underside of the body and just set the hood on it. Lift off to open. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Pat, plan your cuts for the hood and go nice and easy and you will be rewarded by your efforts later when you open them up to show off your very nicely detailed engine. Pat I use this clear plastic to make my windows on resin trucks. First I will make a paper template and then cut the clear plastic a little bigger and start test fitting until you like the fit. You may need to smooth the inside of the cab to help get a good fit too. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Painted the backing plates, air chambers and assembled the wheels. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Ventured into uncharted territory. I was going to assemble the grille and fenders to the body but then I couldn't open up the hood panels. So I cut them first, then put everything back together with tape and was able to locate and tack the fenders. With the fenders in place, it should be feasible to paint the grille separately and attach it later. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Added the rest of the goodies to the engine and tried it out under the body. I think this is way bigger than the 391 that is supposed to be there but I think we can make it work. Oops! Forgot this one. Edited January 11, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Looks good Pat I for got to post this picture of the clear plastic that I use for windows. Hobbly Lobby sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Nice progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadbsa Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 go to u tube click on how to hinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadbsa Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 go to u tube and look up how to hinge doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Added the rest of the goodies to the engine and tried it out under the body. I think this is way bigger than the 391 that is supposed to be there but I think we can make it work. Oops! Forgot this one. Would a ford engine from a car kit be more appropriate? I'm sure car guys on here could help you. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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