chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ive been working on this off and on for about a year..The chassis is based on a 220" wheel base.. Its an old school new/ school build...old school power and a few modern upgrades...The engine is a "Big John " Hockney resin "Lincolnstein" V-12 with Ardun heads and fuel injection, scratch built the oil pan,dual mag set up, fuel pump and zoomies..TDR supplied the 9" and lenco as well as the clutch can and rear brakes .. Ive ordered some ET's from Micro Nitro and they should be here in a few weeks.. The body is fiberglass and is currently being puttied and shaped and should be in primer in about a week...It measures just a tick under 32" long.. Im hoping to get hot and heavy on this soon (gotta get over this crud first) ..Hope to complete it by May of this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, this is cool love that motor. I have been thinking about getting into brass frame building. Is it difficult at first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, this is cool love that motor. I have been thinking about getting into brass frame building. Is it difficult at first? It has a learning curve for sure..Im a fabricator and welder by trade so I had an advantage but is not difficult..The bending of the tube is the biggest challenge and you will have to do some creative clamping ..Like anything just takes practice ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Very impressive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Great concept. Nice scratch building. Looking f8rward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHarrison Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I love it! Really cool piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks all... Anxious for the new wheels to arrive..Should really add to this build...Nothing beats real metal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Great looking build and concept Mike. I especially like your "glass" work and the body. Any more pics or insights on that in particular you might be able to share. I love the shape / design of the body. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassisdude Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Great looking build and concept Mike. I especially like your "glass" work and the body. Any more pics or insights on that in particular you might be able to share. I love the shape / design of the body. Cheers, Tim sure, ill post some soon...as well as some descriptions...Thanks for the interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassisdude Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 I received an email from Jim at Micro Nitro informing me that my wheels are done and sent me a glamour shot... they look awesome....Thought id share... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Great looking wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That's cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassisdude Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Wheels are in from Micro Nitro and im very pleased...They fit perfect and look amazing..Thanks Jim.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Mike, those are outstanding wheels and will add to what is already a great build..........Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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