FASTBACK340 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Wow…. I just had an urge to check in and poke around. Glad I did as I see you have an update on this great build. Nice to see you adding details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Wow…. I just had an urge to check in and poke around. Glad I did as I see you have an update on this great build. Nice to see you adding details. hi John thanks so much for checking in on it, still can't get motivated to move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 hi John thanks so much for checking in on it, still can't get motivated to move on! Bill take the break you need away from this build and in due time you will get the motivation to get back on it. It bums me out hearing the motivation isn't there but I can relate 100% because I go thru those same moments with my Army Funny Car build. Have you thought of having a couple side builds that you pretty much build out of the box? I have done that where I have a curbside build and and also building a flying rocket for sometching completely different when I need a break. Sure hope to see that motivation come back soon. You are one talented builder I enjoy watching your builds come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Bill take the break you need away from this build and in due time you will get the motivation to get back on it………. You are one talented builder I enjoy watching your builds come together. I agree 110%. If it takes 3 years to finish this, it should count as college credits or at least give your followers some certification. This is schooling here, and it takes time for knowledge to be explained and demonstrated. Just pop in from time to time and let us know your OK and at least thinking about finishing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I totally agree with everything that has been said about this masterpiece in the making. Fantastic workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The brakes and wheels are gorgeous Bill. Absolute jewelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 BUMP!!! I wanted to bump this outstanding build in case any of the new members have not seen what incredible work Mr. Davis has done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron5150 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I agree when I came back to this site his build was the first I looked at. It's truly incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You must have double the Minion's then John ! Awesome craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 thank you all for your kind comments, I really do appreciate them, unfortunately I still have no progress to show, doesn't seem to be enough time in a day lately, hopefully I can get back to the bench soon! thank's to all again Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 First time I've seen this. WOW is all I can say! You have done some excellent work. Looking forward to seeing future updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 It only took me 2 days to go through the whole thread, but I did it! Being a mechanic by day, I notice a lot of rights and a couple things that aren't so correct. I must say, I am very impressed. The only thing I really have to disagree with is the front struts. Although they look beefy enough, the spindle looks a bit thin and the strut a bit too vertical. Don't think that I'm nit picking your build. I build too, so I know the challenges and compromises that need to be made in order to build something. I love everything about it. I'm going to be showing everyone I know this build. You are certainly inspiring me to get the lathe that I've been putting off for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyJ Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Hey, Bill- I hadn't realized you had posted some updates. Can't say anything more than what has already been said, but you know how I feel about your work. While it might take you some time to finish, this is going to be one bad project once completed (shoot, your I individual parts have more in them than most of us mere mortals have in completed projects, haha)! Great work on the rotors and calipers! Edited August 25, 2014 by ScrappyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 well I have managed to get a little bench time in finally and made a little progress, Ken I appreciate the feed back, not everything 100% accurate I will be the first to admit, this build is tough enough for me with out trying to replicate every tiny detail, and you are correct, the spindles aren't spindles, I am just using bolts in their place, I figured that would be the easiest thing to do sense to cant see the spindles when its together anyway, thanks again for your compliment. Derk, my man, thanks for checking in on it, all ways appreciate it!! I finally made the inter-coolers and placed them in about the only place I could get them to fit, I originally wanted to put them in front of the radiator, but I just couldn't squeeze them in, still need to finish plumbing them from the turbos and intake, I tried to replicate the tubes and cooling fins, and you can see through them, I think they will work. took a little break from the mechanical stuff and turned some headlights on the lathe, they have clear bulbs in them as well with flat clear lenses for a more modern look, the high beam light holes lined up so well with the inter-coolers I figured they need to be air inlets, made a couple of air ducts for them. thanks for looking, hopefully I can make some steady progress for while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Very nice. Glad to see you back on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Glad you are back at this! It's incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 One of the first builds I ever looked at on this site! Still amazes me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Nice surprise seeing an update! Beautiful stuff as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra330sc Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Minion, 1 eye, 2 eye, I really don't care, I got a good ice pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yeah...Bill's back and what an update. Looks awesome. This is one of my favorite threads. Welcome back Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 This is just amazing craftsmanship ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hi Bill, Nice to see you back at it. It's looking good! -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Bill, so glad to see you back at it on this build. The inters and lights you did are fantastic. I enjoy your updates like everyone else and find them to be most inspiring. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Glad to see this one back up and going. This yhig should be in a meuseum when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 very nice! glad to see an update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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