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[vintagedragfan]

Now that is funny right there! 

lol, thanks for checking in Mark!

 

Just asking but why not put the hoop connected to the top of the frame rail to give it more relistic look? or is this need to get the right angle for the strut?

hey Chas, as you can see by this picture, there isn't really enough room to come off the top of the frame with a loop, but I will run another bar or two from the top of the frame where I can, it was just simpler
 to do a loop this way, one way or the other I was going to have to come from the side of the frame any way thanks for the interest

Geez Bill! Great stuff. I'm either going to have to get a prescription for anti depressants or quit following this build. Everytime I look at your work it really makes me feel unworthy. Partly because I actually went to school to become a machinist back in the seventies so I know what is involved. I'd be happy with just 10% of your talent! I have a new idol!!

Chris

thanks so much Chris, I was planning on coming down there to the Farmers Branch show this week end, I was hoping to meet up with you there, but, I am not going to make it this year, pretty bummed about it, really appreciate it man

[Randy D]

Hi Bill,   WOW!!!!      Great looking progress my friend.   You are just knocking this out of the park.   Really look forward to your updates

 

 

                 Randy

[GoatGuy]

Wow. Looks great.

[FASTBACK340]

Nice job Bill! I can't wait to see this puppy up on it's paws.

Speaking of brass masterpieces..... Randy, what's up with your project?

[vintagedragfan]

Hi Bill,   WOW!!!!      Great looking progress my friend.   You are just knocking this out of the park.   Really look forward to your updates

 

 

                 Randy

hi Randy, if it turns out half is nice as your metal work I will be happy, I appreciate it!

 

Wow. Looks great.

thanks Dave, I hear Wild Willie calling

 

Nice job Bill! I can't wait to see this puppy up on it's paws.

Speaking of brass masterpieces..... Randy, what's up with your project?

I'm glad it finally is John! thanks man

[vintagedragfan]

I did finally manage to get it setting on all 4 wheels, every thing seems to work and there is no interference when when the wheels are turned, the struts are tilted in about 5 deg. and back 6 or 7 deg. about as close as I could get, I added a temporary link between the struts for test purposes, still need to add a couple more tubes from the frame up to the top of the strut hoops, still need to make the rotor for the left side and all of the brakes

 

 

time to start on the rack and pinion, looks like it going to be a tight fit for that too, thanks for checking on the progress!!

Edited by vintagedragfan, 08 March 2013 - 02:24 AM.

[tyrone]

HELL TO THA NAW....LOL... FLAWLESS Bill...

[gasser59]

I can't say what I really want to say, so I'll just say this...OMFG.

 

Does the weight of the engine hold some of the suspension down? I imagine that thing has got to be heavy. Have you weighed it yet Bill?

[John Teresi]

Bill pure Genius.........U have no Idea how talented U are  ..........I thought U could not out do your Keeling/Clayton.......but,these up-dates are showing otherwise.......keep on trucking Brother.

[tyrone]

Just went back and had to look at these last pics again.... SUPERFANTASTIC WORK!!!!!!.... that engine looks like a beast in there...

[FASTBACK340]

I agree with the above comments. Watching this being created is amazing. The accuracy, realism, skill, and sterile build style make for a master class.

Thank you.

[FASTBACK340]

BTW: How much metal did you initially plan on using, and have you surpassed that point?

I'm waiting to see the wooden fender bucks and sheet metal....

[Alyn]

...  waiting to see the wooden fender bucks and sheet metal....

 

Bill?

 

are you fabbing up some mini body hammers ???

[pharr7226]

HELL TO THA NAW....LOL... FLAWLESS Bill...

x2

[Da_Wolfman]

Bill,

I am really blown away at the metal work in this project. You are wonderfully talented. I am anxious to see the final product, but I am really enjoying watching the journey!

Edited by Da_Wolfman, 08 March 2013 - 09:34 AM.

[Platerpants]

sweet

[Mooneyzs]

Bill...i have to pick my jaw off the floor. Holy smokes I am totally impressed. You have some amazing talent and skills my friend. that front end and suspension is killer. I am waiting to see a working air bag system next . Fantastic work. You have trully raised that bar and have inspired me to step my game up. I need to go getbyhe lathe i have been wanting and then the mill i want lol.

[Cesar Bossolani]

AWESOME!!

[codie27]

This is just insane work!! I've been watching this thread since the beginning and I'm amazed more with every update. The only thing I can see wrong with it is that all that beautiful brass work will be covered by paint at some point. NEXT UPDATE PLEASE!!

[vintagedragfan]

HELL TO THA NAW....LOL... FLAWLESS Bill...

now thats funny #### right there

 

I can't say what I really want to say, so I'll just say this...OMFG.

 

Does the weight of the engine hold some of the suspension down? I imagine that thing has got to be heavy. Have you weighed it yet Bill?

hi Brad, I haven't ever weighed it, I am kinda curious  to see, but it does not push the suspension down at all, I'm glad! figuring out the ride height was a big enough pain with out figuring that in too!! LOL thanks brother

 

Bill pure Genius.........U have no Idea how talented U are  ..........I thought U could not out do your Keeling/Clayton.......but,these up-dates are showing otherwise.......keep on trucking Brother.

John brother, you are too kind, I can't thank you enough for the support of you and every one keeping tabs on it, I will keep truckin!

 

Just went back and had to look at these last pics again.... SUPERFANTASTIC WORK!!!!!!.... that engine looks like a beast in there...

thanks a million Tyrone, really appreciate!!!

 

I agree with the above comments. Watching this being created is amazing. The accuracy, realism, skill, and sterile build style make for a master class.

Thank you.

 

 

BTW: How much metal did you initially plan on using, and have you surpassed that point?

I'm waiting to see the wooden fender bucks and sheet metal....

hey John, so far I have pretty much done all of this as planned so far, I am lucky it is turning out being my first time scratching a frame and using brass, turning out way better than I expected!! not sure how far I will try and take it, thanks man