236 replies to this topic

[bryan_m]

yea rich, those wheels look too bulky to me, but its ok.

keep it goin, this is gonna be cool dave!

cheers
bryan

[JasonFL]

Really nice air ride setup. Any idea on what your doing for the air tank and compressor? What a cool build, keep it comin.

Edited by JasonFL, 13 October 2012 - 02:52 PM.

[bryan_m]

this is a very cool build....ive never seen anyone chop one down to a 2 door before, i think its great!

lookin forward to more, keep it goin
cheers
bryan

[Psychographic]

Some more work on the engine. I added a fuel rail and electronic injectors to make the engine more streetable. I also made the curved stacks that lead to a finned aircleaner, I still need to make an element for it. I also think I've got things close enough to take a stab at running the header through the fender.

The intake/aircleaner.





The fender cutout.



Some engine bay shots. I think the engine fits well and is definitely different than your average V8.

Edited by Psychographic, 13 October 2012 - 03:55 PM.

[Psychographic]

Other than plug wires I think there is enough detail in the engine now. What do you think?

[crazyrichard]

Other than plug wires I think there is enough detail in the engine now. What do you think?

yup looking great , just finish it off paint it some wires and hoses and it will be great

[Psychographic]

Really nice air ride setup. Any idea on what your doing for the air tank and compressor? What a cool build, keep it comin.

I'll either scratch build them or steal them from the 39 Wagon Rod.

[Psychographic]

The engine and transmission are painted and assembled. Other than a little touch up, throttle and clutch linkage they are done. I think it's a pretty cool looking engine.

The block is an aluminum silver, then I added some satin black to the same silver for the transmission color and all of the bolts on the block. I gave the tranny a black wash, but left the engine bare, the sheen from the silver gives all the detail needed. I had to fight the urge to do all the accessories in red for contrast, instead I did them all in Alclad. the only color is the red of the magneto and the turquoise of the wires.

If you notice, I did find a way to mount an alternator. It looks like the drive for the mag comes around from the side of the block, I added a housing that would hold two gears, one from the mag and one on the alternator. It might not be realistic , but it makes sense to me that it would work.

[Psychographic]

[bryan_m]

NICE!

cheers
bryan

[fredo84]

Oh Man you're Up a good pace !!
Nice build !

[Gluhead]

Some interesting things goin' on with this...keep it up.

[ll Brandon ll]

Is that header painted? If so, what did you use? That looks better than kit chrome... heck, it looks real to me. There is alot of cool things going with this build. Ive got it favorited as I will be using your suspension work as inspiration in future builds. Nice work, bro!

[bryan_m]

Is that header painted? If so, what did you use? That looks better than kit chrome... heck, it looks real to me. There is alot of cool things going with this build. Ive got it favorited as I will be using your suspension work as inspiration in future builds. Nice work, bro!

looks like solder.....

nice work!
bryan

[Psychographic]

Is that header painted? If so, what did you use?

It's Alclad over a gloss black enamel.

[cobraman]

This build is looking very good.

[Psychographic]

I've got the base and midcoat on the frame, driveshaft, and rear, Unfortunately I ran out of clear, I'll bring some home and clear it tomorrow night.

[bryan_m]

that looks freakin great Dave!! killer work

cheers
bryan

[Foxer]

That IS a cool looking engine!

[Road Runner 79]

Dave ,Looking really cool! Glad to see you getting some paint on something.
Can't wait to see it done!