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'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thank you, Jim. I appreciate it! I just figured "What the heck?", and dumped in some powder. It worked out, pretty well! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Yes, Francis--as you know, it's a fine thing to be afflicted with! Those details were what drew me to your work, as well, my friend! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
As I continue to compile parts for the engine, I discovered a couple of things that caused me to slap myself in the head, in one of those "I could have had a V-8!" moments. I'm not sure how I never noticed that the Piranha has a nice "Frankenstein" mag. Miss Deal's timing cover appears to be a Donovan unit. If it's not--it's very close! Here are a few better shots of the pegs I installed to help align the heads, and keep them in place, once they're permanently installed. I did an initial, quick test of the spoke lacing jig. It's a game-changer, perhaps. Thanks to Mike Woellner for that handy tip. -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, kindly, David! I find myself casting something, with every project, anymore, it seems. Somehow, this thing's gone off the "rails of simplicity". Weird. That never happens!🤣 -
Mini Carbide Drill Bits
Straightliner59 replied to bluestringer's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
That's what I like best about them! In the lathe, I can bore a .020" hole on a .030" rod. I don't have any center drills that would start a hole, that small in a rod, that small! -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
Straightliner59 replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I did NOT envy you, for that! Every installment , I could hear a voice in my head "I sure am glad that's not me!"😃 -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I got the molds made, and cast some valve covers. I tried some "mad science"--I know they make powders specifically for adding a metal cast to resin parts. I didn't have any of that. but, I do have some aluminum powder, and two different tones of bronze powder. I tossed a little of a couple of the powders into one "side" of the resin, and stirred it in, before mixing the two together. It worked out, pretty well. I may have to experiment with some other colors. I also got the slicks reshaped, and decaled. I still need to flat coat them. Up next, the motor plate, then, on to getting the axles mounted, so I can get it on the wheels. To that end, I made jigs, for both 32 and 40 spoke wheels. We'll see how that goes! As always, questions, comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, Tim. Glad to see you looking in! Thanks, much, Dennis. It should be a fun one! I've had a delay (sort of) with this project. I say "sort of", because I am reworking some parts, to mold and cast for it, that I may want extras of, in the future. Speaking of parts, while looking for parts, for this, I rediscovered that the Piranha has a pretty nice Schieffer mag in it... -
Mini Carbide Drill Bits
Straightliner59 replied to bluestringer's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Sorry! I just mean that I hold it by the shank, to hand drill, rather than chucking it in something.🙂 I only use them for drilling, with the mill. As you know, they'll snap, if you look at them, crooked! -
Mini Carbide Drill Bits
Straightliner59 replied to bluestringer's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
You can find boxes of 50 resharps for about $25, shipped. I absolutely love them, in the lathe, drill press and mill! For me, when I am drilling with them, by hand, I just use the bit, itself. It's kind of like choking-up, on a bat, to hit for contact!🙂 -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, Kenneth! The valve covers came from the Piranha. I am using a set of 392 heads--unless I decide to build a set of proper Donovan heads. It's pretty cool, where some of those cars came from. Surfers from a motel garage! -
JC, this is looking great! Your fabrication is always so fine. Very nice work!
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Home office lighting
Straightliner59 replied to Joe Handley's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Sounds like the perfect time to do it! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Agreed! That is an excellent resource. I may have to go lose myself there, for a while! -
64 Dodge D100 Pickup Pro Street
Straightliner59 replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I first saw these on my phone. There was no justice, in that! Very fine work, my friend! The grille looks fantastic! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Ride height determined. Looking good, there! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I've gotten the body farther along. I also turned a Moon 2 gallon dragster tank (8.5" diameter by 15" long). I had to use a file on one end, because the tank, once parted free, was too short for my radius tool to reach the second end. I think it will be okay. I got the rain gutter shaped, and made a cowl. The cowl will have more work performed, to make a greater flare, around the opening. Next, I'll see about getting it on the wheels. I need to build and cast a pair of breathers, and two different sets of valve covers, and "Donovan-ize" a set of 392 heads, and mold and cast those, as well. Anyway...questions, comments and critiques are always welcomed. Thanks for looking! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
It's interesting to note the two different fuel tank locations, in these photos. I have read some pretty wild stories about "The Last Drag Race" at Lions! Tom West was a great guy. He's truly missed. Thanks again for sharing these! -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, David. It's balsa. It's what I've always used. I've soldered on it, and everything. It's always worked, well. -
'70s Short Body R.E. Dragster
Straightliner59 replied to Straightliner59's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, Edgar. Those are nice shots! I'm not doing a replica, however, just something inspired by it. Mainly because I don't want to build a Woody Gilmore chassis.😃