Impalow Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks mike! Ill have to drill for those valve stems once I strip the chrome. I always forget about those. Cleaned this all up last night, and got the upper control arms mounted... just need shocks and CV Shafts now.. more lathe work in my future! Styrene Rod coming today so i can start on all the tube work. Rear end mounted and driveshaft made. Edited February 9, 2016 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Looks good Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thanks gene! Making some progress... Front half of the frame and cage is pretty well roughed out.. Still need to add a couple bars, gussets, mounts and plates. Seats are just for position only at this point, I have a set of the clearly scale SRT seats on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 that looks stunning !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Love this project. Very nice scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Man, you're doing some cool stuff with this one. Remarkable you were able to get such a deep draw with your vac-form too. One of those is on my next-tools list. It blows the doors off of mine. Edited February 12, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great fab work! Are you using heat? What source do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Thank you Rich Bob and Bill.Great fab work! Are you using heat? What source do you use?Thanks James! That is actually an interesting story.. I'm not using heat, I am using a different type of styrene rod than just typical evergreen. I get this stuff off eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/STYRENE-ROUND-ROD-120-PIECE-ASSORTMENT-LOT-6-SIZES-PIPE-/111889933610?hash=item1a0d28e52a:g:IJYAAOSwofxUgmd1I stumbled on this on accident, it bends and holds its shape without heat.. The only downfall is, it doesn't glue well with normal styrene glue (I only use CA on it), and sometimes the pieces are not uniform in diameter from end to end. I have purchased this 120 piece assortment, and recently purchased just 120 pieces of the .080 in a custom auction from him. The diameter thing is a bit of a bummer, but once you are aware of it, you can pick and choose pieces so its not much of an issue.I am a really big fan of this stuff, I have never had much luck using heat. Edited February 12, 2016 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Quick update... had a pretty productive weekend. Roll Cage test fit Smoothed interior tub Add more bars Door panel Accents & Dash Hood nostril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 This thing is getting better and better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 This is so nutty cool, getting inspired to work on some more of my stalled projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Man, this is really coming together. I'm intrigued by the bendable plastic rod as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Also enjoying your fine work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Fab'n styrene! looks great Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thanks guys! I knocked out the lip/spoiler/wing last night... Balances it out nicely I think. My goal was to have all of the fabrication work done today... Not 100% there, but im not too far off.. Exhaust hole, Radiator mounting, some interior/engine details yet to go. Hopefully I can start slinging paint here soon: Quick mockup, its looking very nasty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Man this thing is perfect. Lots of inspiring stuff...and I just bought the styrene assortment you linked too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Man this thing is perfect. Lots of inspiring stuff...and I just bought the styrene assortment you linked too Thank you! and Outstanding! Just keep it separate from your other stock and keep an eye on that diameter issue. Nothings worse than grabbing a piece of it, and it being tapered or the glue not working. I think its a decent price for what you get as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 off the hook insane dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Intresting build! Very well thought out and what I can see supurb craftsmanship. Definitely following this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 yuup awsome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Pictures do not do this thing justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawingDrew Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 function plus style love the nostril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Cage looks Great! and the rest looks to be coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Great building so far Eric !!Lovin' the hi power 4banger in there.I saw that Vac machine on ebay some time ago, now I must pull the trigger, thnx for the demo. Keep it going bro..Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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