Ognib Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks. Been a fun day. Decided to stop work on the top surface & rough in the cyl. banks. It's square between the face & top & that makes me smile. Rotated the block 45 deg with the table & roughed in a bank. Start mocking parts together while I still have some wiggle room. I have hours invested in several pieces that were built to fit the plastic kit block...manipulate the work on this one, so that it all comes together with good fit. Edited October 8, 2017 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 The intake manifold doesn't match the head angle very well on the near side. When I look at it, seems like it may be a bending error on the manifold base plate. Get the angle finder out & check it to know. Also, the heads were shaped free hand on the belt sander & could easily be some slight angular differences between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 I got a little video camera & thought I'd start shooting some of my projects. My first vid on this project is here: See how this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Since I'm reviving this thread...& since the thread no longer has pics of earlier work, thought I'd repost a few shots that will kind of reestablish the basic stylistic concept for the build. It's a full tube frame, full cage car with double wishbone suspension front & rear. The suspension is formula 1 inspired, as I really dig how flatly they skate through the corners. However, much of the science that I'm studying for the build is coming from the roadrace stock car type builds, in that the engines are front mounted vs mid engine. Think NASCAR at Riverside raceway, if you will. Corner cars. It's cool to be in the new digs & finally have things set up so I can get back in the game. Tired of being a spectator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Header development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Foose Hemisfear coupe is a perfect example of the chassis concept for this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Took a section off of the lower body sides. Want to see the sides of the frame & still keep overall height to a minimum. Also wanted the body sides above the header package. Headers on the car. Edited October 12, 2017 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Finished up the lower portion of the block profile. Start fitting it together. The crankcase area is way too deep...going to cut the oil pan in it & then separate. I like the design & vibe of the intake manifold but am not happy with the execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Another short vid. I'm havin fun, how bout you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Looking good. Like that you've decided to do an aluminum engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) I knew back when I was doing the heads & rocker covers that it would have to all be aluminum. Just had a bit of down time with the move. I mean, where do you quit? Certainly not in the middle of the project... Edited October 14, 2017 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Quick change...current state. With brake rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Absolutely outstanding work on every level. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thanks for taking a look, Tom. Certainly appreciate the comments. I had noticed that the focus on my first couple of vids was not very crisp. Changed a couple of settings on the camera...see if this helps. Sunday morning thinking out loud on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) It was originally a 5w but I like 3w bodies better so decided to do the mod & bring the top down as well. Edited October 17, 2017 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Wanted to lay the grill shell back. Don't see this much on deuces but I like the way it looks. Used mat & resin to rework the front of the hood & shell. Read the angle & transferred it to the front door line & extended the cowl side to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnagatani Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 This is just amazing! New to board and truly appreciate the skills you have! I look forward to seeing more pics. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hi Mike. Thanks for stopping in & commenting. I enjoy showing my work & it's always appreciated when viewers take a moment to comment on the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 I like a "bobtail" look on an underslung coupe like this. Makes them look more nimble & quick, to my eye, so trimmed off the line along the bottom of the tape to achieve the look. Shaping the frame rods to match the deuce frame profile on the jig I built for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Coming along nicely. Like the changes to the body. Chassis is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 I'm happy with the current configuration of the frame...however... ...I think it is only a prototype. I've been seriously contemplating doing it in steel, just fer grins. More realistic materials. My shop capabilities are so much greater now, after the move & I'm rethinking several aspects of the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Working on the oil pan today. Cutting feature lines in the bottom of it. Camera wobble is a result of turning the feed screw crank with the other hand. Sorry bout that...hope you enjoy anyway. A couple of still shots of todays work. Edited November 26, 2017 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 looking great and coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks, Henry. Getting there. slow going, time consuming work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Incredible build... alot of detail work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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