landman Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) I am about to start on the next trio of engines for the display stand in my dio shop. This one will be a Latham blown Lincoln, an Ardun headed Ford and either an injected nailhead or a Potvin something, maybe SBC.What does one call a trio like that? Classic, vintage,or traditional hot rod? I'm open to eclectic and interesting suggestions. Edited January 25, 2017 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would have to think Vintage since these all were popular in the mid to late years of the last century. That really makes it sound like long ago doesn't ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would have to think Vintage since these all were popular in the mid to late years of the last century. That really makes it sound like long ago doesn't ??It is long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Vintage Speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Vintage Speed it is. Thank you Ron. Does anyone know of Frontenac heads either kitted or resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Fronty for T 4 is in AMT 27 T touring. Unaware of any for 8, never saw a 1:1, did they do them?IMO don't do SBC in that bunch. Injected early Olds/Caddy/Nailhead, or Scot on the Ardun. Potvins cool, maybe early Hemi? Red Ram from A kit and bits from Double Dragster AMT's?Like the idea, I've got a ton of engines sitting around. If I get some done, I'll get matching cars done too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks Christian. I found one at Kitchen Table resins. I just may do that, put the Potvin on an early Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'd call it KKKKOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'd call it KKKKOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLMe too...and Vintage Speed sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Started on the Lincoln 430. Drilled out the spark plug holes, the exhaust ports, the fuel line holes in the carbs. Dechromed everything. As per Christian's suggestion, I rooted around and found a junk DeSoto hemi. It'll receive the Potvin. Edited December 18, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) The Latham blower is almost ready. Edited December 18, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) One down, two to go. The Lincoln 430 with Latham supercharger is done. According to a discussion about this very engine which took place here several years ago, the engine is in fact a 430 of the MEL series but the valve covers are from another a Y-block, likely a 368.. Here it is with my enhancements. the fuel block is normally mounted on the firewall but I put it on the back of the block for obvious reasons. Hope you like it. On to the Early Hemi with the Potvin. Edited December 18, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Very very cool Pat....also love the shop equipment...! You got me wanting to make a shop now...LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) That old junk Hemi's appearance has already changed quite a bit. I had to add to the intake tubes since that block is likely taller than the one on the Parts Pak. I have the wiring and the plumbing left to do. Edited December 18, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Added the wiring and the headers. I 'm considering the fuel lines but can't seem to find a good illustration. I straightened the Latham as it was crooked on the previous pictures. I see a few things here I need to correct yet but we are close to what will go on the display stand. Edited December 18, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I found that carb piece in my parts box, and wondered what it was. Now I have to see if the other parts are in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I found that carb piece in my parts box, and wondered what it was. Now I have to see if the other parts are in there.Which one John? the one on the Potvin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Which one John? the one on the Potvin? Yes. I was going through a box of spare parts I found in our attic when I moved in and found those carbs. I'd never seen them before so I set them aside thinking I'd post a picture of them to find out. Now I wonder if the other part is in the box but I didn't know what it was.I started a thread in the General about a junk yard built That I plan to do when I finish the 68 Charger I'm working on now. I think I'm I'm going to take a crack at doing a story around the build. That should be fun. Edited January 25, 2017 by Johnt671 correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Pat, those look great. Really like the Desoto Hemi, it's out of an AMT 53 Ford P/u.I've got one with a Latham in a 53 Stude, think I need to switch it to a Potvin. Lots of room. Glad idea suited, awesome execution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The Desoto looks like the one from the Little Coffin kit to me. Very small for 1/24th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Looks good!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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