BDSchindler Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Tim, curiosity has me...in following this thread I know every part is hand made/milled (not sure if the bolts are hand made) but just how many individual parts make up this engine (ball park number is fine,,,like I said, just curious)? And...how many hours do you have in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It ain't rocket science--but, it could be! Simply beautiful work, Tim. Thanks for sharing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 thats some amazing work Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It is a pure beauty, I understand you to want to put it in evidence on a stand, it would be a shame to hide any detail of it! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Phenomenal work Tim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Ray, 65 years so far and soon 66..........I know it was a joke too and thanks!! Gotta laugh at my age. John & Mike, thank you for the compliment. Still a ways to go as you're aware but I am making progress. cheers Brian, I get asked that question a lot actually. Parts, too many hundreds to count. The carbs alone were 150 or thereabouts. For time, well, I know I have hundreds of hours just in research and then doing the drawings to machine the parts, actual machine time runs many hundreds more. So all in on the engine, realistically, it's north of 1000 hours. Before you say it, yes, I'm nuts. Daniel, thanks sir. If you could see the mental gymnastics I go through at my age to figure out at times how to make a part in and of itself, you would be flabbergasted. But I do enjoy it, so there is that. cheers Davewilly, Francis and Jason........your continued support and interest, along with many others is a great motivator. Always appreciated I assure you. Today, no bench time as I'm off to visit my friend, the Yoda of the Machining World, Dave (comp1839).......can't wait to get caught up with him and see the BIGGER motor he's stuffing into his 37' hot rod. Cheers one and all! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Hi Tim I was doing some research online and stumbled on to your altered build and lost a lot of time looking at it. Amazing model my friend but I stumbled on a reply of yours to Chris Sobak from 2019 and it struck me funny. Quote ------------ "Appreciated Chris!! I'm going to do a simpler build next before I jump back to the Pro Mod. A bit of a mental break if you will. Really keen to do a Pro Stock Maverick. I was able to pick up a sweet, totally complete kit from a gentlemen in the U.K. Great foundation for it. I've been checking out the forum and there is a ton of great info on the topic from others here. Nobody beats this site for knowledge when it comes to modelling IMO. Cheers !! ------------ So how's that working out for you? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Oh Ian..............it WAS / IS a "simpler" build. I just chose to make it hard.................😉 cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 7 hours ago, Codi said: Oh Ian..............it WAS / IS a "simpler" build. I just chose to make it hard.................😉 cheers, tim Funny, how that happens!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 This gets better with every page. Tim I think you need a Canadian dime for your picture and not a penny. Francis would like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 7 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: This gets better with every page. Tim I think you need a Canadian dime for your picture and not a penny. Francis would like that. Not sure... our currency is already devalued enough as it is, no need to add another layer by putting it next to Tim's prowess! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I can't believe I just discovered this thread. After going through all the 25 pages, I'm still having trouble picking my jaw from the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Hi Tim! You never stop to amaze me. The fantastic micro-machining is already worth the price of admission, but I see you also have a great sense of humour. How else to explain the presence of the bright red water pump inlet rubber cap (!?!). You would not want some errant part to get lodged in the water jacket, would you? Fantastic. You made my day! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Tim you are a very talented man my friend , WOW ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Hi everyone, making headway on the engine assembly and the stand is partially assembled and painted. I've spent a lot of time this week at the bench and it's been fun seeing these things come together. I think you'll be a bit surprised when you see the end result. Next week should be assembled on and on the stand. Meantime, I'd like to briefly reply to those that have commented. Cheers, tim Daniel (Straightliner 59) - I knew you'd find my comment amusing. It's just one of those things and it seems I just can't help myself. Andy - Thanks for the post........a lot of great builders in Canada I must say and Francis is surely one of them. Francis - Your recently completed truck is sure bright.........I think you'll like my next round of pics.........hint-hint Michael (mrm) - Glad you found the thread and hope you follow along for the rest of the ride. Claude - You saw that did you? Just wait for the next pics.........The assembly is coming along better than I had hoped. Leonard (Redrocket10) - Thank you sir for the compliment. I do appreciate it and hope you continue to follow along as well. Cheers everyone and try to stay cool! Cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Still painting & detailing minor bits and pieces along with some painting ( I miss doing that, this has me really excited to start planning a paint scheme for the car ) I'm figuring another 4 or 5 days to finish it up and then it's onto the chassis or the body mods so I can get it into primer by this fall. The plan is to complete the chassis over the winter & spring and then final paint by next summer. Lots to fab yet for the chassis actually. A few pics of the almost completed engine now........Cheers to All! tim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Tim….Gorgeous Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!👏👏👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 It's really hard not to believe that these are pictures of a 1 to 1 motor except most 1 to 1 engines are not this clean and precise. No words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, I was going back over your photos and just noticed the block off plates covering the exhaust ports, well played my friend. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Absolutely FANTASTIC and SPECTACULAR !!! 👌 Hard to believe that these huge BOSS engines were installed in these little Mavericks! It just goes to show how hard the guys worked back then to get to the finish line first and it just adds to the appeal of this period in the history of this class, simply the best time in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Very nice work Codi, impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Wow Tim ! It’s outstanding the amount of detail you can achieve at that scale. I’m absolutely blown away with your beautiful BOSS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 now that.... is SWEET!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 I started this build Sept. of 19'...........almost 3 years now. Health issues and many other parts made along the way and I can finally set the engine aside as completed. I'm moving onto the body mods & clean-up now before crafting the final chassis bits & rails. I did order some Splash Paints based upon others recommendations here to see if they might be perfect for the Mav. The body mods planned required me to buy another Johan Mav (a cheaper promo model) so I can cut it up for panels etc. But first......... John Teresi - I'm blushing as I've never been called beautiful before. Ian - I have to disagree on the "clean engine" sentiment....you've never seen Dave's car and shop (comp1839)........spotless! Francis - Of course I agree with your sentiments and like everyone else I can't wait to see your next build........goooo Pro-Stock! Hakan & Jason - Thank you gentlemen! Dave (comp1839) - Always a smile when I get to visit. Plz. let me know when you've fired the new motor. I'll search for a vid of it. Now the pics.........warning, pic heavy.....a dozen! Cheers !! Tim In this pic you can see I media blasted the "cast" block for contrast and to simulate a 1:1 alum. block 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Hi Tim! Absolute "Museum quality". I agree with fellow modelers that the pics make it look so real. There's just one giveaway, however... Most engine builders have an engine stand that has seen so much duty that there is a slight bend in the pivot tube and/or rear of block "brackets". Let's assume your engine stand is brand new?!? Just kidding, bravo! CT PS: and the exhaust ports block-off plates: You are a NASA-grade machinist, for certain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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