adamelvis Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 So, at 47 yrs old, I believe I am suffering from “presbyopia”. That is why I haven’t been working on this build much. There is a model contest coming up in March that I want to enter with this build, but it will be a challenge to meet the deadline. That being said, the easiest fix will be for me to get a prescription for reading glasses and put my nose to the grindstone and finish this Eleanor.! Below is a photo of me finally getting the positioning correct for the shocks and fasteners. The whole rear end suspension has been a challenge for me, as I am venturing into a new skill set and trying to overcome my self doubts. With Patience and Practice I was able to prevail. Time to get it in gear !! TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 23 hours ago, adamelvis said: So, at 47 yrs old, I believe I am suffering from “presbyopia”. That is why I haven’t been working on this build much. There is a model contest coming up in March that I want to enter with this build, but it will be a challenge to meet the deadline. That being said, the easiest fix will be for me to get a prescription for reading glasses and put my nose to the grindstone and finish this Eleanor.! Below is a photo of me finally getting the positioning correct for the shocks and fasteners. The whole rear end suspension has been a challenge for me, as I am venturing into a new skill set and trying to overcome my self doubts. With Patience and Practice I was able to prevail. Time to get it in gear !! TCB, Adam VERY NICE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Thanks Dann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Got the shocks and the rear end housing all in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 This is a nice view of the custom (.118”/3mm plumbing solder) exhaust that took me all night to bend into place. I was suppose to be watching “The Bachelor” with my wife, but she was kind enough to let me work while she watched it from the couch across the room. The Flowmaster mufflers were from Shapeways, however, I had to saw off the end to make it sit down in that ledge behind where the rear seats would be. Drilled out a hole to insert the solder and everything worked out. I wanted to get the pipes to sit nice and low down in the driveshaft gulley and from the photo below, you can see it is laying down great. Now I will attempt to scratch build my own headers with the other smaller solder wire and aluminum rods. TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Great work! Looks really good! Are you plumbing the side exhaust as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 14 hours ago, Mattilacken said: Great work! Looks really good! Are you plumbing the side exhaust as well? Hi Anton, This is being built like the "hero car" in the movie. The side exhausts were not functional on this particular car. However, there were more than just one "Eleanor" car used in the movie and some of them did have functional side exhausts. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Okay really cool idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Subframe Connectors Edited February 16, 2020 by adamelvis added photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Absolutely love how this is looking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Would be a dream build of mine too, but they are scarce! Excellent scratching BTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 So I was able to scratch build the entire Subframe Connector System for the undercarriage. I was concerned about ground clearance and it being too low once installed. But from this angle, it seems there will be plenty of room. Underside is almost ready for paint. Just need to build the Watts Link System and test fit. TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Wow!! That is very excellent fine tuning. Its amazing your making all the real parts down to a smaller scale. All I can say is Ill be watching and learning. Great work Sir, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) Edited March 12, 2020 by adamelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Freaking SWEET!!!!....looks just like the set up i made for a friend, only mine was all styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Hello Fellow Modelers ! Hope you all are healthy & safe. It's been a while since I have done any work or posted anything. Crazy to think of what this COVID-19 pandemic has done to the world. I have spent the last 6 months still working, as my job was classified as "essential services". Wife & kids were home for this whole period. I finished the renovations on our home and spent some wonderful quality time with family. Now it's time to get back to my favorite hobby........ !! Will be continuing the work on the Eleanor Project and be posting progress soon ! TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Welcome back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Really nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Brilliant stuff. That intricate suspension work is a new one on me! ? Great choice of build: saw Gone In 60 Secs again the other day - forgot how good it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Styrene fabrication work all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Edited November 28, 2020 by adamelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Ehh...the U-joints doesn't have bolts, the needle bearing cups are pressed in the yokes and sometimes secured with a C-clip lock ring and the ones connecting the shaft to the rear end are clamped to the rear end yoke. Edited November 29, 2020 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Beautiful work there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Wow! I always loved the Shelby Eleanor the best. You build is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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