Perspective Customs Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 This project is beautiful and it's not even done yet. Superior craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Great work on the hinges! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Jay, David, Sonny~ Thank you for your interest and nice comments. I wanted to post an update over the weekend, but I ran into a plumbing issue in the house and had to work on that instead. 😔 I have made some progress on the chassis for the Cadillac. I'll try to post photos later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Awesome fabrication and eye for detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Wow< outstanding Work! What a great project of a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Killer fab work! Can't wait for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Great work so far! The level and quality of the details you’re putting into this car are fantastic! Love these luxury cars from this era. Looking forward to seeing more of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Hello Guys! 😀 Ok, latest update, here's the completed engine and chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Clean, clean, clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 The chassis is Italeri, shortened from a scale 149" to 143", matching the car I'm replicating. The front axle is from a Franklin Mint '32 Cadillac. The engine is the Italeri V-16, with some modifications. The valve covers are from the Monogram '32 Cadillac. I used the intake and exhaust manifolds and carburetors as well. They're slightly larger than the Italeri pieces and look more authentic. I made the distributor from several sizes of aluminum tubing, and yes, there are sixteen individual plug wires in the bundle. The two stray wires go to the twin ignition coils that are mounted in the top of the radiator. Next set of pictures are full size '33 Cadillac for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 One thing I noticed while pouring over photos is the valve cover gaskets. From the right angle, they're pretty noticeable on the full size engines. I think they're cork. I thought it would be fun to replicate that. I did it using thin paper gasket material from Napa Auto Parts. The thickness was about right for the scale model and the color was right. For the chrome pipes you see running from the top of the intake manifolds to the back of then engine, I used thin stainless safety wire, bent and routed appropriately. The 'T' fitting behind the cylinder heads is bits of brass tubing that I soldered together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Outstanding idea and build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Thanks, Guys! Here's some close up shots. Edited August 22, 2022 by Hoffman Blury. Let's try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Great looking engine and Chassis! Nice clean building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Lots of nice detail! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Beautiful work. Only thing, the spark plug wires may be a bit out of scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Hi Dan, Sorry Man. That one is still sitting on the workbench, waiting for some love. I've been goofing around with revamping diecasts for about a year. This 250 TR was the last one I tackled. I keep thinking I need to get back to the Cadillac and finish it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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