charlie libby Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 sorry,i started this in the wrong forum.i will move it all where it belongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Great start! nice wheel and tire settup! what scale are you building in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Great start.How did u make the stretch marks on the rear slicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 they are 3d printe. i bought them that way.3d scaleparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Great work Charlie! I think you have posted it in the right section, it's a drag car after all. It seem to be 1/12 scale, is it? Another great project going on my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Some beautiful work there. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 1/12 65 mustang. working on it and the corvette. hi francis thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 having to much fun with this mustang,got to get back onthe corvette.metal foil on the trim and glass is about it.could not find what i wanted for front tires so i machined a pair .i hope they look ok .now the wheels.going to be the same as the rears only alot skinnier.i used delrin plastic for the tires ,delrin machines so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 It's fantastic Charlie! I never thought of using some Delrin to make tires, they look very nice. Excellent machining by the way, another superb model in the making sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 i think if i sand them with some 400 to dull them a little and smooth the sidewalls,they will be pretty nice.got to find some decals for both front and rear.got the outer half of the wheels done as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Fun to check in on your progress. More please. Cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 thank you tim i hope people enjoy the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 working on the early gm brake calipers and 48 to 54 spindles. they were very popular on early gasser straight axles. got the rear shocks done, other than brake lines the parts are all made for the rear. will finish the front breaks and on to the steering .codi,spelled it right this time ,your 429 is awesome .hope mine is half as nice . thank you francis for telling me about tim. hope you all enjoy the pictures any helpful info along the way would be great.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Great work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Fantastic job on the hubs and the brake calipers Charlie, pure craftsmanship my friend! Tim's exceptional work is one of the least well kept secrets on I can say and you will have a lot of fun following his work. You are also one of my favorites to follow my friend! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Charlie, I can just tell Charles you're having fun with this one and I've always been a big fan of Mustang fastbacks......Certainly appreciate the kind words too. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Nice!..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 got the brakes done.made the brake pads out of more delrin.like the front tires.it all went together well and looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Fantabulous!!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 And incredible!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 It's fantastic Charlie! However, don't set those brake pads on fire, I was told the smell of burnt Delrin was horrible. Joke aside, amazing job my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 just machining delrin smells bad. a few more pictures. its going well. got to get smaller wire for the metal brake lines. ordered .028 stainless safteywire ,should be perfect the .036 on the rear is to big. engine block is coming along. thankyou for loking i hope you enjoy looking at other peoples projects as i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDub Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Outstanding work with so much detail. I keep waiting to hear the air ratchets burping away during the build process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Great job Charlie! Good start too on the engine block, another superb build in the making my friend. By the way, you can find good and different size steel wire from a guitar string kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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