Mike Williams Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Many thanks fellows for looking. This is indeed a fun project. The detailed, real car photos leave no questions open, it's all there to see. UPDATE: Front axle assembly, part 1. Radius rod and leaf spring brackets, kingpin and spindles. In scale. First 2 photos are of the real car build, by Scott Snizek. I've set the kingpin angle, not at 8° but rather at zero. So many complications, not worth the effort, my opinion. Done that before, makes no difference for the finished model, only multiplies problems with the build. Better at 0°. On the bench now is the single, transverse leaf spring and other elements. Lots to do here. Mike.. Edited July 5, 2021 by Mike Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 WOW! This is what I call a great scale reproduction Mike, these wheel spindles have a very interesting design. I can imagine the smile on your face my friend, imagine mine.... 😊👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Mike this is just incredible work my friend, the word craftsman comes to mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 @Francis, yes the design is in my opinion sensational. I've never seen this type before. The major part is a usual transverse behind the axle leaf spring setup. On the bench now though is part 2 of this suspension setup., then attaching all of this will make for an eyeful I'm sure. Yes, I was smiling with this unit...more coming up soon. @Ian, thanks for looking. I'm really enthused with this whole project. As the photos show, clearly all of the areas can be reproduced, I feel lucky to have a willing owner to show all phases and areas of this iconic race car. This area is in the works now, photo by Scott Snizek, real car; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 just found this thread from francis ,american muscle fan. your project looks great. you have done some awesome work. very time consuming.i will be keeping an eye on your progress.charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) On 7/21/2021 at 12:54 AM, charlie libby said: just found this thread from francis ,american muscle fan. your project looks great. you have done some awesome work. very time consuming.i will be keeping an eye on your progress.charlie Thanks for dropping in, Charlie. I'm happy you approve. Yes, Francis is a great one! Also, great to see a Florida guy doing such great work as yourself. Jax. here, been gone a while though, still have folks there. Update coming soon, I'm still with the frontend, took 2 weeks off, most of the parts needed, have since arrived. Back to the bench tomorrow. Mike.. Edited July 25, 2021 by Mike Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Just information now, things are not going as planned. Parts are not coming in yet, no motor. The package was sent back, improperly labeled, so the German customs. Front wheel progress is also stalled as tire size is a problem. New ones on the way. So, almost 4 weeks....I need to move forward. Front end is done, wheels later. Now, the brass body is on the bench. Brass panels and the turtle deck. I'm happy now, after vacation in Italy, time to get some blisters on the fingers. More soon. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Some truly amazing fabrication skills.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 What Scott said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I'm not worried Mike, it's just a little hiccup and everything will be back to normal soon, I'm sure you'll find something to show us to surprise us again. Knowing that you are already retired, I hope that your vacation in Italy has had a positive and relaxing effect on you and your sweetheart... 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 @Scott, thanks much for dropping by, truly appreciated. The front end suspension is finished, can't wait to show progress. @Ray, glad you like! Hopefully this year, my goal, I can post some finished pics....I'd like them to be as good as your recent Green Elephant photos. @Francis, wonderful...a hiccup. Exactly! The body is in the works, moving along now, again. Yes, actually I would like to live in Italy, weather, food and wines, plus much more affordable than Germany. I love the language. Being retired, I would move quickly....the wife though. You know the saying, you can take a gal out of Germany, but harder to take the German from the gal. She refuses to move. lol. Still, life is good. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 wow its looks better everytime i go thru your pictures. its going to be a stunning model for sure . you should be very proud of your. ill keep coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Rock on Mike! Amazing brass work and soldering.-Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Super nice work Mike. There is so much eye candy I don't know what to look at next ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks fellows! Finally an update with this project. Sidelined longer than expected, things are back on track once again. Speaking of on track, here the nylon O-ring tires, yet to be trimmed, and the 12 spoke wheels This is the first wheel, a spoke is out of whack, but a lot was learned here. The next wheel is in the works and I do believe the slight flaws will be worked out to satisfaction..... I'm using this wheel. The other is in the works, already an improvement noticed. More soon.... Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 UPDATE: Finally, the 12 spokes are done. A test fit shows the front axle now has the correct height. 15", 12 spoke wheels and tires that aren't too tall, just do not exist anywhere. Waiting for parts that don't arrive, then getting resin and 3d parts that suck....well, do them yourself. Look, here a small how-to. First though, the revised 12 spoke wheel in brass. This one's a keeper; Here is the method. First, an aluminum pipe with the needed, correct inside diameter at 23 mm. Using a brass pipe, there's a danger of accidentally soldering the outer rim to the pipe....not good. The outer, brass rim is already annealed, bent and soldered shut; The outer rim shown along with the prepped inner ring, waiting for the spokes; The nylon, shore 70 O-ring, the inner and outer rims; The two rims slide fit nicely, no cement needed. The hub/spacer and the brass tube at 1.4 mm. The soldered 12 spoke inner rim, cleaned up and ready to slide into the outer rim. again, no glue needed. Moving along now... Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hi Mike! Formidable work as usual! I'll be following your technique with the o-ring. It's interesting. I remember a friend who had a set of similar wheels on his 1/1 HD Chopper. I think they were sold by "Invader Wheels", back in the late 70's. Very nice, but they were fragile for a road-going vehicle. Nostalgia... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Beautiful technique Mike, did you make the grooves by hand? It takes a lot of skill and precision... qualities that are your trademark I agree! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Amazing detail work my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 @CT, yes I think I've seen the 12 spokes on big motorcycles, also on hotrods, they look great! Not sure of the strength, but would think in steel they should work out. @Francis, happy you like. The grooves were just marked and ground out with my small micro-motor and the usual carbide bur assortment. The only machine I use is a drill press that holds the handpiece....from Proxxon. For the price, they're sensational, my opinion. @Marcos, appreciated. We're getting it done! UPDATE: Motor is in the works. This is a 3d printed, 392 Hemi from 1320 MODEL PRODUCTS over on FB only. Great parts, absolute scale and smooth. The block sits level and centered, Here the heads prepped for the scale 2.5" exhaust pipes. The big 4mm brass tubes need a sturdy foundation; Here a few brass additions, idler bar bracket, blower manifold burst plate, plus the front and rear covers with sleeved holes for the bolts. The manifold needs some massaging since I changed the shape somewhat, the gaps to the heads will be deleted. More small things to be added, more later... Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Looks Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 This is waaaaay cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Great job on those wheels ! Well, actually on the entire thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Amazing work man, just love this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hi Mike! Spectacular work. I'm in awe of your brass tube inserts: perfect way to get intake & exhaust ports to line up perfectly! I'll borrow your trick in a future build, for certain! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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