Bullybeef Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) A clean bench! And it will have a LaSalle gearbox. Edited September 20, 2022 by Bullybeef Update 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Ok, I'm stumped- where did it come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Paul Payne said: Ok, I'm stumped- where did it come from? Revell Mickey Thompson Challenger. There is a similar version in the Revell Miss Deal as well! A little tip I picked up from @Ace-Garageguyin one of his build threads. Grateful for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Some more parts to give a hint of the upcoming build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 This is gonna be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Olskoolrodder said: This is gonna be cool I hope so haha, I’m starting with the old monogram roadster kit(former glue bomb) and the plan is to use the early suspension mounts from the chassis and mate them into the revell 32 frame. Kinda backdating it to a more period hotrod chassis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Baby steps, this one will be all about the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Payne Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Roadster? Coupe? Sedan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Nice start.👍 I’ll watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 You've got a good run at this one so far. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul Payne said: Roadster? Coupe? Sedan? To be honest Paul I haven’t decided. I promise it will look cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 More “framework” in quotie fingers. I still have to fill all the extra cavities in the frame from the 29 kit. Last step in this process will be to make a buggy spring cradle for the rear, then I should be able to get it up on four wheels and then select which body style will suit it the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 A small teaser! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) This is off to a good start. Just goes to show there are many ways to approach traditionally backdating the chassis. The chopped 3W is a great choice! Edited January 8, 2022 by Dennis Lacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 59 minutes ago, Dennis Lacy said: This is off to a good start. Just goes to show there are many ways to approach traditionally backdating the chassis. The chopped 3W is a great choice! Thank you @Dennis Lacy that means a lot coming from you! I got my source info here https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1304rc-1932-ford-crossmember I’m still working on the front and rear crossmembers and will continue with the centre k frame to make it look a little more stock . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Lower front spring u bolt detail added and filling in the unused slots in the frame and smoothing out the ejection pin marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Well I’m pretty happy with the sub structure of the frame, gonna shoot some primer and see how it looks under the microscope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Sharp looking frame you got there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Painted Black said: Sharp looking frame you got there.. Thanks man, just waiting for the primer to dry a bit before I can get my dirty hands on it again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Primer revealed a few flaws that will come out with some sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Rear suspension finally laid out properly, everything is just pinned in place right now, I still need to carve the c-notches off the frame. Trying to decide if I should keep the stock wishbone, split it or add rear hairpins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 It looks like your off to a good start. A solid foundation is important! A chopped 3w coupe is a good choice. -RRR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Looks good with the rear spring added. Has the classic quick change and high arch spring that looks tuff from behind. I would stick with the torque tube and radius rods. In the rear world it’s the best design for a freely articulating/non binding axle & suspension. That, and you integrated the parts so nicely. Looking at the engine placement, do you have enough room for the belt drive? Looks like the engine is right up against the front cross member. In the picture with the body on there’s a bunch of space between the back of the engine and firewall. Plenty of room to scoot it back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Looks good with the rear spring added. Has the classic quick change and high arch spring that looks tuff from behind. I would stick with the torque tube and radius rods. In the rear world it’s the best design for a freely articulating/non binding axle & suspension. That, and you integrated the parts so nicely. Looking at the engine placement, do you have enough room for the belt drive? Looks like the engine is right up against the front cross member. In the picture with the body on there’s a bunch of space between the back of the engine and firewall. Plenty of room to scoot it back. Thank you for the kind words @Dennis Lacy the engine in the photos is just one that I've been using to mock up with, the correct engine will have a lasalle box and adaptor, it was my hope that it will fit properly. if not I can quickly remove the center sections and slide them all back a tinch. That was supposed to be last nights challenge but my area of the city lost power for 8 hours haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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