Ian McLaren Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 12/3/2022 at 12:06 AM, Straightliner59 said: Lamination is an excellent way to build stuff like that. I did the pan, and the valve covers for the NFD, that way. Although, I am giving some thought to machining them from aluminum--some.😀 I wish I had the capability to machine aluminum, I am envious of all of you that can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: I wish I had the capability to machine aluminum, I am envious of all of you that can. I only have the capability, in that I have the equipment!😂 I'm working on it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Slow but sure, funny car inner bars installed, unlike a full-size car you can't just get inside the cage to install a bar, therefore the order of fabrication is from the center out. Lesson learned LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 That's coming along, beautifully! Indeed, the more stuff we add, the more critical the build order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 11:14 PM, Ian McLaren said: Thanks Paul I'm going through your Chevelle thread and learning a lot. uh oh.... lol Dont follow my crazy! I myself may never make it out of my rabbit hole....😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) More bars installed and I had to build the four link front brackets as I could not find any in 1/12th that were being produced. Edited December 9, 2022 by Ian McLaren 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Whew! That's some soldering, my friend! Very nicely done, Ian. Comparing that to me dragster--that thing is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 That looks sharp Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Starting to look like a chassis, and a bit of reference as to how large this thing is getting. Edited December 10, 2022 by Ian McLaren 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 This is fantastic Ian! I really like this kind of build and you have done some great work on the frame and cage so far. 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Incredible work Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 This weekends progress, the body is now pinned in place on the chassis (still removable) rear suspension has been trial fitted, and ride height, stance and driveline alignment has been checked with representation of the 33 inch slicks. Rear motor plate is mounted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Very nice - chassis is coming along quite nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 Front upper bars are in, allowing the supports for the front motor plate and upper strut mounts to be added 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Diggin this progresss Ian! Makes me want to get started on my chassis now... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 You are making excellent progress, Ian. It's looking great! I'm feeling like a slacker!😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said: You are making excellent progress, Ian. It's looking great! I'm feeling like a slacker!😃 You a slacker? Not a chance, I am amazed by your productivity on all of your projects especially when your quality is never affected. I have been in a bit of a groove lately but that stops tomorrow. I am involved in a new restaurant project that we hope to open Jan 1/23 so tomorrow I'm off to work on the interior trim (stainless and polished aluminum) and the main cashier kiosk. Apparently being an assistant manager involves more than just standing around. LOL So this photo is about as far as it's going to go at least for the next little while. Unless I can steal a little me time here and there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 love the intake man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 4 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Apparently being an assistant manager involves more than just standing around. LOL I guess you have to make it up to manager, to be the designator! Dang it! My job has me in plenty of kitchens. I can tell that foodservice isn't for the faint of heart. I hope it all goes well, my friend! I am sure you will find a few little things you can work on, here and there. I'll be looking forward to seeing them, whenever you can! Thank you for your kind words, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Beautiful work Ian! The Camaro loses nothing by waiting, a little break is sometimes beneficial for the continuation of things and this project so well started will only be a winner I am sure. Good luck with your new restaurant project and try to keep some free time to keep us entertained! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Wishbone fabricated and installed to check clearances, temporary four link bars still in use for set up only, rear end set in place temporarily to check drive line angles (silver tube in center of the car front the crank centerline to the pinion. MVI_0138[2].MOV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 That looks excellent, Ian. Man, that is a lot of tubing! Beautiful work, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 This fine one of those project that i really do enjoy too much i will say, thanks for sharing Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/23/2022 at 10:10 PM, Tortuga Kustomz said: This fine one of those project that i really do enjoy too much i will say, thanks for sharing Ian Thank you Marcos I feel the same on you Camaro project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 12:41 AM, Straightliner59 said: That looks excellent, Ian. Man, that is a lot of tubing! Beautiful work, my friend. Thank you very much Daniel, I'm really enjoying your dragster project especially your aluminum body processes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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