otherunicorn Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I just don't see that fitting under the hood (LOL) Hmm... I guess it depends on where you mount the hood....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Any update on Project Snowball, Billy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 The engine is done and I'm ready to forward the project. my computer needs a battery before I can upload pics though. Does anybody have ideas on how to safely ship the motor without it breaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Wrap it in bubble wrap or inside a Ziploc bag with packing peanuts all around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Has this been sent on to it's next participant yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No, who is next on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Currently the remaining list is: Gpugh1976 Roadhawg Bandit1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have sent Gpugh1976 a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Updates, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I received the pm and responded with my address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'll mail it out on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl_w@comcast.net Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Updates, please. If i can ill jump in i specialize in bodymods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 If i can ill jump in i specialize in bodymods We will have to see how it goes. This Snowball was to be wrapped up a year ago. Maybe it's time to start another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Snowball is on it's way to California, I meant to post sooner but my Internet was down for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Awesome! I'll let you know when it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Snowball arrived today! Here's what I pulled out of the box. And it looks like the engine made it in one piece.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 So after assessing everything, I've decided that I'll tackle the frame/suspension part of the build. When this started, I was thinking that this was originally going to be a traditional custom but after looking at that monster motor, I imagined a 50's custom that someone got ahold of in the 70's and threw in a blown big-block and made it more of a 70's street machine but kept the original body mods. I'm envisioning bright-colored paint, Cragar SS wheels on white-lettered radials, bucket seats, etc. So I pulled out all of the suspension/frame related parts that came with Snowball and here is what I have to work with to put the rolling assembly together. Everything you see in the pic came with Snowball. Whatever I need that's not here, I will rob the parts box for it. I then started by temporarily gluing the frame rails to the underside of the floorboards. I'm using Elmer's glue so that I can easily pull this back apart once I have things mocked up. Stay tuned...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 So tonight I raided the parts box and I tried several sets of Cragars and also some American Racing 5-spokes and nothing was looking quite right. I tried on this set of smoothies for size and I felt these fit the bill perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 No problems with the front but then I tried 'em on the rear. It was so tight that the wheel wouldn't even squeeze in or wiggle down between the fender and the inner fender well. These cars have very little wheel well clearance so unless we went with the stock skinnies and hubcaps, I had to come up with a plan. .............. I got it! I cut the inner fender well to the width of the frame which would give me enough room. This will not be a full tub but more of a stepped-tub. It will be subtle enough that it would be hard to notice but it gives me exactly the room I need. And VOILA!! Plenty of room! Now I've just gotta pretty everything up a bit and replace the plastic I cut out. Stay tuned...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ah we finally get a good look at whats been done. A lot of things going on stylistically, it'll be interesting to see where this ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm glad to see it made the trip safely, Your wheel choice fits this car perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thank you! I should have some more progress pictures up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nice to see continued progress on this. I was once part of a club group build similar to these snowballs and it was a little frustrating waiting to see the completion which seemed like it wouldn't ever get done even though you finished your own part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The front and rear wheel openings are fighting each other, possibly before the paint goes on this could get resolved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 There's still a lot of bodywork and possible mods to be made. I'm just trying to get it up on all fours. Someone else can worry about that part! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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