David G. Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Just when I think you've gone as far as you can with detail, you push it two steps past that! I've always enjoyed watching the progress of your builds, thanks for sharing them. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I love seeing an epic build go into great detail over something as mundane as mounting points for a lexan window. THAT'S the sure-fire sign your in deeeeep on a build! Rommel, as always, it's a pleasure to see your work. Man can you build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) @ Rom : Thank you very much for the great explanation. This sure helps out a lot. @ Bart : Thanks for the pic. This gives a total new point of view to things. @ Dave : Thanks for the pic and explanation about the "real" materials used. This is awesome for me, I'm learning very much here. Now I need to get me some time and start getting the materials for a proper build. Mark Edited February 4, 2012 by Interceptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Okay I am confused What are the round pieces sticking out from the frame? Are you going for a not finished car and these are going to be the cleco fasteners? Sorry sometimes I can be a bet slow. Hey Jim the parts that stick out will eventually be mounts for the tabs that hold the window to the frame I made them long so I can cut them to the preciese size so the window will be held at te correct distance from the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroNitro Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks, I have not worked on full size race cars in 10 years. I had never seen it done that way. I bet those are taking a lot of time to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 typically the tubing around the window is 3/8" chromemoly. there are typically tabs welded to the tubing. the bolt size is typically a 10/32 button head or (if you are into a lot more work) a flathead. i say typically as there are as many variations as there are stars in the sky. these numbers will put you in the ball park. Thank you Dave I always appreciate your knowlage on these subjects you always seem to help nug me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well today it was back to the drawing board for me. the picture dave provided proved invaluable. and it showed me another way to do my window frames. this will be the last set I do, as this one will be correct once finished. anyway on with the update. I had to make tabs for the window to attach to,... talk about some tedious soldering! but it had to be done. I started by drilling some holes in thin brass with a #61 drill bit then I cut my tabs around the holes this is the size of the tabs I had to solder onto the piece of wire used as the frame. the soldering starts ok I think I can live with this.....but i still have some details to add..... I hope you enjoyed this update. Thx again Dave for all your advice thoughout the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pro Tech Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Rom, looking good man. Whatcha mean the last set, I was going to see if you wanted to make me a 1000 units for resale hahahahah........... :lol: Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I had to think about the work you did again. Individually soldering those brass tabs that are 1/2 the size of a grain of rice.... Wow... nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 That's looking really great, Romell, and I commend you for making this change. You're starting to act like Chris with the chassis rebuild of his Army Vega! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Charlie : sure man we can crank out 1000 more as long as my delivery date can be in the year 2112 LOL! John : they are really small huh....imaging me trying to solder these things ,... now imagine me pulling my hair out with each one LOL! Scott : yeah I dont do good work when i get lazy I needed someone to give me a wake up call so I could get back to business as usual. Thx fellas for your kind compliments. Now I have a small update with the doors partially put together I'll let the pictures do the talking. Thx for joining me again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thx for posting & keeping us in the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 i like the improvement romell. great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Very nice Rom. Great progress.and it looks like the real deal. Keep it coming... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Looking good Rom, the door hinges look great.....and redoing the window frames turned out great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice job on the window frames Rom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That's looking really great, Romell, and I commend you for making this change. You're starting to act like Chris with the chassis rebuild of his Army Vega! LOL Hey Scott... its a new fad to go.back and redo it all ... lol. Just as you staed I give Rom lots of credit for going back and redoing the work he already did. The rework looks great. all I can say is we are dedicated to our builds. nice work buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thx fellas for all the kind comments, Well since Im getting back in the swing of things I thought Id finish the window frames up with one more touch let me know what you think. again i'll let the pics do the talking The rest on the next page....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Heres the rest enjoy! Cya reall soon ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Rom, the improvement looks great. Your eyes have to be killing you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Great work Rom, Keep it up, u know I'll be following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupteddiecasts Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 This is one totally awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 All I can say is .......WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Rom, I've just gone through all 37 pages on this thread & no offence meant bloke but this isn't a model.......IT'S A WORK OF ART!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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