realgone58 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 That place is "killer"! I want to work there! Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 i like this idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Decide the shop needed a vehicle. I took these. Then did this. And finally a mock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Decided to add a little detail to it. First up I roughed in the headers for it, and built a frame. Have to add the front suspension yet. How about a starter, and oil pan, and water pump pulleys. Oil Filter, and transmission. Firewall, and up on wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Finally got the guts to tackle the front suspension on this build. I took a 1/4" piece of tubing, cut it 1/16th" thick, then cut that in half to make the springs. The drop axle is a piece of florists wire. The small wire betweent th frame is for the engine mount. Next I put on the tires to check the stance. Then dropped on the body to check clearances. I may have to tweak the front just a tad lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Great work !! I don't think I could work in such a small scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Great work !! I don't think I could work in such a small scale. Jim I seem to remember a certain T rat rod you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Jim I seem to remember a certain T rat rod you did. Yes I did build one, but as I remember it was more frustrating than fun.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Okay guys here's the latest. If you have a engine you need a rear end, and drive shaft right. Here's a before (RED), and a after Yellow) showing what the original looks like(Red). Started thinking maybe I could lower the roof abit. Finally the stance between the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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