charlie8575 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Nice job on that engine, Lee. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Lee very nice work on your engine. it looks better then some kit engines.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Just in case anyone missed it, the engine I am basing this on is the 6 cylinder from Trumpeter's 63 Nova. Thanks for the compliments guys. Edited April 20, 2013 by midnightprowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 The intake and exhaust manifolds have been cut, resized and reassembled. I hope to paint engine parts and start assembly next weekend. I only et a couple of hours on Saturdays for building, so progress will be slow. But this build is a primary one, so will be focusing on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I like it... Not all cars were pure muscle the plain Janes are a welcome sight to me makes ones collection more realistic in my opinion. I have several 6 cylinder projects to do once I find the engines for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Got the engine parts painted . Assembly next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Here is the completed engine, minus the air cleaner and valve cover decals, they are drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 that is totally cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 As we say every time someone creates something cool.... You should've had it cast! I can't wait to see it finished. It would be a treat to see it sitting on a show table and gauge the reactions of guys when they see the four in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks Tom. Roadhawg said the same thing about casting it. If someone wants to send me a Trumpeter 6 cylinder, I will do the cutting and reassembly work, send you the parts in exchange for a copy or two of the castings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That engine is simply beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That looks fantastic, Lee! Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Way cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That motor looks kinda familiar! Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That motor looks kinda familiar! Nice work Lol, it should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Wrench Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I also had a friend in high school that had one. As others have said, it didn't have enough power to pull the hat off your head. We ended up putting a 400 small block in it. Since we used the stock tranny and 4 cylinder converter the thing had a stall speed of about 3000 rpm. Worked great until the converter ballooned. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 The stock 4 cylinder only had about 90 Horsepower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Rolling chassis complete sans radiator, battry and washer bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Lee, this a most unique project . Thanks for sharing it with us too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I'm glad you like it Ed, stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nice progress Lee, love the four cyl, so cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSHWoodworks Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Very cool!! Can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Love that engine- I have a Trumpeter I-6 I'm planning on converting into a four-cylinder as well. I built one of these a while back with a straight six- pretty soon I'll have seen every 1:1 available engine in this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Wow! that engine detail looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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