jmpsebring Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Great time to come back here to see what's going on. You nailed the vision perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade043 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 That's one wicked chop there on the body. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 This gonna be a COOL build ! Thanks Seth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nice body work Ira... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Frame Mods! Looks like I am going to need to remove some excess plastic from the Frame to fit the New Body. I used a Cut-Off Wheel to remove most of the plastic. I ended removing the rest of the excess plastic with an X-acto Knife and a Sanding Block. Top View. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 This is going to be wild! Here is some inspiration! Thanks Jesse! Is That Alison Powered too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yes, it sure is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I have this in the stash. Can't decide to do the Moonliner or the Jocko Porting Service car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Can't wait to see this one Ira. That a pretty cool kit your working with... Thanks Carl! The Baja Beast is a Fun Kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 that is going to be WILD! Thanks Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Uh-oh Ira's at it again!! Here's a tip: you can use bleach to strip chrome in less than a minute, although it doesn't take off the layer under the chrome and over the plastic, primer will take care of that, but make sure you wash it! Thanks for the Tip Glenn! Purple Power takes longer but it removes almost everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ok, ya got my attention!!!! Ready for the ride, hit the gas Ira and light 'em up!!!!!! Thank You Dr.! I'll be working on the Chassis and Ride Height next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ira... you are at it again and its looking good. Can't wait to see what all you do to this bad boy. Keep up the great work. Jesse... I have to say I would go the Moonliner route... then again I am a fan of Mooneyes...lol do you have a pic if the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 can't wait...... No Waiting! More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Big Beast Engine! Here is the Engine that comes with the Baja Beast. I cut off the Transmission/Rear End with a razor saw. Then I cut these 2 pieces off the Allison Transmission. Here is the Allison Transmission with the Baja Beast Rear End attached. Here is the Allison Engine with the New set up in place. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Great stuff I assume the transmission is made of titanium otherwise there may be a few issues when the lucky driver stands on the loud pedal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Big Beast Engine! Here is the Engine that comes with the Baja Beast. I cut off the Transmission/Rear End with a razor saw. Then I cut these 2 pieces off the Allison Transmission. Here is the Allison Transmission with the Baja Beast Rear End attached. Here is the Allison Engine with the New set up in place. More Coming... The transmission in front of the Allison engine is to reduce the propeller shaft speed to half of the crank shaft (the gear ratio is 2.00:1 so it reduces the prop shafts speed from the engines maximum 3000 rpm to 1500), it also reverse the rotation of the engine. The lower hole in the Allison transmission case is for the crank shaft and the upper is for the propeller shaft and they are connected with two gears and no clutch, this reducer gearing is not needed for this use so you could have used the clutch can from the original engine instead of the reducer gear and adapt it to the Allison engine for a convincing setup with a clutch. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 That's a heck of a slice and dice you got going on there. : ) Thanks Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 That looks like a super project , Ira ! I've been wanting to get one of those VW Bus kits again ( I had both issues as a kid ; the yellow one and the red one ) . I'd like to stick the 8V-71 Detroit in-place of the kit's SBC ... Thanks John! Yeah, these Tom Daniel Kits are Great Fun. You should try one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That's going to be one wild ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Need to see more pics. ........ nice!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Chassis Mods! I marked the Chassis for cutting open the Engine Hole for the New Big Allison Engine. Then I cut it out. Here is the Allison Engine in place. That is Big! Hmmmm, doesn't leave much room for the Driver... More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Whoa! Here we go! Go for it, Ira! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 New Frame Rails! I cut 2 lengths of plastic strip to fit in the rear Frame Rails. Here is one in place. Next I cut 2 more lengths of plastic strip for the front Frame Rails. Here is one in place. Here is the top of the Chassis with the strips in place. Chassis Underside with New Frame Rails. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 What is the width and the height of the body after surgery? Good Morning Bill! The Beast is 1 3/4" High and 6 3/4" Long. More Body Mods Coming so, these dimensions can change at any time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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