Metalmad

Slow work today on the Bee because I do not want have to redo anything that I have finished. After figuring out where to run the brake lines I needed to scratch build two more fittings so they are in primer & I'm waiting on them to dry. Installed the oil housing & filter, added some black wash to the alternator to tone it down a bit & also worked on the pewter carbs which will just need linage attached to them since they are fuel injected & here is a mock up of the motor in the chassis & front brake rotors installed.

Just noticed on the alternator that the chrome is just to bright so I will gently give it a wash to tone it down a bit.

Amazing Job ! Saw this in person at NNL West in Feb

Nice & clean

I have installed the fuel line to the front of the fuel regulator which I had forgotten to do earlier when I was installing the fuel lines. Now it's time to get the brake lines ran & installed to the front calipers.

After the Bee was color sanded & next will be the bmf then the scratch X then polish.

Moving along with this build I have just finished polishing out the body so next will be to apply the bmf but first I will start laying down the brake line from the rear to the front & install the front lines & attach them to the front calipers. I will post up pictures as I move forward on this.

Thank You Carl ! Trying to finish the build up this weekend for the show next weekend.

Worked on the fuel system today which Is installed except for the fuel line that needs to feed the fuel pressure regulator which I will do after the glue drys.I should have installed it when I installed the regulator to the front fuel lines & the headers are on. I also have the rear brake line installed with the 3 way fitting for the soft line which all of these parts I have scratch built except for the brake hard line which is bead wire. More updates to come!

Was able to get the front fuel lines assembled with the fuel pressure regulator & installed to the fuel rails. Then started on the rear assembly of the fuel junction and one fuel line installed to it and will finish that up tomorrow night & will have pictures when engine is finished.

I work at a shop where we build new technology into old school 4X4 trucks by hand from the ground up & the average cost of one is about $150,000. We do not skimp on using cheap parts to build these vehicles plus they are assembled by hand and not by computerized robots which in turn is why are vehicles are more expensive but are built very well with minimal issues after they are delivered. What my opinion on the GM problem is plain and simple corporate greed and its not just the automobile makers it has affected it has affected a lot of the corporate business in this world and it is very sad to see.

That want protection from law suits but what about the bail out they got so they could stay in business and who do you think paid for that .

John you build some of the Coolest & Off the Wall Cars that I have ever seen ! Keep them coming !

Was able to get the distributor cap & plug wires installed & was able to get the fuel line junctions made & scratch built the fuel pressure regulator so hopefully tomorrow evening I can get the fuel lines ran & the regulator installed.

Right On Carl !

Happy Easter to all ! Be safe hunting the eggs today !

Would love to open up a garage like that but would not know where to start. I have 16 years in the car repair business & its really getting tough at our shop.

What a monster of a ride ! Puts my softail to shame ! What an awesome build this will be John.

Was thinking of picking up this kit to put on my build list so I'll be watching this build and buy the way I think the wheel & tire combo will look good with this kit.

Thank You Carl !

Looking Awesome Art !

Was able to detail the fire wall & inner fenders today which turned out ok I guess & a mock up of the motor which I still have to scratch build the fuel pressure regulater & run the fuel line then add the distributed cap and plug wires & carb linkage.

WOW !

A little teaser mock up of the build with the freshly cleared body on the the chassie. Will rub out the body this weekend & hopefully get the BMF on also. Thank You all for the encouragement on this build !