Jon Haigwood

Just checked my Deuce box, none in there

Interesting, looks like it might be a great choice. I did graft in the Deville roof from the 50 convert kit onto the 49.

I think they still list the kit at R&M , I have considered getting it ,not sure about spending $31 then getting it plated. What was the cost on getting this done? Did a version of it have the curved intake like yours . I definitely like that style better. I may go back to my original plan and do the flathead version first

My Tweedy II kit did not have the tank. I may try scratch building one .

This is the only correct version of Roths Tweedy Pie The Correct version of the first Tweedy Pie (built by Bob Johnston not Ed Roth) had a flathead and no pin stripes. Bob later changed out the engine for a Chevy with a single 4 br. and later added a Offenhauser manifold and six Strongbergs. Roth bought the car from Bob reportedly with a $1500. check from Revell. Roth added the pinstripes.

I personally stay away from cordless. I also stay away from HF, chuck parts won't interchange with Dremel/Craftsmen and you are stuck with only being able to use 1/8th shank tools.

Yes indeed. there is a wealth of information here, yours just for the asking.

With enough "enginuity " you cab do almost anything with an engine. (not a motor,motors are electric) from cutting them in half to whatever else you can think of.For a 1/25th scale model I think we have surpassed the point of what is correct LOL Yes I too have worked on my share of engines Started when I was about 14 in 1964.

There are limitations to this. Some distributors that are gear driven can have the rotor lined up in several places , but some are slotted and can only be in two positions 180 degrees apart . Not sure which are which but I am thinking that Mopar are slotted.

Yup , I always google them and then get the correct firing order and rotation direction and where no 1 is located on the distributor cap. If you want. Ford 390

I put keyless chucks on my Dremels. That way I don't have to change out collets for different shank sizes. Except they won't fit on Harbor Freight units, and neither will the collets , stuck with 1/8th shanks only.

Looks like the chopped roof was turned into the Deville roof and the Vicky roof left out. But the chopped windshield seems to be there still . Picked up a vicky roof off ebay. May use it with the chopped windshield

I drill small holes in plastic (or other soft material) by hand , but I can use the drill press to hold the bit in straight alignment while I turn the chuck by hand while the material is held in place by a vise or clamp . I plan to use for material removal by sanding, grinding or cutting mostly.

The Dremel I mounted in it is a variable speed and of all the ones I have it has the least sideplay in the shaft. I know in machining that rigidity plays a big part in the quality of work so I am trying to make as rigid as I can

My Model Club (S.A.B.A.) had their annual Club Auction earlier this month. People bring in stuff they don't want and auction it off with the money going into the Club. I picked up this Dremel drill press and a nice Pin Vise and cutter board for $3. I have done some machining and know this has it's limitations, but plan on using it drilling, sanding and some light milling work. I have ordered a micro vise and adjustable table for it. Anybody have any experience using one any tips or advice is welcomed Thanks Jon

Well I am very impressed .Very professional looking.

Found some pics

Tommy Ivo (a friend of Norms) actually snuck into Norms garage and took measurements and information from the "T" to built his Bucket.

To answer my own question, the Showboat kit includes the back window for the Victoria top.

A current link would be handy

Mine is the iconic "Kookie's T" built by Norm Grabowski. Arguably considered the "Birth" of the Bucket T. (your results may vary)

I would be more interested in a 1/4 Midget and trailer

Prefer 1950 (year I was born).But I did own a 49 and a 51 back in the day

All my Fotki links are closed ?