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Mocking up the heavy dyno. It is loosely based on the Taylor dyno in the photo behind it.

OK thanks.

X2. A 426 would really motivate that truck.

I was downsized out of the company I worked for in 2000. I worked contract until about 2015. The first few years of that was with year-long jobs (away from home) which seemed to occur every two years. During those years 05-13 I restored my '34 Chevy. the last contract was an on-call thing which started in about 2012, became sporadic after 2014 to finally end in 2016. In 2014, I found a box full of saran wrapped models under the stairs. So I started again, at first restoring them. I found this place. I discovered resin, the aftermarket and dioramas. So it has been fun. As far as retirement allowing more time, yes but there are other occupations as well. In my case it is about 1.5 hours in the morning before breakfast and another hour or so in the evenings after supper. Occasionally , I'll spend most of a morning down there .

Trying to put the turbos together on an NTC 475. Had to walk away.

I agree.

And then some!!!!

Thank you all for the kind comments. I really enjoyed this one.

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RIP Michael Paul Smith. You are an inspiration to us all.

Looks like a sharknose Graham.

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Some members of the Rat Pack had one, Martin or Davis I think. Maybe Sinatra.

There you go Mister Federowicz. One valve grinder ready to go.

I realize you are looking for just an engine but some of the Batmobiles have turbines if I'm not mistaken.

Missing the lamp, decals and cabinet.

Love it!

Yup. I'll find a job for it.

X2. What a beautiful background for a gorgeous rig.

Started on the other end.

This piece will make a nice chuck. A McDonald Coffee cup lid button will make a grinding wheel cover.

Welcome Brent. You'll like it here

Started on the valve grinder.

I think I got this one from you. In exchange for the Louisville cab.