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Wasn't the '40 Standard grille the same as the '39 Deluxe? I think one of the 39/40 kits had both.

Thanks guys. Wayne, I don't know about great. I think coarse might be more appropriate. But I think it is beginning to look similar to the 1:1, notice I said similar.Oil filter is too big, so is distributor shaft. Will see about those. It is fun though.

Hakan, s that a Cobra in the background?

Added what looks like a cam cover to one side. The valve cover doesn't cover the whole head on these engines. there is a row of headbolts visible on the passenger side. Cobbled up a canister oil filter.

Using both the distributor and the oil filler from the Chevy engine. The IH distributor is on a long stem which runs from just above the oil pan to above the valve cover. Made a cap for the oil filler.

By adding to the front I achieved the 29" block length. The junk engine also donated its bell housing & transmission.Another one donated its oil pan. This required some filling of axle holes and the hole left by the removal of the molded-in oil filter. Playing with a front cover and the water pump to achieve the general appearance of the IH engine. The amalgalm coming together.

Niiiiiice. I have to learn how to do that.

The next step is to find the makings of the engine. The closest I could come dimensionally is this 1951 Chevy block which was hanging around in the shop. This half block of another, more modern looking Chevy will donate its half of the head and a wall to widen the other one. The valve cover from a Cadillac V16 is the correct width. It will be trimmed to fit. A junk engine kindly donated its front cover.

Following with interest. Are you using the 361 that comes with the kit?

We're pleased with how it came out too Chuck, nice build.

First order of business is to measure and sketch one. In this case it was a Black Diamond but close enough for our needs. Get a few reference photos The same guy has a doodlebug made from a Gotfredson truck. Gotfredsons must be rather scarce.

My heartbeat. I like it quiet.

Model.

Corvair 140.

This is a photo of my daughter's father in law's rig. He made this out of a building supply delivery truck.

Thanks Al. Actually I was thinking of putting TCPL decals in the door to make it a companion for my B7000.

What are you going to use to build that. AITM's DC or DK? That is a seriously tough looking truck.

Playing with light. Fred left his broom leaning on the Boss' toy again.

FTB has just completed a 2010 Camaro L99 engine. It is being prepped for pickup.

Nice. Are we going to be able to buy some?I need some for my '34 Chevy model as I have some on my real '34 Chevy, the exact same Firestone Champion Deluxe.

Actually, I had put one in the L700 so I thought, Why not as they are part of the same fleet. Anything is possible in modelling.

Why not?

Thanks Ken but if you look at the others so far it'll make the calendar if there are only 11 other entries.

I'm on your side too. Be proud, not apologetic.

X2 and who makes it?