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Anyone game for this? I'll start out with a really obscure Minneapolis band. C.A. Quintet. It was 1968 and things where weird, wish I had an original vinyl copy, they only pressed 1000 (have an Japanese C.D.) Lets here some SPOOKY. https://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm5835341
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Cover versions of well-known songs
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Harry P.'s topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
How bout a FAKE cover song. Talking Heads Song Ha Ha. -
I went down to the beach and saw Kiki, she was all like 'ewhhhh' and I'm like whatever! Then this chick comes up to me and she's all like 'Hey, aren't you that dude' and I'm like yeah, whatever! ?
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Jethro Tull, I think.
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They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Here is how it looks with the "Miss-Deal" blower on top. However, may use a combination of the "K.S. Pittman" blower body and front "Miss-Deal" cover. Still have to add some pieces, the bitt at the front where the distributer would attach and some thin strips where the manifold meets the top of the heads. Oh, don't ask me about the weird transmission attachment. I had to source that C-6 from the Moebius Ranger kit and it scaled out to long. Had to shorten it so hence the strange look. I'm hoping it will not be visible when finished LOL. ? -
Tim, That Jo-Han Maverick body is quite nice isn't it. ( did you get that nasty dark Green color?) Looks like you are off to a good start. Are you using any CNC or is this good old manual machine skills ? ? Will be watching how this progresses for sure. Cheers.
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They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
A bit more work on it today. nearly over the Finnish line. It is not an exact copy of any one of those posted here, some things where dictated by the part I started out with. What I am trying to get to is close to the one with the Ford script on it. (I think that version is one of the earliest) Still have a few pieces to add. (Oh, I think I'll have to use some filler not much. ARGGGH) Let me know what you think, it's ok to be critical. ? -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Hey, thank you both. I try to take pictures that show things I'm doing, but sometimes forget to show steps. I mocked up how that bit of the manifold was notched out again. Like I said, I use lots of Scotch double sided tape. (ever have a small part to try to hang onto to sand flat? Stick a piece of it on it or your finger) I have some slabs of .25 x 1.5" aluminum from a hardware store that were cut to length and cleaned up (deburred) . Stuck them down to my granite slab using that tape, with the spacing I was trying to achieve. then with more tape I used some large sticks of evergreen, again taped down with the double sided tape to hold the part from shifting around. Being careful to hold the tools I used (Saw, File, sanding blocks) Perpendicular to the work piece using the Aluminum bars as a guide. (sometimes removing the part from the fixture to chisel out bits and check with my micrometer). Just realized you can't see it in that pic, but the bars are overhanging my granite slab ? -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Just a quick update on progress, still more pieces to add.? -
Cover versions of well-known songs
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Harry P.'s topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
The "Stone Coyotes" version of an old "Dolly Parton" song. I really like this band, Tight roots punk with a bluesy country THANG. Full concert here... Oh, heck yah, just play this loud ! -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Some work on this, made a platform for the supercharger to sit on. Tacked it on the manifold and started adding more detail. Have corrected the shape of the coolant connection, that was usually blocked off anyway. Oh, these are tiny parts (that need a bit of fine tuning before they get glued on). I use allot of Scotch, Removable Double Sided Tape to help hold these bits down to a marble slab and sand them to shape (the edges) with a square piece of styrene w/sandpaper glued to one side. Perhaps that explanation is poor. Here ya go. ? -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanx All for interesting information. Did some work on this manifold. I ended up removing the shims I added under it because it didn't look right.(going by photographs) Will add that amount to the where it meets the top of the heads. turns out to be almost .030 A sneak pick, That is a piece of styrene as a guide (the big one) it was tacked on and is .030 smaller on each side LEFT,RIGHT. than the width of the supercharger (.487) .030 pieces where shaped and added between the manifold runners. It will all get sanded down level with the top of the manifold next. After that I will need to need to add some hight to the runners, Front/Back, then add a piece (probably .060) on top of for the Blower to sit on. -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Noah, Thanx. Didn't know the history of the 8-71. Found this Spotters Guide for Superchargers. I spent some time looking through the long(and interesting) thread on the H.A.M.B. simply called "THE INDUCTION THREAD'. Found these pics that swerve in the direction of what I will try to create. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-induction-thread.1042950/ -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Ricky, you are definitely not off base. Was not aware that the Parts Pack 427 had a manifold for a blower. Tho the position for the distributer looks like they cheated a bit. That ribbed timing cover would be extremely helpful for what I'm trying to achieve. Thanx for those images. So Cragar made one also. That is very close to the one with the FORD script on it, and those are certainly relief valves on the back end. Started work with the 4 barrel carb manifold I have. (it's been so long I can't remember who I got it from was that you J.C. ?) Some shimming to get it to align better with the block and heads, something a bit less than .010" on the three side where it buts up to block/heads. As well as correcting the front coolant shape. I will have to decide on which blower to go with. The "Miss-Deal" one is an 6-71. An 8-71 is about 1" longer case dimension. Cant find any info on the width of those two blowers. I'll have to do some changes to the hight of the manifold Runners (is this the correct term?) because it looks like this this one is not a High Rise manifold (thats just judging from pic's I've looked at). Pictures soon. -
They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanx for that J.C. Interesting that they put that Ford script on it. What size blower would you guess that was designed for? Was thinking of using the blower from the "Miss Deal" kit, tho it's foot print seems a bit small. On that manifold, looks like there would be two Pop Off valves on the back side?? -
Ace... If you like to use Lacquer you might want to try "Mr. Hobby" thinners. There are two types regular and leveling. These are not at all like the Lacquer thinners we would find at our local hardware/paint stores. They are not as HOT and Ive used them to thin "Mr. Surfacer" as a primer which did not craze at all. and that was on Evergreen styrene that seems to craze rather easily. There are no other thinners that I've found quite like it. Mr. Color thinner contains: 2-Propanal, Isobutyl alcohol, Ethanol,2-btoxy- Mr. Color leveling thinner contains: 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-, 2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl- I have Know idea what that all means. I pulled that info from the only English language label attached to one of the bottles just for the sake of science.?
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What was the question again? Never mind. just another Hemi.
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They shoot horses, don't they?
STYRENE-SURFER replied to STYRENE-SURFER's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Alan, thanx. I have no special skills. Just a whole lot of patience. Some times I just have to step back and think things through because it dosen't come naturally.(car stuff) Thats why this forum is so cool, and a real treasure trove of information. -
Thanx Snake. That Warbird that my friend Tom and I put together was one memorable project. The motor was built buy a guy who held control line speed records. forgotten his name.( Brown?) The plane was based on documentation drawings that where approved buy the class. Scale was sort of an "bastard scale" because it was based on wing area per. engine cubic inch. We went for the minimum on an already clipped wing Mustang. I designed and built the fuse and empennage and Tom had the task of building a truly fast wing as well as full retractable landing gear. The livery was done buy a guy who photographed the REAL plane and then produced dry transfers. Paint buy a good friend in Flagstaff Arizona. There was a "tuned pipe" running down the middle of the fuse, all of the other competitors had them on the outside at the time.. Because our planes where judged on SCALE before racing even started we had them beet even before the first heat. Good times! Oh, It was quick! Won many races.
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Never Forget. EVER! 18 years ago today.
STYRENE-SURFER replied to BaBaBooey's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Yup, that was (after it all happened) one of the quietest days I can remember. I went shopping the next day and it was still the same. We where all just going about our business in disbelief. Looking at each other wondering how was this real. -
The Perfect Deuce
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Snake45's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Well they all look the same for the uninitiated. Though for me arguments for what is "Traditional" are getting boring. They have got to the point where a simple thing like a radiator hose or a coil wire puts you off the map. REAL Hot Rodding for me, not poser stuff. I don't think these cars looked this good back in the day. Yah I'm sure there nice builds, $$$$$! (Bump steer is traditional)HA HA. Don't take my words too seriously and build those perfect Deuce's. -
Never Forget. EVER! 18 years ago today.
STYRENE-SURFER replied to BaBaBooey's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I was just just plain MAD AS HELL. Still am, watched it all unfold while living in Minnesota. A state that I am proud (sadly) to have vacated. I WILL NEVER FORGET! Flame suit ready. -
Bantam Fuel Altered - New pics 1-7
STYRENE-SURFER replied to Codi's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
WOW! Simply amazing work Tim. Thanx for the ride, Ive been astonished with every update. You're skills are just out of this world!