AmericanMuscleFan

Hello everyone! Another small update on the Lenco transmission build, I was able to mostly complete the details on the gear cases and I decided to use a brass rod to mimic the input/output shaft. Still some work to do but almost there so I will move to the shifter and make the final adjustment later. Sorry if most of the parts made so far are not finally assembled but I need to spend most of my free time on the milling and the lathe before the summer comes around. Thanks for looking, comments are welcome! Take care, Francis Output shaft splines engraved using the corner of a standard 0.032'' end mill. Nipples (refer as shifter modules) drilled with a 0.016’’ drill bit for the pivot pin and slotted using a 0.020’’ end mill. Main components in progress.

Very bautiful "little" truck Mike! We don't see much on the road anymore and your final product fully respects the real vehicle! Well done sir!!!

Very good progress on the truck Dan! It is the first project of you that I see since I joined the forum and I did not suspect that you were a lover of big trucks. I built several in my youth but I see that despite the chrome problem on your kit, these are very detailed and precise compared to many car kits of the same scale. I do not say no to build one in the future and I see that there are serious experts and amazing builders in the field on the forum! I will certainly come back to check your progress!

Thanks Joe and Jerry! I like the analogy with the book, although I'm not a big reader but I think that an happy ending would be good! Take care, Francis

Glad you can't get enough of this build Joe, still a long way to go but I will try to finish that Lenco trans and the shifter in the next days! Thank buddy for your continuous support!!!

Superb build from bumper to bumper, inside and out not forgetting this very convincing and well executed big block engine... A show winner!!!

Nice trick on the door panels Joe! The interior looks great and very representative of the 1:1 car. Well done buddy!!!

That's a beauty Jason! I won't be embarrassed to park this superb yellow Chevelle in my driveway... with a car cover of course in order to protect that flawless paint job! Well done sir!!!

I built a 58 Chevy Impala when I was a kid and it was molded with openable doors so I don't know if it's the same kit? Thing sure I don't recall if the side molding were separate parts. Very cool and rare feature anyway! Great work Ludwig!!!

Very cool project Brian! These old Mack B61 are rare and very beautiful, the subject is awesome. A blast from the past!

No worry Daniel! A lot of good projects are going on everywhere on this forum and I also have hard time to not miss anything. Thanks for the kind words by the way! Take care, Francis

You can! The body modifications are top notch and the color is simply fantastic Roger!

Superb job Phil, this color is very pretty on the car! The '40 FORD front grille is a work of art in itself! Well done sir!!!

Nice color combo Ron! There is no denying, the people at Mopar have always had the touch to create out of the ordinary color combos! Good job sir!

Very nice and convincing build Curt! As other mentioned, the weathering on the body is spot on! Well done!!!

Superb car Ludwig! You have good attention to details and it was certainly a long job to make all the Bare Metal (perfectly applied by the way)! Well done sir!!!

Thanks Christopher! I do love rare subjects and it was a blast to build, glad you like it! Take care, Francis

Welcome on board Meiri, the hobby doesn't have frontiers and you will find all the help you may need so don't hesitate to ask, there are just enthousiast builders here!!!

Welcome on board Jack! FORDs drag cars are cool (drag racing is my field of interest) and I look forward to see your next project!

Welcome on board Walt! I'm also a big Mopar drag cars lover (and builder) but you will find superb subjects no matter the car maker brands everywhere on this site! Happy retirement by the way!

Welcome on board Michael! You're at the right place to make friends and get inspiration from the great builds done and in progress everywhere on this site!

Welcome on board Gary and I hope you will find some positive vibes in this wonderful hobby to keep you busy and active. Too cool seeing that this hobby still be attractive for «experienced people» I would say!!!

Welcome on board Bob and I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration from the great work done everywhere on this forum!

Simply FANTASTIC Charles! Welcome on board, I'm already a fan of your work sir!!!

Very beautiful Belair Jim, the stance is absolutely perfect and remind me another great song from the band War: Low Rider. Well done sir!!!