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That's a mean looking Camaro Nick! I do love the stance and the nice Ray Barton mill under the hood! Good choice for the wheels too! Well done!!!

Good technique to fine tune the wheel openings Kurt! Thanks for sharing this ingenious trick!! I do like your approach on improving things. Keep doing your great work!!!

Very good start on the frame and on the cage so far! Nice procharger too! That's my kind of build... I do love drag cars no matter the brand! What scale it is?

Great idea Tim! No matter the way, the goal is to find a way to make those parts and find satisfaction in making them. Good job!!!

Welcome Adam! This is a fantastic hobby so I wish that you will find it as rewarding and satisfying as it is for me!

Welcome Rob! This forum is a great place to learn and share. Hope to see some of your work soon.

Thanks for the sentiment you feel about my work Pat! Greatly appreciated! Take care, Francis Thanks for your visit Tim! Take care, Francis

Hello to everyone! As I mentioned in my last update, I need to make parts for the drivetrain in order to set-up the correct position for the big HEMI in the engine bay. I continue with the water pump and the front motor plate. For the water pump housing, I tried to make it as close as possible to the original one but I added an electric motor instead of a standard fan to continue with the drag racing soul that I want to implant to this truck. As usual, your comments are welcome and very appreciated so feel free to leave some!!! Take care and happy building in your own projects, Francis With a 0.500’’ T6 Aluminum rod on the lathe I started the machining of the water pump housing. The first operation was to make the motor armature that will serve as anchor point when the time has come to separate the part from the rod and work on the other side (facing the timing gear housing).Closer viewAfter drilling holes for the fixing bolts on the milling using the same pattern as for the front of the engine block (timing chain housing), I settled-up the chuck at 90 degrees and made the cuts to create the shape. I will slip some 0.7mm Albion tubing to emulate reinforcement for the bolts like the 1:1 water pump housing. I did used this technique for the GTX engine and it looks pretty realistic.Thermostat housing in progress. I made both the filler for the water pump housing and the thermostat cover at the same time so I just had to cut in the middle to get two identical parts for a perfect fit when they will be mounted face to face.The filler is separated from the other side and I drilled an hole in the middle. I will insert a brass rod to fit inside the rubber hose running to the radiator.Water pump final.I made the electric pump armature in brass to add more contrast.You can see the tiny Albion tubes that created the desired effect. I will add 4 brass bolts heads around the armature to simulate the mounting bolts.Using a 0.031’’ thick sheet of soft aluminum (K&S) I sketched the lines for the motor mount plate and I did cut partially the contour using a 0.031’’ end mill. The holes for the bolts are drilled as per the front timing chain housing with a 0.018’’ drill bit.View of the mounting plate after some finition using 600 grit sand paper and a ScotchBrite.Machining of the motor plate anchors using a 0.375’’ aluminum rod.Anchors bolted on the motor plate with threaded bolts from Scale Hardware.Same part from different angle. The anchors will be bolted on the front frame using 2 bolts on each side.Water pump installed temporary with small pieces of wire to test fit.Different view.Different view.Different view.

Very nice Tow Truck! Very realistic, well detailed and clean build! Great job Tommy!!!

That's a very nice looking and unusual subject! I do love this early '70 Chevy body style! Well done Kerry!!!

Thanks Mike! Better late than never... I try to be as informative as possible with some infos with every pics but I don't think that I will make videos! It's already pretty time consuming to take all those pictures and I need to keep most of my time in this long shot project. Don't hesitate to send me a PM if you need some help on a particular aspect of the build, I will try to answer to the best of my knowledge! New update soon. Take care, Francis

Thanks Joe! Great work on the Maverick my friend! Take care, Francis Thanks for the info Frank! I already bought from this company and yes, they do have a great selection. Take care, Francis

Thanks Jimmy! Methodical and relaxing... you couldn't have said it better, it's pure pleasure and accomplishment with every new part made! Welcome back and take care, Francis

Thanks Kerry! I hope to keep doing the same impression on you with my next updates... More pics soon! Take care, Francis

Hi Joe! I know exactly what you talking about! I put the same in my '70 HEMI GTX and it was a real challenge to assemble... However, this shifter and the Liberty transmission from Futurattraction is one of the the best after market kit I've seen so far. You nailed it my friend!!!

I understand now why a DODGE or a FORD donor kit makes no difference for you Sir... Killer start!!!

Thanks Dave! Sad that I'm not living closer to your location, I would be more than happy to show you the whole thing in person! Stay tuned, more pics soon! Take care, Francis

WOW! Superb job on the engine (especially this outstanding fuel delivery set-up), you have good hands and good eyes my friend!!! Concerning the front wheels, I'm not too worry about your ability to made some after what I seen from your post for the wire wheel lacing (simply stunning...)! Just hope you will be back with the build of another of your gems when this one will be done. Thanks for sharing Mike!

Hello Lorne, Supporting this hobby is not a person's business but a collective work and I am honored that you consider me as one of them, be sure that you too are part of it like all those who support and keep it going this forum! Eastern Habs ?

Thanks for your comments Lorne! Most of my machined parts are made from reference pics and technical data found (measurements) on internet. I can also validate my measurements from the 1/25 scale parts from any kit if it make sence. Many 3D printed parts available right now could be good or sometime more accurate (instead of the original parts from the kits) but I do love making these by myself (it's my favorite part of the hobby) and I try to improve them on every new project. You don't have to be embarrassed about your work because everything you make is of EXCEPTIONAL quality and cleanliness! Eastern Habs, Francis

That's a real nice job Sir! Perfect weathering job. I had never seen a 4 doors FORD cab of this era before and I must admit that's very cool. This is to be confused with a real one!!!

Hello Mister Teresi, I will certainly follow your newest project! I'm relatively new to this forum but your reputation precede you and I can't miss the opottunity to learn something new from your skill. Great unusual subject!!!

WOW!!! This engine is fantastic and the rack and pinion looks like the real thing! Will be a killer truck Lorne! Great update!!!

I love this Dart/Duster body style! Nice FM3 Pink Panther paint with the black hood Robbie! I like the black wheels on the back too.

Thanks Scott! I will working on the water pump and the front engine mounting plate now in order to setup the engine position under the hood. Take care, Francis