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Very nice color combo Craig! Superb subject, the '40 Ford front grille is one of the nicest of that era! You're on a great start sir!

Thanks Dennis, you're more than welcome to my build anytime! Take care, Francis

Thanks Mike, The technique you refer is absolutely fantastic and will produce exactly what I'm looking for! The brass ring gear is already glued in place with epoxy (between the two thin aluminum flywheel faces) so I assume that the product wouldn't have any effect on them... I hope!? I have already answered your PM so thank you again for your great contribution to my knowledge on the subject, it will be very useful in the future! I'm planned to make more parts with brass so this technique would be a great way to add more color contrast on my builds, I will certainly make some research to find this product or the equivalent here in North America. Take care, Francis

Nice project Ron! These Mustang fox bodies are screaming at drag racing and you're on a good start... Sad to for your friend's car crash, I hope he's fine!?

You're on the right track Tim! Even with the complexity of these carburetors, I had no doubt about your skill to overcome this! They will look killer!!!

Very cool project John, it looks futuristic and nostalgic at the same time with the front engine. The color (candy red?) is simply beautiful, I can't wait to see your magic touch on this one sir!

I only purchased the Nickel plating kit for brass as a first "try" of their products. My goal was to have a reliable option to make machined and welded brass parts looks more like polished steel but not as shiny as a bumper if you know what I mean. The kit is still sealed but I will eventually make a test to see the potential... Thanks for the suggestion by the way, I'll look closely at this! Francis

Sad to hear that the worst has happened my friend ... I feel a little guilty ... I don't know if this could be an option but maybe you could make a groove in the A pillar and jamb and bury a small brass or aluminum rod as a connecting piece?

It's a beauty Tim! I knew that you were going to find a solution and that seems more than promising to me... It is nothing easy in what you have invested and it deserves to scratch your head a little... I see carburetors in a future not so far away! AMAZING job sir!!!

Thanks for the encouragement Tim! Precisely, I received my order from Caswell a few days ago to make some Nickel plating. I will certainly try it on the rearend components but I was dealing with the idea to keep the flywheel teeth a different color to simulate the hardening treatement like on the real one. Should be black in color (I think...) but I'll think about that. Thanks again sir, you're such an inspiration... Take care, Francis

Thanks Jerry you're always welcome in my build! Thank you so much John! Guys like you just fuel the fire with your talent and dedication for the hobby! I'm so glad to see you here sir!!! Hello Pat, The guy make several detailing items including nut, bolts among others. Not the cheapest but very useful and perfectly executed, the man is very reliable and pleasant to make business with! Here is the HTML link: http://www.rbmotion.com/

It's a win against Photobucket! Nothing should interfere with the publication of pics of this fantastic build... Your last details are simply amazing! By the way, I like the drive system of your turntable sir... I'm kidding, it's great!!!

Difficult to imagine seeing more than that... it's a piece of art, period... but I will go to check the Under Glass section just in case...

With all due respect Tom, I don't think you need anyone else's brain, as far as I know, your recreation skills are pretty impressive sir!!!

No pictures on my side either! It's sad to see that an hosting site can harm a man's effort like that... can't wait to see those final pics John!

Cool... I would put it on my shelf no matter which option you chose!

Hello everyone, Final update on the pressure plate. Nothing major (and mechanically logic) but I added the final touch without going crazy, this thing will be partially hidden inside the bellhousing. I will move to the next and last parts for the drivetrain, the drive shaft, yokes and the U-joints. The good weather seems to want to settle, so it could be that it takes me longer to update the next pics... we'll see... warmer and humid days are expected, maybe the colder temperature in the basement will become attractive...? Take care, Francis I made the release levers with 0.031" soft aluminum, bent and shaped by hand of course... Aluminum bolts and nuts are from RB Motion. I will add 6 other bolts to mount the part permantely on the flywhel (holes are done already).

Drum roll... be careful, take your time and nothing wrong will happen... I'm confident!

Thank you so much for the kind words Scott! Good idea, a shrinking machine would save me so much time... I have to do some research... lol. Take care Francis Many thanks Jim! As you mentioned, Alclad and Molotow are fantastic products when perfectly applied but the main issue IMHO is it's durability. How many times I ruined a well "metallized" piece by handling it too much and having the finish worn or discolored. I do think that both real aluminum and painted parts have their own applications but I will try to make them (those doable of course) with the real thing as much I can... as long as my hands and eyes can... Take care, Francis

Thanks again Mike! When the time comes to drill holes, I usually make them using my milling column so they are perfectly straight and perpendicular. For those that need to be drilled by hand, I usually drill the first hole using a smaller drill bit, then finish drilling with the required drill size. Most of the time, the workpiece is quite thin (about 0.016" to 0.032") and I try to find the perfect balance between my fingers in order to be as perpendicular as possible. I do not try to reinvent the wheel with this technique but I generally have acceptable results. Speaking of brass bolts, I still use my usual suppliers but I found the site you indicated to me very interesting. However, the method of payment to customers outside the country is not very user-friendly so my research is not yet finished... Thanks for your help on this subject anyway, I appreciate it! Francis

Very nice save sir! It looks furtive and low enough to pass under the radar... Rare subject, I love it!!!

The body looks beautiful and accurate Joe! The black mask around the windshield and back window make a very nice contrast. Nice touch on the tail lights too! Don't rush anything, the Maverick will wait for you anyway...

I think you watched too much movies... I love your comments anyway buddy... you keep me smiling!!! I will post the pics with added details including the pressure plate release levers soon, thanks for your visit, it's always appreciated my friend. Take care, Francis

Very beautiful build Joe! I love the colors and you did a great job on the lacing, it creates a very nice visual effect! Sorry for the loss of your beloved dog Luna, it's always hard to have to let them go! ?

Very nice Buick Gene! This is my favorite year for the Buick and your choice of color is superb for this car. My uncle had one at the time (red with white interior) and I always liked it, I remember that the interior and the console was especially beautiful on this body year. Keep doing your good work!