Big John

How about the 1960 "Time Machine" Rod Taylor had a working model of the time machine that he sent a cigar off into time. And when the war and lava engulfed the city it flowed over models of the futuristic, Barris created, cars.

Too much sniffin the glue!

And he builds several models of the Devil's Post Pile... Oops there goes the shrubbery!

Great start Pat, but I think the steering wheel should be inside the driver's side of the interior.

the Ligier Matra was just So French! Thanks guys, good information about that transition in formula. I went to the Long Beach GP in spring of 76 and they still had the snorkels. I think they changed over within a race or two later.

Looking incredible Andrew, dido the plug boots! for what it's worth attached are a couple of wiring references from the 1965 Indy Ford manual.

SandBagger is one Scary Ride! Don't put your feed down!

A Masters Class on how to make the humble fire extinguisher. Just got here, must go back and see the rest. Thanks!

A couple of ref pics for you Pat. The Hauler is looking sweet too!

Those crazy Italians just make them that way to increase the low end torque.

Nice work on the interior, you've even got a CB radio for road reports. The winch is coming along well too. The toothbrush handle / gearbox is pretty trick too. Yeah, the historic races is always a treat.

Flog Flog Flog!

Thanks for the heads up; on the Parafilm. I saw it available for plant grafting in the garden center so wasn't sure of use. Has anyone had luck using aribrush frisket film? Thanks again for everyone's input.

Great progress, whit walls are a very clean look. here is a shot of a bit different COE carrier I saw at the historic races. Sorry to say I didn't think to get more reference pics. End of a long day and headed back to the car.

Back in the days of our youth, talking 50s 60s here, ocasionally you would see some hot cars on TV like the Munsters coach or Rock stars cars by Barris. In our spare time, if you were into cars, and who wasn't, you would go the the grocery store an pour over the latest Rod and Custom, Hot Rod, and Carcraft magazines where you would see the latest Roth customs and other wild rods at the car shows. At the same time you had the big 3, or 4 or 5, model companies providing kits that you help inspire you to build some of the hot show cars and provide you with the parts to create your own Radical Rod. Today's rods are mostly slick custom Boyd type machines that would be hard for most novice builders to even attempt form an old reissue 32 roadster of 60s stock/modified car kit. And yes, the digital age of constant gaming input definitely lacks inspiration for the automotive imagination. We faithful still march on! And Model On!

hey Big O, The Parafilm looks interesting, flexible and quite thin. Have you done any masking using it alone? I am looking for a ultra thin (to minimize edge buildup) masking material that has low to medium tack. Thanks for the info.

If it's got a motor it needs to be in there! Nice little chain saw. Your framer has the workingman's tan all right.

Thank you Guys! I really must get back on the horse and make some commitments to window treatment and color.

Yes here are some problems but what a Wonderful concept! Gullwing Study! Beautiful paint job too.

Sweet Machine Joe! I'd go with the 427 SOHC too you certainly have enough room under the hood, maybe with duel turbos. I once stuffed a Potvin blown 427 into a Opal GT with wicked results. Look forward to seeing whatever you do!

Cool, I've always had a thing for the Cadillac "Flower Car" hearses, kind of the ultimate "El Camino". You can still find them for sale out there.

Thanks Pat, surprisingly the v12 was only 267ci stock. I 'd be willing to bet that Kohler had it opened up.

Even has the Paxton super charger!

Let us know the figures on that Ardun after you've run her through her paces.

Yes those are a perfect match for the big Ardun!