ModelFabWorx

Thanks for understanding. All to often we get misunderstood and it never ends well. Maybe the only thing left after all the EV cars take over is our models!!?? I know I won't be doing any model builds of EV cars. Have a great day and keep us informed of the next build.

Hi Francis, Thanks for sharing your tips. I, too, have learned to never rush something. It never works out in the end. I never would have mentioned anything about the NHRA and all but you did such a great job at replicating the truck I was just curious. And a tip for realism that might be useful when routing lines and wires from the rear to the front. (No matter what the subject is; stock or modified.) ALL fuel lines were metal from the tank to the engine. (Safety reasons). So now you understand why I asked about it. I can't be more happy with what I see you do with you skills and in no way mean any disrespect. The details are something we all deal with. Or those details we forgot! I'm working on a few subjects but nothing to write home about. A 1975 Datsun pickup Gasser. lol Thanks again, Bob

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Hi Frances. Being new to this magazine forum, (not the magazine), I was actually shocked to see this article! I am currently working on a 1965 D100 model of my old shop truck I used to own. (I also built a 1964 D100 Pro Street truck back in the mid-80s so I needed a shop truck to tow it. lol) So I spent the last week reading every post and comment. I will not go into a long paragraph giving my adulation and respect for what I saw of your skills and human kindness to everyone. I really have a couple of questions about your model and such. First, how many drill bits did you go through on this build? (Seriously). Second, what did you use to file the aluminum? (A regular file would clog really fast on aluminum.) Last: Since you referenced NHRA rules throughout the build process, why did you decide to run rubber fuel hose from the fuel tank to the engine? NHRA rules allow for only 12" total of rubber fuel hose and even a stock vehicle has hard fuel line with only rubber hose to connect it. I am just curious and this has NO reflection on your choice. Thank you for presenting more than just a final picture. This presentation has helped me learn a few things too! Like a new way to solder! Respectfully, Bob

Did you ever get the wheels made? I know a link on u-tube where a jeweler made a set. It is perfect for what you want.