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if you would love to build a 1/8 iroc into a fastest street car........then you should. do the research, do the prep work and do the deal. the ONLY thing holding you back is you. i'm one of those large scale guys who fabricates almost all of my own stuff. even helped a few people here and there. i'll leave you with some pics of my 10.5 camaro and my unfinished pro mod camaro. maybe they will inspire you to take the plunge into this type of model building. '82 outlaw 10.5 '69 pro mod you will be surprised at what you can accomplish if you put your mind and energy into it.

great style of car to model. i like that style of car myself. would be cool to see some else do some 1/8 versions of pro street/ pro mod style cars. the camaro has SOOO many possibilities. hope to see you build one.

incredible craftsmanship Tim!!!!!!!! i can certainly appreciate the hours you have invested in these. your hard work and intense concentration are admirable to say the least!!!!!!!

so buy it! it's got "you" written all over it.

the TDR unit is an accurate lenco cs3. i don't know what the kit is but, i would guess it supposed to be a cs1. the cs3 case is shorter in each section, making the overall length shorter. the cs3 is used in the mountain motor pro stock classes and is rated for 1800 h.p. hope this helps.

i can tell you first hand the mark williams print is worth every penny of the $50.00 it cost.

if you go to the 3rd video. you'll see they use a one piece main girdle. much like the old donavan engine used.

most billet blocks hover around the $10,000 mark. why a billet block? while i'm sure "because they can" is a viable answer but,........ how about they can machined lighter than a cast aluminum block. a billet block is 30 -40 % stronger than a cast aluminum block. if it is a forged billet it can be 60-70% stronger than a cast aluminum block. a cast aluminum block could not live long (if at all) with the amount of horsepower today's engine builders are making. from the nitro classes to the alcohol classes, pro mod, and all of the outlaw classes that allow billet blocks. whether it's supercharged, turbo'd, nitrous injected or a combination. you're looking at from 3000 horsepower to 10,000 horsepower. you would be amazed at the amount of billet blocks in just the drag racing world. a billet/ forged billet block repairs / welds better than a cast aluminum block. the BEST part about a billet block is you can create whatever hybrid design you desire. you want the cam bore moved up, you can do that. want special lifter bore diameter, spacing or lifter angles, you can do that. special cylinder bore centerlines, you can do that. want a cross bolt main on your chevy big block or a splayed four bolt cap on your chrysler hemi, you can do that. special deck height. there is almost nothing that can't be done. now, here's the bestest, best part. if you think billet blocks are expensive, imagine the cost to have one, new, one of a kind, block cast at a foundary all of the new patterns/ molds and then the cost to heat treat and machine the casting. you'll find $10,000 for a billet block to be a bargain.

oh myyyyyyy.........(in my very best George Takei voice). simply off the hook tim!!!!!!!

hey mike! how have you been? good to hear from you.

slow but, sure ray. i took the 500 inch motor out and i'm building a 606 inch unit for it. waiting for the chassis shop to call. it needs to have the brake pedal moved over and a clutch pedal installed. a few other odds and ends at the chassis shop. when the 606 is done, we should have everything to assemble the drive train, fire it and make it at least movable.

always glad to hear from you chris! glad you like the shots. clay kemp and davey thibodeau gave me alot of input on laying carbon decals. they are THE BEST, PERIOD!!! i'm not sure i know anything about machining but, when you get your stuff, i'll be glad to help you out in any way i can. i'd really just like to get the '37 running this year if i can. that, in and of itself, is a major accomplishment.

first. thanks for the nice comments. they are much appreciated. joe, right now model building is on hold because i'm trying to put my street car together. it's a pretty in depth build and i just don't really have the time to devote to building my models (as much as i do love it.). as soon as i get this project to a point i feel is adequate, i'll be getting back to the 1:8 stuff with a vengance.LOL! mike, i took a couple of photos for you to compare 1:8 model kit wheels to what i make. i also took a shot of a scratch built hood scoop on an outlaw 10.5 82 camaro i did comparing it to a 1:25 scale model. just as a perspective kinda thing. tim, love ya brother. can't wait for your next visit!!!! perhaps i'll have heads on the baby monster. hehe. ray, thanks and keep up the great work on your '32. one of my favorite rear wheels. comparison. i hope i gave you want you were looking for. THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!!!!!!!

HOLY, MOTHER OF PEARL!!!!!!! not sure how many of your followers can or will actually appreciate the "extra" effort and painstaking attention to detail but, this is off the charts. just the upper shock mounts make my eyes water. truly a breathtaking labor of love!!!!

tim, the details that you have captured in 1/25 scale are incredible to say the least. the accuracy that you are accomplishing is second to NONE!!!!!!! i am in AWE!!!!!!!!

yikes!!!!!!! that's pretty!!!!!!

super stuff tyrone. here's a few that may help.

chris, awesome as usual! keep up the killer work!!!!

tim, that's just super sexy!!!!

brian self

i seem to recall brian self @ self racing had 6 cyl. altered he ran in comp. perhaps you could search around for some of those pics

steve ambrose not sure who own's this

chris, the front of the motor is looking incredible! looks spot on !! great workmanship!!!

that's, just plain ole sexy!! and the detail is .......WOW! this has to be the coolest henry j i've ever seen!!! keep on "WOW"ing us tim.

now that is impressive!!! the chassis fabrication is already a piece of art. then, you go making the driveshaft hoop removable............and it's 1/25 to boot!!!!! WOW!! just friggin' WOW!!!!!!