Mooneyzs

This is looking good

Chuck....this is looking great so far. I can't wait to see more of this build. I will be following this build for sure.

Hey guys thanks for all of your feedback. it is much appreciated. I was leaning towards the one in the left as well. I am much happier with this new pedal than what I had done out of plastic before.

ok Fellas... got more work done on the new and improved gas pedals. I decided to make them out of brass this time. I ended up using 1/32 brass rod and then the mount was 1/32 brass tube. I made 2 different styles and not sure which one to go with. Let me know which you think looks better and what you'd go with. I saw both of these style when I looked up some pics on Google and figured it wouldn't be that hard to just do both and then decide which to use...lol Thanks in advance. Ok lets get to the pics.... Here is all of the pieces..... the original kit pedal, the last pedal I scratch build and pieces for the new pedals out of brass: Here are the new fabricated brass parts before soldering: Here they are after they have been soldered: Here is the backside so you can see the mounts:

Santiago..... I have purchased a good deal of parts from TDR and you are right that they have awesome detail. I have a list going for more parts I want. I just need to get the extra cash to purchase. My current funny car build has TDR's Lenco transmission in it and you can't beat the detail on it.

Henry... thanks man. hey I finally found those parys when i cleaned up my hobby room this week. Darryl...thanks bud. That would be so cool to hear one if these lityle engines fire up.. Niko... thanks for the kind words bud. Jeff...thanks bud. I can't wait to have this thing finished myself. i have been on it way too long lol. Bill... thank you. There are many wonderful builders on here including yourself who have set the bar high. I am trying to keep upwith you guys. i keep dreaming of getting a lathe. Joe...thanks man. that is a good idea on the gearbox. I still have a few items that i need to draw up for the fire suppression system that I was going to have Jim machine for me which will mount to the steering shaft. I will see if i can draw and model up a decent steering gearbox in solidworks. well guys last night i started working on an updated gas pedal since i wasnt happy with the on i had done. This time i made it out of brass and have a couple of styles. i will post them later tonight. they still need a little work done to them.

Joe.... man this build is off the hook. killer detail. it is inspiring to see the engine mounted along with the killer detail on the oil system. I cant wait to get to this point with my funny car build although I am getting close to being able to get the chassis in paint. I am also working on getting those pics out to you as well. I apologize it has taken me longer than it should.

Tony... Awesome work bud! That 409 looks killer.

Jeff... Nice work bud. That glass fits like a glove. Beautiful work. I love your attention to detail. Keep up with this great work and keep the updates coming

Steve... Awesome work on this build, it looks great. Sure hope to see this build out at the Desert Scale Classic in April. The paint is super smooth and the detail looks great. Looking forward to seeing your next build.

Rick...it's great to see you back on this. Love your work. That engine is looking killer!!

Wow.... Nice work Mark. This is going to be one outstanding build.

Bill....wow those wheels are gorgeous. I am sure they took a lot of time and patience. They are a work of art. I can't wait until the next update.

Very nice build. It turned out great!

Art.... Thanks buddy. I will be working my butt off on this one to finish it for the Desert Scale Classic. I can't wait to get it done. Brad... Thanks Bud.... I am thinking I will have more than just the chassis and engine done for the DSC Bill... Thanks man. it feels great to be back on this and making progress Ok Fellas I made a little more progress on this last night. I started on the steering gearbox mounting bracket and luckily enough I made it one shot and didn't have to redo it . Now there is some clean up with the gearbox that will be done along with ditching the plastic steering shaft and kit butterfly wheel. I will be using aluminum tubing for the steering shaft and making my own butterfly steering wheel. Here are pics of my progress..... I first started with a pic off the internet which I reduced on my printer and glued it to a piece of plastic to use as a template: Here it is after I got the basic shape cut out: Next I cut a lightening hole in the bracket: Here it is once I glued it in place: Top View: View from the other side: Another view:

Thanks Danno Mike.... Thanks buddy. I am starting the steering gear box mount now. Hoping to have some pics up later if not tonight I will tomorrow.

Mike... I just found this build. You have done a killer job on this and it has turned out very nice. I did want to ask what was the material you used for the seat. It looks awesome. Nice job on this one.

Hey Pat....checking in on this awesome build. Any updates or progress on this build?

Hey Art...just checking in on this build. Sure miss seeing updates on this. Hope all is going well.

Bill.... Been a little bit since I have checked in. You are killing this build and I can't wait to see these wheels you have done. Hope you have some pics you can post. Keep up the great work bud!

Nice build so far. Looking good

Nice looking build. I really like the color you went with for the body. Keep up the great work!

You are making some great progress on this and it's looking good

Great looking build!! I am really digging this build

Niko... This build is looking good so far and can't wait to see more of it. Keep up the great work.