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Brad, Bart and Dave.... That's exactly the info I was looking for. the pictures that I have of this car I can't totally tell how its mounted but when i went back to look I found one pic which it looks as if its behind. And Brad to answer your question about the frame brackets from the pics I see there are only one frame bracket per mount. so a total of 2 up front, 1 per side and I belive on the plate that the clutch housing bolts too, it is the same. Dave... If you have a pic that you don't mind sharing with me, I would appreciate it. My thought was to go and cut some of the block away from behind the timing plate unless its a tab that I need to add onto that plate.. Here is the image that if you look closely that it seems it's behind the plate:

So I got a little done on these motor mounts so far. Been tossing ideas back and forth all day. So not a big update as I am still working on these but wanted to share the couple items and get some peoples opinions. Here are the mounting brackets which will be glued to the chassis and will site behind the motor brackets: Here is the motor with the motor brackets mocked up in place of what I have so far: Ok so I will be going back and probably making these brackets one more time since I wanted to change them just a smidge. I am also debating if I sould make them out of aluminum or brass. But the one thing I keep going back and forth on is from my reference pics of the Army Vega Funny Car. I can't tell if on the timing cover area if the brackets are on the front side like in my picture above or if they are mounted behind the timing cover plate. In your option what do you think would look better?? Thanks in advance.

Danno... You know I am not sure if I will have the rolling chassis done by then. Plust I am not sure if I will be able to make it out to Goodguys or not now. I really want to bad but it all depends on work. Virgil... Thank you, appreciate it. Bart... Thanks Bud! So the trick I used was I took two nuts and basically used one as a jam nut. Then I took my razor saw and placed it up against one of the nuts and then cut the bolt at that point. Next I undid the nuts by backing the one off the other. Spunn them down the stud, took one of my sanding sticks and sanded the end of the stud flat and chamfered the edge. Then I chased the threads by running the nuts off the side that I had cut and they were done. And from there I took the side that I cut and that was the end that went into the hub. Joe..... Thank you for the kind words about this build. All I can say is that I have had to have a lot of patience with this build...lol Ithere are times that I have wished that this would come together faster but I know with the outcome I am wanting that I am needing to take my time. Plus it will be worth it. I am just anxious to see more of this togehter and get some primer and paint on this bad boy. John... Thank you very much my friend. I have been a little bummed that I haven't really been able to work on it much the past few weeks cause of work. So it was nice to sit down and do a little last night. So I started getting some templates made last night for my motor mounts. Pretty much have the mounting plate template for the back of the motor done. Just need to cut it out of some sheet plastic. and started with mounts on the front of the block. Got a little stumped last night as to where I actually wanted them to mount to. Then I need to make my mounting tabs that go to the chassis. I will post some pics in a little bit to show you all the progress. Stay tuned and thanks for following along.

Thanks Brad! Wish i was making progress a little faster than I have been lately. I should be working on the engine mount brackets for the motor and the chassis this weekend. Then I should be able to start getting some of the engine parts in primer and possibly the chassis too.

John, its been a while since I have checked out this build due to work being so crazy. All I have to say is you have blown me away with this build. Man that Chassis is Gorgeous. The black looks great and the level of detail you have into this is just amazing. I always love seeing your build come to life. You have set that bar for me in which I am trying to achieve on my builds. I can't wait to see the paint come together on this build. I know it will be a beauty. Look forward to your next up date bud, keep up the great work.

Hey Brett... Sometimes I think I do have a sickness on this build and I must be nuts or something . I do have to admit that is the first build that I have ever put this much money and time into. Thanks for the kind words on my talent. I will have to say that it has taken many years, alot of patience and alot of practice to where I am today. I can't tell you how many times I have redone stuff on this build. I am looking forward to getting to do some more work on this build this weekend, so I am hoping to have some great updates for you guys. Stay Tuned!

Brett... this is turning out great man!!. The decals are looking great on that body. Nice work man!!

Tyrone... Man this build is just awesome... The camaro is sweet. I always love seeing your builds come together. You do some great work on these and the detail is always there. Keep up the great work.

So I was able to sit down for a little bit and make more progress on this tonight. I ended up doing more work for the hubs and I worked on the studs. I took some of the Scale Hardware 00-90 bolts and cut them down to size so they would be ready when the new parts arrive. I test fit them into the hubs and happy with how they turned out. Here are a few pics of tonights work. I Started out by cutting the Scale Hardware 00-90 bolts: Here is the stud after cutting, sanding and cleaning them up: Here I took the studs and inserted them into the Hub: Then I had to stick the hub in the disk to get the total look with these hubs, Very pleased with them I must say:

Brad... Thanks for following along on this build and for the compliments. Feel free to use any of the idea's I have shown here. My biggest piece of advice for you is to take your time and have lots of patience. I am sure you will do a great job on your build. Look forward to seeing this build of yours. Vince....Once I get the new hubs and rims I will get some rolling chassis pics and post for you and hopefully by then I will have my motor mount brackets completed and installed. Thanks for the Compliments.

Thanks shane. Looks like I may get to sit down and get a little bench time in tonight. I am having major withdrawls on this build cause of work

That Willy's looks great. nice job on it. Really like how it has turned out

Thanks Len... Hoping to have some more updates soon for you guys as well as getting to work on it alot this weekend if I can.

This is a very nice build and looks great!! You did an awesome job on this. Love the picture of the rear and the wrinkled side wall.

I took a shot in the dark with Model. I really don't know cause it looks like it can be real too

Hey Charlie... here are a couple pics that I have

As promised here are a couple of quick pics I took tonight. didn't get to work on anything. didn't get home from work until 8:45 and need to hit the sack and do it all over again early in the morning. Anyway just a few pics of the hubs and tapping them. Tapping the Hubs with a 00-90 Tap with a pin Vise: Here the Hubs are finished after tapping all the Holes: Here is the rim sitting on top of the Hub:

Oh wow check out the NOS lines and the blanket around the transmission... that is looking awesome!!. Thanks for the compliments on my builds. My biggest piece of advice for you is to have lots of patience and take your time. I look forward to seeing this drag car come to life. You are off to a great start. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Ed... You are off to a great start. The engine is looking nice with the deatil to the carbs, linkages and plug wire. Nice job!

Wayne... that car is looking great. nice job on the detail. This is coming along great!! keep up the great job on this.

Bart no need to be sorry at all. Jim deserves the compliments and credtis. You are right that Jim is a stand up man and great to work with. His customer service is just amazing. Thats why I cant thank him enough. I will continue doing business with him as well as a few other that take good care of us modelers.... Like Charlie at pro tech and Robert from RB Motion. Even terry at Machined aluminum specialties. They have all taken great care of me. I really give Jim the credit at being willing to take a stab at some of the parts i have drawn up for him to try to make. I know that i am going to be amazed at the blower pulleys with the cogged teeth he is doing for me. I am sure that it is very teadious to do the teeth on the pulleys that small too.

Jim, you dont have to do that. I am more than happy to pay you for them, gotta cover your time somehow. I really appreciate you redoing them for me. I was planning on posting pics of the hubs later and will try to get a straight on shot of the holes

Jim it looked to me that the hubs were off just a smidge. So I ended up trying to compensate on the rims by opening up the hole for the stud to the next size bigger to the next size to get them to fit the pattern. The threads ob the studs were tigt and rubbing the inside of the rims. I am afraid if i go any bigger that the nut wont cover the.whole completely. So what I would like to do is order another set of rims as well. Since I am putting so much work into this build I would prefer to buy another set of rear rims and have it correct. I will be able to use hubs i have tapped on my 1/16th scale FED and will be able to use the rears i have on another build down the road. So the parts wont go to waste. I am just wanting things for this funny car to be perfect as to why i am not minding buying an extra set. That is awesome to hear about the pulleys. Looking forward to seeing how they will turn out with the cogs in them. I know you will knock them out of the park. I havent had time to design the other parts we have talked about but hoping i may find a little time this week to start on them. Jim i can't thank you enough for the work i am having you do for this build. It is much appreciaed. Send me an email letting me know what i owe you for these items and i will get money over to you. Thanks again

Hey Charlie.... wanted to let you know that I found some pics. I won't have time to post them until maybe later since I need to head out the door for work. not sure if you would like them posted here or emailed to you. Maybe I will just do both. but i was able to find a few pics for you.

Thanks guys!!... Bart and Joe.... about the photo-etch disk brakes, I wish they were from Charlie at Pro-Tech since he has some of the best stuff in the industry but I actually go them off of e-bay. The user ID I got them from is scaledetails. I searched and searched for photo-etch brakes in 1/16th scale and finially was able to come across this person on ebay. They were detail kits for Ferrari and they had them in 1/16th scale and 1/18, So I picked up both not knowing which would work better for my build. Small Update for everyone. I did get to work on my Hubs for a very little amount this weekend but due to working all weekend well i should say working straight for two weeks with no days off 10-12 hour days doesn't leave much room for anything else... . I got them debured and was able to tap the holes. although now I need a new tap, the last hole I did I messed the tap up , oh well its part of the hobby I haven't gotten time to make the studs and get them installed. Although I may have to have Jim Turn another set for me since the holes didn't quite line up with the rims. I am working on a way to make them work but may have to have a back up plan and have another set of hubs and rear rims made for this. Anyway Hopefully I will be able to snap a couple of pics tonight when I get home from work and show you. Sorry for not having them and hopefully everyone can understand.