exesivefire Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 My buddy (impalow) and I decided to give our selfs the 27h as a deadline for a theme build for an upcoming show in PA on the 27th. The theme is rats, and I figured this was a good way to get something completed. Starting with a 32 body that wouldn't quite come clean after soaking in the purple stuff for a long (years) time. I cut out the cowl area so I could sink a big old motor in there.
exesivefire Posted September 6, 2015 Author Posted September 6, 2015 This morning I got to work on the frame rails, haven't tried this method before, but I'm happy with how it turned out. Laminated a few .040 rails together that I cut from a sheet. Assembled with some .080 rod for crossmembers and some mock up to see how we are doing.
Spex84 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Nice work so far. It's reminding me of the 1:1 "Little Boy" and "Death's Doorstep" rods.In the past I've had problems with laminating styrene...it tends to warp over time as the glue cures. Hopefully your frame rails are thick enough that they won't experience this.
DrKerry Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Nice,,,, I was just gonna say what Chris said, it reminds me of Deaths Door Step!!!!!!!
62pyro Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Great start.Waiting to see where this leads.I'm sure it'll be great,knowing you.
exesivefire Posted September 6, 2015 Author Posted September 6, 2015 Great start.Waiting to see where this leads.I'm sure it'll be great,knowing you. hanks Pat!
exesivefire Posted September 7, 2015 Author Posted September 7, 2015 Little bit of styrene and the 32 firewall hacked together to make a firewall. Fit the 32 crossmember, modified 29 front drop axle up front and cleaned up the 32 rear. Since we are going ratty, no reason not to fix the front axle first. Should be stronger that way.
exesivefire Posted September 7, 2015 Author Posted September 7, 2015 Probably going to raise the front spring perch to drop the front down a bit more.
The dood Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Looking good. Building my first 32. Will be basically OOB. Hope to be able to do custom work like this
exesivefire Posted September 7, 2015 Author Posted September 7, 2015 Ok I lied, drilled out the front for pins, and separated it from the frame Also lowered it another scale 2 inches up front and figured out my rolling stock. Found my box of modelhaus stuff, zero offset raiders and 120c up front and a set of deep steel wheels on Amt parts pack pie crust slicks
exesivefire Posted September 7, 2015 Author Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks guys! I starred to get the engine and such sorted out. Replaced the tail shaft of the trans with one a little shorter, using the hemi from the 32 kit. I also made up the front engine mount. Not bad for winging it, and a day's work.. 19 or so days to go..
exesivefire Posted September 8, 2015 Author Posted September 8, 2015 made up the interior rear wall and floorpan this morning, tricky getting it tight on the firewall but I got it done. The rear wall follows the chassis "z" so i can have as much room in there as possible. Now for something a little overkill for the powerplant... Started with this part box manifold, sliced it down the middle and filled the runners to line up with the heads. cleaned up for whats coming next.. yup, that should do needs some cleanup and shaping, but I think I can make it convincing.
62pyro Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Too much power................................................................Said no man ever. Keep up the great work.
wayne swayze Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I'm diggin' this! You're doing some fine work here.
Jantrix Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I really like where this is going. Looking forward to seeing more.
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