Ridge Rider Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Thanks Richard and all followers. The intercoolers are done and I did some work on the turbos. In doing the studying of this vehicle it appears that there is an insulated wrapped tank under the intercoolers and between the front shock towers. It also appears that what look like fuel tanks are dummies that lead to nowhere. This seems more apparent in the under construction video where the vehicle is driven with only single small air and hydraulic tanks mounted. Start at 7:46 in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L67BiENzYs If anyone has more info or better insight I would appreciate it or this is how I am going to build it. Thanks I modified a parts box transfer case and am working on locating points and drive line connections. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook_dw Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The time and effort it takes to build something like this amazes me.. Great work so far. Keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 More fantastic work! I think you are pulling our leg, this isn't 1/25 scale. Your amount of detail would have the uninformed thinking this must be 1/12 or bigger.The axle gussetting and shock towers, heck the entire chassis is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Sure is fun to watch all your fine scratch buildin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks everyone. Getting closer on the transfer case to driveline structure. This is all just a guess as to what it might look like. The alternator and hydro pump are parts box with modified caddy engine pulleys and wire for belts. Finished the headers. A rough mockup. Finished the intakes, motor mounts and added oil filter structure to the blocks. It's still fun building this thing-thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I just saw a picture somewhere over the weekend of a version of this thing with Hemi's in it... can't remember where I saw it.. but it was crazy. I thought it might have been yours at first until I looked closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 i think its hard to figure out what exactly really works on the real vehicle how some hidden part work .. i think it impossible to to a better job then you are doing now .. soo impressive ...!! love it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Glad to see the progress Steve!! Top notch work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've really enjoyed following this project. You are doing a fantastic job! I do have one question.. Where did you get the transfer case? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've really enjoyed following this project. You are doing a fantastic job! I do have one question.. Where did you get the transfer case? ScottThanks Scott. The transfer case came from the Lindberg Weird-ohs Dodge Monster Truck pictured in the first post of this build. It was sectioned about 1/4" to make the driveline work but that was the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Your work is impeccable and fascinating to watch. I'm really digging following this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 What a great idea using wire for the engine drive belts! What was the source of the wire? It looks like you might have used paperclips,Thanks for sharing the idea.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 What a great idea using wire for the engine drive belts! What was the source of the wire? It looks like you might have used paperclips, Thanks for sharing the idea. David G. Thanks Lloyd, David. It was just a spool of dollar store wire I picked up several years ago. After I bent it I thought the same thing when it was laying on the workbench. I would have loved to find something in the parts box that would work with little to no modification, but didn't, so I had to get creative. There has been a lot of that on this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Coming along very nice! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 You have to be up to your armpits in plastic shavings by now! Keep up the good work! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 There is so much imagination and innovational in this build that I hope you will consider creating a photo album of the in process photos you are sharing with us and having it on diplay wherever the completed model will be displayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 This should be ready to roll through the Idaho potato fields in time harvest. I'm infatuated by this build. Give us more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Due to photobuckets extortion this post is condensed with the next. Edited July 13, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Looking good so far and looking forward to more Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) So I wanted all this structure to be sturdy but minimalist as to not distract from everything else. The 1:1 seems to be built this way because I cannot see any of it in pictures that are available. The long pins holding the intercoolers will eventually tie into and hold up the center turbos This was pretty tedious but again I'm pleased with the outcome. Thanks for looking. Steve Edited July 8, 2017 by Ridge Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 WOW....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKustom Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Awesome progress Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Astonishing! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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