comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) so, my real 1:1 '37 pro street build is getting a little long in the tooth and i really miss building my 1/8 scale cars. i decided to take a break and start a little build off to the side. this will be a top dragster build. the brass tube chassis will be 275" w.b. car (that's 34 and 3/8" in 1/8 scale) hard tail. the unique part of this chassis will be how narrow the rear will be. i'll be shooting for 8"-10" between the rear tires. it will most likely have a half body on it.  the power plant will be a totally scratch built sonny leonard headed hemi BB chevy . dual dominators and possibly 2 kits. i'll be scratch building a powerglide trans for this build. actually everything but the strange 9.5" top loader center will be scratch built including the rear wheels which will be weld delta and the fronts will be some weld carbon fiber experimental wheels i saw awhile back. i hope you enjoy. feel free to ask questions or post comments. initial drawing. i started the motor awhile ago but now it has a purpose.the block in progress. belt drive.      Edited July 15, 2017 by comp1839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) here are the valve covers and cylinder heads. all hand machined. carbon fiber intake. billet holley dominator carbs. made some accelerator pumps and linkage still need to make the pump arms. also made a billet plenum top. Â Edited July 16, 2017 by comp1839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 these are the wheels i intend on using at the present time. fronts. rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 That is sweet looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Wow! Glad to see a project of yours pop up, Dave. I've missed seeing your work. Looks super so far! Edited October 3, 2015 by futurattraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles77 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 After hearing about your work this will be great to follow...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Now THAT everyone, IS the definition of scratch-building.  Glad to see you back Dave!!  Talk to you soon.  Cheers from a friend, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow wee........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Apparently the universe is conspiring against my desire to keep my mind from being blown repeatedly by adding to the insanity around here. This is going to be magnificent Dave. I can't wait for more already. This is your fault Tim. I don't know how and I don't know why. But I know you're involved. Welcome back Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow, Dave! Glad you're back to the bench. I'm going to enjoy watching this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hello Dave,Excellent show of skills here, the motor is very interesting to me.Question please: What material do you use for the heads and oil pan? I suppose the block is styrene of some description. Could you give some insight?I'm real enthused about seeing a dragster being built, great stuff.Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow that is amazing work! Â Show us a pic of your '37, I'm sure it's just as amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wow, fantastic work! But can you do that in 1/25 scale. Just kidding, looking forward to watching your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 truck parts, thanks. scott, thanks. shambles, i hope i don't disappoint. tim, well, my friend, you're at fault for this. while i was digging around my files (for you! hehe) i started day dreaming about this build. couldn't resist starting it!!!! kerry, thanks. AZ boy, glad to be back. thanks. michael, the material is renshape (440, i believe). stephen, thanks. i'll post a pic or 2 for you. 58 impala, thanks, nope...cannot do this in 1/25. you'd need to see tim!  stephen, here are some pic of my '37.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks Dave, I found lots of threads here about Renshape materials, seems like an interesting product, I won't bother with casting it though.Your 1:1 certainly has an attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Dave you are one sick man this is going to be a real beauty. Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Kudos. Always enjoyed your builds & been inspired by the level of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 mike (10 thumbs), glad you found some info. essentially, it is a machinable foam. it is also workable with simple hand tools. not sure what you mean about not bothering to cast it. cast what?mike garland, thanks. hope it is something you enjoy!ray, thanks. i see you're forging new paths yourself.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Dave, I meant that the material cannot be cast in metal, so therefore I won't be using it. I like to do metal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 oh, now i get it. i've been giving casting some parts in aluminum some thought. perhaps, when i get a little further down the road on some other projects . looks kinda fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Well, with your milling/machining and planing skills it would be a cinch to form the object using Renshape as a mold for a material that would then be cast. To cast the material as such wouldn't be very accurate as it's too porous. The actual properties of Renshape is for me an unknown. The material may not even melt cleanly. This would lead to immense finishing difficulties. I was interested in milling a part using Renshape, then casting the Renshape part as is.You'll get there. Casting is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Ya, I get bored unless I've got something new in front of me to figure out how to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Dave... It is so great to see you back at the bench. I just love your work. I am going to be following this build for sure and am already stoked for your next update. I love what you have done so far. your machining just blows me away. I still need to purchase my Mill.... Really wish I had the extra money to get it now. Also I need to get you a call soon so we can catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Can't wait to see this one get going. Love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Looks awesome Dave.. welcome back to the modeling bench... engine looks killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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