My 1/12 scale 57 Chevy gasser build

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey guys 

 Well I didn't get it painted yet, here are a couple of shots of the frame and roll cage. Oh that's me sittin in it lol (maybe 20 years ago). But it gives the whole thing some perspective.This is kinda a overall shot, the sheet stock is only temporary. They are actually templates for the finale floor and firewall.Close up shot of me....he...he and some of the cage gussets.Side view of the seating position. So look em over and let me know what you think. Please respond all input is appreciated.

Thanks  RonG 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey guys 

 Well I didn't get it painted yet, but here are a couple of shots anyway of the frame and roll cage. Oh that's me sittin in it lol....(maybe 20 years ago). But it gives the whole thing some perspective. He is a Tamiya motor racing team driver, that I modifed into a sitting driving postion and painted, it was a lot of work had to use a hot knife, putty and sweat equity, if you you get my meaning.This is kinda a overall shot, the sheet stock is only temporary. They are actually templates for the finale floor and firewall.Close up shot of me....he...he and some of the cage gussets.Side view of the seating position. I still need to 3d print out a set of racing seats for it. So look em over and let me know what you think. Please respond all input is appreciated.

Thanks  RonG 

Edited April 23, 2017 by ShakyCraftsman
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[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Just a little update for everyone. I still have to paint the chassis, but I did get the motor and all its parts painted. Boy... long day at the bench 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. I was a drilln' holes and a slopn' paint...lol. I was to tired to take any pictures. So maybe I can take some tomorrow. Short but sweet... good night...ZZZZZ......ZZZZZ.....ZZZZZ...LOL

THANKS  RONG 

[Fordboy1975]

Nice! I love the idea! What color are you planing to use on it?

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey fordboy

 If you mean the chassis and roll cage. Well since this is a 60's Era gasser it is going to be semi gloss black. The engine block is red with aluminum heads and the blower is black with aluminum covers. The carbs are Holley brass with aluminum bowls and the headers are flat white. I think I'm going to make the valve covers and oil pan gold. That's as far as I have got so far.

Thanks  RonG 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  I temporarily assembled the engine for some pics. So here we go. The above picture shows the advance adjustment for the magneto. (This was supposed to be the last picture but the editor screwed up)This view shows the whole thing kind put together for a overall perspective.Front shot.This view shows the scratch built offset magneto and dipstick. The mag cap and body are from a Tamiya Lotus kit and the dipstick is from a Lindberg luv buggy Fiat Topolino.This view shows the oil filte, but it's a little dark.This view shows the blower, carbs and scoop.View that shows the oil filter better. You can see the water pump and cross over tube. I need to figure out how to get the blower belt to fit around them.Closer  view of the dipstick and magneto.Head on view of the motor, yes the idler pulley is not there, I have to figure out how I want to mount it.Shot down the scoop, you can kinda see the top of the carbs...I need more light. Well that's it for now, so look em over and let me know what you think. 

Thanks  RonG 

Edited April 27, 2017 by ShakyCraftsman

[Nytrozilla]

Looking better and better. Engine looks weird without the idler pulley, but I know it's there in the first pics.

I also saw you're using one of my favorite tools: The Toothbrush.

It was my idea to use toothbrushes for parts cleanup in 1964. You owe me $100.00.

P. S. The only way to improve a Chevy is to put a MOPAR engine in it. Any MOPAR engine.......

Edited April 27, 2017 by Nytrozilla

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey nitro

 I'll send you a check as soon as my cow comes home...lol. I'm working on the valve covers as we speak. Putting in the spark plugs and the tubes that go into the covers so you can get to the plugs, I also added some Felpro valve cover gaskets. Then I'm going to paint them a gold color to match the oil pan.

Thanks  RonG 

Edited April 27, 2017 by ShakyCraftsman

[Davewilly]

Coming along very nice! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Here's some more pics to look at. View of the front of the engine.Side view of the engine the valve covers have the tubes for the spark plugs and the spark plugs.Shot of the starter and oiloil pan. If you look closely you can see the inspection cover for the fly wheel it still needs to be painted.Another view of the starter. The solinod is pointing down because in the up position it contacts the header. You can also see the 3/4" bell housing adapter for adapting the 426 hemi bell housing to the 392 hemi block.View of the carbs.Shot down the scoop of the front carb.Front view of the lower pulley and timing cover.View showing the Felpro valve cover gasket.View of the Fram oil filter and adapter. So look em over and let me know what you think.

Thanks  RonG 

[comp1839]

looks great ron. loving the added details.   if you'd like a suggestion, you might try a couple of coats using a filler primer. a little wet sanding and you can lessen or remove those printing lines on your parts. i use dupli-color from the local pepboys. keep up the great work!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Dave 

 Yeah I know, I noticed that when I zoomed up on the photos too. I was hoping the paint would cover them, but live and learn.

Thanks  RonG 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Here's some more pics of the front axle assembly finished, except for the mounting of the wheels and tires.Front view of the axle assembly.View showing the passenger side of the front spindle.Closer view of the front caliper and leaf spring u-bolts.Close up shot of the u-bolts and nuts.View from the rear showing the tie rod connecting bracket.View from the bottom front to back. So look em over and let me know what you think 

Thanks  RonG 

Edited April 29, 2017 by ShakyCraftsman

[skymnky721]

Thats amazing,,,Great reference pics to learn how to make proper working steering set up,,and much more. This is gonna be a nice  57"

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Sky

  Thanks, I try to do my best, but I have to improve on my painting technic. Here's a few more pictures of the chassis, motor and wheels and tires. This is a test fit to make sure I could get to all of the nuts and bolts that hold the front and rear suspension in place. Yes there bolted on!This is a overall shot of the whole assembly, remember it's only temporary.This view shows the front spring attaching points, I still need to trim the bolts to length.Here you can see front attaching points for the rear 4-link bars.This view shows the upper coil over mounting points and the pan hard bar attachment point to the frame.View showing the clearance of the front tire to the header. There's still lots more that needs to be done. I broke one of the tie rod ends, they were plastic and pretty flimsy I kinda thought they were going to give up the ghost...lol. I'm going to replace them with metal ones as soon as my order from RB Motion gets here. So look em over and let me know what you think. All comments are appreciated.

Thanks  RonG 

[D. Battista]

Pretty Darn Cool...!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Just an update, no new pics, but I did get the frame/chassis painted. It's not quite what I hoped for, there's a few flob-ups but they are fixable. I have most of the nuts and bolts attached to the engine and rear end assembly. I am waiting for the paint to dry so I can take some more pictures. So as soon as it's dry I'll get some pics taken.

Thanks  RonG 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

Well the paint got dry...lol. it's been a while since I posted on this. The engine is put together permanently now. I have all the bolts & nuts added. I made some pop off valve springs for the blower and added a decal to the plate. I mounted the dipstick and distributor with added decal. The frame and roll cage are painted with Tamiya semi gloss black. Here are the pictures.If you look closely you can see that the carb bowls and timing cover have been chromed with a molotow pen.View showing the pop off springs.View showing the decal on the blower burst plate and the pop off springs.View showing the decal on the MSD distributor and the dipstick.This view shows the dipstick aND the chromed bloc of plates for the hemi heads.View of the blower studs and valve cover bolts.This view shows the chromed timing cover and electric motor for the water pump also the soc. hd. scrs. for the timing cover.This view shows the oil filter, the starter and oil pan and pan bolts.View showing the starter and inspection cover.View of the RBMotion radiator hose ends.View of the frame and roll cage.View of the rear end assembly, the front end assembly and drive shaft. I still have to polish the blower scoop and chrome plate it. I also have to add the bolts to the rear end assembly.  So look em over and let me know what you think.

Thanks RonG 

[afx]

Coming along nicely Ron.

[DumpyDan]

Wow that is outstanding, looking beautiful

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks afx and DumpyDan 

It's slowly getting their one nut and bolt at a time...lol. Here are some more pictures to look at.View of the front axle assembly.View of the drive shaft.View of the rear end assembly, still have to add the bolts to this.This view shows the whole thing kind of temporarily put together.View of the front end and engine.View of the rear end.Another view of the engine.View with the body on.Another view of the front of the body.View looking in through the drivers door.Last view from the front showing the engine. So look em over and let me know what you think.

Thanks RonG 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Here's some more pictures to look at.This view shows that I finally cut the body for the tilt front end.Another view showing the tilt front end.This view shows the opening front door.View from the inside of the front door.View of the front door hinges.View looking through the passenger door aND roll cage.View of the trunk lid.View showing the trunk lid open aND the hinges.View from the bottom showing the hinges and latche.View of the underside of the trunk lid.Another view of the trunk lid from a different angle. So look em over and let me know what you think.

Thanks RonG 

[geetee66]

Wow! That looks amazing!

 I'm looking forward to seeing this finished, but the progress updates are great.

You have mad skills!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks geetee66

 I'm still trying to improve on how the door opens and closes, It's not quite there yet, plus I still have to replicate it for the other side then I can get on to the interior.

Thanks RonG 

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Here's some more pics to look at. I starting on the interior panels these are just temporary for fitment purposes only.So look em over and let me know what you think.

Thanks RonG