conor1148 Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) UPDATED PICTURES ON PAGE 2!!!!! Alright guys, i gave up on eleanor, it was just way to frustrating for me to bother with it anymore, so i decided to start on my own funny-car its called "the blind mans funny car" because the cowl is so big (for reasons soon to come aka: huge engine) that you can barely see out the front window. tell me what you guys think, sorry for ###### pictures, better ones tomorrow, it still has alot of work Edited July 6, 2008 by conor1148
conor1148 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 anyone there? i finished the body filler on the hood, sanding it down tonight. pics soon to come!
3men2s Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 I AM HERE, BROTHER IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME.....
conor1148 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 I AM HERE, BROTHER IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME..... dude... wait, what?
conor1148 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 How did I miss this one? Sweet 'Stang. thanks, i still have alot more to go
conor1148 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) sorry for double post! i filled in the rear quarter panels and sanded down and filled in the door handles and im almost done with the hood, i was doubting myself at first, now i think it will turn out great! Pics tonight!! :lol: Edited July 2, 2008 by conor1148
scubadiver411 Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Looks like a nice little twist on an already nice looking car. Waiting until tonite to see the updates.... STEVE ALLEN
conor1148 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 i dont think you guys will be dissapointed but im going to need to sand like a machine
conor1148 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 sorry guys... i did some more progress to it and thought i had it "finished" for primer.. well guys after i put the primer on there i must say that im INCREDIBLY dissapointed in myself, it looks aweful. sorry guys, ill try to do what i can and if that doesnt work it looks like this project is done and its time to move on. sorry guys
conor1148 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 alright, well i fixed what i could, it looks better now, not perfect but now im ready to move on to the next parts does anyone know of a way to make superchargers?
just_a_doodz Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 sorry guys... i did some more progress to it and thought i had it "finished" for primer.. well guys after i put the primer on there i must say that im INCREDIBLY dissapointed in myself, it looks aweful. sorry guys, ill try to do what i can and if that doesnt work it looks like this project is done and its time to move on. sorry guys Seems like you and I are in the same boat my man....LOL.Im sorry to hear that looked like you were on your way.BUT dont give up we cant all be show car perfect (although I wouldnt complain if I were)Keep us updated.Good luck.Later.
gregbbear Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Hey Conor, I like your build. As for a supercharger, I don't know how to build one, but.... Stradasports carries a line called Scale Productions. They make a supercharger for the S197 Mustangs. It is a roots-type that sits on top of the intake. I don't know what it would take, but the Revell Super Stallion kit of a few years ago had a super charged 4 valve motor in it. I've never opened my box, so I can't tell you what it is like off hand. I'm in the middle of a 48 hour shift right now (fireman), but when I get off tomorrow I will look. I also have an '06 kit, so I can check for fitment. If it is ok, it is yours if you want it. I plan on making an American Iron Extreme racer out of it using a NASCAR 358, so I don't need the supercharger. Now, if you need a centrifical type unit, like the Pro-Charger that the Cervini's Eleanor clone uses, hmm? I guess it would really depend on what you have in your parts box. You could use solder for the lines to/from the inter-cooler, modify a turbo, scratch build or modify a bracket, pully, and belt. That is at least the way I would do it with my limited knowledge (and skills!). I hope this helps. 5.0 Mustang, Muscle Mustang magazines both have an ungodly amount of forced induction articles. Keep up the good work! Later, Greg Edited July 3, 2008 by gregbbear
conor1148 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 its not that i dont know what mustang superchargers look like its just im looking for one premade i own a 07 sixxer S197, i also am subscribbed to both of those mustang magazines now im thinking about doing a twin turbo set up but my first priority is to finish the body
gregbbear Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 Hey Conor, yeah, if you read those mags, then you have definetly have seen forced induction on a stang. I think that they could change the name of those mags to Mustang Forced Induction and Some Other Fords. Didn't mean to insult your mustang knowledge. Like I said though, stradasports.com, look under Scale Productions. They have one. They actually make a transkit that looks like the Cervini car. The s/c they have looks like it might be a saleen??? It is a great site, and they are good to deal with. The only thing they need to make them complete, is carry Pro-Tech. Are you going to go with the mineral gray look? Well, anyways, if I can be of help, just let me know. I'm a so-so model builder, but pretty good with 1/1 scale fox and newer mustangs. Later, Greg
conor1148 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Posted July 4, 2008 its alright, theres no way you could have known im a mustang nut too (unless you read my other posts but why would anyone want to do that for no reason?) ill probably just do something like a vortech or a single turbo set-up, or maybe not do anything at all like that lol im also a fox body nut too
Nick F40 Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 jeez, what did you get the scoop from, the front clip from a TR8?
CAL Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 jeez, what did you get the scoop from, the front clip from a TR8? "The shape of things to come"
just_a_doodz Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 This is a bit confusing......Its all the same posts except you changed YOUR posts....Weired.Anyway....keep on with the keep on!!!Turn lemons to lemonade.Looks interesting for sure.Hope like heck there is a engine to match the hood scoop.
conor1148 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Posted July 5, 2008 This is a bit confusing......Its all the same posts except you changed YOUR posts....Weired.Anyway....keep on with the keep on!!!Turn lemons to lemonade.Looks interesting for sure.Hope like heck there is a engine to match the hood scoop. me too, lol one of my favorite sayings is: "if life gives you lemons make apple juice, and then sit back and watch as the world tries to figure out how the hell you did that"
conor1148 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 ok then! ive been working pretty slow on it but surely enough its getting there, the frame is still pretty rough but its getting there. the body and the frame is on a removable hinge so i can take the body from the frame fairly easily. i just need some wheels, a huge engine, and some time to finish it i only put the stock engine in there for laughs, no way in hell im keeping it in there i made the parachute myself, its not attached yet though, just held in there by the bars did alot of removal from the frame, still needs alot of sanding but you guys get the picture any suggestions are greatly appreciated, especially like where i can get the engine
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