Maverick Pro Stock/Match Racer

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great to see you working on that famous brass chassis, Tim. I know you're well prepared and have done a lot of research; you don't do anything halfway, and it shows in everything you make.

I have a lot of catching up to do (even though we all know that time can't be made up) but my admiration remains, I am an interested visitor! 😊

[Randy D]

Well I just spent an enjoyable morning catching up and going back thru this stunning thread my friend!!!  I always go back to drool at those carbs.

The tiny perfectly machined parts for the fuel system once again demonstrate that you are operating on a different level than most.

Looking forward to the frame.

Randy

 

[Codi]

"Famous" Francis.......more like "infamous" at this point......making headway though and the 2 pics I'm posting today gives an idea of what I've been doing for so long on this build. 

Randy, thank you sir.....keep those beautiful pics of YOUR masterpiece coming please.  cheers, to you both, tim   

So, started this build years ago with many of life's interruptions along the way.  When I'm scratch-building a car, I've gotten to enjoy the research aspects as well as the rest of it.  These 2 pics should give an idea of what I've accumulated and created (many of the pieces are scratch-built and or machined as well and accurate drawings are quite necessary).  There are so many pics and then blueprints I've created for this car and the chassis is now drawn up as well. Next week I'll clear the decks and begin the fab process finally.  Even though I've made quite a few pieces for this car to date, I've still lots of little ones to go.  Hope you have the patience to continue to follow along.  Cheers, Tim

Many of the binders are stacks of drawings inside of them as well........

[AmericanMuscleFan]

You're so well-organized and prepared, Tim; that's certainly one of the reasons for your excellent results.  I'll have to follow your example one of these days; my notes are a pile of unstructured drafts.  Calculation is worth the effort, as one of my math teachers once told me! 

[mr68gts]

oh I know that Binder thing...... lol I have one here just for basic reference of bolts dimensions and such. There's engine prints in there also until I can get individual folders for each engine. Right now I need one for FE Fords and one for Chevy Big and Small Blocks and also The Hemis. (KB,BAE,426) I started that with the Promod Chevelle which has made it way easier to deal with the tons of prints and such just for that like your Maverick.

Francis, you really should do it. It makes things way easier to deal with. Especially when there is so much information tied to one project!

[Codi]

Hi Francis, to be honest, I learned by seeing how Dave Sherman did his cars from scratch.  My drawings are of stone age quality compared to his moon shot way of doing things but they do work for me.  This chassis has been challenging since I'm trying to replicate a Hardy mid-70's pro stock. Seems by mid-70's the boxed frame rails were a thing of the past and tube chassis were the norm.  He was adamant that ladder bars were the way to go even though some teams were realizing a lot of success with 4 links.  He also consistently placed his shocks in front of the axle and the angles / positioning were different from other chassis builders.  He utilized a lot of double rail chassis construction during this period especially with any car that had a less than 100" wheelbase.  I've got the drawings done and have started the process of experimentation on how I'm going to fabricate it, then when proofed out, making it!   This was a big step to say the least.  Thanks as always!  

Paul, I appreciate your comment and agree completely that it does make things easier.  Much of what I make I have to create the drawings themselves to be able to make something.  Though not as complex as today's pro mod chassis, with out anything to go by in terms of period correct drawings I had to create my own.  I truly believe that when I get this one made it'll be the most accurate representation of that time of what Mr. Hardy was making.   

So.....years ago (sure seems like it) I had the Henry J Pro Mod that met an untimely end when it hit the floor.  18 months of non-stop fabbing all gone.  Some asked me to post pics but I just boxed it up and shelved it.  To start this chassis I brought it out and pirated some bits and pieces that might be of use on this car.  You can see the rear tree was broken off but you can't see the other damage such as the bent main roll hoop, that made it pointless to try to repair.  The 2nd pic today is some of the early proofing of accuracy and method on how I'm going to make it.  The brass rails were actually fabbed to an earlier set of prints and the final set of prints reflect some tweaks.  Now to get on with it.  Cheers to All!! Tim

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Superb photo of such an inspiring subject (your legendary and sadly deceased Henry J 😭), but we must move forward, and that's exactly what you're doing. I'm sure we'll have a lot more fun following the making of this famous brass frame. I'm taking notes, my friend! 😊