Future 57 Chevy Gasser Build

[TransAmMike]

Hi Guy's.  Hope I posted this in the right place.  I'm new to this. Using the Revell "Black Widow " kit I'm wanting to build a similar car to the picture.  Can anyone give me an idea where I can get the type of headers in gthe picture.  Also the straight front axle. Any help/ideas will be appreciated.

Sorry for the huge picture.

 

 

[John Pol]

shapeways Ron Olson parts https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=1%2F25+Scale&s=0

[Snake45]

The ex-MPC '57 Chevy flipnose, which I believe was recently reissued, has both the straight front axle and fenderwell headers. 

[TransAmMike]

Thanks for the info !!

[espo]

12 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Thanks for the info !!

Another possibility for the suspension would be in the Revell '57 Ford gasser model. This has a complete front axle assembly that wouldn't need much to attach too your '57 Chevrolet. As for Headers you might look around in any recent Chevrolet kits with the small block engine. The Revell '69 Nova SS comes to mind. If you're building a big block car the '70's Camaro kits have some nice headers in them. You might also list your needs on the "Wanted Parts"  on the forum. 

[TransAmMike]

Some good ideas there "espo".  I'm afraid if I bought the 57 Ford kit I couldn't resist building it?

[espo]

Get a 40% off coupon for HL and build the leftover '57 Ford as a Kustom or a street rod. 

[Casey]

On 6/14/2020 at 5:23 PM, Snake45 said:

The ex-MPC '57 Chevy flipnose, which I believe was recently reissued, has both the straight front axle and fenderwell headers. 

Yep, should be easy to find:

 

The pie crust style cheater slicks can be found in the Polar Lights '64 GTO and '65 Dodge Coronet kits.

Edited June 16, 2020 by Casey

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 6/14/2020 at 4:55 PM, TransAmMike said:

 ...Also the straight front axle. Any help/ideas will be appreciated

It's not that hard to build a straight axle and leaf springs from scratch. The process is fairly well illustrated in this thread. And feel free to ask questions if you need any clarification.

Below is an in-progress shot.

 

[TransAmMike]

Thanks again for the additional suggestions.  Good ideas to ponder.

[mustang1989]

Looking forward to seeing this one being built.

[Deuces ll]

X100.... ??<<<<Big fan of gassers!

Edited June 24, 2020 by Deuces ll

[Greg Myers]

Build your own headers from solder.

[TransAmMike]

Thanks Greg, I've seen them made with solder, anyone out there know how to or a source to show how?

[Greg Myers]

I've seen threads here on the board, good luck finding them

[Greg Myers]

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/127536-building-solder-headers-which-way/

[Casey]

On 6/26/2020 at 11:19 AM, TransAmMike said:

I've seen them made with solder, anyone out there know how to or a source to show how?

"solder headers" +

 

[Greg Myers]

You'll need some solder.

Rosin core bends easier than solid but you have the possibility of the rosin leaking out.

There are three sizes. .062", .093", and .125".

Your call on size. Here's what i've found.

.063" good for street headers on 1/25th scalw.

.093" good for race cars, Gassers, etc.

.125" all out,funny cars etc.

And a parting caviat, I found the .093 hardest to find, most hardware stores ( Lowes, Homedepot, ACE) don't carry it.

You can find it on line Amazon.

Aluminum tubing for collectors.

Plastistruct strips for the Header flange, easier than cutting from flat stock'

Good Luck.

[Greg Myers]

Great help Casey, as usual.

[TransAmMike]

I really appreciate the help guys.?

[TransAmMike]

Switching gears here (Ha, no pun intended).  Using the 57 Pro shop kit that I  kinda botched up the paint on gonna do a Streetable Gasser along the lines of the photo (although the car in the picture is an all out Gasser).  I've constructed the leaf springs for the front suspension and modified the frame to install the new front suspension.  I'll post some pics in a day or so.

Thanks for looking, Mike

[Deuces ll]

That is beautiful...... ??

[Deuces ll]

Here it is again with a new coat of paint.....

[Deuces ll]

It could use a nice induction setup.....

[TransAmMike]

Yeah Guido, I did see that red and gold repaint. Actually, that car seems to have been painted differently a few times.  I haven't really settled on an engine yet or intake system.