Hot Rod Lincoln

[AmericanMuscleFan]

21 hours ago, foghorn62 said:

I don’t agree Francis.  The more I look at these jewels, the more I like the pleasing, and uncluttered simplicity of the rocker covers this way.  The Ardun logo would typically be in between the two groups of plugs, but since there are three groups, there would have to be two logos in order to be balanced, and that would look too cluttered in my opinion.  No, I am happy that the design flaw has been corrected, and I prefer to keep it this way.  This build is meant to be a “speedster”, with a simple and uncluttered honest design.  This engine fits the look, just the way it is.

TS

We are not mistaken with a slightly more refined look and I am sure that the engine will go perfectly with your concept!  One thing is certain, there will be cylinders under this hood!

[foghorn62]

Time flies when you’re having fun!  Not!  It’s hard to believe that when I took what was supposed to be a fairly short break from my favorite hobby to get some things done on my wife’s honey do list, it would be over nine months before I had a chance to return to my model car bench. Well that’s how long it’s been, but yesterday, I was finally able to open this box and refresh my memory as to what I was working on when I put it away last February.  I know I had just about wrapped up the rear suspension, and started on the front.  I made a new front axle, but the rest of the front suspension still needs to be made.  I will be making quarter elliptical leaf springs, wishbones, new dropped spindles, tie rod, rod ends,… I’m planning to make four new wire wheels, and most likely drum brakes.

Before getting started on all that though, I decided to go ahead and poke a hole in the hood for the velocity stacks to breath through.  I also decided to install new motor mounts that would raise the engine about 3/64”, which is pretty close to 1” in scale.  It gave me some much needed ground clearance, which allowed me to adjust the stance a little bit.  I also like the way the velocity stacks look better now.  Before this build is done, I intend to machine twelve new aluminum velocity stacks to replace the ones in these pics.

I really hope I will be able to stay with this build now and see it through to completion, although I expect it will be some time before I can call it done.  In the mean time, I promise to check in from time to time and post some updates as I make significant progress.  Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoy!  

[AmericanMuscleFan]

WOW Tim!  A piece of art in the making...

I'm so happy to see you back on this fantastic build, it makes me regret that my main interest is in door cars where those brass panels would just add years to my endless builds!  You have me drooling my friend, I'll be back to get my fix...  By the way, I love the folding around the hood opening, among others... ?

[landman]

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[foghorn62]

1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

WOW Tim!  A piece of art in the making...

I'm so happy to see you back on this fantastic build, it makes me regret that my main interest is in door cars where those brass panels would just add years to my endless builds!  You have me drooling my friend, I'll be back to get my fix...  By the way, I love the folding around the hood opening, among others... ?

LOL!!!  I guess until they get the border a little more open, we’ll just have to settle for drooling on our own builds, rather than each other’s.  You know me Francis, I’m a sheet metal guy, while you’re the precision machinist.  It would be fun if we could share each other’s strengths on a collaboration, although I doubt I could live up to your perfectionist standards.  Thank you very much for your encouraging words though, they always inspire me!

Edited December 1, 2021 by foghorn62

[foghorn62]

1 hour ago, landman said:

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Thank you very much Pat!

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Hi Tim, in my excitement and watery eyes at the sight of these great pictures, I forgot to ask you what thickness of brass sheet you usually use for the body panels?  Also, do you heat the brass with a torch to soften it in areas where the curves are more severe?  The technique (if any) should also be the same on the chassis rails?

[Zippi]

This is shaping into one fine looking automobile.  What great craftsmanship.  

[iBorg]

I just found this and I'm very impressed. What scale is this?

 

[foghorn62]

4 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Hi Tim, in my excitement and watery eyes at the sight of these great pictures, I forgot to ask you what thickness of brass sheet you usually use for the body panels?  Also, do you heat the brass with a torch to soften it in areas where the curves are more severe?  The technique (if any) should also be the same on the chassis rails?

Hi Francis, I use mostly .010 sheet brass for sheet metal work that requires any shaping.  It is thick enough to be workable and not wrinkle like thinner metal would tend to do, and also can be stretched and shaped well.  I use a small shaping hammer and pound into a sand bag for my initial shape, then against a hardwood buck, or a small anvil to smooth it out.  I do use a little heat sometimes, if I am doing any stretching, with a micro flame torch, but very sparingly.  Usually, only if I am working on a small area.  Too much heat can cause real problems with warpage.  In corners, and edges, I solder a piece of solid brass rod like 1/16” or so as a backer, so I can round over the edge with a file.  Of course, If you are trying to do anything radicle, you may need to snip some cuts into your metal here and there and solder in other pieces to fill the gaps.  I see your friend Randy Ditton doing that quite a bit on his birdcage Maserati project.  His work totally blows me away!  I can only dream of doing something as challenging as that some day.  

As for chassis rails, I use a lot of rectangular box tubing.  I don’t use any heat when forming a chassis rail.  I simply bend the tubing with my fingers, for gentle curves, or over the horn of my little anvil for for more aggressive curves, making sure to go very slow, bend a little at a time, and allow the metal to rest frequently.  For extreme curves, and corners, I will use several pie cuts depending on how sharp of a curve I am trying to make.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with when you start doing this kind of work Francis!  With your talent, and perfectionist approach, I know you will be blowing us all away in no time at all. 

[foghorn62]

3 hours ago, Zippi said:

This is shaping into one fine looking automobile.  What great craftsmanship.  

Thank you very much Bob!

[foghorn62]

3 hours ago, iBorg said:

I just found this and I'm very impressed. What scale is this?

 

Thanks Mike!  This is 1/25 scale.

[mustang1989]

This is crazy cool right here. Great attention to detail and the overall look is just "all that". Will be watching this one.

[Bainford]

I am very glad to see this build back on the bench. Your brass panel work is lovely. Nice work on the hood opening. Looking forward to seeing more.

[David G.]

Beautiful engineering and execution! 

I envy your skills.

David G.

[foghorn62]

5 hours ago, David G. said:

Beautiful engineering and execution! 

I envy your skills.

David G.

Thank you David!  I appreciate that very much!

[foghorn62]

7 hours ago, Bainford said:

I am very glad to see this build back on the bench. Your brass panel work is lovely. Nice work on the hood opening. Looking forward to seeing more.

Thank you very much Trevor!  Hopefully I’ll have some new stuff to post very soon.

[foghorn62]

8 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

This is crazy cool right here. Great attention to detail and the overall look is just "all that". Will be watching this one.

Thanks for stopping by Joe, and thanks for your kind words!  They are very much appreciated!

[foghorn62]

Playing with some fenders.

[NOBLNG]

Excellent work. They look very fitting to me.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Nice!  I really like them, they give a completely different look and I really like how they fit this concept.  They are not too massive, just right in my opinion.... ?

[foghorn62]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Excellent work. They look very fitting to me.

Thank you very much Greg! 

[foghorn62]

11 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Nice!  I really like them, they give a completely different look and I really like how they fit this concept.  They are not too massive, just right in my opinion.... ?

Thank you very much Francis!  Much of the styling on this build is borrowed from the 31 Alfa Romeo Monza.  Sort of an Americanized version of that classic sports car, hot rodded up a little.  This was just a quick and dirty mock up to see how I like the fenders.  They still need quite a bit of tweaking and finishing, but I think it will be worth my time.

Edited December 13, 2021 by foghorn62

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Tim!

Masterful work, as always I should add! Bravo!

You must have been a european coachbuilder in a previous life. Your front fender sweep is art!

CT

[foghorn62]

1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Tim!

Masterful work, as always I should add! Bravo!

You must have been a european coachbuilder in a previous life. Your front fender sweep is art!

CT

Thank you so much Claude!  What is it about you folks from north of the border that makes you so gracious?  Your own talent speaks for itself, yet you always freely share your encouragement with those among us that dream to rise to your level.  Once again, thank you!

TS

ps.  Here is another shot, after a little more work on the front fender.

Edited December 13, 2021 by foghorn62