Ian McLaren Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 15 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Another step in the right direction Ian! It seem straight like an arrow my friend, I LOVE it! 👌 Thankyou Francis I'm happy with my progress. Increadable work on the wheelie bars on the D100 BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Working on the Royal Canadians somewhat unique fuel system. The Enderle hat is an old shower head design from around 1965 that was updated with a plate underneath and 4 injectors in a more conventional location, but still predating the 8 injector set ups that became the norm fairly quickly. This set up was still good enough to set the Canadian Top Fuel record and also win a NHRA National Event in its day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Awesome detail Ian, just love it, those little thing make the build/project unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I love this kind of detail Ian, it's my favorite part of any project and it looks like you have some great reference photos. This is going to be epic! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: I love this kind of detail Ian, it's my favorite part of any project and it looks like you have some great reference photos. This is going to be epic! 👍 Thanks Francis it really helps when you have virtually unlimited access to the real car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just a recap of where I am with this project.; Had to change the dragster pan into the correct stock appearing pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Magnificent all around Ian! Loving everything about this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 8 hours ago, gasser59 said: Magnificent all around Ian! Loving everything about this build. Thank you Brad. Again trying new things is slowing the progress but I'm learning and growing. I kind of like this brass fabrication deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 "I kind of like this brass fabrication deal".........yup, he's hooked. You've mastered it quite well too Ian. Truly enjoying your thread. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Beautiful work so far! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 That's one good looking o!d school dragster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Love it, this project inspire me to build at this scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Mallory Super Mag 2 and I finally found something that looks like the original Autolite wires in the correct scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 WOW Ian, I love the whole part, it's very convincing, it's going to make sparks! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Awesome detail Ian, that will look fantastic on this model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Got some color on and have found some areas that need improving but overall happy with the progress made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Very cool build Ian. That distributor ( along with the rest of the car ) are pretty nice to say the least. You gotta be happy with where you are now with it. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Blue Steaks, shower head injector shape and finish refined, and a proper set of valve covers fair progress for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 This just looks "oh so right" Ian. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Perfection personified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Now that the Funny car is complete I'm concentrating on the Royal Canadian. Front suspension roughed in and fuel tank progressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Love this stuff! What do you use to weld the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I really like what I see Ian! It seems to me that brass is trending lately.... 😉 Another one of your great builds in progress!!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 I haven't posted on this build for about two weeks, but I haven't been sitting around doing nothing. I have been fighting with these headers for almost a month and I have lost track of how many versions I've made. Got a jig that works and finally found tubing that would bend acceptably . and devised a way to bend a near scale radius. I'm sure I spent less time on the chassis itself. So this hurdle is passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Just under an hour for the second side. What a difference a jig makes. Unlike the one I made for the funny car headers which burned away the first time I used it, this one is completely intact. Made out of the same materials (hard balsa) but covered in aluminum furnace tape. Direct flame from my torch and not a mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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