Sebring 12 Hours 1964 Proposed group build thread

[absmiami]

This ghosted view shows the forward location of the engine - notice that the trans / clutch housing is at least 6 inches ahead of the bulkhead/ bonnett line … hard to tell exactly because of the side vent - but this engine is pretty far forward …

[absmiami]

So here’s mine - i’m within a scale inch - i think - of the eng location on 2287 - it seems too far forward but it is actually pretty close ….

[Randy D]

You continue to impress Andy!!! Your dedication to getting the details right on this car is really fun to watch.

 

Randy

[absmiami]

Insulation  on brake lines - just in case you were lurking …

[absmiami]

Hard to see - will have to post better picture of said brake lines ….

[absmiami]

Cleaning up the electric wires on the right side of the  engine bay and attaching the splash panels to the bonnett - these parts are super thin - well done, Harold … extensions to the exhaust pipes - needed because the chassis was lengthened ….  Maybe some exhaust stains and heat stains to add ??

[250 Testa Rossa]

Looking good!

[absmiami]

Saved most of the drama for the end- the bonnett swivels on a subframe that also supports the radiators - the kit part is resin - won’t be strong enough - ive replaced it w a brass part   - but i had to modify the frame , the air duct, and the radiator for a - not good - but a reasonable fit …

[absmiami]

The left side exhaust header brace was cut apart to fit the exhausts into the openings in the cyl head - then repaired w some Evergreen strip - and some Tamiya weathering was applied …

[absmiami]

The steering rod is U jointed - the kit part is correct but needs an extension with my other mods - and it just sneaks through the pipes … the measurements  were made to help locate the sub-frame when it was glued to the fr of the chassis …

[MarkJ]

I wonder if the heat from the header runs up the steering shaft after 12 hours and creates a problem for the steering wheel. 

[absmiami]

Heat ?  The Shelby crew cut a hole in the roof four hours after the start of the Sebring race - if you can peer at the underside of the roof of 2287 at the Simeone,  you will see the welding scars fr the repair …

[MarkJ]

I was thinking more of a problem for the driver's hands than the actual cockpit temperature.  But actually, it's probably a dumb question to start off with, yup?

 

[absmiami]

Carroll was down to the shop this morning - as the fuel tank and lower brace was installed - he was not happy - Carroll:  2287 was supposed to be on the trailor this morning headed to Sebring - us: its not ready Carroll - maybe tommorrow morning, Carroll - Carroll: im locking the shop on my way out- no one leaves til 2287 is finished …

[absmiami]

The wipers on 2287 were set at 10 o’clock on the windshield….  These are the kit wipers - air-brushed w Molotow - w added washer fluid lines …

[absmiami]

Some final corrections / mods to the radiator and air duct - then attached - just enough room around the posts to hinge the bonnett - but i got to figure out how to install the oil radiator …

[Rattlecan Dan]

Love that you're continuing with the gorgeous detailing.

[absmiami]

Gracias Rattle - if only i had fashioned some working bonnett clips …. Managed to connect the oil lines to the radiator …. Had to shorten the radiator to fit within the subframe - not spec but it will do …

[absmiami]

4 DAYS …

[Pierre Rivard]

  On 3/13/2024 at 9:42 AM, absmiami said:

4 DAYS …

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Looks like you'll make it to practice. How may entrants do you have on the grid and how many more might make it?

[Randy D]

Andy,   The pics of the engine compartment show your modeling skills my friend.  All the details and colors make an outstanding show piece!!!!

 

Randy

[Gramps46]

Over the years I have built a total of 6 Cobra Daytonas but after watching this build, I may never post another. ?

[vamach1]

  On 3/13/2024 at 8:09 PM, Gramps46 said:

Over the years I have built a total of 6 Cobra Daytonas but after watching this build, I may never post another. ?

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Life is short.  Keep building.  So far I have only built one and that was decades ago.  I forgot I also built a Supercoupe Mini Exotics kit which I believe you had a hand in creating

[absmiami]

Gracias - The upper radiator hose is a kit part - which was fished into the opening in the air tray and glued onto the radiator …

[absmiami]

The wheel nuts are resin kit parts- they required some tedious cleanup - but look good with a coat of airbrushed Molotow - and the tires look better with the MFH Goodyear markings - much closer to scale - thankfully running out of parts …