Ian McLaren Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 This is the starting point, likely the only major kit parts that will be used are the body, front and rear bumpers, tail lamp assemblies and rear lower valance 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Yoder Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 This will be cool! Later, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 This was the initial plan, kind of a Super Gas / Super Comp car using around a 32x16x15 rear tire, 4 link and strut front end. That would require somewhere in the 1000hp range (easily doable with a 632 inch single four barrel engine) but --- The ex-racer in me has pointed out there is a tunnel ram sitting on the shelf in a box behind me and the plan already has quite a bit of tire. So ------ Add a bottle or two and a few nozzles, and the frame isn't really started, adding some extra bars isn't a huge deal. Here we go again! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Waiting for drivetrain and chassis pieces, started on the hood scoop and some of the parts already here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Not really happy with the scoop sitting on the cowl hood, so I'm building a flat one to mount the scoop on. rear of the hood is positioned and held down with rare earth magnets. The two rear indents on the stock hood were not included as the grills and wiper holes are to be eliminated on the cowl itself for a smoother look. Edited November 22, 2022 by Ian McLaren 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Love this project Ian, looking forward for more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 working on bits and pieces while waiting for driveline pieces and chassis materials. Building a Kirkey seat for the car 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Waiting for the mailman, still can't start the chassis. Completely scratch built rear coil overs while I'm waiting 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Very cool project, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 It's looking great, so far. Seat is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Those look amazing Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 WOW, very cool project Ian, my kind of car ! 👍 It feels very different to see you working on a door car, I like that a lot (even if your dragster builds are references of precision) ! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 6 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: WOW, very cool project Ian, my kind of car ! 👍 It feels very different to see you working on a door car, I like that a lot (even if your dragster builds are references of precision) ! 😊 I can't let you have all of the fun Francis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 While I'm waiting for chassis pieces, I was doing some research and discovered some reference material that has changed the direction and difficulty of this project. Externally not much change but mechanically and detail wise quite a lot. The title is changing from Competition Eliminator to Top Sportsman The focus will be much more on the construction and details of the real car and less on the finished model itself. I fully expect this to be my most challenging model to date and I am really excited about it. The original plans were for a single carb, naturally aspirated drive line, the Top Sportsman drive train is a much different beast and that will create changes to almost every area of the vehicle. Case in point my scratch build version of a Wilsom fabricated intake manifold 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Ian McLaren said: While I'm waiting for chassis pieces, I was doing some research and discovered some reference material that has changed the direction and difficulty of this project. Externally not much change but mechanically and detail wise quite a lot. The title is changing from Competition Eliminator to Top Sportsman The focus will be much more on the construction and details of the real car and less on the finished model itself. I fully expect this to be my most challenging model to date and I am really excited about it. The original plans were for a single carb, naturally aspirated drive line, the Top Sportsman drive train is a much different beast and that will create changes to almost every area of the vehicle. Case in point my scratch build version of a Wilsom fabricated intake manifold That's some fine brass work, Ian. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 You can't go wrong with 2 carbs! 😁 The intake manifold is awesome Ian! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I be watching this one closely Ian! Subject matter that is right up my alley Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 Some progress, Still waiting on parts. Testing paint colors for the carbs, the kit carbs will not be part of this model, I'll be using 4500 series Dominators instead, also got started on the dry sump oil pan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Awesome job on the dry oil pan Ian, i never thought on doing something like that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 Thank you Marcos, I was going to do it in brass but with all of the edges and straight lines, plastic was much easier, faster and more precise. I the end it will get an allodized finish so the base material was less important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Lamination is an excellent way to build stuff like that. I did the pan, and the valve covers for the NFD, that way. Although, I am giving some thought to machining them from aluminum--some.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Finally got the part in I ordered over a month ago which finally allowed we the calculate the positions of several major items. Starting with a basic plan but will make changes as I go along to incorporate Tim McAmis's building style where I can. As of today the chassis is under construction. Front section of the chassis is built, square and level as the is the foundation. Main hoop is attached, four link / rear section support bar is in, as are the front four link bracket support bars and the primary drive shaft loop (first McAmis feature). Upper halo bar is bent to shape and attachment points to the main hoop are installed (these are pinned connections to ease construction as well as to add additional structural strength. All comments are welcome. Edited December 3, 2022 by Ian McLaren poor photos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 This is great Ian, I love this kind of build so much, the brass frame is on a very good start! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 More chassis progress, it's amazing how much more tubing is used in this larger scale. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 3:56 PM, mr68gts said: I be watching this one closely Ian! Subject matter that is right up my alley Paul Thanks Paul I'm going through your Chevelle thread and learning a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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