Ian McLaren Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Substancial upgrade to the wheel department on the Camaro. Again thanks to Jeff Faris. Now the front suspension can be designed and fabricated. Just another example of the Faris magic. Jeffs machining has be a major contributing factor in the sucess and realisum of most of my recent models and I am truly thankful for his help 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Fantastic update Ian! Good thing you used your fingers to operate the mechanism in the video, I was convinced I was looking at the components of a real frame! The wheels are awesome by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That look phenomenal Ian, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter 1 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 11:18 PM, Ian McLaren said: Very rough mock up They look really good from this angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 Kind of a milestone, it's sitting on the suspensions, wheels and tires for the first time, it's a roller. Still a very long way to go 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 There has been quite a bit of discussion on the end look of the car, notibly the stripe color. I have an extra hood which is going to be stripped and cut open for a future blown alcohol drive train upgrade anyway so a quick test was run and the black stripes are here to stay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Kind of a milestone, it's sitting on the suspensions, wheels and tires for the first time, it's a roller. Still a very long way to go As always, a huge step. It looks good, Ian! Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 You've been VERY busy Ian and it shows. Nice progress sir! cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, Codi said: You've been VERY busy Ian and it shows. Nice progress sir! cheers, tim Thank you Tim, there is still a long way to go but it has been a fun project to this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 What an ordeal, I've been locked out of my account for a week finally got a reply today and reset the pasword. Progress has been made in the interm. I'll post some photos tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Kind of pleased on the progress on the intake, Fogger nozzles courtesy of Nick Bradshaw, prototype prints that did need some massaging ( first time printed in 1/12 and adjustment are being looked at) but the end result is just fine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Those looks very nice. Your manifold is excellent! Great work, Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Thank you Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Intake is on hold waiting for linkage parts, mean while the headers are under construction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Both headers now fabricated and rough fitted awziting final mounting to the engine in the chassis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 The headers are simply perfect Ian! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 6 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: The headers are simply perfect Ian! ? Thanks Francis, with the clearances involved they have gone as far as I can take them. I know they will fit fine but until most of the major bits are mounted permanently I can't set the final angles as the clearances are just too tight to guess at, especially on the drivers side, the steering and the drysump pump are almost certain to cause an issues and the steering clears the headers now by only mm's so any change could cause some head scratching. Back to the top side of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 And here we are, good progress yesterday afternoon and the this morning. It's been a good day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 It's coming along, beautifully, Ian! The headers are just right. Excellent work, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Thanks Daniel, I'm happy with the headers so far, the Nitrous fogger stage was a major challenge still a bit of tweaking to do but it's there. Have to run the fuel and Nitrous feed lines, still debating putting on the Viper second stage in plenum nitrous system. Then there is the carburetor fuel lines and throttle linkage to deal with. A blown alcohol motor would gave been sooo much easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Busy today, I was mistakenly thinking I was approaching the point that I could start considering assembling this beast in the near future so I decided to take stock of where I'm actually at. Not even close, here is the partial list of required things left and this does not include actual assembly or refinishing. I did make some progress as the last thing I added to the list is now ready to put on the car. The line lock and its bracket can be crossed off the list and I have checked the fit with the also scratch built master cylinder 69 Camaro Punch List BODY Gap between lower valance and bumper Finish upper cowl panel Refine rear spoiler Hole in rear for parachute attachment point Mount rear bumper Remove mold line in roof Windshield and rear window Windshield support braces Quarter windows and frames Secure deck lid Remove right fender Camaro emblem Lower edges of front valance extensions Upper front valance left low spots (2) Cut out right door Adjust body mount holes right side Fab parachutes, mounts, cables and install on the body Hole for master cut off control rod DOORS Redo hinges Fab inner door panels Fab inner door release handles Fab window supports Fab side windows Add magnets to doors INTERIOR Detail and install floor pans Finish dash display, fill gaps around cage Steering wheel, switches and cables Seat belt mounts Finish seat and mounts Seat belts Master switch panel fab wire and mount Parachute release handle Power grid shelf and wiring Electonics boxed and wiring Install firewall panels and front fender stuffers Install rear block off panels Install pedal assemblies Install delay box and wiring NOS assemblies and hoses Mount shifter to center consol and shift cable CHASSIS Fab and install rear parachute mounting bracket Install guides for all cables and lines Install battery grounding lug Install Master cut off switch support bracket Fab and install wheel tubs Fab and install trunk close off panels Fab and install additional rear body supports Fab and install front driveshaft loop Seat belt mounts Firewall panels Front body support structure ENGINE Fab and secure front engine mounting plate Electric water pump Pulley for dry sump pump Distributor and wire set Starter and wiring Dry sump oil pump and hoses Dry Sump Tank Steering shaft and U-joints Fuel Logs and hoses Throttle linkage Rad hoses Coil mount on firewall UNDER HOOD Mount fuel pump hoses and tank Fuel pressure sensor and wire Steering rack inner and outer tie rod ends Master cylinder and Lines Front coil springs Caliper mounts Brake lines to calipers Fab line lock and mounting bracket 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 this project is awesome ian, thank you for start the exhaust before me, now i need to work on mine, been thinking about it and decided to build them out of styrene rods, hoping to do rare shape for one of the spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 The line-lock is fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 The "to do list" is pretty extensive but it is good news for those who like this kind of build and I am one of them! ? By the way, the master cylinder and line lock are both superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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