absmiami Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 An amazing project. Great concept. Amazing fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 hi everybody.hello andrew hope all is well way down south. i bob nice to hear from you. i have been dealing with details and stuff i forgot to make. i am in the final stages. i took a few pictures to share. assembly is going well.got an alternator done just started on gauges. have most of the brake lines done. i have been designing or drawing pictures i guess of the englishwheel i am going to build. looking forward to seeing how it works. sould be interesting. pictures of the finished chassis soon i hope 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Well done - lookling forward to the English wheel …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 assembly is going well. making detail parts as i go along . made the starter solenoid , got the throttle cable hooked up to the peedal. remade the oil filter amount. the other one hit the frame. radiator and battery mounted.working on the wiring and fuel lines. got fuel line material on order. i am still sanding and polishing the body and body parts, they are looking pretty good. i would like to go to a few shows this year for the first time. any suggestions would help. i have not been to any model car shows. thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I love the engineering. It’s like seeing a 1:1 race car come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 The NNL south in Atlanta in early Nov is a must do - check the ACME model club site - im scheming a weekend drive thru Florida - i haven’t been to the show in bout six years - the travel committee will have a fit - but you never know … there’s also an IPMS Regional contest in Orlando in mid Oct - but the NNL south event is THE event for cars … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 thank you andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 assembly continues. machined the fittings for the fuel line at the carburetor. got most of the wiring run. the wire ties are a time consuming effort. i finished the seat and upholstery. i think the leather came out pretty nice .i have to install the eletric fuel pump and the fuel line going forward to the webers. not alot left to do . maybe have the body on by the end of next week. turned 69 last Friday and my birthday present might eat up some of my time. that truck is a blast to play with. andrew i am looking at your info and i hope maybe to make one of those shows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Lovely …. er. …. In a manly way … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Hi Sir! Masterful work. Gerald Wingrove must be spinning in his grave... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Absolutely gorgeous work. Such precision. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 andrew they changed the date and location for the nnl show,but you probably know. thank you claude and donato for looking and your comments. continued assembly. got almost all the wiring done,finished the radiator hoses. put the entire body on mostly to make sure it all fit right. i found a major problem with hood. i am in the process of fixing that,it will take awhile. fuel lines and fuel filter are in. clutch line and reservoir are on. i haven't finished sanding and polishing the main body maybe tomorrow or sat. getting close but the hood will hold me up for a few weeks. then the english wheel,still drawing and thinking.thank you all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 sleek - love the driving compartment - you mite have to show this off in Orlando ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Be out of town that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 i think the 32 is finished .got the windshield formed and installed . i think it looks pretty good .got started on the english wheel. need to order material for the frame now that i have decided what it will be made from. ill get pictures on under glass this week i hope. the english wheel is the beginning of my next project. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Hi Sir! This is museum quality work, and the "narrow design" makes it all the more unique. Those who followed construction know that under the skin, ther are even more breathtaking details. I envy your vison and dedication. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Ya know - you may have created the world’s smallest English wheel … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Thanks claude,i hope you enjoyed it.i am going to start the buck for the new body tomorrow.hi andrew, i should have the material for the frame foe the wheel tomorrow.looking forward to trying it out. It might take a little experimenting to get the wheels right.you should stop by and try it when its up and wheeling.thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Thanks - actually i didnt even need an invite …. Will do … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Absolutely Gorgeous build. Congrats! Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 you know you are welcome anytime Andrew. just started a new car, and a new thread. got to do under glass this weekend. where is Francis / are you still out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pg265 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Hi, Unbelievable!!! Pascal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 7:15 PM, charlie libby said: you know you are welcome anytime Andrew. just started a new car, and a new thread. got to do under glass this weekend. where is Francis / are you still out there? Fantastic work of art Charlie! 👌 There is no more beautiful trinket to put on a period piece of furniture. 🏆 Sorry for my long absence from the forum but I should be more present now to come and contemplate your prowess as a great master. 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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