TopherMcGinnis Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Bil's dang bench squirrels ran across the inside of my noggin again....low slung Injected 572.....I'm told I need help...... 11 1 1
Zippi Posted June 16 Posted June 16 That's going to be a really kewl looking little Hot Rod there Topher.
NOBLNG Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: @TopherMcGinnis I set them free for the summer! I think they’ve been running amok all over this forum!😬 1
Bullybeef Posted June 17 Posted June 17 12 hours ago, NOBLNG said: I think they’ve been running amok all over this forum!😬 I’m sure I sent them with a message “ go forth and multiply!” 3
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 17 Posted June 17 This is going to be a good looking hot rod. Will be fun to follow.
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 (edited) Looks like the engine needs to move forward just a tic for the injectors to clear the firewall. I'm recessingvthe firewall a little for better plug wire room. Edited June 19 by TopherMcGinnis Add pic 4 1
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 I pinned the transmission mount to hold the engine assembly in place to make engine mounts. 6 1
Dragline Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Nope. What you need is a deep paint job. Watching this one 🍿 1
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 I have Pearl Pineapple with Pearl Red flames on the brain. 3
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 2 minutes ago, Zippi said: That sounds pretty good for the flames. Lazy Modeller masks. I used them with Turbo Dork paints on the '29 Roadster. 4
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 Removed the molded engine mounts from the frame. I have it sitting where it should, the headers have clearance, the injector stacks have clearance.....the gearbox will not cohabitate with the driver side header. Hmmm.....looks like I'll have to build a Schroeder box to be able to steer this guy. 5
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 23 Author Posted June 23 Firewall recessed. Engine mounts installed. I believe we have achieved perfect clearance Clarence! 4
Keef Posted June 23 Posted June 23 7 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said: perfect clearance Clarence! Roger, Roger 😂 looking good my friend! Cant wait to see this one in paint! 1
Zippi Posted June 23 Posted June 23 Quote That's looking pretty sweet there Topher. That engine looks right at home setting in the business end. 1
bill-e-boy Posted June 23 Posted June 23 Looking good - but: Looks like you could open up the recessed firewall a tad both in width and height to fit those massive stacks and move the engine backwards. That would then give you room for the radiator and fan as the motor looks to close to even fit the radiator. You will need lots of cooling with that high horsepower motor. Rrrrgh - this is what happens when we modify things - you spend a truck load of time making everything fit
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 25 Author Posted June 25 Aligned and drilled a hole into the interior for the steering shaft. The box is next. I've been thinking all day that I wanted a cool looking linkage on the cowl. I have some pe HURST shifters. I think that will look cool. My goal is to insert the shaft into the box from the outside. 1
STU111 Posted June 25 Posted June 25 A ‘32 with a flame paint job. What’s not to like? I’ll be checking in on this one. 👍🏻 1
Speedpro Posted June 25 Posted June 25 13 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said: I've been thinking all day that I wanted a cool looking linkage on the cowl. I have some pe HURST shifters. Topher, That's a pretty cool idea to use that hurst shifter as part of the steering linkage, but 1.1, I would be thinking it wouldn't be a good thing. If ya can't steer it and stop it, It ain't worth building as they say. Thats alot of engine you're putting in there. It's going to look really cool when it's finished! Nice work so far!
TopherMcGinnis Posted June 25 Author Posted June 25 59 minutes ago, Speedpro said: Topher, That's a pretty cool idea to use that hurst shifter as part of the steering linkage, but 1.1, I would be thinking it wouldn't be a good thing. If ya can't steer it and stop it, It ain't worth building as they say. Thats alot of engine you're putting in there. It's going to look really cool when it's finished! Nice work so far! Well, that's a fair observation. In my mind the angle of the shifter is perfect for this application as I could still open the door with the wheel turned all the way left. If it were a 1:1 ride I would work out the geometry for a rack and pinion steering gear. As far as stopping goes, I don't think that will be an issue. I really don't think those skinny little tires will EVER get enough traction for super high speeds. Especially sitting on my shelf. 😎
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