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Thanks guys

Dave, I think they still make one that is similar, That pin vise along with the bench I work on as well as alot of my tools belonged to my Grandfather. He was a jeweler and when he passed away a few years ago my grandmother told me he wanted me to have all of his stuff. Sometimes I feel he's still here looking over my shoulder..

Cool guy. Miss him....

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Heres a small update. I got the frame painted and cleared.

The two hole fuel injectors are plumbed up and has the linkage installed.

the motor is started and getting close. I have the pop off valves done for the manifold, and the valve covers have the "bumps" on them just like the real car.

I got my decals today and they turned out WAY better then I had anticipated...

What do ya think?

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Beautiful build. Dads' rail is a 150" Chassis Research car that was run out of Central Michigan in the middle to late 60s'; and this build reminds me of his car. Awesome work!

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Beautifully detailed and on its way to becoming a great model of this unusual car. The fabrication is awesome and now that the paint is starting to go on this build is getting more spectacular with each update. Can;t wait for more!cool.gifsmile.gif

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Thanks guys. I probably should have made the nozzles smaller Dave but i was running out of material to remove.

This has been a really fun build. Its had over 2000 views with little comments. They all can't be builds of Jungle Jims cars LOL!!!!

I should have it up on four wheels by next update...

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Here's the latest update on the Hollish car. I found a seller on Ebay that make the correct four hole wheels for this car and grab them as soon as I saw them. I believe the seller is a member here but not sure who he is. So THANKS for the wheel...

On to the pics.

Scratch built shocks made from brass tube and rod....

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Gotta get the camber right still tipped in a bit on the top..

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One of the few aftermarket items on the car.

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Thanks for looking...

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Shane, this is very impressive. I love the scratch built chassis. That body is so ugly that it is beautiful. The engine detailing is first rate...great job on a obscure subject. Looking forward to the completion of this.

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Your front end machine is a little off.LOL :unsure::lol:

HAHA you should have seen it before I started tweaking it. It was carrying the right front. Oh the joys of scratch building...

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Texrat, looking great. I was wondering where you got those front wheels. Is there more than one supplier of these realistic spoked wheels?

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Shane I've seen your work here and at SLM. This is by far your best work that I've seen. You've done every part justice.

Mike

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Texrat, looking great. I was wondering where you got those front wheels. Is there more than one supplier of these realistic spoked wheels?

The wheels are from Machined aluminum specialties and they are fiddly at best. System 17 You can find them on eBay from the seller customs_by_terry. He is also a member here...

Shane I've seen your work here and at SLM. This is by far your best work that I've seen. You've done every part justice.

Mike

Thanks Mike!!!!

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So seeing his post I take it this will be in 1/25.So my question is what about rims?

Im not sure what your asking. What do you want to know about the rims?

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LOL oh man woops B) I didnt realize there were more pages on this post.Oh well so were did you find the wheels for this.And I just answered my own post by READING!!!! Never mind.Nice build

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LOL oh man woops B) I didnt realize there were more pages on this post.Oh well so were did you find the wheels for this.And I just answered my own post by READING!!!! Never mind.Nice build

No problem. If you're asking about the fronts I posted the answer above your first post the rears came ebay They are a really nice resin wheel from the seller: chichingot

Does that help?

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yeah I saw that after my last post.Anyway thia thing is turning out FANTASTIC!!!Beautiful man.The linkage and induction sys top it off.Im hoping mine turns out so well.Were do you find carb linkage and stuff?

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