Lowlife ! ! Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hey Chris I'm so pleased to see you back on this build. Everyone gets blown out on projects at one stage or another, so im glad your enthusiasm has returned ..In future, imagine setting this up at a show, all finished.. Could you imagine seeing this for the first time ?? I think its easily the best replica of a real dragster I've ever seen, I'm sure everyone else would agree too ! Your going to be very pleased you finished this, and hopefully very proud of yourself for creating such a masterpiece ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Wow Chris, That is just spot on perfect. I am so glad you take your time with this. It's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Niko... Thanks my friend. I am almost thinking at this point that building a 1:1 may of been easier at this point... Danno.... thanks... I don't want to say anything to jinx myself..lol Martin.... thanks, you don't know how happy I am to be making the progress I am right now. I have that motivation back on this one. It is a pretty cool thought to think about this build being done and sitting on a table at a show. I appreciate the kind words. Scott... thank you. All of the labor pains on this one is starting to be worth all of it seeing it come together now. Edited February 14, 2017 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Alright Guys... I was able to get more bench time last night and it was very productive. I can say that I officially got the Manifold mounted for good and I also got the Valve Covers and Valve cover gaskets glued on as well. I feel like I hit a Milestone with just this because now that with every little piece going on the engine its all starting to come together and It's give me motivation seeing it more and more together. Ok I will shut up and show the pics now....lol Sorry for the not so great pics, I took them with my cell phone last night and was too lazy to retake pics to post Here is a shot of the manifold where I was trying to figure out which bolts I wanted to use, Nickle Plated or Brass: I ended up going with Nickle Plated and here is the Manifold along with the Manifold Gasket Bolted into place for the last and final time: Here is engine with the Valve Covers Glued on for good: Here is the Opposite side: And well this has to be my Favorite pic so far of the engine. I just had to mock it up with the Blower, Distributor and Idler pulley to get an idea of what it looked like together. The results made me smile: Edited February 15, 2017 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Outstanding. Great update. That engine looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Chris....WOW!!!!!......this is just stunning ......that`s one heck of an engine.......I just craped myself too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The results made me smile:Me too and its not even mine. :-DGreat to see all of this come together. All of your little sub-assemblies that you have completed are now being put to use and your attention to the minute details is showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 MY GOODNESS................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I was just going to leave the comment empty & post it. What else is there to say? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That looks incredible Chris! Fantastic work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mooneyzs Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Bob... thank you.John... thanks brother. It's exciting seeing the engine get closer to being done. I think you may need to start wearing depends if you are starting to poop your self.Brad... thanks man. It's getting fun again and I am hoping to pull a few more tricks out of the bag to make it look like the real thing.Dave... I take it you like.... lol Tim... Thanks my friend. I am having fun again.Dave... thanks, I appreciate it.Jesse... LOL.. thanks, that's how I was feeling when I did the mock up and felt all of the hard work I have put into the engine has paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Chris........more than 1/2 a million views and counting .......is that some kind of record?........must be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Top notch work. The length of this thread alone speaks volumes for your dedication to this and all your hard work and engineering did not go in vain. One of the greatest models of our time. Edited February 15, 2017 by John Clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 We almost have "FIRE IN THE HOLE!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) John... thanks man. No clue... lol.John C... Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I am ready to have this thing done. It's gone way longer than I was thinking but the lessons learned and the way it's turning out, I am actually happened with it so far. Hopefully very soon I can call it done.Paul... that light at the end of the tunnel ia getting brighter and I have less than 2 months now. Sorta scary to think about that... I really need to get my butt in gear and be doing work each day on it to get there... lol Edited February 16, 2017 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Looking good, Chris! The details on the engine are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Art... thanks Brother. It's feeling good to be making progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Both Don Prudhomme and Rick Hendrick want you to make them a copy.....what will you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Both Don Prudhomme and Rick Hendrick want you to make them a copy.....what will you do?3D scan the completed model with the body off and the body separately and have them 3D printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Bout ready to fire that bad boy up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 It feels to me like this is a pivotal moment in this odyssey. This is where the impetus comes from that ignites the motivation to complete this piece of modeling history."By Grabthar's Hammer I will avenge....." Wait. Right movie, wrong quote. "Never give up! Never surrender!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have been watching this one since I became member here,...So nice to see it coming together, your attention to detail is second to none...Stay patient ChrisCheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mike... I honestly don't know what I would do if they wanted one build. I have alot of time in it but building other one would go alot quicker then again I am trade to build some other builds besides another funny car at the moment. Well one idea would be if I was able to go visit the real car at Hendricks Motor sports and get all the reference pics I could but I know it's in Mr H's private collection so I probably wouldn't be able to even get close or see it.Brad... that could be done but wouldn't turn out all that great in my opinion printing it as an assembly.Bill... Thank you. .. it's getting closer thats for sure.Joe... thanks.. I am so ready to be done with this one.Bruce... thank you. There are moments that this build test's my patience for sure. Well guys it seems every time that I feel i am making good progress and moving forward, something happens and the build takes steps backwards... getting really tired of this happening every step of the way I feel like saying screw it and shelving it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 ... getting really tired of this happening every step of the way I feel like saying screw it and shelving it...NNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I'll come over and hand you tools if that'll help. Anything to get this on the show table at DSC or GSL or whatever show for this year its going to make it's debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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