Mooneyzs Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 ok Fellas... got more work done on the new and improved gas pedals. I decided to make them out of brass this time. I ended up using 1/32 brass rod and then the mount was 1/32 brass tube. I made 2 different styles and not sure which one to go with. Let me know which you think looks better and what you'd go with. I saw both of these style when I looked up some pics on Google and figured it wouldn't be that hard to just do both and then decide which to use...lol Thanks in advance. Ok lets get to the pics.... Here is all of the pieces..... the original kit pedal, the last pedal I scratch build and pieces for the new pedals out of brass: Here are the new fabricated brass parts before soldering: Here they are after they have been soldered: Here is the backside so you can see the mounts:
AZ Boy Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 The one on the left with the hook centered, Chris. Awesome job, BTW!
Prostreet Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I like the one on the left myself. Nice work.
Pro Tech Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Nice work Chris, I like the center return bracket. The driver doesn't have to hunt for it heading for the net LOL........ Charlie Pro Tech http://protechmodelparts.com/ Edited January 4, 2013 by Pro Tech
gasser59 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I concur. Center hook works for me. Nicely done and its great to have options.
Mooneyzs Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 Hey guys thanks for all of your feedback. it is much appreciated. I was leaning towards the one in the left as well. I am much happier with this new pedal than what I had done out of plastic before.
gtx6970 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 all I can say is,,,,, OH MY GOD :o All you scratch build guys have my utmost respect
F/C NUT Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Hi Chris, I have just gone through all of your posts for this magnificent funny car and what magnificent build. I have learned so much from you. Keep up the good work and can not wait to see this done.
Mooneyzs Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 Bill... Thanks for the props on all of us guys scratch building. I do have to say that it can be fun but at times it's challenging too Steve... Thanks for taking the time to go thru all of the pages. I know there was a lot to go thru to see it all. Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to see it done myself. I am actually going to be excited when I get the chassis painted and have a rolling chassis done...lol Ok Fellas.... I sat down and did a little work tonight on this and I have completed the gas pedal. all that is left is a little more primer and sanding for it to be ready for final paint. I had to go and redo the mounting base for this. I had also added a small detail to the pedal as well. I felt it was lacking a little something when I posted the last pics. thanks for looking.... Here is the new completed pedal mounted to the mounting base which was redone. I had used the previous base other than adding new pieces for the bolts to go thru and hold the pedal: Another view of the mounting base: Here I stood the pedal up to show the state it will be in: As usual I had to mock it up and put it in with the bolts to see how it was going to look: Now I am feeling I am much closer to where I can just about prep the chassis for paint. I still need to figure out and drill a hole to mount the fuel shut off lever as well as fabricate plates that go under the seat and then I can't think of anything else at the moment other than I need to sand the chassis down and shoot a final primer coat to make sure I am happy with everything. Then it will be time to put paint on the chassis. That will be another big step in this build. So Stay tuned. I will be working on this a lot more this week. I have had family in town and haven't spent much time on this build with them here.
Prostreet Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Nice work Chris, pedal turned out awesome. Can't wait to see the chassis in paint.
gasser59 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Outstanding stuff as usual Chris. Love following this incredible build.
Magic Photos Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Very nice work Chris the pedal came out great
futurattraction Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I'm loving it Chris. Your new go-pedal looks great. It is a far cry (improvement) over your styrene pedal, even though that was a great effort too. Looking forward to more updates/pics.
F/C NUT Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Great looking gas pedal. What are you doing for the throttle hook up?
Mooneyzs Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 Joe...thanks bro. i want to hurry up and get this chassis prepped for paint. i cant wait to see black on it lol Brad...thankd buddy. hey do you know when tbe next model swap meet is at the postal hall? Mike...thank you! Scott...thanks man. the new pedal makes that one I did out of styrene look sad lol. I can't tell you how much happier I am with this new one. Steve...I will be using a small cable for the throttle linkage that i have from Machined Aluminum Specialties but was tring to source the cable in a different color and i was planning on using RB Motion hardware for the cable ends I still need to add a mounting tab for the linkag.
gasser59 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Chris ~ I don't know when the next one is. I'll let you know once I find out.
Danno Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Chris ~ I don't know when the next one is. I'll let you know once I find out. March 23. Here's how 2013 is shaping up for Arizona: January 20, Sunday: Tucson IPMS Swap Meet & Contest March 3, Sunday: Tucson TMAC Toy Show & Swap Meet March 8, Friday: GoodGuys 4th Spring Nationals Contest March 9, Saturday: GoodGuys 4th Spring Nationals Contest March 10, Sunday: GoodGuys 4th Spring Nationals ContestMarch 23, Saturday: Cholewa's Swap Meet April 20, Saturday: Desert Scale Classic 9 Swap Meet & Contest July -- TBA -- Cholewa's Swap Meet October or November -- TBA -- Cholewa's Swap Meet November 2, Saturday: IPMS Modelzona November 15, Friday: GoodGuys 16th SW Nationals Contest November 16, Saturday: GoodGuys 16th SW Nationals Contest November 17, Sunday: GoodGuys 16th SW Nationals Contest Club Meeting 2013 Calendar: http://smcbofphx.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1756
vintagedragfan Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Freakin beautiful Chris! Don't Get any better bro!
Dyno Davo Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Pedal to the metal Chris, coming along nicely, superb detailing
F/C NUT Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Chris, Thanks for the info. Can't wait for the end result.
Mooneyzs Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 Bill.... thank you man. You set the bar high with your FED. I just wish i had my own lathe and mill lol ... one day haha Dave... Thanks buddy!! Steve... You are welcome. I will have to get a pic of the cable for you just to show what my initial thought was but still trying to figure out what I really want to do for it.
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