brett Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 John , I really wouldn't sweat it .When I was crewing on my brothers top doorslammer (cross between top sportsman and pro mod basically) , between rounds, you're lucky if we had time to clean dust, rubber etc off the body let alone all the different liquid residues ( methanol ,oil or anything else ) that some how seem to coat everything exposed or not. Quite a budget operation by the way (his wages basically) blown BBC, 65 impala ( never going to be superfast or competitive just fun). Anyways keep up the fantastic work, thanks for sharing it, cheers Brett
John Teresi Posted May 13, 2011 Author Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Hello,thank`s for the support guy`s........I made a 5 point seat belt harness........got the seat assembled into the chassis........got the dash and steering assembled......put some alclad on the tank`s........almost time to start on the engine.......my favorite part.......thank`s for looking. Edited May 13, 2011 by John Teresi
dragmodeler1 Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Looks great...can't wait for the body on it again
majel Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 HOLY COW John!!! Having seen your work in person the last couple of years at DSC in Phoenix (missed seeing you this year), I must say you have definitely out done yourself on this one. Your work is always amazing and your scratchbuilding techniques are just ridiculously good. Thanks for posting all of the pictures, it is a great way for us hacks to get some tips and ideas.
John Teresi Posted May 15, 2011 Author Posted May 15, 2011 Hello.......got a good start on the plumbing.......fuel pump ready to go.......throttle linkage and plumbing ready to go......tank`s and shrouds assembled to the chassis......all fittings scracth made with solid hex rod drilled out.......cut and filled and painted Tamiya clear red and clear blue........they are not perfect but,good enough for the girls I go with........thank`s for looking.
Foxer Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 This one is not only spectacular, it's beautiful! and I'm glad the chassis is weathered.
Mooneyzs Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 John... this is beautiful!! the detail is coming along fantastic. Hey what is the thickness of the aluminum or metal straps that you have used to fit around the fuel tank?? That front end looks great
John Teresi Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 Hello......I made some valve handles........installed some "Pro Tech" gauges.........cock pit is finished.......steering wheel is removable.......I installed most of the engine......I will finish the engine using "Pro Tech" parts tomorrow.......thank`s for looking.
Mooneyzs Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 John, She sure is coming along.... The detail is excellent. Top Notch build my friend. I can't wait to see what you have in store for the paint on the body. Keep the pics coming.
John Teresi Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 John, She sure is coming along.... The detail is excellent. Top Notch build my friend. I can't wait to see what you have in store for the paint on the body. Keep the pics coming. [/quote Chris......I really don`t know the thickness of the aluminum I used for the shrouds.......I buy a package at the local model train store........the package has 2 sheets and they are about 4x5 inches......it cost around 2 bucks and.they are pretty thin sheets........I can cut them with scissors and file the edges with ease......they are about the same thickness as a sheet of thin styrene........hope I helped........thank`s everyone for the kind comments.
John Teresi Posted May 19, 2011 Author Posted May 19, 2011 Hello......I made a pulley belt.......some blower straps and buckles .......and some fittings.......I should be getting my "Pro Tech" braided line in the mail tomorrow......then I can finish the engine......thank`s for looking.
baddgass Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Hello......I made some valve handles........installed some "Pro Tech" gauges.........cock pit is finished.......steering wheel is removable.......I installed most of the engine......I will finish the engine using "Pro Tech" parts tomorrow.......thank`s for looking. Hey john just to let you know for your next pro mod build. The NHRA rules say no NOS on supercharged cars. Your cock pit work is outstanding.
Mooneyzs Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Chris......I really don`t know the thickness of the aluminum I used for the shrouds.......I buy a package at the local model train store........the package has 2 sheets and they are about 4x5 inches......it cost around 2 bucks and.they are pretty thin sheets........I can cut them with scissors and file the edges with ease......they are about the same thickness as a sheet of thin styrene........hope I helped........thank`s everyone for the kind comments. Thanks John.... I will have to check out one of the train shops here in the area that I have been meaning to hit up one of these days. I am sure they should have something like that there. That Engine is looking great with all of the detail. Seeing your progress has me itching to get back on my builds, just wish work would slow down so I had some time to work on some stuff.
John Teresi Posted May 19, 2011 Author Posted May 19, 2011 Hello......I attached all the "Pro Tech" braided line......also "Pro Tech": fuel line,gauges,detailing wire and spark plug wire.......the engine is just about finished......I need to paint the MSD distributor cap and attach the MSD coil and attach the throttle cable......then I can paint the body......thank`s for looking.
baddgass Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Hey John like to know where you got the spark plug boots from. Thanks
brett Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 superb work John , that just looks so real ..................
Chris in Berwyn Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 That is just insanely good. Unreal!!!!! Chris
John Teresi Posted May 21, 2011 Author Posted May 21, 2011 Hello......distributor cap is on......coil is hooked-up......all electrical is finished........rear wheel wells are attached.......rear wheels are removable......I need to attach rear wheel rings......front wheels are on......throttle and shut-off cables are attached........I am working on the body for primmer now......thank`s for looking.
baddgass Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 Hey John like to know where you got the spark plug boots from. Thanks
brett Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 simply amazing John, something for all to aspire too. I'll really have to try a bigscale doorcar one day
Dragracer Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 Hey John, the chassis & engine came out looking great!, also baddgass is right, nitrous is not allowed on supercharged cars in the NHRA, however nitrous is allowed on supercharged cars in the ADRL (American Drag Racing League),just have to change the Pro-Mod (P/M) to Pro-Extreme (P/X), keep up the great work, can't wait to see this sucker painted!
John Teresi Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 Hello.......making some final adjustments on the body before I primer ........rear wheel rings are attached.......I should have primer on the body in a couple of day`s.......thank`s for looking.
baddgass Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Hey John like to know where you got the spark plug boots from. Thanks
John Teresi Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Flashpoint spark plug boot`s. Edited May 22, 2011 by John Teresi
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