Dragracer Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 The oil pump came out great (whats new!), the distributor is coming out real nice also, one thing I notice is missing Rom, don't forget to drill a hole for the coil wire.
SuperStockAndy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Richard, I think those cars use Magnetos, so there is no coil wire Great build Romell!
SuperStockAndy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) ^^That's a weird lookin magneto up there.... I've never seen one like that....That one looks like it has a normal points distributor cap on it. EDIT-oh, the one RIGHT above, that explains it a little better Edited August 25, 2011 by Android
Romell R Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 modern magneto's use a separate coil unlike the older style which was all self contained Dave is correct and the car that im building had a separate magneto as pictured above. And please keep in mind that this distributor is not complete yet. thx for your observation and your comments
Mooneyzs Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Rom... Very Nice work on that Distributor. I can't wait to see it finished. I know it will look nice!
Romell R Posted August 26, 2011 Author Posted August 26, 2011 Hey fellas thx for all the sincere compliment you guy really inspire me "to keep moving forward"( Walt Disney 1965) I was able to get some paint on the distributor and get the tanks started , fuel, oil,& puke tank I hope you enjoy. the small piece with fit over the plug wires once its all wired up.I still have to clear coat the assembly heres the start of the tanks heres all three tanks together all thats left to do is make AN fitting holes and prime and paint
Dragracer Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 It's all looking really good Rom, can't wait to see her when she's done!
John Teresi Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Romell........looking gooooooooooooood!!!!!!
Nitrozilla Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Rom, I keep following this build and I only have one question. Would you like my shrink's phone number? Never mind. You can see how much good it's done me. Keep on showin' us how it's done Dude.
W-409 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Your talents are amazing. It's looking really good so far. That MSD distributor is looking very good, and so does all of the scratchbuilt parts. Engine looks simply awesome. Chassis is great looking too, and I like what you've done to the rear fenders. Keep it coming, this project is very great to watch...
Romell R Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Danno: thx buddy John: always a pleasure Joe: you're not the first person to offer their shrinks number LOL! Niko: Thx for you most sincere compliment my friend, I'll do my best to keep it interesting. Well fellas I was able to get a Lil more done tonight I hope you enjoy the progress shots of the tanks and puke tank breather ok got the tanks ready for primer and paint I needed to make a breather for the puke tank so I used a polishing wheel from my dremel as the filter and some odds and ends from my parts box. almost finished breather Be right back with more update...... Edited August 27, 2011 by Romell R
Romell R Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Ok I'm back and now that the tanks are all painted I added more detail . here you see the breather in place and the cap for the oil tank... here you see a drain plug on the bottom of the fuel tank, there's one on all three tanks.... here the tanks are ready for plumbing I hope you enjoyed as much as i did....
Interceptor Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) You just keep raising the barre Rom (if I may call you Rom, master would be more apropriate). Great job you are doing here. Sure works very inspirational. Maybe I must start thinking on fabricating a Pro Mod myself. Greetings, Mark Edited August 27, 2011 by Interceptor
gasser59 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) This entire thread continues to be a how-to primer on building a highly detailed pro-mod. No need to search the 'net for reference on the real pro-mod's anymore, its all right here in one thread. Really enjoying every step of this build. Those tanks are superb Rom. Edited August 27, 2011 by gasser59
Romell R Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Mark: Please do call me Rom , and thanks for the compliment. Not a master yet I am but a humble servant trying to make my way in the world of model builders Tyrone: The feeling is mutual Bro. Brad: Thanks man for the uplifting comment that helps in a way you don't get to see. ok I just wanted to add these pics to the list , Just a mock up of the tanks I hope you enjoyed....
Mooneyzs Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Rom.... Love the progress that you have made on this. From the distributor to the Tanks. Nice job done my friend and some great work you got going. It looks very nice and it continues to get better and better. The Tanks turned out great and nice touch with the photo-etch parts and the turned aluminum as well. This here has to be my favorite picture so far, I don't know what it is but its the angle and just everything about it. Awesome work!! I hope you enjoyed....
Romell R Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks Chris I like that picture too....And by the way your knocking the ball outta the park with your funny car build keep up the good work!
crazyjim Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 What a view out the front window - ALL ENGINE!! Fantastic work you're doing, Rom, and I'm looking forward to future updates.
Mooneyzs Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks Chris I like that picture too....And by the way your knocking the ball outta the park with your funny car build keep up the good work! Thanks man on the Funny car... I can't wait to see you squirt some paint on this bad boy. I know from the idea you have posted it sounds like its gonna be a killer paint job.
Dragracer Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 The tanks all follow everything else you have done so far Rom!, they are all just beautiful, this is one great build, really enjoying watching you build this beast, & thanks for posting what is basically a great How-To for Drag Racing & Pro-Mods.
brett Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 How did you know I was gonna say that Richard ? spooky On a serious note, he's right Romell, this is a great reference to building these cars.
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