BKcustoms Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 This is going to be a killer ride! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 I was hoping to do a custom gauge pod of some sort, but it seems a dash from a 65 Vette looks good in there and with a little work will blend into the armrest/console thingy I put in there. I stole the seats and steering wheel from the same kit. I have some billet style steering wheels coming, but I think the Vette wheel will work better and keep a 60's feel to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 If it's a "Water Pumper" I guess we need a place to pump the H20 to don't we. I pirated a radiator from a 57 P.U. and mounted it to the frame in the back. I also opened up the vents in the rear decklid. Now to find a electric fan for it and make new fittings for the hoses. I wanted to make a shroud that fit tight to the body just under the vents, but I would have to redo the back of the frame and move the pivot points back further for the body to still flip without hitting the radiator. So much for planning ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 one cool build i will be watching this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 two small block chevy all that thing needs is a glass top like a big daddy rofh tipe of show rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 David- I am working on a project that's kind of the opposite of what you have going on - a rear mounted engine with a front mounted radiator. What I did was run lengths of 3/32" solid-core solder as 'pipes', then connected that at the ends with electrical tape to serve as hose (to compensate for body/frame/engine movement) and short pieces of aluminum tubing used to 'clamp' the pieces together. I've used a similar approach on a few rat rods with the rad mounted behind the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) I started working on the engines and headers. I have one side started, it's made from .080 rod. I'm not sure if this one will work, it's hanging pretty low. Edited September 28, 2011 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSWELL891 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 just seen this topic, very cool coming along great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 The two outer headers are built, now to figure out what to do with the inner ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Oh my, that's looking fabulous. Keep it going, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm not a big show rod fan, but your workmanship has my attention. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarton Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I like it. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I did a little more work on the frame, a battery tray and the start of a fuel cell. I doubt it will get far with two small blocks, but it's a showrod, how far does it have to go? I think all that is left for the frame is the front shocks and springs. Once again I have no clue as to how I'll pull them off, there is not much room for them. Maybe some sort of torsion bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Insane!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 An under shot that shows the mounts for the tray and cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 It looks like I'll be able to fit a set of coil-overs on the front after all. Here's what I've got so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 The shocks in the rough stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I guess we need to find our way home from the cruise nights, so lights would be a good thing. The Crazy Scale Auto Parts quad headlights are very close to the Corvair Headlight buckets, I just need to add the turn signals underneath. Again, I have no idea where this is going, but I like it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I had to take a 1/4" out of the headlight bar to give room for the front wheels to steer. I'm trying to somewhat copy the Corvair nose with this piece, it needs a little more work, but it's close. Here's where we're at as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Matt Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 That's looking great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I was racking my brain trying to figure out some sort of remotely believable steering box set up. Then it popped into my head, why not use a Sprint Car style box. So this is what I have so far. When you turn the wheels, the linkage moves also. Too bad I can't figure out how to get the steering wheel to move with it. Turning right, Turning left. Next is a brake master cylinder and I'm done mocking up the frame. Wait, didn't I say that a couple of times already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 The master cylinder, made from a muffler and some Evergreen. The front spindles and brakes. The rotor/calipers are from Crazy Scale Auto Parts. I simply drilled out the holes that are molded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 This is coming out awesome! Some great scratchbuilding. What a cool idea. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 How rude of me, thank you to all who have commented on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvairJim Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 This is one fantastic build! I'm enjoying the heck out of it. (and it's not even Corvair powered... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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