Psychographic Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 I thought I would introduce myself with my latest build. I just recently got back into modeling so my skills are limited, tools and spare parts are few and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I'm not a box stock kinda guy, Razor Saws, Sandpaper, Exacto's and Bondo are weapons of choice. This build is a Showrod, so practicallity is out the window. This is more an artform than a real working vehicle. Every car needs a frame, so here is what I came up with so far. You'll have to excuse the picture quality, I'm working with a broken camera.
Dr. Cranky Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 I'm intrigued. I definitely want to see more of this one. Keep it going, please.
eviltwincustoms Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Very interesting, don't think I have seen anything quite like this. What type of body will be luck enough to graze the curves of this Art Form?
nybuilder Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Nice work with the frame can't wait to see some more
Psychographic Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 What type of body will be luck enough to graze the curves of this Art Form? The title of the thread you should give you a hint.
scalenut Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Very interesting so far . Nader's Nightmare ... A Corvair ?
george 53 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Maybe not so much Corvair, as Corvair inspired or powered maybe? Either way, it's lookin pretty good already!
Psychographic Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) As I hope to have more power than even the turbo 'Vair motor, i think I'm going to need some stronger parts. The rear was stolen from a 57 Chevy P.U.. As I would need to lengthen the rear a bit, I decided it would look a bit anorexic with those little axle tubes, I cut the pumpkin out and added 2 pieces of .030 stock between the 2 halves to give enough room for the new tubes to fit. This gives the illusion of a larger center section to go along with the fatter tubes. Here is a stock rear and my HD one. Now I guess a rear is no good unless it mounts to the frame. Here is the start of making the bars for the 4 Link. Getting an idea of how things will fit. Edited September 20, 2011 by Psychographic
Psychographic Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 I had started on some front suspension pieces for another build and stole them for this one. I have to make another set of spindles but these will do for mock up. The rear links are done,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I think. I need to make 2 more brackets for the 4 link to mount to the frame and a panhard bar. Here's where I'm at today.
Terror Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Nice frame building, I like it so far...Lets see some more.
tooltas Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 at frist i thouth that it was a 3wheel car of some kind with the wide back tire,
steve7119 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Great work on the frame and suspension, you have definitley gotten my attention! I can't wait to see where you go with this. Steve
CorvairJim Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 With your project's name, you have to know I'm going to be following this one! (I built a Demolition Derby Corvair for a CBP on here a few months ago named "Nader's Nightmare"! )
Chuck Most Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 That frame is sweet- It would almost be a shame to cover it up with a body!
deathskull59 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 cool chassis so what kind of car will be on it a weird looking 32 ford. or a strange looking 50/60s type car.
Psychographic Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 The body should be revealed soon. I started to construct the interior, I'm stuck on either a dashboard or gauge cluster of some sort. I've been looking at everything around me trying to find something that sparks my interest, but nothing yet. The best I've come up with so far is a headrest from a Deora. I'll keep looking.
Psychographic Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 That frame is sweet- It would almost be a shame to cover it up with a body! That won't be a problem.
Psychographic Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Got some work done on the body. You can now see the reason for the name of this build. Here is what I started with, a resin 61 Corvair dirt modified body. First step was to cut notches at the top of the wheelwells and add some wedges to straighten out the body. the Modified body is bent at the wheelwell. I cut the roof off, added some Evergreen to the back of the roof and to the tops of the openings for the side windows to get it back to the shape of a normal Corvair, then I cut the A pillars down about 3/16" and moved the roof back about 1/4". I also cut some 1/4" round tubing into a quarter of the radius to fill the top of the front, made a new firewall and filled the rear wheelwells. I also called my buddy Lucious Fox over at Wayne Enterprises and had him make me up a custom engine coupler that houses the flywheels and clutch. He is also making me a trans that will mount to the pumpkin on the rear. It pays to have friends. The only problem, shipping from Gothom City is expensive! Here's how she sits as of now. Edited September 24, 2011 by Psychographic
Psychographic Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 I forgot one thing, the body flips up like a funny car to show off the frame.
jeffs396 Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Very nice work David!!! And welcome to the best model car building site on the planet!
Kaleb Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Very nice work David!!! And welcome to the best model car building site on the planet! Looks like he is right at home, with that kind of work.
CorvairJim Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I love it, even though it IS a "Water-Pumper" now. If ol' Ralphie were dead, he'd be spinning in his grave right about now...
Chuck Most Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I love it, even though it IS a "Water-Pumper" now. If ol' Ralphie were dead, he'd be spinning in his grave right about now... But he is dead. On the inside. Love the body, this will be even more insanely cool than I thought!
Jantrix Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I'm totaly in love with this build. MORE!
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