Scottnkat Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Oh, that would be cool - thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDemon340 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 i got a johan 69 roadrunner round tracker kit mssing the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Cool, this is most interesting, gonna follow this, so far so cool, keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This is looking real good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Well, that is very helpful - thank you - now I know what to work on tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Here is the current status of the chassis: I will be using putty to blend to pieces covering the main part of the underside so it will appear as one piece. Also, the cut out for the fuel cell is done so it will fit right in. Edited March 22, 2012 by Scottnkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 The GTX trim has been removed and the car body has been primered. It's coming along and is almost ready for paint: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 It's looking so cool, Scott. Did you find out anything on the intake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 now I know what to do with my left over 68 road runner parts since I jap the chassis to update the dukes car and a regular everyday ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 It's looking so cool, Scott. Did you find out anything on the intake? Well, I checked all my kits and a few other people opened up some nice sealed Jo-Han kits looking for me, but it seems nobody makes that intake manifold. So I am still working on making one. It doesn't have to be perfect since it will mostly be covered by the air cleaner. Still, I have to try to make it resemble the part it's supposed to be. I may have an update to that in the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 If I'm not mistaken, I do believe the original Cannonball Run Chevelle kit had a bathtub intake like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Ok, a little further research leads me to believe that ALL of the early MPC Nascar kits had that intake, even the Fords. As far as the scribe line under the hood, the best fix is to fill it with baking soda/superglue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Watching this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Interesting build i have several pictures of engines with intake setups very much like this i will post them maybe they will help. Edited March 22, 2012 by rv1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 A few pics from a book on stock cars maybe they can help first one is from 1964 than 69 and 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for the pics, Robert. Tommy and Jacen, thank you for the info on those kits. I have searched my extra kits, but don't have one of those old MPC kits. So, I may be stuck with my homemade version - not as pretty, but it will still work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Well, I've been trying to do these builds with a degree of accuracy, but within my limited one-income/six kids budget - although I would like to strive for accuracy, there are some areas that I will simply have to concede and make concessions - the intake manifold is one of those. But on the bright side, here's a pic that shows the back of the chassis pretty darn well - looks like at least most of the fuel cell was covered as well: So I have decided to cut the fuel cell I had built out of this build and just cover it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Here's where we are with the chassis now. Based on the photo above, I have removed the gas tank so the fuel cell will fit flat and I can cover the back part of the fuel cell appropriately - yes, it will still be there, but covered up a bit. I have also started work on the engine itself Edited March 23, 2012 by Scottnkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That looks so cool, Scott. I was gonna offer to let you borrow my Mopar or no car" dvd. It has a very good view of Pete Hamilton's '70 Superbird engine that shows the intake up close & personal,lol. Looks like you have some decent ref pics, but your welcome to use it if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for the offer, Bart, but like you said, I have plenty of reference pics here now. Still a bit of scratchbuilding to do, but it's starting to come together slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 there was a resin version of that intake on ebay still pops up now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks, Gordon - I've been watching that site thinking that someone must have made one at some point - I'll keep my eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 And the chassis is done for now. I had to finish building the front part of the rollcage around the engine and was test fitting and trimming the fuel cell so I can put that on and still have the back end covered by sheet "metal". I also painted the whole bottom so I could get an idea of how "flat" this was and if it needed further work. Besides, it just looks prettier than all that blue and white and grey.... I was going to paint the sheet metal in a steel color, unless someone knows what color it should be. I know the pics are in black and white, but it seems that it is not the same Petty blue that the body is - hence why I think I'll be painting it silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Spires Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I enjoy following your builds, you do a great job! Here's a link to a thread on the Randy Ayers board specifically about this car. Those guys sure know their stuff... http://randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=28058 Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks for that link, Rob - certainly is helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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