Chip King`s: "Shark Mouth" Daytona Pro Mod -new project 8/3/12

[Pro Tech]

John, WOW that just looks soooo real. I hope you didn't permently attach that business card to the chassis? I don't think it would do well for the aerodynamics :lol:

Charlie

Pro Tech

[gonzo64nova]

Looks great John. There's a lot I don't know about drag cars, too. Like how a shifter like yours works. Those of you who know, please tell me how a shifter like this works. Does the driver just push the buttons to go to a higher gear? What does the lever do? Go from forward to reverse gear?

The shifter with the ball on top controls the forward and reverse functions of the trans. The buttons(air shifters)

control the other gears.

To make a run the shifter with the ball is moved forward. The linelock button on top of the shifter is engaged (to hold the racecar at the starting line) when the starting lights flash the clutch and linelock button are released simultaniously and as rpm increases the shift light comes on 3 times(4 speed) and the driver pushes each button to engage the next gear when the light flashes. The top button is 2nd gear and goes down in order 3,4 ,and sometimes 5 speeds.

[vintagedragfan]

be looking for a package John, I'm sending my engine to you to detail!

[Mooneyzs]

John... your work continues to blow my mind. That engine is looking Killer. thanks for the info on the gauges and belt. Do you know if Paul sells just the belt material or if you can only get in his engine kits. I am ready to see what you have instore for us next on this build.

Edited September 11, 2012 by Mooneyzs

[John Teresi]

Hello.........thank you all for the kind comments.........I got the chassis painted H.O.K. black .......thanks for looking.

[John Teresi]

few more progress photos.......thanks.

[Prostreet]

Chassis looks sweet in black John.

[Sixx]

That chassis shot looks like a real one in a photo studio!!! AWESOME John!!!!

[Mooneyzs]

John.... that Chassis looks Wicked man. looking killer with paint on it.

[Red rocket 10]

John this chassis is killer! Keep up the fantastic work.

Leonard

[pharr7226]

Outstanding finish on the chassis. It's not easy to sand those round bars.

[tyrone]

Chassis looks Superb John...

[Ira]

CONGRATULATIONS JOHN!!!

This is some of the Finest Model Building I have ever seen, and I am only up to page 4 so far!

I have to check this Forum more often, I almost missed seeing a MASTERPIECE in the making.

John, your work just keeps getting better all the time...Thanks for sharing this Beautiful Build!

Now, I am going to check out pages 5 through 14..... !!!

[W-409]

Looks fantastic, John! The chassis is a piece of art, especially now when it's painted. I like the engine details too. I think it looks more 1:1 than 1:16.

Edited September 12, 2012 by W-409

[Art Laski]

Man, John, it's coming together SO nice!

[John Teresi]

Hello.......thank you all so very much for your kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I stated interior assembly......I go the seat ,trans ,pedals,drive shaft,brake handle and master-cylinder and nitrous bottles attached.......also got the front brake lines and master cylinder on.......and got the fire bottles on.......engine is just mocked-up for now.........thanks for looking.

[John Teresi]

few more progress photos.

[Sixx]

I gotta say it again...this last shot looks like a real one being built in a photo studio!!!! OUTSTANDING ARTWORK John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[John Teresi]

and a few more........thanks.

[Ira]

AMAZING DETAIL!!!

I am up to page 8 and the detailing just keeps getting better and better...

[Dr. Cranky]

Ditto on what Ira said. I just don't know how you keep it all straight and know where everything goes. Beautiful.

[GoatGuy]

Superb work. Love it.

[tyrone]

Looking good John... keep it going... enjoying it all...

[Red rocket 10]

Out of sight ! My hats off to you John ...........

Leonard

[Chris in Berwyn]

That really is pretty incredible!!