JTalmage Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 you guys that make stuff out of scratch always amaze me. Love where this one is going. You folks must have a small fortune tied up in evergreen lol but it shows with your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very kool look on the engine!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have enjoyed your creativity and artistic style for several years now and just want to say WOW and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Awesome scratch building on the intake and header David.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now that is my idea of modeling. Great vision mate, look forward to the execution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 here's a controversial idea.... configure the top so that it lifts off like the Blazers of the 70's/80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Simply AWESOME David, I like what I'm seeing, keep it going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks for the comments everyone! I did a little more work on the plenum, a finned cover, some 1/2 round along the edges to simulate where it would bolt together, a square block is the start of the throttle body and the snout is a 1/8" tube that I crushed at one end to make an oval out of it. The 1/16 rod sticking out is to mount the intake tubing. I also started filling in the top of the frame rails, and added to the motor mounts to give the engine more clearance as the stock location had the back fo the block right up against the firewall. I also pinned the trans under the frame so it will sit solidly while I work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Engine looks great! Looking forward to see more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'm on my second try at doing some plumbing on this thing. I think this design will work. I'm out of 1/8" rod, so this is far as it'll go until I can get to the LHS. I Think I'll start on an intercooler in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Kool beanos on that. Gonna be one bad six!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Rather than make my own front suspension this time, I decided to modify the kit frame to get the front lower. Using a circular saw blade in the Dremel I cut the front crossmember and upper A-arms off. I then cut about half of the lower part of the frame rails out. I then added some scrap styrene to the top of the frame rails. I also started on the intercooler which you can see in this pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Amazing craftsmanship David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I am really enjoying watch this build evolve.I hope you will be able to maintain the stance shown in the initial set together.I might also offer an alternative material choice for the complicated plumbing you are creating.Try aluminum welding wire.The diameter is about right for what you are doing.I got mine from a friend here in town that does a lot of that type of work.It is very malleable,can be adjusted easily and polished to look like chrome with any polishing compound.I use super glue for attaching the stuff.Overall a great looking project that scores very high in the"gotcha factor"scale.Kind of grabs you by the eyeballs and won't let go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Amazing Plumbing David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette1955 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Love this project!! Great choice on the engine!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 looking sweet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Even with the front of the frame cut out and reshaped, the stance is way off. This is as low as the front will go. So I cut the A-arms off and will reposition them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Way to go!! Your fab work is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 I set the tools of destruction to the back half of the frame. This is what was left when I got done. And this why I cut it up, I stole the rear from an MPC 87 Corvette. I might have to cut the back half off and add to it, I think it's about an 1/8" too low and doesn't allow the rear to tuck up enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Madness, absolute madness!!! and I love it!!! You scratchbuilders blow my mind! How can you get soooo detailed and not mess the part up royally???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 ^ What Jesse said. Amazing craftsmanship David it's looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think i have the rear positioned correctly. It went from to "high to low and back again" more than once to get the ride height where I wanted it. Once the rear was set, it was time to get the front crosmember with the spring pockets back into position. I set the frame in the interior tub, the tub in the body and marked the frame. Here's the frame as she sits right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice work so far... Really diggin' the stance of that frame.. I know its early days but don't forget to turn those two tires over! Looking good Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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