Johnny1973 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Bill, I enjoy watching you built your models.Theres nothing like watching a master as yourself at work.I miss you seeing at the NNL East.I still remember your Corvette and your Impala.The last time i seen you at the NNL East was when you had your 64 GTO with working windows and Convertible Top frame that moves up and down. Edited July 30, 2014 by Johnny1973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Any updates Mr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 It's been a slow couple weeks for me building wise for me. Between work (10+ hour days) and just life getting in the way, some days it's hard to just have an hour or two just to build. Anyway, much of the past time has been spent working on the engine------namely the carburetor. As I mentioned in a previous post, I wanted something more that just that plain looking block of carb sitting on top of the engine. While it's true that there will be an air cleaner covering up the engine, there's something to be said for that "gotcha factor" when the air cleaner is off and, one can see a fairly detailed carb sitting there on the engine. So here's where I've got so far with all of this.............. I cobbled together the small tower for the choked plate (non functioning of course), and this was done by simply cutting out some brass plate, making a semi-circle and soldering it. I did flow some epoxy around the tower somewhat to fill in the empty spaces. Here's the choke itself--------using some very tiny rivets from Scale Hardware, I made a support for the choke barrel. Here you see it now attached to the side of the carb............. Here is pretty much the completed carb sitting on my finger. I added some HO scale Grandt Line plastic bolts to spruce up the looks a bit, and drilled some holes for the vacuum advance and fuel line. You can also see part of the PE throttle linkage bracket attached. I want to also add the four brass studs that are present on the 1:1 carb. I have to test fit this in the engine bay all the while to ensure that the hood will close once the air cleaner is on. OK, this engine needs some pulleys for the belts! I cut away the way too thick belts from the pulleys and started to carve a groove. This was relatively easy as the pulleys are rather thick, and with a "V" file, I was able to carve the grooves in three of the pulleys. All done-----just a matter of attaching them and painting them up. You can see the size of them relative to the real penny. Now I have PE alternator brackets attached..........the hassle is getting the alternator attached to it! That's pretty much it for now! Hopefully for a little bit this evening I can get some more done. With being gone from home 12 or so hours at a clip--------those of you who have to work long hours can relate. There just aren't enough hours in the day sometimes to get it all done.. Thanks for tuning in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow. So much for simple, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow. So much for simple, lol Yeah, at least I've not run into any hangups................yet! No roadblocks that I've run into that would slow things down. The only slowdown is lack of time that I'd like to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Amazing what a little detail can do to make the kit carbs look better. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron5150 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Man that carb is looking great! Nice job! I'm learning myself making things for my models out of different kinds of materials it's amazing the things you can use. Look forward to seeing continuation of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 nice carb work. the secondary boost venturi and air horn (choke plate assembly) really add a lot to this blob. is that a dual point distributor or will you be adding a vac advance unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice detail work, really like how you detailed the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Never thought about doing that to the pulleys. The carb looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Amaizing work here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 nice carb work. the secondary boost venturi and air horn (choke plate assembly) really add a lot to this blob. is that a dual point distributor or will you be adding a vac advance unit? 289 hi po had a dual point with no vac advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow! Now that is attention to detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 build is looking great... I love the detail you are putting into it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That carb is work of art. Talk about every piece being a model in itself. Nice job on the pullies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) 289 hi po had a dual point with no vac advance Hmmm, that's interesting! I had made a vacuum advance unit but haven't yet attached it. Now a couple questions I have------was the HiPo engine standard in GT's? Would that be for all HiPo 1965-'67 289's? One of the engine pics posted on another page is a HiPo engine but it has the vacuum advance. Of course lots of things could be done to a "restored" car...........but I need to hear from you Mustang guys what was what. Edited August 13, 2014 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I think there were 2 versions of the 4 bbl 289s.. the hipo was a 271 hp and the other a 220 horse.. I could be wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron5150 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The HiPo engine was used in modified form by Carroll Shelby for the 1965-1967 Shelby GT350, raising rated power to 306 hp (228 kW) at 6,000 rpm. Other than that I assume it was an option, for other models in those years. I got the info above from wiki. By reading that I would assume that it was put in every 65-67 gt350's unless there was an option to get a different motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The gt got the A code 289 4 barrel standard it was 225 hp and had a regular blue air cleaner/ valve covers. The K code hi- po was 271 hp in the gt it was a solid lifter engine and a dual point non vacuum advance distributor. It came standard with the chrome covers and air cleaner. Shelby got 306hp from tri y headers, intake and a hotter camshaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Also the A code didn't come until mid 65. It replaced the 64 1/2 specific D code 210 hp 289 4 barrel. The gt didn't come until the A code 289 came. Mid 65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bill....terrific work and explanations so far....best wishes for continued progress and enjoyment! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Amazing detail. Carb looks so real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's been a slow couple weeks for me building wise for me. Between work (10+ hour days) and just life getting in the way, some days it's hard to just have an hour or two just to build. Anyway, much of the past time has been spent working on the engine------namely the carburetor. As I mentioned in a previous post, I wanted something more that just that plain looking block of carb sitting on top of the engine. While it's true that there will be an air cleaner covering up the engine, there's something to be said for that "gotcha factor" when the air cleaner is off and, one can see a fairly detailed carb sitting there on the engine. So here's where I've got so far with all of this.............. I cobbled together the small tower for the choked plate (non functioning of course), and this was done by simply cutting out some brass plate, making a semi-circle and soldering it. I did flow some epoxy around the tower somewhat to fill in the empty spaces. Here's the choke itself--------using some very tiny rivets from Scale Hardware, I made a support for the choke barrel. Here you see it now attached to the side of the carb............. Here is pretty much the completed carb sitting on my finger. I added some HO scale Grandt Line plastic bolts to spruce up the looks a bit, and drilled some holes for the vacuum advance and fuel line. You can also see part of the PE throttle linkage bracket attached. I want to also add the four brass studs that are present on the 1:1 carb. I have to test fit this in the engine bay all the while to ensure that the hood will close once the air cleaner is on. OK, this engine needs some pulleys for the belts! I cut away the way too thick belts from the pulleys and started to carve a groove. This was relatively easy as the pulleys are rather thick, and with a "V" file, I was able to carve the grooves in three of the pulleys. All done-----just a matter of attaching them and painting them up. You can see the size of them relative to the real penny. Now I have PE alternator brackets attached..........the hassle is getting the alternator attached to it! That's pretty much it for now! Hopefully for a little bit this evening I can get some more done. With being gone from home 12 or so hours at a clip--------those of you who have to work long hours can relate. There just aren't enough hours in the day sometimes to get it all done.. Thanks for tuning in! Great work! I just thought that I would point out that the fuel pump should have an cast aluminum upper part with a zinc plated lower part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belair2k Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great work! I just thought that I would point out that the fuel pump should have an cast aluminum upper part with a zinc plated lower part. Just curious why you'd think it necessary to quote the whole post with 9 pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I want to do something that won't be as crazy making, and won't have as many bells and whistles as the Impala. I looked around my stash and came across this.............. I'll have more so stay tuned! UMMMMMM?? LOOKING pretty fantastic so far Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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