10thumbs Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Elmers, OK. I remember the stuff. About the same as I use now, dries in about 30 min. when diluted. I just have to learn to wait so long. Thanks. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 That's looking fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Looking might fine, Brad! It's tough when there's not much in the way of reference photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Looking might fine, Brad! It's tough when there's not much in the way of reference photos... I've found a nearly foolproof way to get reference photos. Take your best guess and build it that way. The first person you show it to--certainly, no later than the third person you show it to--will produce detailed photos, usually in full color, showing you did it wrong. Works almost every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks great Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That is looking great Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) A bit more done this weekend and the major holdup was the Reath fuel pump which mounts to the back of the blower. Made one out of a piece of spruce and shaped on my Dremel. Added Scale Hardware rivets for the detail. Also prepared the magneto. Had one ready for install but I'll be danged if I can find it. Had to source another one from the parts box. Here's the magneto and fuel pump. Also got the injector plumbing done by using RB Motion stainless steel tubing, piano wire and some thin black wire insulation. Also had to flatten the front leaf spring since the car sat too high. Got the rims painted and mounted the tires so the front end is complete. The radius arms will be fun. Here's a couple of pics. The chassis got cleaned up after some bondo work on the joints. The bell housing was painted but needed to be sanded and puttied again because of a few pits. Things are staring to move along with assemblies painted. Stay tuned and comments always welcome. Edited November 3, 2014 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks great Brad, the injector plumbing looks fantastic! Are those front wheels from the Dbl Dragster kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks Gene. The front wheels are from the parts box and I'm not certain where they're from. I DO know they are not from the DDragster kit as those have thicker spokes and larger diameter hubs. I think they're from the '57 Ford gasser kit but not certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I love those old style spoke wheels. Brad, where did you get the engine stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 The engine stand came from the parts box too but with a few enhancements since it was in a few pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Brad.... that is some fantastic work you got going there. Glad to see you getting some good bench time in. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks Chris. Yes, I'm glad I've been able to get some bench time in and glad I'm getting closer to the finish line. The chassis got its final coat of Tamiya SemiGloss Black this morning before work. Wired up the right side plugs last night although nothing's glued yet. I inserted a piece of black wire insulation in the plug holes in the valve covers then inserted the actual plug wires. Here's a pic of the enhanced engine stand. It was in a couple of pieces when I got it so it needed some strengthening. I used aluminum tubing and also lengthened the tabs that hold the front part of the engine block. Progress continues. Stay tuned. I've got a bunch to get done on this and other started builds for DSC XI in April. I'll be busy. Edited November 4, 2014 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) A bit more work done on the engine with the bell housing shot with Alclad. So now the bell housing and the tranny are glued on. Finished wiring up the plugs and added a fuel line to the injector distribution block from the rear mounted Reath fuel pump. Just had to put a mock up together for a picture. Here's one of the engine showing the rear mounted fuel pump. It was scratch built and the 'rivets' are actually Scale Hardware rivets that were shortened. Progress continues. Thanks for following along and comments welcome. Edited December 9, 2014 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Brad.... This continues to get better and better... Loving the progress your making. Nice work. Keep at it and looking forward to your next update already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great progress Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for the comments Gene, Chris and Russ. I really need to get back to work on this. A few of the posts are missing since the last time I worked on this. I ordered some turned aluminum rims from Jim at MicroNitro since I had an order in with him for rims for my sprint car. The rim have come in an here's a few pictures. This first one is from Jim. The second one shows them in place. I had to switch slicks since the new rims are a bit smaller in diameter. Still need scuffing up. Comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Gasser, do you happen to know the wheelbase of that car? I ask because I'm thinking of shortening a Double Dragster Fiat frame for a T Altered project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Unfortunately, no I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Really like how you did the injector plumbing. Your front leaf-springs and the use of scale-correct plug wires look great too. And those MicroNitro wheels are things of real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Nice looking wheels for sure Brad. Ya, there are some posts missing because I remember you posting pics of these wheels. 'ALL' of my posts (not just this thread) from around 20th of November forward are missing. Looking forward to seeing more on your build. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Now that the holidays are over, I finally put this back on my work bench. Worked a bit on the front axle by taking the twist out of the leaf spring. Much better. Now I need to make the radius arms and thankfully, my wife got me a new soldering gun for Christmas. If you noticed, the arms have the letter 'W' in them and I've thought along I need to make these out of brass. I need to get some practice time in with the soldering gun. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Tuned in Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Brad...what an adventure and inspiration your project is. Particularly inspired by your tie rod/steering linkage and knuckle setup. While I don't personally have the patience to work at this level any more (I did do so, in a way, at one time, in the late 1960's/very early 1970's, recognizing at the primitive state of car modeling detailing/scratchbuilding back then), I just find it fascinating to see how you and the other builders here who fabricate at your level, tackle and resolve each step of the building process. And of course, I am inspired by your choice of subject matter. Great progress to date, will be watching with everyone else as you post further updates. TIM Edited January 3, 2015 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for following along Gene and Tim. Tim - I have been an avid fan of yours for decades and am honored that you're following this build. I'll try to keep up the level of craftsmanship. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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