chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Ive been working on this off and on for about a year..The chassis is based on a 220" wheel base.. Its an old school new/ school build...old school power and a few modern upgrades...The engine is a "Big John " Hockney resin "Lincolnstein" V-12 with Ardun heads and fuel injection, scratch built the oil pan,dual mag set up, fuel pump and zoomies..TDR supplied the 9" and lenco as well as the clutch can and rear brakes .. Ive ordered some ET's from Micro Nitro and they should be here in a few weeks.. The body is fiberglass and is currently being puttied and shaped and should be in primer in about a week...It measures just a tick under 32" long.. Im hoping to get hot and heavy on this soon (gotta get over this crud first) ..Hope to complete it by May of this year...
DumpyDan Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, this is cool love that motor. I have been thinking about getting into brass frame building. Is it difficult at first?
chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, this is cool love that motor. I have been thinking about getting into brass frame building. Is it difficult at first? It has a learning curve for sure..Im a fabricator and welder by trade so I had an advantage but is not difficult..The bending of the tube is the biggest challenge and you will have to do some creative clamping ..Like anything just takes practice ...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Great concept. Nice scratch building. Looking f8rward to seeing more.
chassisdude Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks all... Anxious for the new wheels to arrive..Should really add to this build...Nothing beats real metal....
Codi Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Great looking build and concept Mike. I especially like your "glass" work and the body. Any more pics or insights on that in particular you might be able to share. I love the shape / design of the body. Cheers, Tim
chassisdude Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 Great looking build and concept Mike. I especially like your "glass" work and the body. Any more pics or insights on that in particular you might be able to share. I love the shape / design of the body. Cheers, Tim sure, ill post some soon...as well as some descriptions...Thanks for the interest...
chassisdude Posted February 14, 2015 Author Posted February 14, 2015 I received an email from Jim at Micro Nitro informing me that my wheels are done and sent me a glamour shot... they look awesome....Thought id share...
chassisdude Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Wheels are in from Micro Nitro and im very pleased...They fit perfect and look amazing..Thanks Jim....
Codi Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Mike, those are outstanding wheels and will add to what is already a great build..........Tim
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