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Post by Art Laski on Feb 15, 2022 1:41:03 GMT -5
Looks great, Lance!
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Post by lance on Jun 15, 2022 13:38:38 GMT -5
So all my other projects have been boxed up in order to focus on the Colt again. I hope to have the turbo system redesigned by the end of this week and then move onto the suspension pieces. I hope to be molding parts by the first of July and to also start taking pre-orders by then as well. Now for the not so good part, there will be a noticeable price increase on this kit. I have not settled on a price yet but the cost of metal parts, resin and rubber have all been going up, I will give more updates as they become available. Lance
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 15, 2022 13:47:40 GMT -5
I'll happily pay whatever you need to get for this one!
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Post by indy on Jun 15, 2022 14:19:31 GMT -5
Understandable, Lance. I heard the same from Kevin at the Memorabilia Show. We appreciate the work you guys do and know the recent increases are squeezing already thin margins.
Jordan
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Post by raceparke on Jun 15, 2022 14:32:27 GMT -5
Lance,
I commit to purchase 1 kit of this racer, understanding there will be an increase over your previous prices.
Dan Parke
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Post by jimhamill on Jun 15, 2022 15:05:33 GMT -5
Lance,
I'm in for 2
Prices for everything are going up - your kits are a bargain at any price and are worth every penny!
Jim
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Post by illeagle10 on Jun 15, 2022 15:23:43 GMT -5
Ahhh, yesssss.............finally......
Jim
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 15, 2022 20:57:24 GMT -5
You know i'm always in for at least one!
Looking forward to one of my all time favorite cars!
Duane
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Post by Calvin on Jun 15, 2022 22:54:02 GMT -5
Understandable, Lance. I heard the same from Kevin at the Memorabilia Show. We appreciate the work you guys do and know the recent increases are squeezing already thin margins. Jordan Its been a bit of a nightmare, lately with supply issues with my favorite type of resin and rubber. Ive had to switch resin and rubber. |
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Post by lance on Jun 16, 2022 16:13:30 GMT -5
I had to find a new source for resin, rubber has not been hard to get but both have gone up in price, the cost of metal parts has nearly tripled.
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Post by lance on Jun 16, 2022 16:59:14 GMT -5
Working om new plenums for the turbo system, the originals were made from brass and I may still use them but wanted to try out some new ideas. I have been looking for a sharper bend in the parts that run from the plenum to the motor, the thicker brass rod will not take a sharp bend, tubing creases, plastic rod will not hold it's shape once bent. My solution was to insert a thin brass rod in to a plastic tube, the thinner brass rod will take a sharper bend and keep the plastic tubing from creasing.    Next a mold is made and a resin piece cut to length, as four equal pieces will be needed, a jig is made by pressing the part in to putty and allowing the putty to harden. Once the putty is hardened, the part is removed and the jig is trimmed to show where to cut the other parts. As for the plenum itself, a line is scribed down the center of the tubing and then the center of the holes are marked with a punch, this helps keep the holes straight and evenly spaced while drilling them out.     |
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Post by jimhamill on Jun 16, 2022 17:21:38 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing another of your "how -to"s
Jim
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Post by Gary Davis on Jun 16, 2022 21:36:50 GMT -5
Some good Information right there. Thanks Lance for sharing.
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Post by indydog on Jun 17, 2022 15:58:00 GMT -5
Amazing work Lance.
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Post by lance on Jun 17, 2022 17:06:34 GMT -5
I am very pleased with the new plenums, a much better fit was achieved which sets the plenum a little higher without interference from the engine cover.   |
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Post by illeagle10 on Jun 17, 2022 17:28:28 GMT -5
That turned out great Lance!
Jim
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Post by lance on Jul 22, 2022 22:20:45 GMT -5
Latest update, the rear suspension is done except for the sway bar. The front suspension is nearly done, just need to duplicate the parts for the right side, plan to have most all parts done by the end of July.  |
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Post by indydog on Jul 23, 2022 16:32:23 GMT -5
Man, that looks great. I can't wait!
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Post by racerbrown on Jul 26, 2022 8:12:17 GMT -5
Looking good Lance!
Can't wait to see that lightning bolt on it!
Duane
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Post by lance on Aug 9, 2022 19:37:46 GMT -5
All suspension parts are now done, thank you Lord! Hopefully things will proceed more smoothly now.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Aug 23, 2022 8:26:03 GMT -5
I know in my projects, there are certain milestones that are more fulfilling (or relieving!) than others. Sounds like you've reached one of those!
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Post by lance on Aug 28, 2022 16:11:30 GMT -5
Sending parts out for metal tomorrow and ordering rubber.
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Post by pntmachine on Aug 28, 2022 17:12:16 GMT -5
Is it to late to get on the preorder list I have been gone for quite a while. Beautiful work!
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Post by lance on Aug 29, 2022 15:48:34 GMT -5
Yes I am still taking orders.
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Post by pntmachine on Aug 29, 2022 16:41:13 GMT -5
Fantastic I am definitely in for one.
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Post by pbh51 on Sept 1, 2022 20:54:25 GMT -5
Yes I am still taking orders. Here I go again, waiting until the last possible minute, then finally placing an order when I could have done it months ago. Thank you for your patience, Lance. I will send a check for one tomorrow! |
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Post by lance on Sept 7, 2022 13:11:10 GMT -5
All parts are finished and ready to mold (I will be test fitting everything one last time). I just finished a new tail piece as I decided the old one had some issues, much happier with this one. If anyone wants to order one who has not yet done so, now would be a good time to do so to aid in getting this one out the door !  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Sept 7, 2022 14:57:35 GMT -5
Looks great! Can't wait for these to arrive! Thanks for filling this major gap in (buildable) Indy Car kits.
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Post by illeagle10 on Sept 7, 2022 17:57:13 GMT -5
Can't wait to see how you tackled the oil tank and mount on the roll bar! The tail piece looks great!
Jim
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Post by lance on Sept 7, 2022 19:44:30 GMT -5
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