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Post by Chris on Oct 12, 2010 15:36:55 GMT -5
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Oct 12, 2010 16:31:33 GMT -5
This is... awesome.
Sandy
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Post by indy on Oct 12, 2010 17:32:18 GMT -5
This is... awesome. Sandy I totally agree, this just keeps looking better and better!! ;D Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 12, 2010 23:46:23 GMT -5
It looks too nice, try making it look like a model and not the real car.  |
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Post by SWT500 on Oct 13, 2010 8:17:30 GMT -5
The real car could never have looked this good. It's beautiful!
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Post by Art Laski on Oct 13, 2010 9:14:11 GMT -5
WOW! Eye-catching.
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Post by Patrick on Oct 13, 2010 23:43:49 GMT -5
Chris,
Quite excellent work my friend! Man, does that body shine!
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2010 14:31:13 GMT -5
Awsome job on the body fit and finish Chris. And some great detailint tips on the turbo plumbing, you are not kidding about the "jewl like" engine. Yes Cats and models don't mix! they have NO Respect for our hard work.
My Tip for the day, I have used 1/8" aluminum welding rod for the turbo intake crossover tube with good success.
Can't wait to see your masterpiece completed.
John
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Post by Chris on Oct 15, 2010 11:19:21 GMT -5
Thanks John, thats exactly what I made one out of about a month ago..it came out nice but I made it from 1 piece and it has a lot of bends in it, I might re-do it as a multi piece part using hoses and clamps like the intake runners. I have pics of it both ways so I will see what fits better. Thanks for the tip, I use a lot of aluminum rod.. Chris
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 15, 2010 15:30:57 GMT -5
Even without the wheels and tires, it looks like it could fly!
Jim
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Post by Art Laski on Oct 29, 2010 22:25:58 GMT -5
Hey Chris, Check this out. Today I was passing through Perris, CA and need some gas. So I pull into the "largest ARCO station in the world" to get filled up and take a pit stop. As I'm making my way through the building, I walk past this display below where they had a bunch of pictures mounted on some square columns, and the one on the far left catches my eye.  Upon closer inspection, I realize that it looks an awful lot like your car! Looks like an Offy in there to me!  Of course, the description on the photo on the lower left is completely wrong. They stated it was Mario's 69 winning car, and we all know that's not true!  Anyway, I thought it was a pretty cool coincidence... -Art |
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Post by Chris on Oct 29, 2010 22:48:44 GMT -5
WOW!!! Amazing where you find things...I didnt really have a pic of that side of the car.. Interesting it has the mounts for the Panard Oil Tank on that side Too!!! I dont know of any right turn ovals they raced on!! Thanks a Ton Art see ya in 3 weeks!!Chris  |
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Post by Art Laski on Oct 30, 2010 1:51:21 GMT -5
That's cool that not only was it an interesting coincidence, but may even be helpful. Awesome. Will definitely see you in Victorville...
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Post by Calvin on Oct 30, 2010 2:10:50 GMT -5
That looks like Milwaukee? For the 1969 T. Bettenhausen 200. |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 30, 2010 2:12:49 GMT -5
I dont know of any right turn ovals they raced on!! Trenton I guess ;D |
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Post by Chris on Nov 6, 2010 23:08:38 GMT -5
    OK, I have been very busy, I will first Apologize for the pics, I didn't feel like getting out the Cannon so I used my little digital. Here is what I have added, scratchbuilt master and clutch cylinders, front suspension (detailed) I finished the rotors, scratchbuilt a fuel pump, made a fuel block and put it on, installed the pedals, and throttle cable as well as the rods to the master and clutch cylinder. installed the front and rear axles after adding drain plugs. I cleaned up and painted the tires 2 colors, the tread being a custom mix. I did put on the Firestone gold stripes and lettering but when I put solvaset on them the rings went out of round and looked like crap so I pulled them off and tried another manufactures set and they were horrible so I pulled those off and will settle for just lettering. I dull coated the wheels and painted the centers black and added valve stems( little suckers) those you will see next post as well as the handmade shocks. There are probably a half dozen other goodies I did but I cant remember right now. So Enjoy and look for the car to be done in the next 2 weeks as the show approaches...Chris |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 7, 2010 6:29:10 GMT -5
Chris, this is outstanding!
Sandy
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 7, 2010 9:13:21 GMT -5
Chris
You're crazy. Crazy good!!!
John
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Post by Chris on Nov 7, 2010 9:35:18 GMT -5
John and Sandy Thanks, I forgot that I fnished the intake manifold and throttle linkage and installed it on the engine. Everything is now just assembly and detail, fit and finish is taking time...Chris
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Post by Calvin on Nov 8, 2010 13:54:27 GMT -5
Very X 100 = Very Awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2010 8:27:20 GMT -5
1 word....... masterpiece!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2010 11:43:43 GMT -5
Simply outstanding, Chris...................
Mongo
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Post by Chris on Nov 13, 2010 15:03:34 GMT -5
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Post by illeagle10 on Nov 13, 2010 17:36:48 GMT -5
Very nice Chris. A lot of blood, sweat and tears, but worth it all, I would say! Thanks for your WIP and good luck at the meet.
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Nov 13, 2010 19:16:31 GMT -5
It sucks!....it looks too real  Seriously, words cant describe it. I say: two thumbs up and two toes up. ;D |
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Post by Art Laski on Nov 13, 2010 23:07:26 GMT -5
It's on wheels!!!!!!!
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Post by Chris on Nov 14, 2010 0:08:03 GMT -5
Yeah Only about 100 more parts to put on and its done....Lol.Chris |
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Post by Chris on Nov 22, 2010 15:24:51 GMT -5
  Here it is on the table at the Victorville, Cactus Classic show on Sunday, Nov. 21 2010... Finaly done, I will take some proper pics in the next day or so.. No comment on the show right now!!Chris |
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Post by indycals on Nov 23, 2010 0:04:02 GMT -5
Wow!!!!!
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Post by Calvin on Nov 23, 2010 0:07:24 GMT -5
I love it!
You made that kit look outstanding.
I hope you have a special spot reserved for a display at home.
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I am working on tires and shock which could take a few days...Until then Enjoy!!!
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