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Post by 41chevy on Aug 22, 2023 13:12:10 GMT -5
Got the factory color on and started the 427 details. I tried a new method for scale spark plug boots. I used 1mm Mimica Stainless tube from Spain. I drill a 1.1 mm hole in to the heads, cut the tube to the desired length and fitted in the heads and paint the booot ( floquill weathers black) than the wires slide into the .4mm i.d. hole.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 22, 2023 14:33:21 GMT -5
Looking real good especially the engine!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 23, 2023 1:01:27 GMT -5
Nice! I like it so far!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 23, 2023 5:07:38 GMT -5
Which kit is this Paul? I like the fact that it's got separate shift linkage on the transmission as I've never cared for molded in linkage. I like that color on these cars.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 23, 2023 15:34:26 GMT -5
Which kit is this Paul? I like the fact that it's got separate shift linkage on the transmission as I've never cared for molded in linkage. I like that color on these cars. I have a few of the PE Muncie shifter kits and a PE kit for the Hurst Comp + and the Mystery shifter for the 3 speed crowd. The Ford shifter with the rods shaved and Tichy bolts added to the arms is all it warrants when it is fastened a top the Moebius race car hauler.
I'm using Ed Terry's factory S/SB car a reference which was the prototype for Fords s/s cars. It is a modified reissue of the original AMT 3n1. The kit is very accurate down to the odd reversed Holly's. Ford engineers found that running the Holly choke tower on the rear set up enough turbulence to ram the air into the secondaries. Two 180'd Holly's a\on a square bore Factory medium rise intake. It got more torque,h.p. and a quicker revs from it with nothing illegal about it. In fact most track tech inspectors and competitors thought the set up was a mistake by the crew.
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 8, 2023 12:52:19 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 8, 2023 13:15:15 GMT -5
Those Jo-Han headers really are all that! Love all the mods you're throwing at this one Paul. Great to have you back buddy.
That interior looks SHARP!! Speaking of Sharp......Mike Sharp joined up here last week. Thought you'd like to know.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 8, 2023 17:40:45 GMT -5
Looking killer! I also love the headers. And the necessary deletions for race car. Really great stuff.
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Post by Leon on Sept 8, 2023 17:55:19 GMT -5
This is looking really good Paul! I like the plug boots.
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 8, 2023 21:42:03 GMT -5
This is looking really good Paul! I like the plug boots. 1mm diameter Mimica stainless tube from Spain |
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Post by buddho on Sept 8, 2023 21:46:16 GMT -5
Spectacular results already. I love the exterior color and the engine wire idea with the ss tube is genius.
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Post by handiabled on Sept 9, 2023 1:52:46 GMT -5
The headers really add to this as well as the the other modifications you have done
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Post by Whiterook on Sept 10, 2023 17:25:02 GMT -5
That was a cool up on the metal tubing for the spark plugs! The ‘wiring” for the engines always amaze me, and yours looks great. Following along!!!
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 13, 2023 12:42:18 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 13, 2023 14:54:45 GMT -5
Outstanding result!! Love the color. And nice work making it look like the inspiration
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Post by keavdog on Sept 13, 2023 15:13:25 GMT -5
Very cool. Love them both, but I really love the original - what a beauty.
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Post by atomicholiday on Sept 13, 2023 15:29:28 GMT -5
That’s a really great looking build!👍. Love the color.
My dad had a ‘66 that he sold a couple years ago. Man I miss that car…
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 14, 2023 10:13:54 GMT -5
Beautiful! I haven't see that kind of roof before... so much to learn here!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 15, 2023 7:05:29 GMT -5
These cars sure look good in that color. I like the usage of the Torque Thrust wheels and all the details under the hood. Great looking car Paul.
As a side note and pertaining to that last photo you posted of the real thing, I have always liked Draglites and those make that 1:1 car POP. Man that looks good!!!!
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Post by sharp on Oct 6, 2023 18:08:35 GMT -5
Cool lookin' build Paul! Love that engine detail!
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Post by handiabled on Oct 7, 2023 2:53:51 GMT -5
Not sure how the finish got past me but wonderful work on making this re-creation ! The engine compartment looks the business for sure
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Post by buddho on Oct 7, 2023 8:49:29 GMT -5
Simply gorgous! The finish is dazzling to rhe eyes. Wowsas.🤓
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