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Starting to look like something! I got the shifter built and installed last night. There is no linkage, which is a bit of a travesty, however, everything I tried to get it built and put in, just wouldn't work. So, I resolved to leave it off and move on.
Main body is mounted, chutes are installed, moving along.
Items remaining:
Wheelie bars
Door inserts and hinges
Mount the rear wing and supports
Once that is all done, I can get back to adding fine details. Wires, nut/bolt detail, etc.
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Coming down to the wire to make it to Houston. My focus tonight will be finishing up main components needed to make it "acceptable" for the show table.
Parachutes - Mounts
Body - Glass, mounting it, door panels and getting them hinged/mounted
Wheelie Bars - build new bars with rod ends and wheels
Shifter and linkage
Those are the main items remaining. Once I get those finished up, I will start adding details, bit by bit. There are a LOT of bolt heads to add, wires to make it busy and look like it could actually go down the strip, etc.
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Thank you!Originally posted by shumpertdavid View Post
Pro stock is well on its way. Engine is permanently installed. I got the radiator in this morning, though no pictures. 4 days to complete as much as possible. I'm going to turn my focus to the body and components tonight. Once the body is complete, I can put it on at any point and enter it as is.
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The GT is almost done. I though about black wheels, but, there just isn't time to do it right, and the chrome looks pretty good.
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I am ALMOST done with the Ford GT. Final assembly is about all that is left.
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I cleared a big hurdle today. Oil pump is built and mounted. Now just waiting for the epoxy to dry.
Not a huge update, but it is a big deal! I learned a little bit from building the oil pump for my Denny Hamlin car. This one is better, however, I'm still perfecting the whole, hanging it off the engine bit! Hopefully the 2 part epoxy cures enough over night for me to finish up the oil system in the morning!
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Thank you! I enjoy sharing them. I'm REALLY hoping I can finish the Pro Stock in time for Houston. I had to make a few last minute orders, so some details will be down to the wire! The Ford GT needs a few pieces painted. Hopefully I can get that knocked out tomorrow and then assemble through the week.
I really want to finish the butban, but it may not happen. I MAY do up the interior and assemble as a curbside with white glue so that I can take it apart and finish it later.
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You have some real talent and most of all, Patience. lol I love looking at your models.Leave a comment:
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Radiator is almost complete. A few more parts are in route to finish that up.
Fuel pump is built and mounted
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Well, the rear wheels are on permanently. All they need are lug nuts. Those should arrive by Monday. The fronts are just "stuck" on for now. I still need front brakes. My oil tank should be here tomorrow so that I can finish up the oil system and mount the engine. To make the HAMS show in Houston, I have 7 days to finish...
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Pretty bad ass!Originally posted by Tx Redneck View Post
On a much smaller note. I made big strides in the interior. The seat is mounted, pedals in, gauges done, etc.
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Better step it up man! https://www.topgear.com/car-news/mod...ntador-his-sonLeave a comment:
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I got the rear end mounted in the Pro Stock car last night and this morning. This is the first time I have assembled a 4 link, so I learned a lot that will make it go much faster next time. The rod ends, shocks, and nut/bolt detail are all machined aluminum. One day I will buy a lathe and mill and save a TON of money! Maybe once this build hits the auction block and sells.
The shocks are static, though they are the only thing keeping the suspension from articulating. They interfere with the upper wheelie bar mount, so I will have to get creative there.
I have 9 days to finish this, and anything new that is going to Houston with me....
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