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Post by doomcrew on Nov 9, 2014 18:54:07 GMT -5
This is what I have been working on, a Johan 69 Rambler. The chassis has been modified at the front, where the moulded front rails have been removed, and a scratch built section put in it's place. The centre of the original radiator has been removed and replaced with photo etched mesh. The headers are scratch built with plastic sheet, five core solder, plastic tube and heat shrink tubing. DSCF8483 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8487 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8488 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8494 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8495 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8491 by doomcrew, on Flickr Stay tuned for more.
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Post by harron68 on Nov 9, 2014 19:48:52 GMT -5
Very smart idea! That's one of the "sleeper" cars of all time. cool engine, but just too much chrome. How 'bout some thinned black in the fins of the valve covers? Or, do the blower in some metallic color (darker silver, magnesium, etc)? Engine trans could use some color. This is going to be a special model, the engine should be special too! Thanx for a clever build!!
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Post by doomcrew on Nov 11, 2014 14:00:20 GMT -5
Second colour is now on, with the roll bar painted as well. Aluminium interior panels were made from sheet pewter. Transfers were applied with white pin striping on the boot lid, just needs clear coating. Will do some machining for pulleys and front mounted moon tank. Brakes will be drum front and rear, which gives me the chance to use parts from the parts bin. DSCF8501 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8503 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8505 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8518 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8521 by doomcrew, on Flickr Stay tuned.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 11, 2014 19:20:29 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by boxcar on Nov 12, 2014 7:03:03 GMT -5
Good work.
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Post by harron68 on Nov 12, 2014 7:34:51 GMT -5
Interesting and well done. Unusual subject and good paint work. The engine is superior in detail. Thanx for fine fotos.
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Post by rte66 on Nov 12, 2014 8:40:10 GMT -5
I think gassers are very Kool and yours looks fantastic. Keep building.
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Post by doomcrew on Nov 20, 2014 17:01:59 GMT -5
Cheers guys. Ok, got some more done. Turned a set of pulleys on my lathe, but chose only the crank, aux and charger pulleys. Found a pair of air filters in my parts box, made an oil dip stick from a used guitar string. The engine is now installed with the drive shaft and water hoses. The interior is nearly done. The body has now been clear coated, with the usual frustrating foreign particles making their way on to the painted surface. The way round this is to let the clear dry, and sand back to remove the offending item, and re-clear. I will let it cure now before polishing. The wheels are now on with the drum brakes, with brake lines to follow. DSCF8523 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8526 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8524 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8531 by doomcrew, on Flickr DSCF8537 by doomcrew, on Flickr Stay tuned for more.
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Post by geezerman35 on Nov 21, 2014 7:20:37 GMT -5
Looking good ! Engine is sweet !!!
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 22, 2014 10:11:28 GMT -5
Nice job on the Big Block. The fender well headers look sharp.
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 25, 2014 15:21:54 GMT -5
Very sweet!
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Post by doomcrew on Dec 5, 2014 19:55:58 GMT -5
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Post by dogfish7 on Dec 7, 2014 7:55:55 GMT -5
Looking great!
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Post by harron68 on Dec 7, 2014 23:31:50 GMT -5
Wicked good!!!! Thanx for the new fotos. All we need is a match race with a Nova!
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Post by doomcrew on Dec 8, 2014 10:56:06 GMT -5
The Rambler is now done,check it out in the finished section. DSCF8645 by doomcrew, on Flickr
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