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Post by doomcrew on Dec 23, 2014 19:07:46 GMT -5
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Post by harron68 on Dec 24, 2014 0:45:57 GMT -5
I've seen the Fiat a number of times here on the web. Almost every time builders are unsatisfied with the height of the front grille shell, writing that it seems too tall. As for the idea itself (Fiat on longer chassis), it's the same idea I had when I bought two of the reissued "D D" kits a few yrs ago. I still haven't done anything with them yet! Thanx for your work on this classic!
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Post by geezerman35 on Dec 24, 2014 6:32:27 GMT -5
Looking forward
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Post by doomcrew on Jan 19, 2015 16:46:35 GMT -5
Made some more progress on this, despite finding a small problem with the chrome. Originally I was going to keep the chrome valve covers and blower. However, while doing the wiring, I noticed that the chrome was rubbing off. I made the choice of stripping off all the chrome and spray them silver, and to be honest, it looks better for it. I tried to find a different way of doing the ignition leads, and came up with the idea of clumping the wires together, inserting them in to a piece of tubing which is then attached to the top of the mag. I then used a small length of heat shrink tubing threaded over the wires and pushed on top of the mag, and heat treated. As you can see in the pics, the valve covers were drilled out, and plug boots were pushed in to them. The wires were then inserted and left loose, so that they can adjusted as the covers are fitted. 20150119_004521 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150119_004558 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150119_004839 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150119_004628 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150119_004741 by doomcrew, on Flickr
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Post by doomcrew on Mar 3, 2015 10:14:06 GMT -5
This is where I am with the Topo. Just getting the prepped for paint, and I was toying with the idea of a rear wing, but as of yet, I am undecided. I scratch built the fuel pump, fuel block and fuel tank. The tank was made from chemiwood, with sheet pewter strapping, and a turned cap. I also turned two of the blower pulleys, before my lathe choose to stop working again, it is very hit and miss at the moment, and still can't work out why. I scratch built the ally side panels and part of the steering along with the brackets for the front axle. Plenty still to do. 20150225_132215 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150225_132231 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150225_132253 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150225_132303 by doomcrew, on Flickr 20150225_132318 by doomcrew, on Flickr
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Post by boxcar on Mar 4, 2015 8:09:25 GMT -5
So life like!
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Post by harron68 on Mar 4, 2015 9:30:52 GMT -5
Good to see this W.I.P. hasn't died. Am not crazy about the different take on engine wiring. I need to give it time. The rest is moving along. Some great old fotos of what they called "competition coupes" (body on dragster chassis)on google searches. Best of luck on the wrap-up!
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Post by doomcrew on Apr 1, 2015 17:04:28 GMT -5
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