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Post by Fletch on May 25, 2009 22:47:17 GMT -8
Originally, I posted this over on TRaK but thought I'd bring you guys into the Adult ADHD of Dave's mind.
For the past several years the 2 major model car clubs in Oregon, Lane Auto Modelers Ass'n (LAMA) and Scale Auto Builders Ass'n (SABA), have gotten together for an Inner Club Challenge. The Challenge is set around 2 currently available kits. The choices this year are the Revell '32 Tudor Sedan and the Revell '56 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop. Not being a fan of Tri-year Chevys the choice was pretty easy to make as to what I would build for the Challenge. Hosted on FotkiThe tires and wheels are out of the Ala-Kart, I like the way they look with being over stated. The firewall is courtesy of the AMT Phantom Vicki. The long block in the photos is from an AMT '29 Roadster, I'm not positive that it will be the final choice as I'm picturing this with short - medium height injector stacks so it may give way to a SBC. The frame needs to be Zed both front and rear to get this down in the weeds where I want it to be. The differential will need to be widened to clear the body as the tires are already touching the tops of the fender wells with just channeling the body the depth of the frame. The roof has been chopped somewhere in the 3-4" range. Used the technique of using 2 p/e blades separated by a spacer. That has to be the slickest trick I have learned in a long time. One single pass through the body, the same amount is taken out on every one of the pillars. Makes reassembly a snap. Planned color is in the last photo. It is Sinful Colors fingernail polish called Timbleberry.
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Post by Fletch on May 25, 2009 22:48:09 GMT -8
This was post #2 of the build and is about where things sit as of this morning.Sometimes you go to the club meeting and someone announces that Inner Club Challenge is in 3 weeks. You're Like WHAT? ? Funny how time flies when you're having fun. Anyway time to get back to the original '32 Sedan plus add another just to make the 3 weeks go by faster. The original frame has been Zed in the front the depth of the frame the rear was Zed .375" a scale 9+ inches. The body is channeled the depth of the frame. The differential has been split on both sides of the pumpkin to get the width for the rear tires to clear the body. The hemi has given way to a Buick NailHead from on of the Rivieras. I wanted a wild intake on the mill so , I grabbed the 8 carb log manifold out of the '53 F100. It was way to wide for the Buick. Even if it were the correct width it still didn't sit properly. The runners between the 2 side were cut out and the logs mounted the oppisite side out from what AMT intended. The second '32 Sedan for the challenge won't be anywhere as in depth as the one above. Stock height roof, stock frame, suspension lowered all the way around. Radir wheels from the Thunderbolt, tires from a Revell '29 pickup. Engine is from a first generation '50 Ford pickup with MCG Sharps resin heads. The blower is AMT '57 Chevy with a carb from the Buick Riviera kit The air cleaner will be a Thicksen style from RMoM. Hosted on FotkiThe front frame horns on both will get cleaned up and "unboxed". The first one will be getting either a '40 or '48 Ford dash. It's suppose to rain most of the day tomorrow so I will have time to get the body work completed prior to going to paint. This is the inspiration for the original '32 Sedan, this is actually a '30-'31, you have to draw your muse from somewhere. Hosted on FotkiAnd this the inspiration for the second Sedan. Hosted on FotkiYour input and comments are welcomed.
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Post by Fletch on May 25, 2009 22:49:06 GMT -8
Ok, just so we can make it official that Dave has indeed lost his mind here is today's addition of a 3rd '32 Sedan to the mix. So, if it's not bad enough to have 2 in depth builds that need to be completed in basically 2 weeks I decided to add a 3rd '32 Sedan to the mix. Sometime ago I started a '32 Sedan Delivery but made the mistake of using the kit supplied side windows. To say that the clear plastic didn't like the primer and paint would be the understatement of the century. So, that body found it's way into the parts box for salvage at a later date in time. So, a new Sedan Delivery is in the works with Evergreen .030 cut and fit to the side window openings. It should be in primer along with several other bodies later today so we'll see how much better it works then the previous attempt. This is the look I'm hoping to have when all is said and done. Hosted on Fotki
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Post by Fletch on May 28, 2009 9:47:57 GMT -8
Changing horses mid stream seems to be something familiar as of late, so this should come as not surprise to you. As I got into the Sedan Delivery portion of the trio I couldn't find a reasonable tri-power without taking it from a kit I plan to build in the future. With that in mind I went on a search for a suitable engine for the build. What I found was better then just an engine it was an EFI from the AMT '41 Woodie. The flathead in that kit was horrible to say the least, but the late EFI induction system was pretty cool. As for changes this is most likely going into the stock height HI-Boy Sedan. It now has 2 Stromberg 97's on top capped by a Thickson air cleaner. Hosted on Fotki
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Post by Fletch on May 28, 2009 9:48:49 GMT -8
Here are the latest photos of the stock height hi-boy version in paint. I used Dupli-color Metal Flake CC1609 Teal. The cap color is closer to the original then the on the models body, could be the underlying primer that caused the change but, I think it still looks ok. Here is the Revell flatty with the RMoM S.C.o.T.s Blower mounted on top of the Ardun heads. Still need to run the plug wires, got to love the Parts by Parks distributors they are the best. More to come later.
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Post by brizio on May 28, 2009 20:45:38 GMT -8
Looks very good!!!
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Post by brizio on May 29, 2009 10:08:18 GMT -8
For the Inner Club Challenge all the model can enter???
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Post by Fletch on May 29, 2009 11:15:10 GMT -8
For the Inner Club Challenge all the model can enter??? The Challenge is for the '32 Sedan and the '56 Chevy Hardtop. A winner will be determined for each one of them. However, for the get together at the Pizza Parlor in Salem you can bring anything you want for display. Last year there were about 100 models on display and 20 or so that were competing in the challenge. Last years challenge was the Dodge Magnum Station Wagon and something else that I don't remember. It's always 2 different models, you can build either one or both depending upon what you choose.
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Post by brizio on May 29, 2009 20:17:49 GMT -8
Ok thank you!
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Post by Fletch on Jun 6, 2009 1:04:12 GMT -8
Here's an update on the Sedan delivery for the Challenge. I think this has more potential then the fenderless Sedan which got finished but time has ran out to get it completed and get a couple of hours of sleep. Hosted on FotkiThis is pretty much straight from the box. Of course the side windows have been plated over and a third door and hinges added to the rear of the body. The kit supplied flat heard is under the hood with the fuel injection system for the AMT '41 Woodie Street Rod kit. The tires and wheels are from '29 Ford pickup, with trim rings and caps from Parts by Parks. Paint is Dupli-color Auto lacquer with 4 coats of Urethane clear. Hopefully the rest of the weeks end will cooperate and this will be completed by Sunday evening.
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Post by Fletch on Jun 9, 2009 22:14:52 GMT -8
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Post by Fletch on Jun 12, 2009 7:10:36 GMT -8
The further I get into the build of the 3rd of the '32 Sedans the more I am looking at possible styling changes. So, I have a couple of questions for you guys. Would you leave the roof solid, like it had been filled or would you open it up like the insert were removed? On the front axle would you leave it be using the stock '32 crossmember or hang it out the front using a suicide mount? What do you think on both questions as I'm somewhat torn on both so I'm seeking your input. Here's some update shots of the chopped/channeled Sedan: Here's what the chassis looks like sans the body. The rear end has been widened to allow the tires to sit outside the body and will be mounted on a 4 link suspension. The rear of the chassis is set so if need be I can "C" notch it to drop the back end down even further. Hosted on FotkiLooking forward to your input.
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Post by Fletch on Jun 13, 2009 21:38:31 GMT -8
Thank you all for your input. There was several responses that wanted the roof opened up and only a couple calling for a suicide front end. After a short bout with the circular saw blade in the Dremel here is what it now looks like: The front frame horns have been thinned in preparation for "unboxing" them. The next step is to reduce the height by .010 on the top and bottom which will allow the upper and lower frame rail to be added using .010X.156 Evergreen. I posted photos of the engine for the Sedan Delivery over on the MCM forum indicating the modern fuel induction system I proposed to use. One of the members mentioned that he had a problem with the EFI system as the fuel runners were hanging in mid air with no connection to the manifold. His statement validated how I was beginning to feel about the EFI from the '41 Woodie. This evening the EFI got popped off the flathead and hopefully the scratch building effort over the next few days will result in something that looks like this. Hosted on FotkiThanks guys for your input. What do you think of the roof on the chopped/channeled version now that it's opened up?
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Post by brizio on Jun 13, 2009 23:15:37 GMT -8
You read my mind!!! I love the open roof!!!
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Post by tooltimefan on Dec 23, 2009 4:30:01 GMT -8
yes, opened roof is great. i also love your engines.
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