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Post by Jantrix on Nov 25, 2006 4:01:21 GMT -5
Here's my current WIP. It's a nostalgia lakester built from a 56 T-bird.    The photos are a few days old, she is even thinner than she was in the last shot. I've take a total of 15/16 of an inch from the centerline. The wheelwells will be filled and the body smoothed out. More pics soon. |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Nov 25, 2006 11:11:22 GMT -5
Looks like a cool project. Please keep us updated.
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Post by mrshelby on Nov 30, 2006 20:56:41 GMT -5
Your 56 T-Bird look's good so far. Keep us posted.
Chris
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Post by Jantrix on Nov 30, 2006 23:41:58 GMT -5
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Post by 67impala427 on Dec 1, 2006 1:21:04 GMT -5
Wow. Great progress. I'll be watching this one.
Alex.
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Post by slimlouis on Dec 1, 2006 22:14:47 GMT -5
This has got me interested, I'm curious to see how it's going to end up!
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Post by Jantrix on Dec 2, 2006 6:03:06 GMT -5
She's finally on her feet. Scrapped the 427 SOHC, due to size and space, and will be using a 312 with a six pack.   |
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Post by ronr on Dec 2, 2006 9:01:40 GMT -5
Cool start! Salt Flats cars are super cool.
Ron
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 2, 2006 21:08:52 GMT -5
That is really taking shape Rob. Keep us updated.
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Post by Jantrix on Dec 9, 2006 20:34:01 GMT -5
Ready for the putty. Chassis is done, engine begun. Roll cage will be soldered brass tubing (my first try). Hood scoop needs to be built.   |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 9, 2006 21:00:01 GMT -5
That is looking so cool. Keep us updated.
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Post by slimlouis on Dec 10, 2006 12:59:45 GMT -5
SO far so good, I like it! Good choice in motors, I like those old Y-blocks. Are you going to sand the tread off the titres?
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Post by Jantrix on Dec 10, 2006 19:33:15 GMT -5
Slimlouis, that's a negative. Every pic I've found of a saltie, they are running treaded tires. They are not snow tires mind you, but they have treads, so I found a set with shallow treads. I intend on creating a base to replicate the salt flat surface, and will have the tires covered in faux-salt so the treads will hardly be visable. Check out one of my research pics.  |
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Post by mrshelby on Dec 12, 2006 11:33:23 GMT -5
Looking better and on is way to the Flats. Keep us posted.
Chris
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Post by slimlouis on Dec 12, 2006 19:03:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the information, I guess they just look smooth with the salt all over them. Great build, I've always had a distant fascination with salt flat racing, maybe I'll build one, too, for a change!
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Post by roadhawg on Dec 12, 2006 20:03:10 GMT -5
For what its worth, I had the opportunity to visit the Bonneville Salt Flats 2 years ago....what an awesome sight....and the salt is pretty hard packed, not loose like I always thought. I even brought a bag of it home, but don`t tell anybody!!
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