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Big General May 15, 2014 18:12:21 GMT -6

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Post by geezerman on May 15, 2014 18:12:21 GMT -6

I have to start showing this because I'm getting exited about it, and I have figured out how to unload my camera w/ this new FUBAR system.
My larder was getting bare and to have something to do, I got the 1:16 General Lee that I robbed the engine for the Model A beater sedan.
I just thought I'd look into how I could lower the front end. Someone on eBay was selling resin Gen Lee Hemi engines that he evidently cast. He wanted $19. But that would include shipping and Pay Pal. I don't do pay pal, and that was too much that I wanted to pay at the moment. So, going ahead and starting on the Gen Lee chassis, I got to wondering if I could scratch up an engine. I don't have anything like a Shopmaster and I'll just have to use styrene stock and hand tools.
I took some ballpark measurements off of the assembled Hemi in the sedan, and proceeded to rough in a block, made an oil pan, and housing for the front of the engine.

I have since ( no photo yet) scratched a timing cover and engine mounts. Man, I'm getting stoked on this !!!!
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dogfish7 Junkyard Gate-Keeper So many models... so little time Posts: 780	Big General May 16, 2014 7:02:16 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dogfish7 on May 16, 2014 7:02:16 GMT -6
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 16, 2014 7:28:53 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 16, 2014 7:28:53 GMT -6 Here are the timing gear cover and engine mount parts, Mocked in place,
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 16, 2014 15:02:17 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 16, 2014 15:02:17 GMT -6 Making a 1:16 fuel pump from a 1:25 oil lamp :12:
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 20, 2014 15:46:44 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 20, 2014 15:46:44 GMT -6 Got out there for a little bit today. Have some pulleys stuff rounded up, and one started. Also cobbled up an alternator of sorts.
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bob29579 Junkyard Gate-Keeper Posts: 694	Big General May 20, 2014 17:48:07 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bob29579 on May 20, 2014 17:48:07 GMT -6 Very convincing.

geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 23, 2014 12:39:51 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 23, 2014 12:39:51 GMT -6 Made the Alt. mount and made up the water pump housing with multiple layers of flat styrene.
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harron68 Dirtball Posts: 151	Big General May 23, 2014 18:20:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harron68 on May 23, 2014 18:20:41 GMT -6 I don't know how you do it! Considering all the dimensions and whether to trust "eyeballing" or not. Add having to fabricate each part, I dunno how you do it so well. Thanx for sharing fotos...an fabrication work!

dogfish7 Junkyard Gate-Keeper So many models... so little time Posts: 780	Big General May 23, 2014 20:18:22 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dogfish7 on May 23, 2014 20:18:22 GMT -6 Some great Styrenigineering Clay!
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 26, 2014 9:03:16 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 26, 2014 9:03:16 GMT -6 Have to start working on the upper end before I can figure out the pulley placements: Heads; Laying out flat stock for valve covers: Pieces mocked;
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bob29579 Junkyard Gate-Keeper Posts: 694	Big General May 26, 2014 13:38:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bob29579 on May 26, 2014 13:38:41 GMT -6 Very cool. Who needs a kit, right ?

geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 26, 2014 19:09:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 26, 2014 19:09:32 GMT -6 May 26, 2014 13:38:41 GMT -6 bob29579 said: Very cool. Who needs a kit, right ? Kits ain't nuthin but a box of parts for me, Bob
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 27, 2014 9:47:48 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 27, 2014 9:47:48 GMT -6 Base for the intake ( got it backwards for this foto) Raised it up a bit more. Now to make the runners !
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 28, 2014 9:34:06 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 28, 2014 9:34:06 GMT -6 Intake manifold runners roughed in, and starting to shape the valve covers. [/font
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Big General May 29, 2014 15:06:38 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on May 29, 2014 15:06:38 GMT -6 Intake painted and valve covers ready for paint.
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