pontiac mods

[spinellid82]

Lookin good man.

[chassisdude]

Thanks .Im really enjoying this scratch building stuff....The more I do the more I like ..Always looking for tid bits of things and items that can be used for details....This site and all you guys have really inspired me to try.... so much talent out there...If it doesnt work I just start over, no real loss, just gain more experience....Work was a butt kicker today and now back on long hours for a bit..will post more a little later..Thanks all

[Dougritt]

Wow...that is cool! Wait...I can smell nitro fuel...

[spinellid82]

Scratch building is not just an adventure Micheal, it is an addiction!

[chassisdude]

Your not kidding..having a background in fabrication and hot rods really helps.....thanks for the encouragement,,The Pontcho will be in my 3 window but after doing some figuring ill have to nix the intercooler at this point as i just dont seem to have enough real estate for it...well see...more to come...

[chassisdude]

Couple of quick questions...Im getting ready to order the turbos and n2o set up for the pontiac and I see that there are 2 sites,, TDR and Shapeways...Not sure which one I should order from, any suggestions? .. I also need to make some silicone/vinyl elbows approx 3/8"id for the connections to the intake and such ..Any help here would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks

[comp1839]

mike, i believe you'll want the shapeways TDR site for the parts you require. i have some of their turbos and the nitrous kits and i don't think you'll be disappointed. it's nice stuff. Very accurate. for the turbo tubing and bends i use plastruct. they have some very tight radii bends and you'll want their tubing to match (it's thick wall) i built these headers using their stuff. all 5/16" dia. (scale 2.5") hope you don't mind the pic.

[chassisdude]

Thank you for the input,,now I have a direction...the pic is great actually gives me some reference..amazing work i might add..Thanks again

[chassisdude]

Well, change order #86...Decided to make some design changes to the coupe while im waiting on the turbos..no IRS and IFS as originally planned..I like this scratch stuff so much think Im going to use a 9" with ladder bars and coil overs, a dropped front axle with wish bones or four bars. I just finished fabbing a set of stainless wheelie bars for a buddies 32 high boy with a blown 392 (this thing will roll your socks up and down boys and girls) and while it was on the lift I got inspired by the chassis detail.... Ive got 5 days off starting Friday so Im going to spend some serious build time on the coupe chassis. Winter is approaching and it will be time to start back on my wooden ship (2 years now) so I would like to get as much done on the coupe as possible before I change the work bench over..Besides the change keeps me from getting the dreaded burn out....Heres a few pics of the "Perigine Galley" and a tug I built for my boss....I know they are not cars but I enjoy all facets of modeling..Hope you enjoy.

[chassisdude]

Finally some well deserved time off from work....5 days..wow...getting new skids on my truck in the morning ,then picking up a new board for the coupe chassis jig and ill start fabbin....really looking forward to it..hope to have some pics of progress by end of weekend....
Anyone recommend a good source of scale braided lines for 1:8 ?... maybe small shielded electronics wire? Thanks

[comp1839]

mike, here are some shots like you requested. just for an fyi everything i post will be either pro mod or some kind of outlaw car. i hope these will give you what you want. i have more of allmost every car so if you see what you want let me know.

here's a small block ford with twin turbo's mounted out front.



a sonny's hemi with twin turbo's mounted low and behind the front tire.



a small block chevy with twin turbo's again mounted low and behind the front tire.



here's a hemi with twin turbo's mounted the same way.



if you look closely while some of them seem to be mounted the same way there are monumental differences in theory of operation. if you have a specific idea coming to mind let me know as i have pics hundreds of other combos. there are just way to many to post.

[chassisdude]

Thanks so much, the pics really help..gives me some much needed direction..already see some definite changes to be made in my design....your help is greatly appreciated..

[comp1839]

mike, here's my 1:8 twin turbo hemi for an upcoming pro mod 'cuda. it's in a holding pattern at this time. until i finish the camaro. thought it may help.

[chassisdude]

Oh man thats sweet..That really helps thanks..