Steamboat Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 First mockup with wheels and tires. I'm building this for a Shelf of Doom theme build in my club. It's been on the shelf for at least 10 years, primarily stalled because almost all parts had to be scratch built. Now with 3d printing, I think I can finish it. The body is my own resin clone of a diecast. I'm using a heavily sectioned '41 Plymouth chassis with Monogram wheels. Don't know where I got the pie crust tire, but I only had one, so I made a resin cast for the other rear tire. Rear coil springs are actual metal springs I got from the hardware store. It looks like I will need to lower the engine about 1/4" to get to the scale 36" above the pavement that was used on the 1:1 car, and lower the front about 1/8" as well. Time to blow it apart and make some changes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) I'm in for the ride. This is one of my favorite drag cars of all time...but I've never had any luck finding a decent diecast to start with. One I bought recently is so poorly scaled and misshapen, it would almost be easier to start with a block of wood. Do you have any idea who made the model you pulled your clone from? There is a 3D-printed '49 kit that showed up on eBay recently, for about $150 shipped... https://www.ebay.com/itm/225465186890 Edited March 20, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I've always liked that car anxious to see it completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Do you have any idea who made the model you pulled your clone from? Racing Champions Lee Petty '49 Plymouth. I still have it if you're interested. I don't have much use for it any more. I think I still have the latex mold, but I'm pulling my hair out trying to remember where I put it. The body that I'm working with was the last one from the mold and by far the worst copy. I only got 3 clones from the mold before it started to rip internally. And I gave the first 2 to some modeling buddies! I can't believe the 3d printed one would be much better unless it was scanned from a 1:1 car. There's just too much that's open to interpretation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styromaniac Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Great subject ! Historic car...and a challenge to get right...but it will be unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, styromaniac said: Great subject ! Historic car...and a challenge to get right...but it will be unique. Indeed! I cannot wait to see how this build goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Great start. I built a replica years ago but I could not find a '49 Business coupe so I used a '41 as they were easier to get. Will be following. Edited March 23, 2023 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Great photos! That is going to be a huge help. I was wondering what to do with the dash. I guess "instrument delete" will be the operative term! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Man that thing looked like it could hurt you in any kind of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altered Ego Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I am completely in awe. Jaw is totally dropped. Will be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 That car “drips” with innovation, from the “four link” to the Vulco flex straight hose intake runners to the megaphone exhaust. I once considered using a 41 Plymouth, but decided against it. Good luck with it. That 3D resin is certainly tempting (thanks, Ace). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 15 hours ago, Steamboat said: Great photos! That is going to be a huge help. I was wondering what to do with the dash. I guess "instrument delete" will be the operative term! I thought I had a few more color shots, with the body off. If I run across them, I'll post them, here. It's one of my favorites! I plan to build an "inspired by" one day with an AMT '41. In fact, it's kind of started on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Found 'em! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 If I did another casting of the body would there be a market for it? I'm retiring from my paying job at the end of March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 More pics. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Have often thought about trying this build myself but could never find what was needed for the body. I will definitely be following your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Have often thought about trying this build myself but could never find what was needed for the body. I will definitely be following your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 52 minutes ago, magicmustang said: More pics. That has to be the most uncomfortable seat I have ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Steamboat said: If I did another casting of the body would there be a market for it? I would kinda think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Super cool project. Like many others, this is a project I've considered taking on for many years, but never found a suitable starting point. I'm glad to see someone attempt a creditable replica of this historic beast. I'll be watching the progress on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 7:29 PM, R. Thorne said: Vulco flex straight hose intake runners It's often been referred to as "the original tunnel ram". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 This is so cool you have shown great skills. I’m a huge ramchargers fan and can’t wait to see it finished. Thanks for giving this one a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Great project ! I love that ugly beast ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 1:36 AM, Straightliner59 said: Found 'em! Any ideas what the idler pulley in this photo is used for? I have a belt set that puts the generator up above the driver side valve cover and a PS pump forward of the head. Photos of the replica car don't show the generator, but it's not on the passenger side. I'll delete the PS, but am curious as to where to put the generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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