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I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #15 –
That nose look awesome.

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #16 –
I always used solder to make headers. It's perfect for it. I think you'd get pretty frustrated trying to work with aluminum, too hard to make the tight bends you'd need.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #17 –
Vinnie, that is bad-ass. can't wait to see it when it's done!

I'm working on a custom F-150 right now, let's just say it's gonna have forced induction cough cough S351 cough, and a couple other little goodies, MY spin on what the first gen Lightning SHOULD have been from the factory ;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #18 –
Thanks guys.As far as bending aluminum,there's a trick to it.Fill the tube tightly with salt.Yes,salt.Then,heat the tube (salt won't burn up),and bend the tube.the salt keeps the tube from kinking up.Now you know.I'll take pics as i get work done.I want it to look as real as possible.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #19 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;140621
Thanks guys.As far as bending aluminum,there's a trick to it.Fill the tube tightly with salt.Yes,salt.Then,heat the tube (salt won't burn up),and bend the tube.the salt keeps the tube from kinking up.Now you know.I'll take pics as i get work done.I want it to look as real as possible.


Actually, with real headers, I've read that you can bend tubing for custom headers using sand and heating the pipes.:D
Resident "Idiot".

Formerly TBob5pt0 :shoothead


Quote from: JeremyB;165772
Repairing a lock cylinder that is frozen or sans keys requires a drill, gumption, and a midget on a tricycle.
Quote from: Big_D
Forgot to put on intake hose when starting the car, sucked neighbors cat into intake.

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #20 –
Yep,same concept.It's worked well for me with my other kits I use for competing.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #21 –
Nice!:headbang:
Resident "Idiot".

Formerly TBob5pt0 :shoothead


Quote from: JeremyB;165772
Repairing a lock cylinder that is frozen or sans keys requires a drill, gumption, and a midget on a tricycle.
Quote from: Big_D
Forgot to put on intake hose when starting the car, sucked neighbors cat into intake.

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #22 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;140621
Thanks guys.As far as bending aluminum,there's a trick to it.Fill the tube tightly with salt.Yes,salt.Then,heat the tube (salt won't burn up),and bend the tube.the salt keeps the tube from kinking up.Now you know.I'll take pics as i get work done.I want it to look as real as possible.


If you insist on doing it the hard way, be my guest...

headers made from solder look plenty realistic. if I remember this weekend, I'll get pics of some I made and you can judge for yourself.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #23 –
Pics would be nice.I know aht I know,and I'm always open to try something different.Let me see what you have built.If they have the look I'm going for,I'll give it a try.I have to keep everything scale,so,thin solder is a must.It has to look like I shrunk my car whan I'm finished.I went and bought an aftermarket distributor kit with blue wire.I found some super fine mesh for the cowl vents.It's going to be an insane build.Plus,I need a break from my Project Pheonix for a few days.It keeps me focused.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #24 –
Wow! That sounds pretty cool! I'm actually about to do the same thing for my car! I haven't started it yet though, just took it out of the box and examined everything so far. I'm gonna need a 5 litre for mine too and some wheels and I'm gonna try and get that shaker on it to....although, it doesn't sound like I'm going to the extent you are going, I don't think I'm quite that talented. Good luck and let us know how it's going!

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #25 –
Well I do know a thing or two about detailed models...


Although, I built that one in high school so it isn't perfect (plus it was the first fully detailed model I built so stuff is missing/wrong). I also realized I used way too much black after I built the thing, so it's hard to pick out some details due to a lack of contrast.

I used 1/8" aluminum tubing for exhaust pipe on that truck (works out to a scale 3" pipe). Polish it up and it looks really nice.

If you can find some 1/16" solder, that would be a perfect size for scale 1 1/2" primaries.

Making everything appropriately "to scale" can be tough sometimes...

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #26 –
i did something similar once i took a chevy bel air model, and a supercharged big block from another and had a stock bel air with a weland blower out the hood, came out so nice, and then it was dropped and the body cracked...
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07
 

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #27 –
I won 3 plaques in Texas at the show they had in march.One Master award for the engine in my '70 Torino kit,and first and second place in my class.The Torino has everything from throttle return spring,vacuum lines,plug wires,opening doors,and trunk,poseable steering,seatbelts,etc. etc.The daytone I just finished has all of that with pop up headlights,opening everything,etc.I have to have my T-Bird replica looking like pics of the real car.i need to post some more pics.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..