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Post by Buddho on Oct 31, 2017 21:51:11 GMT -6
That is gorgeous!
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 31, 2017 22:30:47 GMT -6
Thanks for the tip, Cliff!!
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Post by Mence on Nov 1, 2017 1:06:36 GMT -6
Yep, that is very cool indeed, me like.
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 1, 2017 7:24:00 GMT -6
Can't wait to see your engine nestled in there.  /font]
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 4, 2017 19:51:45 GMT -6
Been spending time getting the little details finished and one of the final projects for this beast has been the headers. The set I bought online were just so crappy I ditched them and went with the resin flange and collector set I got from Speed City. He has a link showing how to scratch a set using his pieces using solder for the tubes. I was doing real good since the solder bends easily and I had them done in about 3 hrs and while doing a test fit with the motor in the car I noticed they were a bit too long. I cut them down but I couldn't get the collectors as square as they should be from having CA'd them to the tubes using cut pieces of wire to hold and align them. Needless to say I was not happy with the outcome so I ordered two more sets from Speed City and will do this again. The first attempt was definitely a learning experience so I should be able to get them right this time around. Question - I found in my older paint supplies 6 bottles of unopened Pactra Acrylic Enamel Gloss clear coat. Would this work over the MM enamels I used to paint the '58 or should I use MM Gloss clear enamel? Here Bruce,is this what you're looking for?    |
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Post by JCON on Nov 4, 2017 20:12:03 GMT -6
That looks sharp, I would stick with the enamel clear... but that's just me...
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 4, 2017 20:26:50 GMT -6
Bummer about those headers, Cliff. Engine looks great, sat off in the bay, there! As far as the gloss coat, I would try it on some scrap before I put it on that beautiful purple '58! Otherwise, I would stick to the same brand.
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 4, 2017 20:48:09 GMT -6
I tried it on some test mules I have and it seems to have come out ok but I think I'll go with MM on this just to make sure.
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 4, 2017 21:09:41 GMT -6
Might be the best plan of action, bro!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 5, 2017 8:35:27 GMT -6
Yeh buddy! That looks good!
You can make exhaust headers out of Solder. There are several You Tube videos, which can show you how. Even I can do it.
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 5, 2017 22:06:18 GMT -6
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 6, 2017 14:04:29 GMT -6
Looks allot more accurate Cliff. Nice one.
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Post by Mence on Nov 9, 2017 2:38:52 GMT -6
Sorry to read about your header issue, don't let it put you off, loving this build!
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 14, 2017 23:37:46 GMT -6
Got a gloss coat on (MM) and the header pieces came in but I'll be busy again for the next couple of days so I hope to get on the headers this weekend.
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Nov 15, 2017 8:56:10 GMT -6
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 22, 2017 8:45:07 GMT -6
Made my second attempt at the headers and I do believe they came out pretty good this time.   Now to get them primed and painted. I hope to have the '58 done by the end of this weekend. |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 22, 2017 8:56:59 GMT -6
I should say they did, Cliff. Those look awesome, Buddy.  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 22, 2017 8:57:11 GMT -6
Excellent work on the Headers Cliff.
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Post by cliffj (R.I.P.) on Nov 22, 2017 9:18:29 GMT -6
Thanks guys! I use the resin header flanges as templates on sheet styrene because of the weight of the solder. I figured CA wouldn't hold them but regular glue for a plastic on plastic weld will do the job.
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Post by intimidator on Nov 22, 2017 9:31:26 GMT -6
Coming along nicely!
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