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63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:05 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Just another old Ford getting ready for combat :)

Basic chassis. JK D3 bracket.

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Out of the paint shop

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Like these CG Slotcars wide 5 inserts. Thinned some of the base color for the center.

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Standard fare. 9/27 gearing.

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Body mounts from old paint stirring sticks.

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Testing shows it's not bad. Not a front runner yet...but time to tune :)

To be continued...

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:16 am
by 4424ever
I like that guide mount,you seem to be shying away from brass tubing lately,nice simple and functional chassis. The hole build is looking good :clap:

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:19 am
by glasshorsevh
Really nice Harry! I had a co-worker some time back (a lady then in her mid sixties) who had one of these with the factory high performance 390 ...every round track driver in the northeast was begging her to sell it to them. A very desirable car for the Sportsman crowd ... (that woman was simply scary behind the wheel). The ‘63 I got from you is coming along!

Val

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:16 am
by Broman62
Just beautimus Harry...I figured out how ya got the brass so shiny with using the proper Dremel sanding wheel ;) !! A great runner it will be!!

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:30 am
by HomeRacingWorld
Thanks guys. Yes, been using the piano wire more lately. Just like to change things up and experiment. It’s half the fun.

Yes sir, those abrasive wheels in the old Dremel sure make it look like I know how to solder doesn’t it Broman? Lol. :lol:

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:49 am
by waaytoomuchintothis
Nice car, Harry. I always wanted a convertible '63.

BTW, the wire brush for Dremel works pretty good, too, but it will start flinging tiny wires out if you press too hard.

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:13 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Thanks Rob.

I have not used the actual wire brush attachment in not sure how long.

These are what I use. They are for the EZ Lock mandrel and come in a set of 2 each.

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Between these two, I don't need much else. And since I paint my chassis, these clean and prep the metal perfectly.

In fact...I have a HF brass polisher if anyone wants it.

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:21 pm
by dreinecke
Looking great!

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:07 pm
by super2nr
Yet another sweet ride Harry!!!

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:58 pm
by GASSERMAN
That's looking sharp Harry. I like your chassis design. Are you going to paint the body blue also? Bob............

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:07 am
by strangebrew
Looks like the competition is heating up. Nobody's going to get by that tail hangin' out in the corners. :D

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:58 pm
by bdsharp
What's the latest on this project?

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:24 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Finally finished!

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Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:24 pm
by FC47
That is bad to the bone!!

Re: 63 Ford Sportsman In Progress

PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:10 pm
by bdsharp
Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Is that body a Skunkworks casting?