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1965 Chevrolet El Camino - El Toucam. Finished pics on page 6

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kitnut617

#90
November 10, 2019, 07:24:16 AM
Um, there might be a simple answer to this, but with the rear engine facing backwards like that, wouldn't that make the rear axle run as if in reverse  :-\
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scooter

#91
November 10, 2019, 07:55:34 AM
Quote from: kitnut617 on November 10, 2019, 07:24:16 AM
Um, there might be a simple answer to this, but with the rear engine facing backwards like that, wouldn't that make the rear axle run as if in reverse  :-\

Transmission for the rear engine spins opposite the front transmission.
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TheChronicOne

#92
November 10, 2019, 08:59:42 AM
Marvelous work!!! 
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loupgarou

#93
November 10, 2019, 01:37:55 PM
Fantastic!
Would that be street legal, and would it work in real life?
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PR19_Kit

#94
November 10, 2019, 01:41:18 PM
I absolutely LOVE that Fred!  :wub: My kind of truck.  :thumbsup:

It'd give new meaning to the 'Run what ya brung' class at the local strip.  ;D ;D ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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zenrat

#95
November 12, 2019, 03:38:57 AM
Thanks folks.
Model of the Year at the Model Car Club was postponed until next month due to only two of us bringing entries.

Quote from: scooter on November 10, 2019, 07:55:34 AM
Quote from: kitnut617 on November 10, 2019, 07:24:16 AM
Um, there might be a simple answer to this, but with the rear engine facing backwards like that, wouldn't that make the rear axle run as if in reverse  :-\

Transmission for the rear engine spins opposite the front transmission.

No, I thought of that.  Initially I was going to say that the rear engine was modified to run backwards (not too hard to do - basically* only a retimed camshaft is needed) but then I realised that as the rear engine would require higher overall gearing then I could kill two birds with one stone by adding an extra gear in the transfer case which both changed the direction of the drive from the rear engine and geared it down.

*OK, so it's not quite that simple but it isn't rocket surgery.

Quote from: loupgarou on November 10, 2019, 01:37:55 PM
Fantastic!
Would that be street legal, and would it work in real life?

Legality would depend on which engine you were using.  If it was the rear one then then answer would be WHAT DID YOU SAY?  I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THIS ENGINE...
If it was the front engine then surely it would just be like doing around with a spare engine in the back...
As for would it work?  I like to think it would.  I put a lot of thought into figuring out how to do it so you could run on either engine.

Fred

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TheChronicOne

#96
November 12, 2019, 10:34:01 AM
Now that is an interesting thought. A car that goes from street legal to illegal at the "flip of a switch." I wonder......  :unsure:     I've watched a lot of Street Outlaws before it apparently became crap and it sure would have helped them guys get out of a bind. Test hits on the monster then shut it down before the cops arrive.  ;D
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Captain Canada

#97
November 12, 2019, 06:41:29 PM
Nice work ! Love the underside shot ! Great drive train.
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zenrat

#98
November 13, 2019, 01:57:35 AM
Thanks folks.
Fred

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PR19_Kit

#99
August 03, 2020, 02:55:04 AM
Just been going back over this thread, looking for a few hints and tips for my 'Secret Prototype' car build, and I'm even MORE impressed now than when I was reading it first time around!  :o

That is one AWESOME build Fred.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#100
August 03, 2020, 03:34:11 AM
Thanks Kit.  Although i'm not sure there is much I can teach you.
Fred

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Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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PR19_Kit

#101
August 03, 2020, 04:15:53 AM
We can all learn from each other, and we do here.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#102
August 03, 2020, 06:44:04 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 03, 2020, 04:15:53 AM
We can all learn from each other, and we do here.  :thumbsup:

Yup, one of the huge bonuses of membership  :thumbsup:
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Mossie

#103
August 11, 2020, 10:45:03 AM
Beast.  Make a fibreglass top and disguise it with a tarp, the rozzers wouldn't have clue.
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