v8wannabe2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I've been working on this off and on for the past few years. Recently I finished the rear suspension, added mufflers, built 2 NOS tanks and started the fuel cell. It's about 2 feet long, probably weights 50lbs (all steel). It's made from scrap metal and a lot of cutting and grinding. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 that is so effn cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 pictures don't really do it justice...you can check my album for more pics if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I like it, very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFurious Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Very cool! What you need to do though is hook up with those guys who build miniature engines that actually run and have them build you a L24 for it. They have a huge show up in Michigan every year where all these folks get together and show off what they've built in the last year. I've seen 1/16th scale harley engines, 1/10th scale V8's (including a blown hemi), and even a 1/24th scale locomotive engine. You name it, one of these guys has probably built it or is in the process of building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 that is sweet! goes a little more than just the small plastic models for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 wow...that is some good work...im still wondering how u did some of it...the ah of metalworking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Very nice mister. I call that... a sculpture. You must have some long winters up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave88SS Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 We have long winters here in ohio too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Looks awesome! That bug is trippy... Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedWild Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Awsome mork man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 that's awesome! I want one now. are you going to do an interior? That VW is nuts, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 sweeeet! i like the HRE's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks guys. Flames 187 if you have questions, fire away and I'll try to answer them. Mason4300, I might do a steering wheel but that will be about it. I don't want to cover up the mechanicals. I started a roll cage at one point but it interferred with the body lines too much. This is where I borrowed the idea from, I didn't have the $12,000 for their body (trelis as they call it) or the $30,000 for the motor so I built my own. http://www.terzodalia.com/cat_main_eng.asp?par=cat_tel_250gto_eng.html There some interesting history behind these at the Ferrari factory. Full size versions were made so the hand formed body parts could be built/checked on such great cars as the 250GTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Cool! you wanna build me one!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Some-guy, I probably have 250-300 hours into it, I doubt that anyone would make an offer that would make it worth my while. Just to tease ya a little more....here's a pic of a Countach body I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharkonwheels Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Nice..... T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Wow, those are really nice pieces of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Those look sweet! I would put them on e-bay and start it at what its worth to you. If it sells great if not your out the price to list it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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