my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
05-05-2010, 10:58 AM
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my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
I'm working since a few months on this project: Ford1932 Hi-boy in 1:3,5 scale with parts from an old pocket quad .
05-06-2010, 02:37 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
I want to finish the bodywork and take out the first body from the mold end of next month. For the mechanic, almost all parts are ready ,some little parts are still missing like the front end mouting brackets,the shocks and the rear axle bearings....The pocket bike engine wil be placed in the trunk like the new quaterscale cars from New Era.
05-06-2010, 08:38 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Thank You!!
no problem to put one next to your real car because the body will be available soon after the finish of the molds. But do not ask for the price right now.And yes i will ship oversea
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no problem to put one next to your real car because the body will be available soon after the finish of the molds. But do not ask for the price right now.And yes i will ship oversea
regards Pascal
05-06-2010, 10:35 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
the frame will be offered later and the louvered sidepanel are in coming too.
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06-02-2010, 01:52 PM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Work from this week:
due the bad waether and the smallness of my working room, I wasn't able to work the fiberglass this week. But as you can see the frame is nearly finished . Some pics:
due the bad waether and the smallness of my working room, I wasn't able to work the fiberglass this week. But as you can see the frame is nearly finished . Some pics:
06-03-2010, 10:54 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Thank you!
I'll put more pics here in the future.But when i'm working on it i forget about everything around me, even to take a few pictures.....sorry! Ok let see the work of today: setting the rear axle on it's place, preparing the brakes from the pocket quad, i've got the whole sterring parts from FG on ebay and preparing the 4 link braked for the frame.The four wheel adaptor are allready ordered and expected for next week. I'm working low budget with only household tools like a grinder, a small welding machine and a drilling maschine.No mill or lathe....but in the future..... now i'm looking for a nice sterring wheel and if one of you guy has an idea? please let me know.IT's a day off here in Germany and i'll go back to my project.
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I'll put more pics here in the future.But when i'm working on it i forget about everything around me, even to take a few pictures.....sorry! Ok let see the work of today: setting the rear axle on it's place, preparing the brakes from the pocket quad, i've got the whole sterring parts from FG on ebay and preparing the 4 link braked for the frame.The four wheel adaptor are allready ordered and expected for next week. I'm working low budget with only household tools like a grinder, a small welding machine and a drilling maschine.No mill or lathe....but in the future..... now i'm looking for a nice sterring wheel and if one of you guy has an idea? please let me know.IT's a day off here in Germany and i'll go back to my project.
regards Pascal
06-03-2010, 11:43 PM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
The chain link steering wheel is always cool.
But it might be a bit fiddly to make.
Still - it would really top off the project.
How's your welding skills...?
But it might be a bit fiddly to make.
Still - it would really top off the project.
How's your welding skills...?
06-04-2010, 03:05 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
That's a very good idea and matching to the car. Shortening my dog's chain will be done today 
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welding is one of my favorite in my hobby....I've learn it at school 30 years ago
Thank you!
regards Pascal
! welding is one of my favorite in my hobby....I've learn it at school 30 years ago
Thank you!
regards Pascal
06-04-2010, 03:17 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Cool.
Look forward to seeing the result.
The chain link steering wheel is a classic Hot Rod feature.
Look forward to seeing the result.
The chain link steering wheel is a classic Hot Rod feature.
06-04-2010, 07:07 PM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Will this be HiBoy/Roadster, or have you made full fenders for it?
I like 32 fords when they have full guards...open wheelers just don't look right - that's more a look for F1....
Maybe an Ed Roth monster coming out of the roof? lol
I like 32 fords when they have full guards...open wheelers just don't look right - that's more a look for F1....
Maybe an Ed Roth monster coming out of the roof? lol
06-05-2010, 12:56 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
I like both looks.
But if they have guards they should sit as close to the wheels as possible.
Slammed to the max!
But if they have guards they should sit as close to the wheels as possible.
Slammed to the max!
06-05-2010, 02:58 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
It will be definitly a Hi-boy coupe without fenders like "nomobux" real car. The wheels are to wide to be covered by fenders.That's why i've made a scale front end.I was looking for different wheel option first , but the bambini kart wheel were the the best options. The body will be build in several parts , so every kind of hotrod can be assembled like with or without hood, side panels..... The Ed Roth Monster will sit behind the steering wheel if i find one in the same scale [:-] .
06-28-2010, 01:53 PM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
Due my wedding on June 11 , I wasn't able to work on the rod for 2 weeks.......but for my first day off I've almost finished the frame.Engine mount, electric starter and transmission are on the frame......My wife is working and I'm still in vacation till end of this week......Tomorow I'll work on the body because of missing parts .My brother has a lathe ,but not so much time for my parts and to far away from me.I've sent blueprints off all needed parts such the adapter for the wheels, small parts for the front end links,and,and,and......
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06-29-2010, 06:15 AM
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RE: my current project: Hotrod 1:3,5 with pocked Quad engine
That's a tight setup with the motor on the rear swingarm.
I like it.
Dont' quite understand where you're putting the shock absorbers though. [sm=confused.gif]
Oh and congrats on the wedding.
I like it.
Dont' quite understand where you're putting the shock absorbers though. [sm=confused.gif]
Oh and congrats on the wedding.