MY Eleanor 1967 Shelby Mustang WIP

[sam01contact]

Time for an update!!

Maybe not a big advance, but I want to take my time with this engine.

I added Model Car Garage pulleys and belt. Then, I installed and wired the scratchbuilt coil, starter and alternator. I also detailed and installed the MCG fan:

[rollin80s]

bro, the engine is lookin hot!! taking your time is the best thing to do..we will wait patiently.

[vikingz]

Wow great job Sam your work is flawless along with you photography skills to capture it all to boot. They make Evergreen ribbed plastic stock that I think would be perfect in modifying the cover with, I will dig some up tomorrow and post, I used it as grills on 1:43.

What use to add tremendous time on this build was the body work along with making the wheels and grills...all the things in the kit. You now have loads of extra time.


Here's my opinion or what I know of the existing pics of the "Movie" car..facts. As you know 11 cars were made, but only three had the full suspension mods for all the stunts. Of those three two were destroyed in filming which leaves 1 actual running survivor. I also believe of the total 11 only 3 survived after filming. I also know that CVS kept that one remaining running car after filming which was the one that was eventually sold yrs later on ebay. The running survivor was an auto all cars were autos, only the rigged(non functional) prop cars were manuals.

So IMO the only car that wouldn't be damaged would be the car just used in driving straight and fast...which in my mind would be the "movie" correct car. The trans kit provides everything necessary to make a "movie" correct exterior. There are well documented pics for interior along with the movie clips.

The following pics(close you eyes Sam)...are from one of the original press release photo shoots and yrs later of that same car when sold on Ebay, which is above mentioned CVS car. Don't be scared away from this cover either, It would be just about the same mods as you intended just add photo etched mustang script...see below.

Don't fret my father in law and brother in law own and operate a thophy engaving shop. I will run it by them and see if we can photo etch a few covers tomorrow.

[rollin80s]

oh man, great info there.

[vikingz]

Here is the info I promised above..It's possible there are other sizes/options, these are the four I just so happened to have on hand for my prior projects(RC grills). I feel like an internet stalker

While the material was out I made this cover for you Sam Its yours if you want it. If anyone wants I can provide a quick SBS. It may be a little large as the only oval cover handy was from 1/24 die cast. It don't have the "mustang" photo etch kit so I can't go any further but you get the idea. I made the little circle with plastic stock but you probably have a perfect washer handy from your detail kits.

I talked to the in laws they were open to the topic so I sent them photos, I'll keep you informed if something positive arises.

[sam01contact]

vikingz, you really know this car!!

Well, I have been thinking about this, and I believe that, since we did not see Eleanor´s engine (or suspension) in the movie, It´s safe to build my own "interpretation"
Having this in mind, I guess the choice for us modelers is to build either a)Our own version of the car or b) One of the cars that were used to make the movie.

Man, that´s one good looking air filter!! I would like to get that piece, but I am living in Mexico City, and it would take forever to send the filter here (Mexican postal service is S L O W )
Doing photoetched covers for this filter is a good idea! I think there would be a great interest for them!

I will take your idea to do the modification to the transkit filter, but I will keep the COBRA lettering I´ll show it to you in a few days!

[spideyman]

I just ordered my transkit. One of the last seven.

Thanks mike I cant wait to get it....


very nice work so far, Im loving the engine. I hope that my Eleanor will come out as nice as yours will. (I may have to use this thread as a tutorial )

[sam01contact]

I am sorry for the lack of updates...You know how "real life" can get in the way of modeling sometimes

Well, I have new photos of the engine for you!

I added the detailed intake manifold and detail master´s distributor:





The kit carburetor is the worst I have seen, so I used a carburetor from a Ford NASCAR kit. My camera zoom is very limited, so I hope you can see the carburetor linkage (detail master):



I glued the carburetor in place and did some wiring and plumbing (I know the single hole in the top of the carb looks awful, but I will glue the air filter permanently over it). You can see the detail in this photos, including throttle cable, brackets and spring:







Valve covers are in place (I added a breather cap from Mr. Model):





That´s it for the moment!! Hope you like the update!

[mrawl]

Great work! It'll be awesome if you keep up that level of detail and finish. Big job tough!

[sam01contact]

3 more photos for you!

Here´s the detailed transmission:



And here´s the engine with the transmission installed:





The engine is almost done! I just need to add the air filter and exhaust headers and put the distributor wires in place.

[rollin80s]

wow, just wow. very good work bro. can't wait for more.

[da_ashman]

Stunning engine build, looks great

[spideyman]

Beautiful work so far, I am always looking forward to your updates. Can I ask what color you used for the transmission housing.....

Keep it up, and I look forward to seeing more....

[Mikezibit]

HI Sam

great engine



Mikezibit

[rallymaster]

Hi Sam,

I love your detailing work, as for the 405 GR. Great work and impressive result !