Wasn't sure if this was the place to put this but it is a hobby of mine. I just signed up yesterday and enquired about dimensions for the 348-409 valve cover. Thought some of you might like seeing some of the other stuff I have done. Just really enjoy making tiny engine items. Gary
Love it. I would like to hear how the process is done. Oh, like the photos but having size appreciation. How about a distributor cap in the photos or an object I can relate to for size
Robert
Love it. I would like to hear how the process is done. Oh, like the photos but having size appreciation. How about a distributor cap in the photos or an object I can relate to for size
Robert
Thanks guys. Robert, I usually look at photos or the real item and take dimensions off them and use my mill and lathe to make the parts. You also asked about size. The little crank is not scaled to anything, just wanted to make a tiny one. It is about 1 7/8 inches long. Little block not scaled either. Large block is a 1/6th scale small block Chevy (approx. 3 3/4 inch long). Z/28 air cleaner 1/4th scale (3 1/2 diameter). All the emblems are hat or lapel pins I have bought off ebay. Just added the one to the valve cover yesterday. It is suppose to be 1/6th scale but used 396-454 dimensions because could not locate 409 numbers. Gary
Great to have you onboard Gary! Those are some nice pieces you made.
I love the engine block! Would love to make one. Have any measured drawings / plans I can download?
Myself and some others on here like machining too. I posted a lot of things I made in the build/project forum. I mostly dabble in tooling related builds.
Wasn't sure if this was the place to put this but it is a hobby of mine. I just signed up yesterday and enquired about dimensions for the 348-409 valve cover. Thought some of you might like seeing some of the other stuff I have done. Just really enjoy making tiny engine items. Gary
Just wondering if you plan on stroking this motor? I understand that an additional 1/8 of an inch stroke is extreme in this case but you would have exclusive bragging rights.
Thanks for the kind words guys. Bob, Here are some drawing I have used for small block dimensions. Not sure if you will be able to see all dimensions. Mine is not an exact copy, just some thing relatively similar. Not sure if I will get around to putting a crank in it or not. Gary
Oh Bob, Nice big sparkplug !!! I know I said miniature automotive items but I enjoy doing various miniatures. Here's a couple fake carbs mounted on engines I have made. Carbs are roughly 1/2 inch tall and long. Engines run on air. Gary
Id consider a small amount of cash, broken door handle off a 1986 Chevy Citation and signed 18" x 27" signed and a framed photograph of Phil Reed i received for my birthday.
Id consider a small amount of cash, broken door handle off a 1986 Chevy Citation and signed 18" x 27" signed and a framed photograph of Phil Reed i received for my birthday.