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Nigel Chapman
Moving on with this build and making progress with the big block Chevy engine.
I need the complete engine made up to determine the placement within the chassis and body.
The prewired distributor came off EBay making the job so much easier.
Every Gasser should have a flip front so that's what I have done, removing the front end using a scriber on the existing body lines. This means of course more front detailing than I normally do - oh joy!

Nigel Chapman
Been doing some research on gasser design which prompted me to rebuild all the chassis mods so far.
For my application, the engine needs to sit higher in the frame so the original engine mounts were removed and new ones fabricated. It also sits at a slight angle (3 degrees in reality) as this would generate more down force to the rear axle.
The original gearbox support has been extensively modified and moved slightly forward for a better fit.
The X frame has been replaced using slightly smaller diameter square section placed lower between the chassis rails to enable the prop shaft to fit.
This becoming a fascinating project.

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Chaps. That's VW Urano Grey with with Matt lacquer and all bright work Matt black.
It does look sinister. Ideal Halloween transport 🎃

Bob Hall
Slap a Jack Skeleton on the door and coffin hanging out the back window and.......... BOOO-YA, ya got yourself a stabbin wagin 🚙 !

Nigel Chapman
My holy grail of model kits! Although the first £60 kit I have bought, it's a bargain.

Bozzer
A bloody good bargain! These sell for £200+!!!
Nice work Nigel 🙂
Whilst I'm here, you won't believe what I recently picked up?
Take a look at my latest purchase..

Nigel Chapman
My first Revell van for a great price

Nigel Chapman
Another bucket list kit for a good price and my first £60 kit

Bozzer
I saw one of those going down the M6, near Keele Services. It sounded awesome!

Nigel Chapman
Yeah, there are quite a few old and new T-cabs about the UK - can't beat the that Scania v8 sound

Bill Newcomer
Well done my friend. I have been following for quite some time. I am impressed with all the effort you have given it. You have way more imagination than I have.

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Bill

Nigel Chapman
Another bucket list kit - all original and complete with just the engine block glued together .

Nigel Chapman
My first ever £50 kit for my birthday. Original unbuilt condition apart from one assembled wheel. What a bargain!

Carlos Proença
Very good ideas!!!!! Well done Nigel.

Nigel Chapman
Thankyou

Jv
Looking great love your light
Fantastic with your bed that lifts up
Plenty of space there

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Jv

Bozzer
I always fancied the tanker, from this kit, for a future build I have. Keen to see how this one builds up, Nigel.

Nigel Chapman
Hey Bozzer, these are really nice kits, well packaged with highly detailed parts . I would say they are on par with Meng for quality.
I got both of mine for good prices though I have seen them anywhere between £30-50.
You should know me by now it's never going to be box stock! Plans are in the pipeline.

Bozzer
I know you well enough, to look out for your future builds!
I'm still trying to find a balance between my spare time and modelling. There's so much to do, but no time to get it done? Hence why I'm trying to get my incomplete builds finished. I've condensed a lot of boxes, but there's still a shed load more.