Art & Inspiration FORDILLAC FLATHEAD IN 1/3 SCALE

Amazing.

 

Wow, Just Wow!

 

All of this is just too cool. I'm imagining a scale sized mountain of metal shavings in the corner of your machine shop complete with tiny climbers planting a flag to stake claim to it.

 

Hi Gatz,
Actually the Ford logo was taken from a small embossed logo plate. I set it up in the mill upside down and machined stock away until there was just the skeleton remaining. I then soft soldered it to the tank.
gbritnell

 

Wow! AMAZING PROJECT! thanks for sharing!

 

You've made my insomnia a bonus. Thanks

 

Thanks gentlemen,
I really appreciate the comments.
Next week should be the first try at firing it up. I'll keep you informed.
gbritnell

 

I think all the superlatives have already been said, so I'll just shut up and watch!

 

I am speechless. You are amazing.
In your last life you must have been Henry Ford.

 

Update on this project? I was hoping to see this little gem running by now.

 

Gentlemen,
I know it's been a long time coming but I finally have some success.
After many trails and tribulations the flathead engine is running. As the video states many changes were made along the way to first correct my design miscalculations and second to get all the components of and internal combustion engine correct, spark, fuel and compression.
I had the engine ready to go right after Christmas but didn't want to spend time in the cold garage trying to fine tune everything.
The last couple of days saw temperatures in the low 80's here in Ohio so I had no more excuses not to try and get the engine running.
Everything was hooked up, fuel ignition and wiring. I set the ignition timing to around 20 degrees advanced to get started. The fuel needle was just cracked so that I didn't load the plugs right off the bat.
A short spin of the drill while adjusting the carb needle had the engine running on it's own. While running I made adjustments to the distributor but found the timing window was very narrow. A little too much one way or the other would stall the engine.
I started the engine without coolant figuring that whatever changes would need to be made would only be complicated by draining coolant every time. When the engine seemed sorted out I then added coolant and found a few leaks, mainly from the hose clamps. The coolant was drained and the radiator removed so that I could modify the clamps to get a tighter squeeze on the hoses.
I would eventually like to go back to the dual carb setup but for now I'm thrilled to have it running after almost 2 years, from inception to life.
gbrtitnell

 

Incredible!

 

Very good work, George
Lots of time & effort, AND it shows ! Always satisfying to see something you've created come to life.

Making the crank must've been challenging.

What is the stoke ?

 

I can't imagine the amount of time and talent but most of all patience it took.
Thanks for shareing. Frank

 

George, Don't what you did for a living but, the world needs more folks with your skills and knowledge.
You are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

 

I was a metal Pattermaker for the Ford Motor Co. (39 years)

 

You had me at the little moon go pedal. I am amazed!

 

Damn! That’s cool!


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THANKS FOR SHARING ! That's one of the Coolest things I've seen. I too, though the little Moon gas pedal was a neat touch. I could see it displayed in a 1/3 scaled Hot Rod Roadster I know you could do it. Ron..........

 

Fantastic job sir.....
I love it!!!!!!.....

 

Absolutely amazing! Love the detail, and the acorn nuts for the heads!

 

Wow,just wow. You got mad skills. I'd love to have one of those.

 

Absolutely outstanding Sir.Thanks for posting.Hmmmmmmmmmm 32 Roadster 1/3 scale.Radio controlled version at a car show.Now that would be sooooooooo cool.Looking forward to more of your outstanding talents on display.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo