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    Offline 472 R/T SE

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #345 on: March 20, 2009 - 07:16:06 PM »
    While a good portion of the Roadster Show participants were shining on their rides with towels, etc., you folks were using a DA.  If you think about it, it was quite comical.

    Never got to talk to you guys' as there was always someone talking to ya'. 

    Just as unreal in person as on a monitor.   :thumbsup:
    « Last Edit: March 20, 2009 - 07:19:32 PM by 472 R/T SE »
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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #346 on: March 20, 2009 - 08:27:04 PM »
    too funny!  We weren't quiet either!!! 

    Move in was hell.  Nothing like getting stuck in the rain with a bare metal car...  What a nightmare.  Add a $70 parking ticket (for waiting in line) and my day was complete. 

    See you at the next show - make sure you stop by and say hi. 

    Quote from: 472 R/T SE on March 20, 2009 - 07:16:06 PM
    While a good portion of the Roadster Show participants were shining on their rides with towels, etc., you folks were using a DA.  If you think about it, it was quite comical.

    Never got to talk to you guys' as there was always someone talking to ya'. 

    Just as unreal in person as on a monitor.   :thumbsup:
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    Offline 472 R/T SE

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #347 on: March 21, 2009 - 12:23:32 AM »
    Supposedly some phone calls were made and all those chicken **** tickets were suppose to bee voided.  I'd call Multnomah Hot Rod Council and talk to Don Van Dinter 503-232-4567.  He's in charge and when we spoke with him he told us about it.

    Move in was easy as pie for me, no rain and drove right in.  Of course that was 7pm.
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #348 on: March 21, 2009 - 12:39:16 AM »
    why don't you guys just shoot one coat of over reduced clear to stop flash rust? or keep sanding and using scotch pads and sandpaper to shine it up, it does look pretty cool in bare metal,but at some point you'll have to get some paint on it
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #349 on: March 21, 2009 - 02:47:31 AM »
    Quote from: exvelocity on March 21, 2009 - 12:39:16 AM
    why don't you guys just shoot one coat of over reduced clear to stop flash rust? or keep sanding and using scotch pads and sandpaper to shine it up, it does look pretty cool in bare metal,but at some point you'll have to get some paint on it

    The car has been bare metal for a year now - flash rust hasn't been an issue.  Getting caught in the rain, however, left a weird hue.  Like I said, that was a crappy day. 

    We fully intend to paint the car, but decided to bring it to display in our vendor booth at a couple shows this month. There's a lot more metalwork to be done, so no sense in hiding what we do just yet...
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #350 on: March 21, 2009 - 09:37:54 AM »
    I'm just wondering how you guys keep the flash rust from forming? keeping it in a climate controlled room? I'm working on 55 356 Speedster that has been blasted about a month ago and I started seeing the rust,I do keep it covered,but humidity will still find a way   
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #351 on: March 21, 2009 - 09:41:25 AM »
    I blasted a hood I had, let it sit inside the shed door for a long time, about a year, and it was still pretty clean.  The only places where it was rusting decently was where water had dripped on it. 

    But there's gotta be rust you cant see covering the entire thing.   :dunno:
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #352 on: March 21, 2009 - 10:31:56 AM »
     :wow: I am speechless
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    Offline Bruning Auto Design

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #353 on: March 21, 2009 - 06:23:56 PM »
    No surface rust.

    For starters - a blasted surface is very porous, the metal finished body of the Challenger is not.  The body is very smooth which you can see in the pictures (sheen).  We spent a couple hours going over the car with a scotch brite pad before the show to remove finger prints from the last show in March 08.  Move in was hell, got caught in the rain, and ended up going over it again at the show.

    Also - We get a lot of rain (Pacific Northwest), but it's not humid here.  Our shop is also heated and well insulated - stays very dry.  The car was on the frame fixture, uncovered, for many months. 

    Regardless - the chassis and inner body stucture will be powder coated, and the exterior will go through the proper steps for paint.

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #354 on: March 23, 2009 - 06:56:19 PM »
    A Few updates...

    A big step for Bruning Auto Design - our new 5.7 and 6.1L late model HEMI Billet valve covers.

    What started off as an idea has now turned into a reality.  Each valve cover is machined from a 33.5 lb Billet of Aircraft grade 6061 T-6 AMS QQ-A-250/11 Aluminum.  State of the art “High Speed” CNC Machining centers insure the final 5 lb valve cover is kept to close tolerances of the custom CAD designed 3-D model.

    A few pictures of the "2BC" and "Classic" production covers...

    "2BC" (no logo engraved on the production cover, but it is an option).  The top profile is smooth machined and is easily polished, plated or painted for a custom finished finish by the customer.


    "Classic"version has a touch of classic style with a 3 inch band of ball milled ribbed surface down the center



    We're playing with different tool path options for the Challenger

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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #355 on: March 23, 2009 - 07:14:04 PM »
    Also "modified" and mounted the radiator. A cover will be shaped that flows up from the grill, over the radiator and stock core support and blend into the intake tubing.







    The hood was also modified to clear the radiator and the stock latch and inner structure were removed.  A 1" piece of DOM tubing with a large rolled arc adds strength and also ties into the round tubing used for the chassis.





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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #356 on: March 23, 2009 - 08:32:25 PM »
     :wow: :wow: :wow: I love the covers  :droolingbounce:  :droolingbounce: :droolingbounce:


    Great update  :drool:

     
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #357 on: March 23, 2009 - 09:19:31 PM »
    Those valve covers are awesome! Will you have those available on your website or?
    Wes
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #358 on: March 23, 2009 - 09:25:46 PM »
    Ohhhhhh, those covers.....     :drool:
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    Re: BAD Challenger - twin turbo 426 Hemi stroker, tube chassis, 6 speed, etc....
    « Reply #359 on: March 23, 2009 - 11:47:21 PM »
     :iagree: can you resist the temptation steve?
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