Hi guys after seeing some interesting posts on this campaign i signed up. The first pic is what i will be building it will be my first lowrider, the second pic shows the start of the replacement engine its a 409 big block with a small supercharger, i still have lots of work to do , still needs a starter, exhaust, fan, hoses, carbs and a lot more parts. All comments welcome.

Whats the serpantine belt(s) made out of. They look like they are tape wrapped around the pullies. They sure don't look like OOTB kit parts I've seen. They look good.

Thanks Scott, you are correct the belts are 3 layers of masking tape rapped around each pulley the pulley set came with round rubber belts belts are not round so i replaced them, the pulley set is aftermarket from The Model Car Garage as are the wires, oil filter and magneto.

The Impala! That must be the king of pimped cars

What a great looking and well detailed engine!
Thanks for reveiling the masking tape tip!

Paul

Thanks Paul i really like to detail the engines on my cars, for anyone who doesn't want to buy aftermarket pulleys you can cut off the molded on belts and file the channels in the pulley yourself and than add your tape belts.

You did a great job on the belts.

Robert thanks for the tip on the belts, makes them look a whole lot better.

Ciao
Luciano

Thanks Scott, and you are welcome Luciano i am always trying to find a better and cheaper way to detail my cars.

Hey Robert, nice engine! Looking forward to how this one will pan out.

Wish I had seen how you have done the pullys/belts before I started my engine; I'd have done that....very kool.

Mike

Thanks Mike, i have made a lot more progress on the engine i will post new pictures in a few days.

Good build choice. I'll be watching this one sure.

Thanks KoSprueOne, new post shows 2 pics with the engine about 90% complete i installed the plug wires, wire looms, starter motor, oil filter, heater hoses, scratch built carbs, air cleaners, fan and fuel lines. I tried to pimp it out as much as my parts supply would allow. All comments welcome.

Hi Robert.

Glad you signed up for pimp a ride. Excellent choice of car.

The engine looks great. Love all those added details.

Thanks Jesper i really like to do the detail work next up is the interior.