S10man Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 This is a project I started recently. I was not happy with the stock chassis, so I modified the chassis from a Polar Lights Torino Taledega. I plan to use the 427 engine and all the running gear from that kit. This shows the chassis modifications and extra bracing, along with the suspension pieces loosly taped in place to check for fit. Then I sectioned the body about 1/8" and made a pancake hood. I frenched the headlights and added a recessed license plate to the rear door. The engine is the Taledega 427 which I just got together tonight. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 Here's a quick pic showing the exhaust system mock up. Its basically large diameter solder, hollow styrene tube for the mufflers and hollow aluminum tube for the extensions. I need to make some flanges to connect the pipe to the headers. Thanks for looking; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Interesting approach to a street rod chassis. Are you going to add the front strut rods to the front suspension? Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Thanks Brian. You have good eyes!! Yes, there are still the front struts and shocks to add, plus 4 wheel disc brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 The engine has been installed, rad was BMF'd and hooked up, fuel tank in with line to engine, exhaust and headers connected. Its coming along. Lots of little detail and touch up still to do. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Finally got some paint on it today. I used Mac-Tac as a mask and was quite pleased with the results. There is virtually no bleed-through and I only have some minor touch ups to do. Its a great technique that I'll try again. The masking has just come off so there is lots of clean up to do, but I had to share this 'cause I'm so relieved that it worked so well. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 So-Cal Speedshop lives! What is this "Mac-Tac" you mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 So-Cal Speedshop lives! What is this "Mac-Tac" you mentioned? Yeah, I saw the So-Cal HHR and thought it looked kind of cool. Mac-Tac is one of those pressure sensitive vinyl coatings that you can get for covering shelves or windows. I have a roll of it that sort of looks like stained glass. You peel off the backing and stick it in place. Its very thin, quite flexible, but stong and not affected by the paint. It was an experiment, and it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That looks awesome. Love the SoCal paint design. Superb job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 I finally got this one finished. The paint was a real hassle, and its been painted about 3 times now and is fairly satisfactory, but not perfect. The body was sectioned and the hood pancaked, frame is from a Taledega NASCAR car, with 427 engine, all wiring, plumbing and brake lines. I scratchbuilt the custom air cleaner and dual exhaust with aluminum tips. It has 4 wheel disc brakes inside chrome reverse rims on Goodyear rubber. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianR Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Looking real good. Pancaking the hood took care of the hood fit problem the delivery has, I'll have to remember that for the next one I try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 That is great. Paint is very cool. You built the sedan delivery in a way I have yet to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Looks good Bill I like SoCal look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfpint33 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Looks real nice.I like the paint job.I think it is way above "satisfactory" I have a dumb question..what do you mean by "pancake the hood" Thanks, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Sweet looking ride! If I visit my relatives that live near Tilsonburg can I come over and take it for a spin? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10man Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Looks real nice.I like the paint job.I think it is way above "satisfactory" I have a dumb question..what do you mean by "pancake the hood" Thanks, Gary Gary....basically it means slicing the hood horizontally and molding the lower part to the body, leaving only the top "pancake" as a hood. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfpint33 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks for the info Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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