dimebolt Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Here's a few pics of what I got done with the cuda today. Mainly just prep work for the photoetch before primer and block sanding. Thanks for looking. Corey Edited October 27, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Oh, I really like that grill. Very nice. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Ya, great job on the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 sweet Corey, I planned on doing something like that to my grille, looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks guys! My FIRST time doing any photoetch, so let me know if you see me doin something wrong, or know of a better way on something. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Here's a few pics of todays progress. Fixed fenders, and valance. Got everything sanded smooth and primed. Block sanded, and primed again. The new seams I made on the fenders need more filler, and sanding. Then block sand the whole thing again. I"m gonna open and hinge the trunk after everything's smooth as glass, work with it to make sure it's not binding, and then get a color coat on it. Thanks for looking. Corey Edited October 1, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Here's what it's gonna look like, but no vinyl top, pro street, with DEEEP rear/skinny front body color steelies with dog dishes. And maybe even some trim rings of some sort. Thanks for looking. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lookin' good! The photoetch grille (and other photo etched parts too) is great "bonus". What kit is this? Monogram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey Corey, This kit looks familiar! It's far beter off in your capable hands. Tripple black is exactly how I woudl have built it. The progress looks good so far. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 cool project corey! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lookin' good! The photoetch grille (and other photo etched parts too) is great "bonus". What kit is this? Monogram? Thanks Niko. Yeah it's Monogram. Built this same kit when I was like 13. Time to do it the way I wanted to back then. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks Steve, and Brian. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Looks good so far Corey! Glad to see you corrected the front splash pan. If you're planning on painting the grille different than the body color, you can also cut it loose. That's how I did mine. I also glued my rear valence in before primer and paint because it's such a pain to get it in right after the chassis is installed. The chassis will still fit like it should. You just have to slide the rear of it in first. It will also help to cut the license plate loose from the rear bumper and glue it to the inside of the body. If you're going to open up the trunk, I would go ahead and do it before final sanding because more than likely,it will need more primer after you cut it out. Thanks Roger. The grille is going to be body color. Trunk is open, and I already have it in more primer; waiting for it to dry. Probably going to do a custom chassis, as I dont like the limitations presented with the kits chassis. Molded in exhaust, etc. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 sweet Corey, I planned on doing something like that to my grille, looks awesome! Thanks Bill. It ought to be pretty cool when it's done. The powerplant however, won't be near as awesome as the one going in your's. That thing is a MONSTER!!! Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good Lookin'!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 At the risk of sounding repetitive, I like what you've shown us so far....and I really like the grille too. I see that you sanded the edges of the door handles and gills off....adding PE to those as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks Fred and Dave. Yeah man, it's gonna get the photoetch treatment throughout. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Got the trunk cut open and another coat of primer. Body prepped and 2 light mist coats. Then 15 min later, a wet coat. Missed part of the engine bay. It'll get lightly wet sanded with 2000 grit, then shot again. Then some clear if everything goes well. Wet sanded, and cleared again. And another time. Alot of people don't know it, but; every time you wet sand clear, it practically doubles the shine when you clear it again. Well, alot of people do realize it. Just one of the many little tricks I learned from my mom's ex husband. He painted semi trucks for a living. Corey Thanks for looking. Corey Edited October 1, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Shiny !!!!!! Very good paint job !!! F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hi Corey, That is wonderful body work. That paint is superb !!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks Fred and Randy. Gonna see what I can get done on the engine tonight. Will post up before I go to bed. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hey Corey, This kit looks familiar! It's far beter off in your capable hands. Tripple black is exactly how I woudl have built it. The progress looks good so far. Steve Thanks man, you're too kind. I've got pretty high expectations of this build. I'm just gonna take it one step at a time, and not get into too big of hurry. But I can't wait to see it finished!!! Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 This is approximately what the stance is gonna be like. Thanks for looking. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Nice Corey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks Eric. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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