John Pol Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Really nice work John like always your just like a artist and a craftsman. You must have alot of scratchbuilding material onhand all times to do things like this.What body putty do you use for all your custom work and sandpaper? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Really nice work John like always your just like a artist and a craftsman. You must have alot of scratchbuilding material onhand all times to do things like this.What body putty do you use for all your custom work and sandpaper? John Pol Hi John.........I use 3m Acryl-Blue Glazing Putty......I sand most of the putty off with 3M 320 grit........and the rest with 800 3M grit......I re-primer and re-putty if needed.........sand with 800 3M grit........add the color and .......color sand with 3M 1500 grit..........clear coat and wet sand with 3M 2000 grit and re-clear........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello.......thank you all for the kind comments........I modified some parts box bumpers to replicate the 1:1 bumpers........not perfect but, good enough for the girls I go with........I like to show my work in the really "Rough" stages.........they will look pretty when I fine sand and paint.......I will hinge the trunk tomorrow........thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 few more progress photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 and a few more.........thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 John, Thanks for showing the in progress shots of the bumpers it really helps me to understand the process of what you've done. Looking forward to seeing more. bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 It kinda looks like it is giving birth to another car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Man that is just plain out NuTs!!!!!!!! Can hear that blower whining like a banshee already!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 It kinda looks like it is giving birth to another car <grin>....... I agree. Great workmanship though, this man can make magic with his skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hello........thank you all for the kind comments.........I got the trunk hinged .......I made some tail lights and a gas cap........I also modified the front grill..........I will make a gas tank and mock-up a radiator tonight........thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 few more progress photos........thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 You are doing great work on this John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 John, you are an artist in his prime. You are producing fantastic build after fantastic build at a pace that I have not seen matched... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 John, you are an artist in his prime. You are producing fantastic build after fantastic build at a pace that I have not seen matched... I'll second that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great work John ! I sit here amazed at the variety of your builds and the speed at which you create these gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Love all the sectioning going on here! This is my kind of project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hello.......this is just a test .........to see if the new "Photo Bucket "..........works for me?.........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hello.......YEE HAA !!!!!!!........it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 John, I have not said much during this build, mainly because I'm still trying to get my head around all those body mods! Your doing a great job and it looks like you got your work cut out. Happy sanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 John, I have not said much during this build, mainly because I'm still trying to get my head around all those body mods! Your doing a great job and it looks like you got your work cut out. Happy sanding... James........yes,I gotta allot of sanding to do........+ primer,+putty,+sanding,.....+ re-primer,+ re-putty,+ re-sanding......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Man, John, you sir are outstanding!!!!! AWESOME work as usual man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 super cool John, starting look like a freakshow, beautiful work buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 John, you are an artist in his prime. You are producing fantastic build after fantastic build at a pace that I have not seen matched... x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Wow, it's starting to look like a complete car/truck/freak! Looking forward to the prime and paint! Nice work, as always, Buddy! Edited February 12, 2013 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments........I did some work on the blower, manifold, water pump ,alternator,distributor and started on one set of the carbs.......made some motor mounts.......I also mocked up a battery and radiator........also started on some steering linkage ,shocks and airbags........I made a compressor and air tank and made a gas tank.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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