knarf Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Evenings have been spent restoring and modifying the Cormaro body. I've fitted a parts box firewall and filled the cowl gap that formerly exposed the blower of the Camaro funny car engine and restored the lower windshield trim. The front clip has been quite time consuming. Getting into such tight little areas with the thinnest edge of sandpaper tests my threshold of patience. Still the results, when painted, may be marginal. Includes filling & smoothing the engine blower hole and blending the gaudy extensions I've added to the front, while trying to preserve the molded in detail like bumpers and turn signals. The rear end includes holes for custom taillights and restoration from glue damage, damage from disassembly and warps. i'm liking this build way much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Some very cool stuff going on so far. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice work everyone! This year is going to be even better than last year was I believe. I'm trying to hang up with you guys, but my quality is not as good as yours. Anyway I got the Roll Cage pretty much together. It needs a few more tubes, and then I can paint it. And I must cut a little material from the Dashboard to make the cage fit, as some of the 1:1 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Alright, I finally got paint on the body. It's Ford Merlot red metallic with gold lower/basecoat. Here you can see I turned the rear storage compartment into a secondary fuel tank, I still have to add the filler cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 love that paintjob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 YES. A fine color choice. I like the placement of the gas tank. That's a lot of weight back there though. I expect you won't need much luggage up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 It'll help with the traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM485 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Have some more progress on the viper. Clear coat and decals are on, interior is finished, and the chassis is now a roller! Still quite a bit left but it is getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Nice paint job Jordan the gold compliments the red well and Josh your paint and interior look great as well, looks like you'll be the first one done this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hi everyone, apologies for not being around much lately but back in building mode now I have been monitoring the thread and some great builds going on here. Here is how my '65 Mustang stands at present - paint is the new Tamiya Metallic Orange (over white primer). The engine is the 351 Saleen from the 1998 convertible kit. Ride height a little higher than I prefer, but this is a cross country race on public roads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Fantastic paint Paul. Thanks for identifying the engine. That's GOT to find its way to one of my projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Very nice paint Paul, the orange looks great with the matte black stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 All the progress is awsome. I need to get some pictures of my progress. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyCoupe41 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hi fellas! It's been long time since I have done anything to my Camino but now I have some updates. Engine changed again and this is the final version what is coming under the Caminos hood. Engine is Chevy big block and it's from my parts box. Fuel injection is from Revell '86 Chevy Monte Carlo. Also did some chassis work and I made "spacers" for those rims. Now most of engine parts are painted but I don't have pics of them yet. I made mock up to engine before I painted it. Now most of engine parts are painted and i hope that I have update tomorrow. Rear axle. Front axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Well I was on a building spree lately and was able to complete my build! Specs: -Chevy 350 V8 with 4-bbl carb making around 300hp -Stock 4-speed manual -Uprated sway bars and shocks -Extra 15 gallon fuel tank in place of rear storage space -Nismo 17 wheels and high-performance tires -Custom paint job of Ford Merlot Red metallic and gold accents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 We have a completion! Nice work. The V8 worked out great, it looks great and you've got a sleeper Burt & Hal would be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Nice job Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Very nicely done and congrats on getting yours done first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Very Nice Jordan, gotta get my carcass in gear I guess. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 With paint like that? Not much of a sleeper. Nice work. I nearly started mine today. But then got sidetracked by the build with the May deadline... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekefe Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Congrats...well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Just about finished this, only need to add the upper radiator hose. I'm quite happy with the result, started with the Revell '65 fastback, added the engine from the '98 Saleen convertible, wheels/tyres from a Fujimi RX8 Mazda and a few bits of Mustang Model Car Garage photoetch including grill, fuel cap and glovebox motif. Extra fuel cell and battery box are from the AMT '32 Phantom Vicky. Front half of exhaust is Saleen, rear section from base kit. Paint is Tamiya Metallic Orange with flat black hood (we are heading west after all, need to keep reflections to a minimum ). I know it's a long way to the finish line, but at least I'm underway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001slick001 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 nice job on your mustang paul look sweet.I haven't gotten a lot done on my ford.I got the wheels fitted and figured out the engine but it's not painted yet.any questions let me know. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 nice job on your mustang paul look sweet.I haven't gotten a lot done on my ford.I got the wheels fitted and figured out the engine but it's not painted yet.any questions let me know. thanks. Thanks August, your Ford has a great stance - where are the wheels from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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