JasonFL Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 While away from the bench, I came back to a nice little message from the wife. Nice way to get started up again. Love her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 I left you off with the motor compartment. To clean the radiator up I found this cover off a bumper I got in a trade. Not sure what the bumper is off of, maybe a TBird? I cut the cover off then cut the middle out. The last photo is a rough idea on how I want it to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 I filled the radiator mounting holes and made new hidden brackets for it. Then I made 2 pieces on the sides to sit on top of the fender wells and a piece in the middle to bring it together. I pulled the middle piece back off, added another piece to level the motor cover out then cut the hole for function. I also finished off the end pieces for the radiator and glued them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Starting to come together. Not much of an update but something's better then nothing. Opinions always welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wow, absolutely brilliant!! This blows my mind! Master of styrene!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wow I thought heres just another merc build, but I read through it and Im hooked .... ..... You do great modifications, and there are loads of ideas to copy..... ..... Thought you would go for a old style engine set up, the new one looks fantastic ! Have you considered making the rest of the car look more modern, new wheels, interior parts maybe ? Love it whatever you do mate, very inspirational build I will look forward to more......... Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 This is just an amazing build. The use of scrap parts and creativity are so inspiring. Can't wait to take a stab at some of these techniques I am seeing here. I am almost finished with my 55/57 Chevy Cameo and can't wait to get going on something next to try some of this. GREAT JOB!!! Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Keep it going Jason! Inspirational for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 That's a real good look for that car...the way you're doing the hood. Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 That engine cover is amazing, the design look so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Every time I see an update on your build it makes me smile, just gets better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 awsome progress .. love this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Wow, absolutely brilliant!! This blows my mind! Master of styrene!!!! Thanks Ben, appreciate that. Wow I thought heres just another merc build, but I read through it and Im hooked .... ..... You do great modifications, and there are loads of ideas to copy..... ..... Thought you would go for a old style engine set up, the new one looks fantastic ! Have you considered making the rest of the car look more modern, new wheels, interior parts maybe ? Love it whatever you do mate, very inspirational build I will look forward to more......... Lowlife ! ! Thanks a lot Martin. That's just what I didn't want, another Merc build. Mission accomplished. I'm still not sure about the motor, I might switch it up. At first I planned on going more modern but the only wheels I had at the time that allowed me to lay it out were the stock ones. As for the interior, I have an idea for what I want but haven't touched it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 This is just an amazing build. The use of scrap parts and creativity are so inspiring. Can't wait to take a stab at some of these techniques I am seeing here. I am almost finished with my 55/57 Chevy Cameo and can't wait to get going on something next to try some of this. GREAT JOB!!! Can't wait to see more. Thanks Andy. I'd like to see your take on some of the techniques, post up a link if you ever do any. I definitely have to check out that 55/57 project you got going on. Keep it going Jason! Inspirational for sure!! Thanks buddyThat's a real good look for that car...the way you're doing the hood. Kudos! Thanks Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 That engine cover is amazing, the design look so cool. Thanks Bill. Glad your liking it, hopefully you'll like what I do next to it. Every time I see an update on your build it makes me smile, just gets better and better. Haha thanks Robert, means a lot. awsome progress .. love this build Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks Andy. I'd like to see your take on some of the techniques, post up a link if you ever do any. I definitely have to check out that 55/57 project you got going on. Thanks buddy Thanks Ray Thanks Jason. The build thread is under the light truck workbench section under 55/57 Cameo. I would love to get some feedback of your thoughts on it. Hoping to try your dimple dye idea on my 60 Impala I am working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks Jason. The build thread is under the light truck workbench section under 55/57 Cameo. I would love to get some feedback of your thoughts on it. Hoping to try your dimple dye idea on my 60 Impala I am working on. Hey Andy, that 55/57 Cameo is badass. Can't wait to see it finished and I look forward to seeing the dimple work on the Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothicz House Of Kustomz Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 OK so I;m fallowing along on this build, any updates???? need to see more lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 MORE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 MORE!!!!!! ^ What he said! Amazing work and attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 OK so I;m fallowing along on this build, any updates???? need to see more lol. MORE!!!!!! ^ What he said! Amazing work and attention to detail. Haha alright alright. I'm trying to be better at this so here's an update. Thanks for the support fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 The whole purpose for the motor cover was to incorporate the hood emblem. I lined it up straight, outlined it, and started cutting. I cut the front mount off the emblem and made a bracket for it that gives it a floating look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Then I had to make a piece for the open area. This seemed to be a lot harder then it looked. It was such a funky shape with some weird angles. Think I did alright tho Started with a flat piece. Little by little I bent and shaped it as I went along. After I glued it in and did some light sanding. Still needs body work and more detail. That's it for now. Let me know what you all think. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Yep,.. That right right there is why I'm following this !!!! Great little details like that, add volumes to the build Very Cool Jason Keep it up Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 This is a riddler winner with mods and details like this. Beautiful work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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