1320wayne Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nice progress by so many. I'm home for a couple of days so maybe I can get something done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 how about using the wild intake from mat hay's bird on a 455 buick? its a wild car as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 so, everyone still building? glad the problem is solved and we are back up and running. I got more done on the Pontiac. have to shoot some pictures and post them up. I also started another project. a 32 highboy I am pro streeting. keep the progress updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 nope, straight out the fenders yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) well, not much to report, but it is a report. with many attempts I finally got the back half floor and tubs together. will get the frame started this weekend. Edited July 19, 2013 by tubbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 boy, we are slipping down the page..... got some more done on the Pontiac. I know, pictures needed and wanted, I understand!!! patience is a virtue. getting the floor pan all sanded, looking for brace points. mocking up of the motor is coming out good. nothing so far hs made me give up on this one.... yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleDale Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I cleaned the floor the other day and found the lost side window to my Fairlane. Wonders do never cease! Now I can finally finish that build. Off to the NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. I have tickets for time trials and tech inspection today and finals on Sunday. By! Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 UH-OH!! we are slipping guys. we got passed by the lowriders and the MG guys.... anyways, have a camera that will not cooperate so no picts, but got a little more done on the 62 Pontiac, started on the interior paint, body primed. looking to add some bracing to the already beefed chassis. looking to cut the drivers door open, looks to be a real challenge with the way the door line meets the front window trim. not a lot of room, but if I can do it, it will look really neat. got the motor mocked up. starting to take shape. at the rate I am moving, it should be done by Christmas of 2015!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Here's the Falcon as of today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I really like that little Falcon Chuck!! Perfect choice on the wheels and tires! What do you have planned for the engine or do you already have it in there? I have a Trumpeter Falcon that I'm planning on starting sometime soon. The entire chassis from the AMT '66 Nova is practically a drop in. Or...... I may get in on this '61.... I'm thinking a scratchbuilt tube chassis, big engine and slammed to the ground. I'm gonna see how the chassis from the Matt Hay Thunderbird fits before I attempt the scratchbuilt chassis though. That'll save me a lot of work. I gotta finish up my '60 Ford pickup and trailer along with a few other projects first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Oh, that Nova chassis does indeed practically drop in- I did have to "Fordify" mine a little, though. Here it is about halfway through that process... For power I'm going with the SBF/four-speed from the '67 Mustang that coughed up its suspension bits, but fitted with EFI and a centrifugal supercharger- or maybe dual McCulloughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Oh, that Nova chassis does indeed practically drop in- I did have to "Fordify" mine a little, though. Here it is about halfway through that process... For power I'm going with the SBF/four-speed from the '67 Mustang that coughed up its suspension bits, but fitted with EFI and a centrifugal supercharger- or maybe dual McCulloughs. sounds killer Chuck!! I cant see the pictures here at work so I will have to take our word for it. the only thing that sounds a little kiltered is the EFI is a lot more modern than the McCulloughs. that sounds just "old school" to me. I would go with the EFI/supercharger myself. btw, is the falcon a resin piece? I want a 62/3 sooooooo bad, but will not reach in the pocket for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My Falcon is an original AMT annual, but the hood and seats are resin repops by Modelhaus. AMT turned the '66-70 Falcon tooling into a modified stocker sometime in the '70's, so I doubt it'll ever be reissued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 My Falcon is an original AMT annual, but the hood and seats are resin repops by Modelhaus. AMT turned the '66-70 Falcon tooling into a modified stocker sometime in the '70's, so I doubt it'll ever be reissued. not what I wanted to heat..... I need to find me a couple of falcons... not that I need more projects........ well, yea, yes I do need more projects!!! I need to get hoppin on my Pontiac too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 not what I wanted to heat..... I need to find me a couple of falcons... not that I need more projects........ well, yea, yes I do need more projects!!! I need to get hoppin on my Pontiac too... Best way to a '66-70 Falcon is to dig up some old glue bombs and/or broken promos, pirate the usable stuff from each car, and (worst case scenario) use the Modelhaus stuff to fill in the blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Chuck's right. Fear not the glue bombs. Every rare build or project I have started life as a glue bomb. Sometimes, you can score an unpainted build pretty cheap. I bought a pretty nice '62 Galaxie promo that was just dirty, unpainted and had aftermarket wheels on it for $40 plus shipping. The '61 Falcon in my previous post only cost me $26 with shipping. This little '61 Comet was only $22 and change shipped. It still had the original wheel covers and tires. This one makes two that I now have. Patience and diligence will pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Patience and diligence will pay off. And just to say... I personally exhibit NEITHER patience nor diligence, and I've managed to find a few rare oldies. If I can sniff a few out, anybody can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I want a 62/3 sooooooo bad, but will not reach in the pocket for one. Check this out Al. http://www.spotlighthobbies.com/amt19fofa2bu.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 TEASERS!! ALL OF YOU!! ........... oh, dear......... why you look gorgeous today....... i only need the body though, everything else will get tossed. seriously, thanks for the heads up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 If you just want the body Al, get one from the Modelhaus. Check it out... http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?y=56&c=4106&pt=28&part=1&Submit=Search I may get one of these myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Anyone still doing this? I just stretched the wheel wells on a 67 chevelle I'm playing with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 hehe, yep, still building....... when time allows. got a few more on the bench. stretched the wells, what chevelle are you building. I have quit a few of those (revel and AMT ones) but they all get ripped apart for parts. would love to see what you are doing. i have turns a few street cars into race cars though. i have to go back and actually see what i said i was working on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It's the revell 67 chevelle. The wheel wells are tiny for the big firestones. Here is what I'm up to so far I stretched them 6mm. Had a spare junk body to get the piece from. Leaning towards a deluxe 604 milodon resin big block. Cowl hood. Maybe efi. Maybe a procharger. Not sure. Just going to get the look I want first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice work on stretching the fenderwells Fred. Are those slot car wheels? I may build another pro streeter for this CBP once I get my short bed, chopped and slammed '62 F-100 built. I have a Trumpeter '64 Falcon and chassis from the AMT '66 Nova ready to go when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 It's the revell 67 chevelle. The wheel wells are tiny for the big firestones. Here is what I'm up to so far I stretched them 6mm. Had a spare junk body to get the piece from. Leaning towards a deluxe 604 milodon resin big block. Cowl hood. Maybe efi. Maybe a procharger. Not sure. Just going to get the look I want first I did not realize those were so small a wheelwell. great job on the stretching. I rob most of the parts from these kits and have yet to build one. where are you getting the resin motor from. have never used a resin motor but I am going to give VCG resins a call and cet a few of Manny's motors. would like to see more of this bad butt machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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