Raul_Perez Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 This is the look I'm going for...a "stock" '64 T-Bolt as it was delivered to one of the race teams right from Ford. This picture clearly shows the aluminum front bumper and the fiberglass hood that were used to reduce weight. Here are a few pics of the 427 FE engine that Ford commisioned one of their local suppliers to literally wedge into the Fairlane. Don't try this at home, the 427 FE WON'T fit into the stock engine bay of a Fairlane. No, the air cleaner setup is not currently glued to the carbs. This engine is such a tight fit in the engine bay that the headers don't get installed until after the engine is mounted to the chassis and the air cleaner assembly isn't installed until after the body is fitted to the chassis. I was impressed with how well the ends of the radiator hoses fit up to the radiator that is integrated into the radiator support assembly. Good job, Revell!! Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeltech Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 very nice work so far!!! ya, these cars are really cool, especially when you read the history and that on them!!! you had to go to the factory itself to pick one of these bad boys up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I'm glad to see you working on an original muscle car....Can't wait to see your take!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 About time we see some progress on your build. Good job!! Looks Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 very nice work so far!!! ya, these cars are really cool, especially when you read the history and that on them!!! you had to go to the factory itself to pick one of these bad boys up!!! Yeah...I got a DVD of the car's history that included interviews with Phil Bonner and Hubert Platt. It's a really interesting car and the DVD addresses a lot of the history about it. I'm glad to see you working on an original muscle car....Can't wait to see your take!! If it turns out like I want, it'll look just like the 1:1 picture. About time we see some progress on your build. Good job!! Looks Good Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know I'm slow, but I eventually get them done... Glad you like it...so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I guess I better finish mine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 WOWyou took off the selophane and built the engine whats next you going to finish the car LOL just messin wit hya keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) WOWyou took off the selophane and built the engine whats next you going to finish the car LOL just messin wit hya keep up the good work I was thinking of working on the wheels next. They need to be painted white, the lug nuts need to be painted a steel color and the valve stems need to be painted black. Then I might get really adventurous and add some wheel weights. All combined, that could easily take me about a week. Edited April 2, 2008 by Raul_Perez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucksilvia Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Raul, can you tell me where you got the DVD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Raul, can you tell me where you got the DVD? Chuck, I got it from Amazon for $10. Here's the link: Ford Thunderbolt Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 sweet build! one of the local racers here owns a 64 t-bolt that he runs everyonce in awhile. i'll say this those cars are monsters! from dead stop to wheels up to shut down in under 10 secs is a gut wrencher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nice job on the 427 Raul! Keep us posted on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcrozier Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nice start Raul, got one of these on the way too, hopefully The brit Post office will have done its job and delivered to the wrong address again! Gonna be probably box stock with a bit of detailing. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nice start Raul, got one of these on the way too, hopefully The brit Post office will have done its job and delivered to the wrong address again! Gonna be probably box stock with a bit of detailing. Bob Bob, Check out the DVD that Amazon carries on the T-Bolt. Besides the interviews with Bonner and Platt, there's a lot of good pics of the engine, chassis, interior and trunk areas. I also have several pics that I've pulled off of the internet. Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward them to you. Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am just wondering why I can't see the posts under chucksilvia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle F Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Good job so far! I really like the concept of plain factory racers and I'm planning to build a '63 Fairlane lightweight myself, so it will be very interesting to see what this will look like when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raisin27 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Great start on one of the baddest rides ever built. I like how you went with the natural tones instead of the chrome for the air box. Thunderbolts were made near me and I remember my dad pointing them out as we saw one or two being "tested" on the road. I was too young then to really understand just what was I seeing but I will always remember that rumble they made. Interesting to note that according to a Ford book I have there was one 1965 Thunderbolt built. Looking forward to seeing this build come along, Raisin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Any Updates Raul?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was thinking of working on the wheels next. They need to be painted white, the lug nuts need to be painted a steel color and the valve stems need to be painted black. Then I might get really adventurous and add some wheel weights. All combined, that could easily take me about a week. wow that is if your not busy looking at the pictures in the instructions if that happens it will take you a month i know it happens to me all the pritty pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I still cant see any posts under Chuck Silvia unless I add a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Any Updates Raul?? All I have left to do is paint and BMF the body!! Everything else is built and ready for final assembly!! I'll paint it this weekend, I promise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62SS Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Raul, Wheres the finished T-Bolt? I cant wait to see it. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Raul, Wheres the finished T-Bolt? I cant wait to see it. Ed Ed, Check back in a couple of weeks. It's "almost" done... Everything is painted and built except for the body. I had to wait for the LHS to get me more clear. I have it now and plan on painting and clear coating the body tomorrow. Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Ed, Check back in a couple of weeks. It's "almost" done... Everything is painted and built except for the body. I had to wait for the LHS to get me more clear. I have it now and plan on painting and clear coating the body tomorrow. Later, pics or it didn't happen J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Survive Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Looks awesome so far. I just recently heard that all of Ford's 427s were painted semi-gloss black and not light blue like I've thought before . If its not to much trouble do you think if I send you a pm with my e mail you could forward those T-Bolt pics to me as well. Thanks a lot and great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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