taaron76 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thank, Carl! This one is coming along painfully slow, but there is just so much to do prior to paint and assembly. I haven't even touched the motor yet. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Great idea with filling those seams up front like that. Can't wait to see more on how this one comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 I wanted to be able to use all of the front NASCAR suspension, so I chopped the front rollbar clip from the front part of the chassis and transplanted it. This will make the NASCAR front shocks useable and able to mount up like they do on the NASCAR model. This is the last piece of cutting and fitting. Now its time to primer everything up and get to painting and building. The shocks aren't actually mounted in these pics since I can't do that until final installation. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 I finally decided on a color, which is going to be a pearl white roof and the rest of the truck will be metallic teal. I got the motor pieces painted and assembled and painted the chassis and suspension. Tomorrow I will start the motor wiring, distributor wiring, water line plumbing and some of the other details. This one will have an electric fan since I couldn't get the NASCAR radiator and fan shroud to match up. The engine and bell housing are painted to match the body. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Slowly but surely, making some progress here and there. The motor and suspension are complete. Now I can concentrate on getting the exterior and interior prepped for paint. If everything goes as planned, I hope to shoot some color on the body and interior Friday night. That huge breather hides the fuel line and fuel filter, but it was always a signature piece to me in all NASCAR's. Suspension is complete as well. It's nice to have a build that has actual spring and suspension movement. A few drivetrain, chassis and suspension pics. Double checking the deck height and firewall clearance. The only thing I have to do is level out the motor a little bit, but that should be easy. Once some color is on it, hopefully it will bring a little more of the detail out, instead of being washed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 That's coming along very nicely. Love the wheels and tires. This is going to be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Your builds continue to draw me in Tim and this one is no exception. The way you just blow right through all the modifications and body/paint work almost flawlessly continue to surprise me. You definitely have your act together in model building. I can't kick any build out in less than 4 months and in depth ones like this would take me in the upwards of 8-9 months to get through. Lookin' good pal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Wayne - Thanks! This one is unique and I haven't any do this, so I thought it'd be fun. Chevy chassis and engine in a Ford! It's all the same to me. lol Joe -Thanks buddy! This one is taking a lot longer, due to not as much free time and mocking up so much of the build prior to paint and assembly. Plus, this is my first truck, but I've learned to slow down a little bit and take my time to make sure everything adds up at the end. I'm eager to shoot some color, but not at the expense of taking any shortcuts. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Nice work Tim. The diagonal bar mounted to the rear axle is called a Panhard bar. It keeps the axle from moving side-to-side. The lose end should mount to a bracket on the chassis. If you don't want to fabricate a bracket it might look better if you just removed this bar as it wouldn't really be necessary on a street vehicle. Cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 nice indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Nice work Tim. The diagonal bar mounted to the rear axle is called a Panhard bar. It keeps the axle from moving side-to-side. The lose end should mount to a bracket on the chassis. If you don't want to fabricate a bracket it might look better if you just removed this bar as it wouldn't really be necessary on a street vehicle. Cool build. JC - I have to make a bracket to connect it, just haven't done it yet. Easy fix... I'll mount it when I mount the shocks, which aren't shown in the picks yet either. This thing it setup to turn, and go straight! lol Thanks! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Tim, I like where you are going with this one. I made some similar mods to my '50 I started back in the '90's. I spliced in the front supension and engine from a Monogram Mustang GT. I really dig those '50's effies. I know your's going to be a knockout!!! Edited March 28, 2015 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Very impressive work Tim. I really like this build. Any problems getting the nascar engine in there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Tim, I like where you are going with this one. I made some similar mods to my '50 I started back in the '90's. I spliced in the front supension and engine from a Monogram Mustang GT. I really dig those '50's effies. I know your's going to be a knockout!!! Thanks, Ron! Is that a 1950? That's a sweet truck!!! I think my next build I will do the same thing. What year GT did you use? I wonder if I could use a late model GT front end suspension. I might try and throw in independent rear suspension, just to do something different. Thanks! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Very impressive work Tim. I really like this build. Any problems getting the nascar engine in there?? Thanks, Carl! I had to move the transmission mount/bracket back about .5", but no major issues. There is a lot of room in that engine bay, especially sine the hood gives you extra head room. This build is just going slower than others, but just because there is so much fitting to make sure everything sits right. The body is primed and ready for paint, so hopefully tonight I will get to shoot some paint... one my favorite parts of the build. I sanded the hood flat, so no middle line down the center. I also molded the tailgate in as well to give it a nice smooth look. The tanneau cover will be semi-gloss black and the rest of the truck metallic teal. I was going to shoot the roof pearl white, but I didn't like the pearl. Tim Edited April 4, 2015 by taaron76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks, Ron! Is that a 1950? That's a sweet truck!!! I think my next build I will do the same thing. What year GT did you use? I wonder if I could use a late model GT front end suspension. I might try and throw in independent rear suspension, just to do something different. Thanks! Tim It is a 1950. I used a Monogram 1993 Mustang GT for the front clip, so that the engine would fit. I had to rework the inner fenders but it worked out pretty good. I narrowed the kit rear end, and tubbed the pickup box, using 2 halves of a film canister (remember those?) for the tubs. Your '53 is a knockout!!!!! I like everything you are doing to it. Even the Chevy Engine!!!!! Edited March 29, 2015 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks Ron! I will look at what two kits to blend together... maybe give it a nice little Hemi 426. lol All the Ford, Chevy and Hemi guys are giving me dirty looks right now. When does your model car club meet next? Bowie is not too far away from me. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Tim, Here is the link to our meeting schedule. I would love to meet you, and see your works of art in person. http://www.mamasboyz.org/Sched.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyed1 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Good idea for the coil springs, but how do you keep them from falling out. I use the springs from an ink pen but there really difficult to keep them in place when putting the rearend together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good idea for the coil springs, but how do you keep them from falling out. I use the springs from an ink pen but there really difficult to keep them in place when putting the rearend together. When I terminate the spring on each end, I curl a half-loop to the middle and then put the end of the wire up at 90 degrees. I drill tiny pin holes in the area where they will be mounted to and dab a little bit of glue in there. I will usually put some weight on it and let them dry overnight. If the suspension is sitting to high or too low, and I can increase or decrease the ride height by either stretching them out a little, or compressing them. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Tim, Here is the link to our meeting schedule. I would love to meet you, and see your works of art in person. http://www.mamasboyz.org/Sched.html Thanks! I'll see if my wife and I can swing up there for the next one. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Shot some base coat tonight... I over-thinned it (that's a first) and ran out of paint (that's not a first). Oh well, I'll pick some more up tomorrow and throw a couple of more coats on it. That will give me the chance to get rid of a couple of specs of dust. Don't mind the orange peel... it won't be there after the clear and wetsand and polish. Tim Edited April 1, 2015 by taaron76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I picked up some more paint today after running a little short yesterday. I love this color, but thought it would look better lightened up a little bit. I added some silver to lighten it up and give it a little more metallic. Now I really like the color. 2 more base coats followed 6-7 coats of clear on this one. Base color is Model Master Teal Metallic (mixed with silver) and the clear coat is Tamiya, as usual. This thing is VERY WET and will need a good week to dry out. Just in time to relax on Easter weekend, I wish... Tim Shaved tailgate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Fantastic color, looks some like the Boyds Chazoom Teal. What color did you use on the bed cover?? i like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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