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[wgflatliner]

i think my second go at the paint will be over a gray primer as opposed to white. i want the pink to be a bit darker

[Airfilter]

I finished the chassis and the engine. I used some aftermarket parts on the engine.

[SuperStockAndy]

Looking good! Where'd the decals come from? They really make it look better.

Edited by Android, 06 January 2011 - 02:07 AM.

[diymirage]

hey andy, progress on the charger is slow so im changing my entry to a 1974 roadrunner
this will be a barebones car with every extra penny going to speed
all go and no show

power will be a build 440

[SuperStockAndy]

Alright, I'll change it

all go and no show

I thought I was the only person who thought that!

[diymirage]

so about 2 minutes into the build i had to completly change directions

i screwed up the paint and there is NO way i can pull of the theme i had in mind so im going a 70s style pro-touring

it will have a upgraded interior with racing seats and gauges, aftermarket rims (lambos) and maybe a different engine (not sure on that)


here are some shots



(underside with the molded exhaust removed and custom build Qtip rear axle)









the body painted and custom decals applied

[SuperStockAndy]

Nice!

[diymirage]

got a little work done to the GTX over the weekend

BMFed, detailed, cleared and polished the body
afixed all for wheels and started work on the engine

here are some shots of where she sits
(should be able to put everything minus the engine together tomorrow after the glass dries










i wanted the engine to look new, but not factory, like it was rebuild by a speedshop, so i went with a nice racy (non factory) red

[Nick Winter]

Hey Andy,

How long have a I got till this thing is over, because I'd like to know when I should idealy start, I have a bunch I'm trying to finish right now.

Nick

[SuperStockAndy]

@Diymirage- Looks great!

@Nick- You have about 11 months. If you're a super slow builder like me, get started now! Don't worry, you have plenty of time

[Nick Winter]

@Nick- You have about 11 months. If you're a super slow builder like me, get started now! Don't worry, you have plenty of time

In that case I think I can wait and finish builds for other Build offs/ community builds

[diymirage]

@Diymirage- Looks great!

thanks

once i find my slodering gun ill get to work on the headers

these pictures really dont do the paint justice, in the sunlight is sparkles like crazy

[diymirage]

here she sits :
very little custom work on this build, just a quick build (when did 2 months become quick )

it has the lambo rims, custom decals and a set of parts box headers running through some custom pro street style pipes
(actually modified revell challenger units)

comments are always welcome

[SuperStockAndy]

Sweet! And thanks for entering the CBP!

[ChevyFan]

I might give this a crack as well. I'm currently building a 68 Charger with a viper engine. Trying my luck with building something in the pro-touring look. Well, that's the plan at the moment. Still thinking of colours etc.

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[diymirage]

I might give this a crack as well. I'm currently building a 68 Charger with a viper engine. Trying my luck with building something in the pro-touring look. Well, that's the plan at the moment. Still thinking of colours etc.

only one colour will do with a body that great packing a punch that big...panther pink

im mulling over the MPC prostreet 72 cuda i just got and that is all ive decided on, it will be panther pink (well, moulin rouge since its a mopar)

[SuperStockAndy]

Wow... this thread was dead for a while....



But anyways, nice start ChevyFan!

[stuntman88]

little late but i will join i'm building a 1970 1/2 camaro

[Nick Winter]

Just a side note I'm still here, just waiting for a '71 Charger to show so I can stuff it's interior and Drivetrain in a old '74 Plymouth me and my dad built many moons ago that needs a serious rebuild.

Nick

[diymirage]

little late but i will join i'm building a 1970 1/2 camaro

im sorry but this is a muscle car build...no chevies allowed










j/k you can build it

is it also an entry in the 70-73 camaro build ?