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[Dragracer]

Just Lovin' It!

[1320wayne]

Body is coming along nicely.

[Romell R]

Cant wait to see some paint on this one, great job!

[futurattraction]

That's slooking great, Jeff...

[pharr7226]

This is a very cool time to be on the forum with you, Romell. Tyrone, Comp and others building these nasty promods. I love it!

[hOLMS]

Thanks for looking guys, few more update pix of progress...moving right along, this is fun! New primer coat not too far away. I was planning on getting back to the Chevelle after finishing this body...I need to check the fit between this body and my brass chassis I built for the 2001 vette, may steel for this one if I think it will work? We'll see, included a pic of that chassis also.

Started front inner wheelwell lips for flaring and trimming...used .020" thk, .125" wide strip


Inner frt lips smoothed and flared


Roughed in new "A" pillar...cut and formed from .030" thk sheet


Mini-collection of build stages...


Possible chassis for this one??

[comp1839]

jeff, your work on this has created a body that, at least in my opinion, has tremendous "presence". the front shot, front quarter shot, and side shot are extraordinary. again, just my opinion. hope you continue down the same path to the finish.


ok. while i wrote this you posted some new stuff. just awesome work!

Edited by comp1839, 21 August 2011 - 05:56 AM.

[Fuel Coupe]

really nice work. The chassis is really great. I've done some brass Chassis work and this one blows away anything Ive done. Great job.

Edited by Fuel Coupe, 21 August 2011 - 07:46 AM.

[Dragracer]

The Vette body is turning out fantastic Jeff!, the front fender work came out real nice.

[pharr7226]

Stunning work! I love that body and the chassis is very impressive.

[Mooneyzs]

Jeff... what can I say this body is looking great and is awesome. That Brass and Copper chassis is totally sweet.

[Romell R]

Outstanding Jeff I remember you saying something to me about that brass chassis great job on that too. looking forward to this coming together.

[hOLMS]

Hey guys, I truly appreciate the comments....Able to sneek in some more this eve, couple pix. Thanks.

Front window area close now and continued hood work...More "A" pillar trimming needed for sides, should be next


2nd primer coat, still have problem areas but not as many, much closer than b4....will start refilling 2morro hopefully. I keep forgetting to fill those door lines, ooops.

[gasser59]

With each post, it just gets better and better. Loving this build and all of the skillful craftsmanship.

[Mooneyzs]

I have to agree with Brad on this. It just keeps getting better and better. that is one killer body. Ever think of casting any of your bodies?? This thing is looking great Jeff!!

[Dragracer]

Agree with all the above, as Chris states, wouldn't mind seeing a resin version.

[tyrone]

Lovin that last pic, keep em coming Jeff...

[funhouse1]

Wow...The artistry & craftsmanship involved in a build this complex just knocks my socks off...

[hOLMS]

Thanks for the comments guys...resin would be cool. Anyways, I'm much closer to the finish line for this body to be done, bodywork that is. Next on the list is the rear window and taillight areas, then on to final finishing. Another couple days maybe? I have another body, in a P/M Dodge flavor, that may be falling in behind this one and anxious to start that one. Thanks for looking.

Front window marked for more trimming....round .025" styrene placed down bottom of sides, around frt airdam and up rear wheel opening halfway for flaring. Filled and smoothed.


Work for taillight area started...added a blend radius to taillight openings


3rd primer coat, finishing rear window and rear fascia work are next, then to final finishing.

[Jantrix]

Wow. I really am enjoying this thread. I hope you've got some great graphics in mind for this.

Edit. I've always thought of the third gen vettes as the "shark" body style. After all they were patterned after the Mako Shark II. So considering the size of this beast...................maybe paint it in the grey over white of a great white shark. Add some graphic "gills" where the vette vents (vette vents?) would go? And then some cool GREAT WHITE graphics? Use Discovery Channel as a sponsor. Just rambling.

Edited by Jantrix, 27 August 2011 - 12:13 PM.