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[Lunajammer]

Matthew that blue is gorgeous. I'll have to file that away. Testors? Have LOTS of fun with that windshield. In quick order I learned the curved kit glass of my '60 Revell doesn't remotely fit the frame so I cut a new one out of acetate and it fought me for an hour with annoying results. Better luck on your AMT.

Adam, I don't know what impresses me more, your surgical expertise with a dremel or your kahunas to get that involved at this stage. Whether you make it to the line or not, I look forward to seeing this take shape.

[CorvairJim]

Adam, I don't know what impresses me more, your surgical expertise with a dremel or your kahunas to get that involved at this stage. Whether you make it to the line or not, I look forward to seeing this take shape.

I'd like to know where he found the kahunas to help him out... My guess would be Hawaii, since that's where all the big Kahunas seem to hang out. Whatever the case and wherever they came from, they must have pretty big cojones to try that work this late in the game!

Edited by CorvairJim, 16 November 2012 - 12:03 AM.

[W-409]

Niko, I can't believe how much you're getting done in a short amount of time. All of it looks great, your extra effort shows.

Thanks.

I try to paint all parts I need to complete a chassis, for example on one day. And on the next day, parts are dry and maybe I can paint other colors or details with silver (silver dries fast). Then when everything is dry: Ding, Ding, Ding, we can put it together.

I took the classic One Step Forward And Two Steps Back.

The One Step Forward is that I got the body clearcoated. I'm going to spray another coat of clear tomorrow and then I can wait it to dry and polish it out.

Two Steps Back are, that I dropped the chassis. Or actually I didn't drop, but it somehow just slipped to floor from my bench. Luckily, only one part was broken (front spindle in three pieces) but many parts were gotten apart. It's coming together again, though.

I should have pictures to show tomorrow.

[Lunajammer]

I'd like to know where he found the kahunas to help him out... My guess would be Hawaii, since that's where all the big Kahunas seem to hang out. Whatever the case and wherever they came from, they must have pretty big cojones to try that work this late in the game!

Another reason why central midwesterners should put down and step away from urban slang.

[MLMDesign]

Matthew that blue is gorgeous. I'll have to file that away. Testors? Have LOTS of fun with that windshield. In quick order I learned the curved kit glass of my '60 Revell doesn't remotely fit the frame so I cut a new one out of acetate and it fought me for an hour with annoying results. Better luck on your AMT.

Thanks, yes it's Testors model master brand. The windshield is the one thing I haven't checked yet, I hope it fits. Best of luck with your's too.

[A.R.C.]

Geez, I go away for a couple days and come back to a conversation about the size of my Cajones. You guys need to find a hobby. I think I`ll take it as a compliment

I hussled my butt tonight and got a ton done. The stock front suspension was`nt doing much for me, it just was`nt fitting in with the look I have planned for the car so I did some frame mods and put in a gasser style front end. That of course led to clearance problems with the motor mount so I had to make new mounts too. Good thing its a straight line from coast to coast cuz I dont think that leaf spring front will handle as well in the corners.
Also got the backside of the grill shaved down in order to open it up, I like that look a lot more than painting in the black spaces.

[A.R.C.]

[SuperStockAndy]

Here's a pic of the '55 as it sits now.


Gotta clean everything up and paint the hood...then it's done.

Edited by SuperStockAndy, 17 November 2012 - 03:08 PM.

[Erik Smith]

Interior is done. I am up against the wall on this build though!.......

[A.R.C.]

Wow! Thats a nice interior.

[Lunajammer]

Yeah. Stunning!

[Jantrix]

AND HE FUMBLES ON THE ONE YARD LINE!

Clearing did not go well guys. I rushed it a bit and got some bad orange peel. And on the white it looks like little bubbles in the paint. In an attempt to salvage it, sanding it has caused me to go through the paint as well. I specifically used the one coat lacquer because of how shallow the window trim molding was and I could get by with one coat. I ended up ruining it. I have no paint remover at this time, no extra decals, and not enough paint to re-shoot. Looks like I'm not going to see the start of the race.

Sorry guys. I will be finishing this. Just not anytime soon. Anyone have a spare decal sheet from the '49 Merc laying about?

[Lunajammer]

Well, that blows. You're a staple, man! Maybe it won't show in photos. Is there enough done that you can set together what you've got? (...and take bad pictures? )

[A.R.C.]

Thats a drag Jantrix. Can you turn it into a dent or a section thats getting a little bit of body repair? It would suck to see you stop this close to the end

[Jantrix]

Well, that blows. You're a staple, man! Maybe it won't show in photos. Is there enough done that you can set together what you've got? (...and take bad pictures? )

I may actually try that.

[A.R.C.]

She`s a roller.

[A.R.C.]

Got a bit done on the interior today. Built a rollbar and a seat mount.
Its not going to be quite as plush as Erics interior. Stripped to the bone with one seat, a shifter, a rollbar and not much else. This baby is built for speed.

I opted to keep the carpet to have a little more comfort during the occasional catnap on the floor.

[Erik Smith]

AND HE FUMBLES ON THE ONE YARD LINE!

Clearing did not go well guys. I rushed it a bit and got some bad orange peel. And on the white it looks like little bubbles in the paint. In an attempt to salvage it, sanding it has caused me to go through the paint as well. I specifically used the one coat lacquer because of how shallow the window trim molding was and I could get by with one coat. I ended up ruining it. I have no paint remover at this time, no extra decals, and not enough paint to re-shoot. Looks like I'm not going to see the start of the race.

Sorry guys. I will be finishing this. Just not anytime soon. Anyone have a spare decal sheet from the '49 Merc laying about?

AHHHHH! NOOOO!

It was looking really good too Rob! I am pressed to finish mine as well...

[zenrat]

Jant, just don't photograph that side and we'll never know...

As we seemed to be having an eyeball theme I added one.


Paint is on and awaiting clear - I tried to err on the subtle side.


and the chassis is rolling.


i'm now working on the final details including the exhaust ( a glasspack for each side - can't be too loud as we don't want to attract undue attention), 3 more spare wheels on a stand and all the tools etc that also might be needed.

See you on the road boys...

[W-409]

Excellent progress, everyone! These last two weeks seems to be the most active time in this topic.

I needed to show you that I'm still trying to make this finished for the start of this year's Rally. Chassis is almost in the same condition as it was before that little crash, and started polishing the body too. The top and trunk lid are polished, I'm quite happy about them. I will polish the sides tomorrow.