Project Phoenix: Custom '61 Dodge Dart resurrection: back on track, March 20

Started by Ace-Garageguy, May 17 2012 03:27 PM

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#101 relaxednoma

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Posted 14 November 2012 - 03:53 AM

wow! just wow! awesome build!

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#102 Danno

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Posted 14 November 2012 - 05:21 AM

INCREDIBLE!!

Outstanding design.

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#103 Dogfish_7

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Posted 14 November 2012 - 07:52 AM

What they said!!

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#104 Ace-Garageguy

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 11:53 AM

I really really really appreciate the positive feedback on this one, and so does the little car.

Just for fun, I tried an earlier wheel / tire combination to backdate the look to mid-'60s showcar, in the Barris Fireball 500 vein.

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#105 aksarben

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 09:49 PM

I really dig the look of the Camaro wheels under this giving it a modern look but those old school "hot rod" wheels look right at home as well..
well, I guess you'll just have to make another one so you can have both versions..

Steve

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Posted 22 November 2012 - 04:44 AM

These Old School wheels and tires look excellent, and make this project much more interesting.

I really like the look, a lot of work behind already on this one.

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#107 Ace-Garageguy

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Posted 16 December 2012 - 05:54 AM

A little at a time.....The trans I'm using is actually 1/24 scale in a 1/25 model (I know, but I don't care right now), and it's a big trans to start with, a ZF 6 speed, so making a trans tunnel to accommodate it, the engine setback, and still have room for the seats I want to use took a little thought.

On top, with a mark where the shifter will go...

The asymmetrical console that will tie in to the dash and tonneau designs....

....and a look at the semi-complete firewall setback to allow the engine setback.

Edited by Ace-Garageguy, 16 December 2012 - 06:44 AM.

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#108 Bartster

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Posted 16 December 2012 - 07:06 AM

Looking good, Bill ! More please !!!

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#109 darquewanderer

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Posted 17 December 2012 - 02:02 AM

I like where your going here. Going to keep my eye on it.

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#110 James2

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Posted 17 December 2012 - 02:53 AM

Still stunning!

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#111 Ace-Garageguy

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 02:30 PM

She's been resting while I've been working on some new filler techniques, but as of today is back in the rotation. There's a lot of sculpting to do on the tonneau, and I wasn't entirely satisfied with the polyester filler, as thick as it was going to be. The epoxy / microballoon filler I've been experimenting with solved the problem, though it takes an overnight cure. More pix shortly.