45 replies to this topic

[northendmetalallstar]

I've been wanting this kit for a long time. Every time I see it on Ebay its been a little more than I've been willing to pay when you factor in shipping to Canada. I walked into my LHS yesterday and saw it on the shelf for $9.99. Its used but the bags inside were still sealed. But it is missing its front window, should be easy to fab though as its flat.

I'm going to hinge the trunk. The doors will be hinged suicide style. The hood will also be hinged. I'm super excited about this one





the mockup


One door cut out

[High octane]

I'lll be lookin' forward to seein' your build.

[Gcustoms]

Love this car!

[TooOld]

You're off to a good start ! This is a great looking car and a nice change from all the dueces .

[Steve Milberry]

Very timely seeing as ZZ Top has a new album coming out soon.

Are you going to build it as the ZZ Top Eliminator or?? ,, I see the wheels arn't the ones that came in the kit.

[cobraman]

Looks like the start of a nice project. Good luck.

[Dr. Cranky]

This is going to be a good one. Looking forward to it.

[timc]

As Steve also pointed out ,Those are the wrong wheels for the Eliminator Coupe.
I'll be watching this.

[northendmetalallstar]

I kinda thought they were the wrong wheels. Anyone know where to get the correct ones?

[moparmagiclives]

I may have the wheels and windshield off a glue bomb. Let me get back to you.

[slammedi'am]

This is gonna be nice..

[Steve Milberry]

A couple versions of the Monogram '40 Ford pickup [the ones with the red trucks on the box] had those wheels too, complete with knock-offs.

[Austin T]

I love that little band from Texas,really wish someone made a cadzilla kit.

[slusher]

A great kit to work with. l am looking forward to this one...

[Steven Zimmerman]

Wrong back tires,too....

[northendmetalallstar]

Wrong back tires,too....

I'm confused. Every picture I've seen of the Eliminator have the same rims front and back.
Or do you mean the Back tires are wider/fatter than the front? Or am I not seeing something else?

Edited by northendmetalallstar, 18 August 2012 - 01:58 PM.

[northendmetalallstar]

A great kit to work with. l am looking forward to this one...

Actually I'm finding it to be a ###### kit to work with. The body pieces fit terribly. This is going to take a lot of work to make it nice but I am determined to do it right, I love this car.

Does anyone know if these rims might be available in resin?

Edited by northendmetalallstar, 13 August 2012 - 11:55 AM.

[crazyjim]

Nice score, Jay. I hope you'll be able to get the parts you need/want.

[Mike Kucaba]

This is a nice kit as a base.The body dates back to 1962 when it came with all parts to build a stock,1934 Ford as a coupe or roadster.It received a chopped top in the 90's to do the ZZtop car and is dated in details to be sure. I think that slipping the chassis from something newer would help and yes the body fits are pretty poor. This kit has been re-issued to death. there was recently a Thom Taylor roadster version with some updates to the chassis/running gear.

[sjordan2]

I'm confused. Every picture I've seen of the Eliminator have the same rims front and back.
Or do you mean the Back tires are wider/fatter than the front? Or am I not seeing something else?


I also just noticed that there are no door handles?? Does Billy Gibbons really have to reach inside and open the door to get in every time? LOL

The rear wheels appear to have deeper dish than the front ones, sort of like Ferrari GTO Borranis.