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[W-409]

I haven't ever built Pro Modifieds, but I've been dreaming and planning to do one... And it's NOT this one, so there might be other one coming also...

Today I got this '66 Ford Mustang Glue Bomb. Previous owner has started to build this one with Pro Sportsman Chevy Chassis. It's built very nicely, Mustang dashboard and door panels fit very nicely to place, roll cage fits nicely too. Also the wheelbase looks pretty good... Well, there's a lot to do, of course but because the basis was this good, I decided to make this for Pro Modified category.

In Pro Modified, I think every engine variations, from Supercharged 526 Hemi to TwinTurbo and huge engine with NOS. Well, this will be with TwinTurbo set up, even if I said that I'm not going to build TwinTurbo car for a moment, because of the TwinTurboed Sleeper Chevelle: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=55959

With the Chevelle, there are a lot of clearance issues, because it's Sleeper, and it has to look like it. But this one is different, it hasn't to look original. Of course there will be clearance issues with this one too, I guess but not that big ones. Today I've been planning what to do with this, and for the engine I found one from Revell Pro Sportsman kits. It will have valve covers by Competition Resins, and pretty much scratchbuilt TwinTurbo set up.

Okay, enough talking, here are the pictures.
First here is the basis. This is everything what came with the Glue Bomb. This is great basis, the body is in very good shape, too and nothing has been painted, or at least everything is stripped off from the paint.


Two Closeup shots of the body:


Here is the modified Pro Sportsman Chassis. It has Mustang Door Panels, which is great.

Edited by W-409, 03 October 2012 - 08:00 AM.

[W-409]

Here is the interior with Roll Cage:


Here is the interior and frame test fitted together, and mocked up with the body. Fits nicely, and this is how the engine bay looks:


Overall, it looks like this:

[W-409]

The Basis For The Engine:


And the valve covers.



That's all for now, thanks for looking. I will keep you updated when I get something more done, but I think I have lots of motivation to get it rolling.

[eviltwincustoms]

Niko looks like a fun little project you got going their.

So are you sticking with the Pro Mod theme and extending the wheelbase as well? Lbuddy like you have pretty much everything needed to get you started. Hit up our buddy Tyrone for tips on converting your chassis and you will be set!

[Prostreet]

Looks like a nice little project Niko, can't wait to see what you do with it.

[tyrone]

Looks like a cool project Niko... I built one of these about 5/6 years ago... here's a pic... any questions just ask Niko...

[vintagedragfan]

take your time Niko, I'm sure you will do a great job with this one buddy

[TedsModeling]

I like the turbo idea again. It's a good break from blowers and a different challenge. Keep it coming!

[Mister Twister]

Anxious to see where you go with this Niko...Keep it up!

[Mooneyzs]

Niko... this is gonna be another great build man. looking forward to seeing progress on this

[GoatGuy]

Looking forward to progress too.

[W-409]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Bart: I know I'm fan of "Home made, metal bodied DoorSlammers", and that's why I'm not making bigger body modifications for this one. I will convert hood and fenders to one bigger "fiberglass" part, like Flip Nose, but otherwise I'll keep the body Stock. Maybe it's bit unusual, but the way I like it. Here's one example: http://kuvia.1g.fi/k...ai/MOP_9997.jpg

Tyrone's Mustang looks awesome, as always! I'll shoot you a PM when I'm in trouble. Right now everything seems clear to me, but it will not take long time before I don't know what to do.


Not much progress yet, I've started making the Turbochargers and intake manifold. Still bit more work needed, and then I can post an update. High school is slowing me down all the time, but I try to keep on workin'.

[comp1839]

niko, i can't wait to see what you do with this build. these cars have a bit of a sweet spot in my heart. keep up the fantastic work.

[GoatGuy]

High School ? I think I remember what that was........................back in the 70's.

[Dyno Davo]

Niko, it's a Ford mate, you can't go wrong

[W-409]

Thanks For The Comments Fellas!

Progress has been very slow, now I have a bunch of exams in the school, starting from Friday. But I managed to do some work today with the intake manifold, it's pretty much done. Needs some sanding and little finishing, but the basic "look" is done. I built the manifold from 1 millimeter thick styrene sheet and styrene tubing. Right now I think that it would have been much easier to do it from brass. I don't know if I'm building another one in the future, which would be better than this. Let's see if I can make this look better with paint and some finishing.

Some pictures. Not the best quality, because I managed to break my camera some how (Again!). These are taken with my Video Camera, which doesn't take as good "Still pictures" as my normal camera does.

[John Teresi]

Niko......you are doing a fabulous job........your best work yet.

[baddgass]

Nice!!! really cool, and i don't like fords.

[GoatGuy]

I don't see any reason to remake the manifold Niko. It looks fine.

[blackandwhite]

manifold looks good to me. well done