213 replies to this topic

[Mooneyzs]

John... man this is gorgeous. Beautiful work. Of course you know I am a big fan of your work. this is one awesome build!

[vintagedragfan]

looks amazing John!!

[dimebolt]

Another spectacular build John.
Great job as always.
Corey

[cobra98]

Ya know John, With a bit more more practice,You could one day,possibly build a model that looks like the real thing
As always,Absolutely Beautiful!!! I'm always amazed by your craftsmanship

[Greg Wann]

Great work as usual, John

[John Teresi]

Hello.......thank you all very much for the kind comments.........I got the last clear coat on the body........I attached the firewall, windshield and glass and the dash.........I modified the drive shaft .......and ran the fuel line to the bed........the steering wheel is mocked-up for test fit.......I also opened the back of the seat a little more for a bigger piece of velvet backing.......and made some tail gate hinges........i will paint them Alclad.........thanks for looking.

[John Teresi]

few more progress photos.

[John Teresi]

and a few more thanks.

[GoatGuy]

You are the man. It looks great !!

[Danno]

Excellent!

[Alyn]

sweet !

[vintagedragfan]

I know Kurt is going to love this incredible build John!! super!!

[John Teresi]

Hello.......thank you all for the kind comments.......I Googled Mexican blanket images........and sent them to my good Buddy Art Laski........I asked Art if he could print the images on sticky back computer paper......Well,I got them today and finished up the interior.......I also installed the gas tank and electric fuel pump........I got the license plate and tail light on too........thanks for looking.

[John Teresi]

few more progress photos.

[John Teresi]

and a few more ......thanks.

[Harry P.]

John, thanks for the steering wheel explanation. It looks great, by the way.

Ok... one last question. I don't mean to sound like a wise guy, I really want to know (and I'll bet a lot of members also want to know)... so why do you always redo all the plated parts with Alclad on your models?

Is it because you don't like kit chrome? Because you like the look of Alclad better? Because Alclad is sort of like your signature thing? All of the above?

I'm just wondering...

[John Teresi]

John, thanks for the steering wheel explanation. It looks great, by the way.

Ok... one last question. I don't mean to sound like a wise guy, I really want to know (and I'll bet a lot of members also want to know)... so why do you always redo all the plated parts with Alclad on your models?

Is it because you don't like kit chrome? Because you like the look of Alclad better? Because Alclad is sort of like your signature thing? All of the above?

I'm just wondering...

Harry......thank you for the question.........it may not be a good reason but, the reason why I strip the chrome and paint Alclad is because........when I cut the model pieces off the sprus........it always leaves a white mark where you cut ........and I like to get rid of flash and pin marks........so I strip and sand........then primer ,sand ,base coat ,clear and Alclad........It is something that I feel better about after it is finished........thanks.

[Harry P.]

Lots of extra work, but that makes sense. Anyway, the result is great... but I'm thinking that in some cases you would want the really shiny "chrome" look of plated kit parts. Of course, that's just me. Your Alclad work is about the best I've seen.

[GoatGuy]

I would love to see his face when he sees your work John. He will love it. Or has he seen progress pics on here?

[Mooneyzs]

John....what can I say bud!! You have talent and you know I love your work. You never miss the little details. this build is beautiful and you hit it out of the park. Man this is gorgeous. I sure can't wait to see it in person. All I can say is one of these days when I hit up a Southern Cali show. I wanna borrow your famous photo spot and get some great pics with my funny car there . that is if you don't mind. Also as Harry has mentioned Your Alclad work is the best. I sure hope to get great results like you when I go do do mine on my funny car.