Speedfreak Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 This is really awsome Ron, you've done this before? lol Maybe even on a 1:1? Looks very real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 This is really awsome Ron, you've done this before? lol Maybe even on a 1:1? Looks very real. Gene, I've never done a completely detailed pro mod before. I'm going off the fantastic build up pics in Tyrone's photobucket albums. Thanks for the compliment though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You're welcome, fantastic build. I've got to build a dragster SOON! I'm getting burned out on my current build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Super sweet job. I love all the detail, thanks for sharing the pics I like you learn a lot from watching others builds and then try and mimic those details in my build. Great Job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baugher Garage Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Man, this is amazing! I've never been into race cars much, but seeing the amount of work that has gone into this build, I'm blown away! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayK Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 You do some very nice work Ron. I really like how clean you assemble and detail. And the mixing of the old and the new. Very cool project! CK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks for the compliments guys! Clay, I try very hard to keep everything neat and orderly when I build. A messy bench/shop just makes things more difficult. I am constantly tidying up my bench. The mat is dirty in this pic but you can see that the only thing on the green are parts for the 'Cuda: I use these little clear drawers to keep small parts from disappearing. Bigger sub assemblies are kept in trays. You can see the chassis and decals rear tires and some detail parts in this shot. They tray is big enough to hold the entire project should I decide to put it away for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette1955 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 The detail is insane. Great craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Spent a couple hours on this today. All the wiring is in except for the rear kill switch. You can see the completed rear end/wheelie bars in the first pic. They are permanently installed in the chassis now. I just finished painting the injector hat. Plumbing the fuel system will be the next project.......one I'm not really looking forward to. This motor would demand a lot of fuel so I've got some serious work ahead of me. As always thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Good stuff Ron... keep it coming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 beautifully clean work Ron, the car looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Got some more done on this one. We're entering the home stretch! Fuel tank would not fit up front so I had to put it in the trunk. It had to be surrounded by the cage so I had to move the fire bottles. Still need to add the lines from the fire bottles and the fuel tank straps. I got the injector lines installed, Started on the blower straps and added the fuel pumps. The barrel valve has also been fabbed and installed. The nuts on the injector hat are a little on the large side but I think they look cool. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Man I love this build it looks great, like I said before this is how I wanted my Cuda build to go just didn't have the skills and parts to do it but after watching your build I am learning a lot and may just have to attempt this type of build soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 there's never a problem looking at work as clean as this buddy. specially when its a subject (or 2, pro modstyle and its a cuda ) that I like so much. Cant wait to see this in paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Well we are officially stopped. The decals came apart as I started laying them down. I am going to have to order a new set. I am not 100% happy with the paint either so I think I will strip it and start over. I thought I would give you guys a sneak preview of what it will look like... This thing is going to look pretty cool when it's finished..... Well I'm off to place an order with Slixx and chuck the body in the tank......Thanks for looking....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) This set was out of production at SLIXX. I did find a couple of sets at a slot car dealer in California so they are on the way and the car is in the stripper. Tragedy avoided!!!! Edited March 13, 2014 by am73grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Looking Good Ron ! Leonard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Looking Good Ron ! Leonard x2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I so love this car it is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Town Hustler Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Great concept for a ProMod and a killer build....The Missile was always one of the sexiest pro stocks on the circuit.... Ted Spehar, Don Carlton, Dick Oldfield and Joe Pappas would be proud....Mopar rules!! Cheers Edited March 18, 2014 by Chi-Town Hustler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks guys. I am planning to re-paint it today. Hopefully decal it by the end of the week and then clear it. Then all that's left are the 'chutes, some bare metal foil, head and tail lights and some minor wiring. I debated cutting the drivers door open but I'd have to hinge it and I've already messed up two bodies trying to open the doors..... Maybe on the next build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 awesome build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Looks AWESOME!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Really clean and lots of great detail work....Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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