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5 hours ago, geetee66 said:
I really like this. You got the stance right. Real wood panels? Nice!
the thin wood sheets from cigar boxes might be a good source for the panels, but you probably knew this, so I'll shut up...
That's exactly what I'm using. Thanks.
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Also using some older Detail Master spun aluminum and photo etch wheels.
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A number of years I took a builtup 48 Chrysler Town and Country and tore it down to rebuild it. It was originally built with an older resin body that needed extensive cleanup, that didn"t happen in the build, and was combined with an AMT 41 Plymouth for the chassis and engine.
Here is the original build.
My plans were to make wholsale changes to the rebuild. I started by subframing the chassis by using the front clip from a Lindberg 64 Dodge kit. I slightly tubbed the rear to fit some wider tires. I got this to mockup stage where it went back in the box. Now, years later, I decided that it was time to get back to it. The build will have real wood inserts and opening doors, hood and rear hatch. I had to rebuild the top of the rear hatch from styrene as the brittle resin fell apart.
I just finished hinging the passenger door and the hood along with getting paint on the chassis.
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This one is done and ready for it's new owner.
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21 minutes ago, jchrisf said:
Wow.. I wouldn't even know where to start but you are making great progress. What's the chassis from? I'll be following this one.
The back half including the wheel tubs along with the firewall is from a Revell pro stock kit. Everything else is scratchbuilt so far.
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Next project up on the bench.
Pro Stock Dodge Dakota using a Lindberg kit as a base. Lots of scratchbuilding ahead.
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Wow!!!!! Absolutely incredible.
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Excellent build, Very clean and superb detail.
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Very nice, clean build.
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Almost done. All that's left is the passenger side door, blower linkage and a few small minor detail items.
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Drivers side door is completed and all of the interior detailing is finished.
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Front and back glass painted and installed. Also got the drivers side door hinged
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Clear coat is applied.
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Added the fire bottles, ballast weight, one header done so far and started working on utilizing the stock door panels.
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Got the doors cut open, paint applied and decals done.
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More work done. Engine is installed and wiring and plumbing is in full swing.
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On 3/5/2020 at 8:57 PM, gonzo64nova said:
1320 WAYNE I always enjoy your builds, your take on the sportsman side of drag racing looks spot on with each build. In the case of the 57 the stance and the paint & decals really set it off. It looks like a lot of motor for a super gas car but with a throttle stop anything is possible. Great job!
I had considered changing it over to a single four and intake but I also considered that there are/were racers out there that use the same car for both Super Gas and Comp. eliminator. There are so many cars that run Super Gas that have the potential to run high 7's, low 8's.
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Finished the hood and painted the bumper along with adding the remainder of the decals including the tire lettering. Started on the engine as well.
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Awesome build and superb detailing.
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Also, there is a seller on Ebay that I've purchased many decals from. Very reputable seller. I believe he goes by the name of Repols. He does a much better set of decals for this car. Fremont decals are good but this other set has the correct foil lettering, pinstripes, correct colors and the message that is printed across the trunk.
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Your progress looks great. You are also correct in that this was a 4 speed car. I see that your color choice is deep metallic blue. The actual color on the car was a teal blue color. Dupli-color BGM0440 Bright Aqua Metallic is an almost perfect match.
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35 minutes ago, drag racer 15 said:
That’s really cool I’ve never been a fan of the flames in this issue of this kit if you don’t mind me asking how did you lower the front and rear suspension
i think revell should reissue all of the kits in this series with the original graphics I know the 55 ford was reissued not to long ago but I really want more of the other ones with out paying ridiculous amounts of money on eBay
Thanks. I cut the pin from the front spindles off and raised it higher. The rear was lowered by opening the spring mount on the chassis so the spring would sit higher up in the chassis.
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Certain vacum cleaner belts are useable. Some are thin enough and they are cogged so they represent better than flat rubber or electrical tape.
48 Chrysler Town and Country
in WIP: Model Cars
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A bit more progress. Drivers door is hinged and I pulled out some surfboards for the build.