6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) This has always been my favorite Pro Stocker! I would like to take you through my build. Here is what I am starting with! An MPC Pro Stock 'cuda that needs a lot of work. I start by removing the '72 MPC nose and tail light panel and transfer them to an unknown body. Thought it was a Johan but probably not. Edited December 24, 2015 by 6bblbird incorrect info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Very cool! I have the same thing to work with, and the Slixx MM decals. All that's keeping me from building it is, I need to figure out how to fix those wretchedly inaccurate kit headlight buckets. I'm working that out on a snap stocker, and when I do, it's Missile Time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Ahhhh! Follow along and I'll show you how fix those ugly headlights. I have a method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 The rear panel fits perfectly. I also cut out the license plate pad so that I could recess that area as it would appear on a 1:1 'cuda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 This is gonna' be fun. Excellent concept, outstanding start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 One of my favourites too, this I'm gonna follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 You have my attention, too. Great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Great subject! Following.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff f Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Your off to a great start , I'm working on one also .Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) The engine is going to be a focal point so I want it to be as correct as possible. A Hot Rod magazine article was very helpful. This engine is actually complete but I want to show the progress pics. Notice the aluminum rod that is used to line up the engine, bellhousing, and motor plate as none of these pieces are from a common kit. Many parts for this car are from the "stash" Motor plate was cut from ".030 sheet plastic. Race cars almost always require a scattershield of safety bell housing. Many builders omit these. This one is a resin piece that I bought at a show. Edited December 24, 2015 by 6bblbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I will be watching this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Gotta make one of these: Not the same as the distributor drive in the Johan Sox & Martin, but you could use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Valley cover is made from Evergreen sheet and painted aluminum. Easy, but will it be seen with the intake on? Who cares, it looks cool now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I stumbled upon this and am encouraged to pull out a long dormant project. A couple of thoughts:After being allowed to rust almost into oblivion, the Missile is being restored. Here's a link to a facebook page dedicated to its restoration: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1025140980845284.1073741834.810583018967749&type=3Interesting choice on bodies. When Revell's Cuda was released there was a lot of discussion as to the best 'Cuda body. I'm not sure the Jo-han is more accurate than the MPC body. Either are more accurate than the Revell. The MPC offers the advantage of the Motown scoop if you can find one. I'm interested to see how you handle the headlights.....I've got a good guess.The Revell kit is a good parts kit for this build. The chassis and interior are much more accurate than either the Jo-han or MPC. You can get the Revell chassis to fit the MPC body. Good luck on getting it to fit under the Jo-han. The interior builds up off a platform which mounts to the chassis plate. This makes using the chassis plate and the interior a huge challenge to fit under the MPC kit. I wouldn't attempt it under the Jo-han.. Doable on the MPC, but not a shake and bake.I look forward to following your build. Who knows, maybe I can move mine forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 My post for today. The angled dual distributor drive was relatively easy. I used a "t" section of sprue and whittled it in to shape, painted it aluminum, and topped it off with pre-wired distributor caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'm watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Another (better) pic of the distributor drive: I tried to make engine mounts from aluminum box tubing but they would not cooperate so I went with the motor plate. Edited December 27, 2015 by 6bblbird spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 The Hemi is ready: The Hemi is ready! Wiring 2 distributors in the correct firing order is an exercise in patience! Headers are from Johan Sox & Martin kit. Sprayed with Alclad ll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC417 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 NICE BUILD WALTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 I found this disc brake set up in my junk pile. They will work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Early Pro Stock chassis were simple and down right primitive compared to todays cars. I'm using a Johan chassis pan with a resin Dana 60 and Johan S&M torsion bars, leaf springs, and control arms. The frame connectors are square Evergreen stock. Edited December 29, 2015 by 6bblbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Body and interior mock up: I wanted replicate the gold anodized inner fenders that the real Missile had so I figured "why not use real aluminum?" I cut up a soda can, cleaned it with steel wool and formed the inner fenders. The anodized effect was achieved using Tamiya Clear Orange from the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Great work on this Barracuda, Walter! Great to see a guy like you who really knows how this cars were built back in the day building one in 1/25 scale too. Seeing this one brings back good memories from two years ago when I built that Jo-Han Sox & Martin Pro Stock kit. It was nowhere near this nice, but I had fun with it...Just like I enjoy watching this one, keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 any chance I can talk you into trading out the dash for a rallye unit?I need a non rallye dash for a model of my 1:1 I'm building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hey, Walt, about those headlight buckets: When you get your solution done, any chance you could take castings and offer copies to the rest of us? Dunno if you have this capability or not but if you do, you could put me down for three sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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