mustang1989 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) As some of you know I picked this kit up a few months back and was thinking of doing this one in typical "Gasser" fashion with the nose up in the air............but lately I've had something else in mind.Different set of wheels and tires and a more wild stance............... Yeah...........I think I'm gonna move forward with this one............ Edited September 16, 2016 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I like the look you have in the mockup. I say go for it ! looks cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Looks good Joe. I currently have this kit on my bench with a similar stance and wide ones out back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Joe, I'll be watching this one, I've built this kit many times as a young glue-bomber, and never once did it come out well...but the M-80's took care of any evidence! The new stance is much, much better than the Gasser look, (Just my opinion), any other wild ideas in store for this baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc273 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Will definitely be watching this one. Are you going pro-street or drag racing with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Joe glad to see another cool hotrod in process ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks gino, Ben, Mike, Steve and Carl!Ben: Those are some wild wheels! Which boxing is yours from?Mike: I've got a few engines for this one but right now I'm considering a big block setup.Steve: Pro-street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I also prefer the lowered stance with a big block. It should look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks gino, Ben, Mike, Steve and Carl!Ben: Those are some wild wheels! Which boxing is yours from?Mike: I've got a few engines for this one but right now I'm considering a big block setup.Steve: Pro-streetMost current release with the Army theme on the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Looks very cool. Mines going to be a 4door wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Ben: That's the one I thought you were working with. Mark: This.........I've gotta see. I saw not too long ago where somebody was doing a number on one of these in regards to correcting the firewall/ hood hinge area and correcting the headlamp fit and all that. I can't seem to find the thread but there was a lot of useful info in it. Edited January 5, 2016 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwolf Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I had that kit, too. Love the kit and the vehicle, hated the gasser look. Looks like a fantastic start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 cool body .. and yes i have to agree this looks way better then the gasser look ! stance , whees and tyres look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks Greg and Richard! This morning I got up ready to go on this one with suspension layout. The OOB frame just aint going to get it as it will leave the vehicle sitting too high.So I'll be using the frame and suspension components from this rascal right here to correct that.............As it looks right now I'll have to cut the center of the Nova chassis out as noted by the areas shaded in black and then cut the '54 flooring at the demarcation line drawn in white. I'm going to have to lengthen the Nova frame by about a 1/4" in the front and shave off about 1/8" at the rear to make all of this work.Looks like we're rolling...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Good start. I put this one on the rm 67 chevelle pro street chassis years ago. Fit decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Ben: That's the one I thought you were working with. Mark: This.........I've gotta see. I saw not too long ago where somebody was doing a number on one of these in regards to correcting the firewall/ hood hinge area and correcting the headlamp fit and all that. I can't seem to find the thread but there was a lot of useful info in it. I can send a photo of where its at right now to your e-mail address...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ben: That's the one I thought you were working with. Mark: This.........I've gotta see. I saw not too long ago where somebody was doing a number on one of these in regards to correcting the firewall/ hood hinge area and correcting the headlamp fit and all that. I can't seem to find the thread but there was a lot of useful info in it. I too had that issue with the front lights. I measured them with a caliper and drilled out the holes to the diameter of the lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks Fred! Good seeing you around dude. Mark: PM sent... Ben: I hear that's a common problem with this kit. ...............yeah..........we'll be big blocking this one............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I like where your headed with this one. Good luck with this build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks a lot Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Joe, I am betting thast this thread is what you are looking for in regards to the front corrections. Ohh, I think I am against the majority on this kit, ?I like it gasser style. But that is from memories of this kit make in middle school in the early eighties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hey Joe cant wait to follow along with this one as well. I always liked this kit..I have built it both Gasser style and low...They both look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Jason: It's all good dude! I do like the gasser look but I started on a crusade earlier this year paying tribute to the Street Demons line up in a different fashion. Thanks for the link to that build!! Dave: Thanks bud! I built this kit a long time ago (34 years) when it came out. I didn't do it any justice back then but I had a lot of fun with it. I'm hoping to redeem myself with this build. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I started out with the engine build like I always do on an automotive build. I primed with black on this one and shot the coat of paint like always but this time instead of adding a light wash I shot it with a gloss coat. To compliment the shiny paint job I thought I'd depart from the norm again and dress this one up with some chrome. I'm giving thought to dunking the chrome rocker covers in a dip of future and Tamiya smoke mixed together to give it that extra shine as well as to preserve the chrome. It's a big block and doesn't say which one it is so I'll assume this is a 396.Here's the mock up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Joe I like the direction you are headed with this. Big block Chevy just say it is a 427 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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