1320wayne Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Superb work John. Wouldn't expect anything less than awesome craftsmanship and detail from you. You make it look effortless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hello.......Chris,Curt,Tim, Wayne........thanks guys for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them........I made some frame braces and made the front end and got it mocked-up........I opened up the hatch and made a rear spoiler ......I also made some inner braces for the body and made a body latch.........and I also made some fire bottles......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 And a few more thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 John... Awesome update Brother!!... you are making some killer progress. I can't believe how much you have gotten done already on this bad boy!! Keep up the great work on it. I am looking forward to more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 john, this is one of my favorite funny car bodies!!! this car has SOOOOO much personality!!!! love the chassis work brother!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubeman Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 This is going to be another stellar Teresi masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Yikes. Looks like Straightline will be the killer class at GSL in '19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 See John? This is why I've always said that Funny Cars are your strong suit.And Bikes. And Displays. And Kustoms. And Rods. And Bonneville. And Transports. And ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Wolfe Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking good there John, How did you cut out the window's? I just got the 1/16 Mustang at a swap meet a couple weeks ago and never did a resein car before, So I'll be a watching and a learning. also what will you be useing for the windshield? Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking good there John, How did you cut out the window's? I just got the 1/16 Mustang at a swap meet a couple weeks ago and never did a resein car before, So I'll be a watching and a learning. also what will you be useing for the windshield? Thanks, Rick Hi Rick I used a Xacto Knife with a #11 blade............then sanded with a sand stick .......I will be using Acetate for the windshield ......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hello.......I modified the frame tins and changed the position of the steering box to the right side of the frame.......I made a new sterring column and linkage ,and Brake Handle,and shiffters and a new steering wheel......I used alluminum sheeting and some thin wood for the grips and some "Pro Tech" nut and bolt ends.......I also modified the gas pedal......and modified the seat......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Few more WIP pics.......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Nice, John! You're moving right along. I better get those tires done, ASAP! The scratch-building on those levers and wheel looks incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 John.. Looking good man. Nice work on all of the levers and handles. Always love your scratch building. Love the touch of the wood grips. She is sure coming along and looks like you are almost ready to jump to the engine I see. You are going to have this done in no time at all. Outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Those levers, handles and the steering wheel with the use of the aluminum sheeting and wood is top shelf stuff lil' brother. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 WHOOSH, what was that, oh nothing, just Teresi flying through another build.............and doing it beautifully I might add. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapper Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 John, Thanks for responding to me it means a lot now maybe I can lengthen a frame without getting mad. I love the wood on the controls very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Beautiful work John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just flat out AWESOME brother !!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great work John! great looking cockpit parts so far...I am sure there is still some good ones coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hello........thank you all so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I made a Windshield frame.......I also made a Wheelie bar.......I am using some Paul Rowe Resin Parachutes and I made a Parachute Brkt. for them......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Few more WIP pics......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 You never fail to impress. Very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Nice work John... you keep getting stuff done each day. This is going to be done in no time at all. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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