Slotto Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Just for kicks, last night I was looking for something to do while the paint dried so I pulled out an old body I haven't messed with in like 20 years. I wanted to hone my door opening skills. My first door turned out ok, but I know I can do better. So I did my research and went at it. Whatcha think? Edited July 1, 2017 by Slotto fixed images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I like the way you did the hinge, most get it backwards. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Looks like you got it figured out. The open door looks just like the 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks guys! The 1st time I opened a set of doors it looked like this... I think I'm getting the hang of it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks for the info Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Got the other side done. I picked up one of those 1mm molotow chrome pens from Amazon and it showed up today. I must say, this is a great little invention. The paint comes out a little fast at times and not at all others. It's a little unpredictable but the finish is great. As you can see it will puddle... Not that big of a deal, just wish that the flow was a little easier to control. Here's a few instances on the Dodge 330... Front left fender above the trim. On the A pillar by the vent window. Above and below the rain gutter. Stay tuned... Edited July 1, 2017 by Slotto fixed images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Can you clean that up with a toothpick? Works for other paints, if you haven't tried it. The finish is impressively "chromey"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) PB took a dump on me. I'll have to find another photo host and fix the mess left in their wake. I got a lot done on the Impala today. Let's have a look... Loving the chrome pen. Shined up all the dash below the gauges, the bits on the console, rear speaker, the steering wheel and the door cards. Also went at the firewall and hit the wiper motor and cover plate. This pen is amazing! Everything is so shiny! Only got to one side of the exhaust -this was done with silver testors and a brush. Also gave the body a once over with Future over the bright work and they still maintained their shine. Stay Tuned... Edited July 1, 2017 by Slotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizz62 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just for kicks, last night I was looking for something to do while the paint dried so I pulled out an old body I haven't messed with in like 20 years. I wanted to hone my door opening skills. My first door turned out ok, but I know I can do better. So I did my research and went at it. Whatcha think? do you scribe them through to cut the doors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 do you scribe them through to cut the doors ?Yeah, I score the line with the back side of a new #11 blade. You have more control that way. Once you cut it off, clean up the edges of the door/trunk as well as the body then tape it back in place. Then bend yourself up some paperclips and use some small tubing to mount them. Some dudes use brass, I use plastic. Make sure to mount the hoop at the centerline of the new crack you created. Don't mount the hindges backwards or you will do what I did on the '56 Bel Air above.This may not be the correct way to do things but it worked for me. I guess since its not a scrap body anymore I guess I should clean up the right front quarter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Gettin' some details done. The problem with cameras it that they pick up all the flaws! In real life from 1 foot away it doesn't look this bad. Detailed up the firewall and added the heater hoses. Tried to make the grille more presentable. Stay Tuned... Edited July 2, 2017 by Slotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Looking good Steve. Real good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Nice work so far. Be watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Got the dash all buttoned up I'm planning to make the front wheels poseable. I'm going with these old school wires instead of the white walls above. They were from a '63 I believe. Engine compartment ready for it's power plant. I added the heater hoses made from ear bud leads. Motor just about ready. I probably should have filled in the hole for the front axle pass thru. I added a 4 barrel from the '66 Chevelle kit and drilled holes for the heater hoses. Scratch built the distributor from pieces I found at the craft store and added a fuel line and scratched out a filter from some spare chrome tree. Just need to add on the alternator and fan. I want to straighten out those plug wires too. Still so much to do. I never planned to build this one up. All I wanted to do was hone my door opening skills. The body was already painted gold from 20 or so years ago and for some reason I sprayed flat white on the right front. This car isn't intended to be a show piece and will never be entered into any contest I'm just trying out new things as I go. Getting used to the chrome pen and where to use it and where to foil instead. This is a fun little build. Stay Tuned... Edited July 3, 2017 by Slotto spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Build is moving wright along and the engine looks great. Not to be a rivet counter but you might want to rethink the exhaust manifolds. They appear to be small block manifolds on the 348/409 engine. Are these the manifolds from this kit ? The body looks like the Revell issue of the '64 which had a small block engine. If you used a "W" engine from another kit just go back and get those exhaust manifolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 this is the AMT/ERTL release from 1989. Everything I've built so far has been bone stock except for the wheels and the few engine addons. these are the manifolds which came with this kit. The box says it's a 425hp 409 cubic inch v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Steve, your '64 is looking good. It may be a bit late to mention this..........on GM 1961-64 B bodies, the doors should swing outwards as they were still using a gooseneck hinge for those. I don't think GM switched to inward turning doors till '67-------but those years I mentioned they were still using the platform from '59, and their doors swung outwards (outside the fenders). Here's a pic of a couple of '61's I have on hand showing how they open................ I can certainly understand if you don't want to change up at this point-----It's coming along nicely and the paint is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks Bill. It looks like I did get it right on my '56 Bel Air then afterall. Google image research confirmed it. Huh, sometimes flying by the seat of my pants does work out sometimes...As for the '64, I'm going to leave these doors alone. I was just messing around with my knife to see if I could do it. I do appreciate the positive comments!If I get to hung up on the details, it would take the fun out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 this is the AMT/ERTL release from 1989. Everything I've built so far has been bone stock except for the wheels and the few engine addons. these are the manifolds which came with this kit. The box says it's a 425hp 409 cubic inch v8Your replay peaked my interest and I had to go dig out an old AMT '64 Impala SS from the stash. You are correct about the exhaust manifolds being in the kit. There is also some nice headers in the chrome tree. I now think this detail has to do with AMT providing the wrong exhaust manifolds. Mine is an older issue #2203 on the box, the instruction sheet is starting to yellow. The instruction sheet depicts the kits manifolds, although they are incorrect for the engine in the kit. The W engine exhaust ports are at a different angle on the engine than the small block and a somewhat different shape on the 1:1. Also if you look at the engine emblem on the front fenders this is for a 327 cu.in. engine. The cars with the 409 engines would have had the numbers 409 above this emblem on the 1:1 Since they didn't offer any decal to depict this makes me wonder if during the design of this kit years ago AMT was thinking of offering it with the 327 engine instead of the 409. Revell's '64 Impala SS has a 327 engine when it was issued several years later. All that aside you still have a great looking build going and I only meant well in mentioning something that I noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 It's all good David. Thanks for the complements! Got the interior installed and included some speakers in the kick panel. They were donated from a diecast. Got the door closed in and made another wheel change. These are a 2 piece wheel and I don't remember where they came from. I've had them for more than 15 years. They were from my lowrider days. Sorry for the bad pictures. Home stretch, stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Looking good Steve !I've got those chrome pens, pretty amazing ain't they ! I use BMF for side trim still, you can get a straighter line, and the pens for everything else ! On my Revell lowrider 64 I opened the door similar to you and couldn't fit the dash in, glad you didn't have a problem ! Its a good idea, a build like this, get some practice opening doors etc and its not the end of the world if you go wrong ! Yours is coming along well, great job on the hinges ! Edited July 4, 2017 by Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizz62 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 It's all good David. Thanks for the complements! Got the interior installed and included some speakers in the kick panel. They were donated from a diecast. Got the door closed in and made another wheel change. These are a 2 piece wheel and I don't remember where they came from. I've had them for more than 15 years. They were from my lowrider days. Sorry for the bad pictures. Home stretch, stay tuned. its looking GOOD. I like the first rims though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) <snip> On my Revell lowrider 64 I opened the door similar to you and couldn't fit the dash in, glad you didn't have a problem ! Funny you mention it, I glued the dash down and then test fit the interior and had a problem closing the doors. The door cards were hitting the dash. So I removed a little from both sides of the dash and a little from the kick panels. Then covered all the exposed with red interior paint. You can't tell. Edited July 4, 2017 by Slotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizz62 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I see some opening doors here and alot of advice on them. Yours look like the only ones that open correctly. Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Almost there... I found that my hood is warped so I'll have to heat it up to see what I can do with it. I'm not entirely happy with the grille. I want to scrape off the phony molded in headlights and add some clear lenses. And I also want to fill in the area between the seats and the doors and add a sill plate. Maybe bring down the tail pipes (they are molded in) Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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