Modlbldr Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Thanks Scott. I did the bends using a lighter about 4 inches away from the rod. It only takes a second or two. Then I just lay it on the bench and bend by hand. Some of the bends we're done without heat at all. This is just a basic roll cage. No skill or talent involved. Later- Edited April 3, 2019 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 48 minutes ago, Modlbldr said: Thanks Scott. I did the bends using a lighter about 4 inches away from the rod. It only takes a second or two. Then I just lay it on the bench and bend by hand. Some of the bends we're done without heat at all. This is just a basic roll cage. No skill or talent involved. Later- it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Thanks, Man. Building a battery box at the moment. Later- Edited April 3, 2019 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Made quite a bit of progress lately. Got the hatch area finished up. Made a battery box and I cut up a decal I had and rearranged the letters to make a fictional brand name for the roll cage. http:// Finished making and installed the intercooler. http:// http:// Today I got the window surrounds painted and the lights all painted and installed. http:// http:// http:// At this point the hood and front and rear window glass is just sitting in place. Next up is to finish detailing and install the seats, dash and door panels. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 This is still looking GREAT!!!!, Great idea with that roll bar decal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Thanks Dann. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Making great progress on this lately. Got the wheels and chassis completed. Seats are painted. Just need to finish the dash and door panels and button it all up. http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Thanks for looking. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) looks great!!!!!! i like the roll cage decal.. id definitely leave the graphics off. it looks great as it sits. Edited April 9, 2019 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Thanks Scott. Yeah, I believe that I am not going with the graphics. At this rate I should be able to get this one done by the end of this week. That will be completion #4 for the year! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Today's progress. http:// http:// Also got the front windshield glued in. Later- Edited April 11, 2019 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Well, this morning I had a change of plans. I changed the vinyl portions of the interior to black. I think it suits it better, plus gives the idea that part of the interior, such as the carpeting and rear seat has been stripped. http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Just need to make the harnesses and install the seats and door panels. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Very nice! It is coming together beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 Thanks Ismael. I need to find a new decal for my roll bar. I noticed Friday afternoon that it was gone. Must have rubbed off when I had it upside down working on the wheels. That's what I get for not sealing it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Well, I need to set this one aside for a week or so. I just ordered a set of PE 5 pt harnesses for the seats. They are supposed to be in on Friday. More updates then. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Got my PE harness set in today. Something tells me that it is going to be a LONG night. http:// The first step took me just over 10 min. I showed this next picture to my wife and asked her what the red thing was. "A carrot?" was her response. http:// No. The red thing is the end of a toothpick! And I have three more to make to finish step 1!! Then I have to put two ends of the ribbon through each one.... Back to the madness. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 It has been extremely busy for me, both at work and at home this last week. I managed to get the interior completed today. I installed the seats and painted the white and red lights on the interior door panels. Just need to clean the windshield a bit, glue the body on to the chassis, and install the rear glass and the exhaust tips. Should be able to wrap this up tomorrow. http:// http:// http:// Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Finished it up today! Glad to get it on the shelf and get back on my 58 Vette and a couple others. Moving this one to Under Glass. http:// http:// Later- Edited April 25, 2019 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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