jangus Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Great work on a terrific project. Word of caution on the red rear liners: I do not believe they ever existed as a factory installed part on an Olds W machine. Aftermarket snap in liner; maybe. Factory made/installed; gonna call foul on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Very nice progress on the engine as well as the dash! Looking forward to the next interior steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 12/8/2019 at 7:27 PM, Bucky said: Here's one article on those red fender liners: https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/too-nice-for-tar/ Now, you can mask off those rear fenders!! LOL This article right here tells me they were factory installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Are you going to make a working tilt column for the steering wheel??? just askin' LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 19 hours ago, jangus said: Great work on a terrific project. Word of caution on the red rear liners: I do not believe they ever existed as a factory installed part on an Olds W machine. Aftermarket snap in liner; maybe. Factory made/installed; gonna call foul on that. 9 hours ago, Bucky said: This article right here tells me they were factory installed. Thank you Keith, for saving me from having to go back to find that article! I'm not changing it again! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 9 hours ago, thatz4u said: Are you going to make a working tilt column for the steering wheel??? just askin' LOL Nope, that would be too "high end". This car is going to be pretty bare bones with only power steering as an option. No power brakes or power windows, and certainly no tilt. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 "WOW!" is the only suitable superlative which I can offer, Steve. Kudos, Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Really good looking model. Your models are always great and realistic looking. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) This is absolutely stunning work! Impressive level of detail & scratch building. Amazing! I knew about the 442 having red plastic front inner fenders, but not the rear inner fenders. The things you learn on this board. Edited January 28, 2020 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Steve, that dash is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I just discovered this thread and spent the last hour reading and enjoying. What can I say that hasn't already been said? Your work is simply amazing on every level. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks so much guys! I appreciate the kind comments! While I'm still working on some interior details and some chassis and suspension refinements and adjustments, I did manage to find a little time to add some valve stems, wheel weights and the hubcaps to the wheels. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice stuff Steve..really coming along...I like the wheel weights,.. Stretched sprue and paint, or did you use some Detail Master p/e...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Fine looking set of rollers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Nice stuff Steve..really coming along...I like the wheel weights,.. Stretched sprue and paint, or did you use some Detail Master p/e...? Just some stretched sprue. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Your work is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Since the beginning of this project, I've been mulling over what I wanted to do with the hood hinge configuration. Since the torsion spring experiment turned out successful on my '65 Fury project, I thought it would be nice if I could scratch some hood hinges that would work as closely to the 1:1 as possible. So far I believe that I may be on the right track. This is the mock-up that I have come up with so far. Steve Edited February 5, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 WOW...intricate! And nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti2 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 There's details coming in this build that I've never seen before. Those hood hinges are superb. No more need to lift the hood aside while the model is on the show room table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_R Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I'm liking those hinges. More info please. What are the pins? Just pressed into the back block or held on the other side? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thanks guys! The hinge above is merely a mock-up. I am working now on much more refined parts. 22 minutes ago, Brian_R said: I'm liking those hinges. More info please. What are the pins? Just pressed into the back block or held on the other side? Brian The pins used above are pieces of thin plastic rod turned into a pin by a little heat to "mushroom" the head on the front side, and "heat swaged" on the back side. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just taking a break from the bench for a while, but here's where I am currently with the "hopefully" finished parts. I'm just flying by the seat of my pants here! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 nice job !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I am watching closely . I have always thought there should be a P.E. set of stock hood hinges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 They might get a little more tweaking, but I think that I'm getting there. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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