Straightliner59 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Very, very nice work, Steve. I am, and have been thoroughly enjoying watching this project come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Geez, you do nice work ... Edited February 9, 2020 by restoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thanks so much guys!! A few more small steps accomplished today. I got the rear wheel wells "Back in Black" as they apparently should be. (A little homage to AC/DC there) I also got the console plate finished, (after a couple of failed attempts). And I got the carpet laid down. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Nice progress. Beeyooteeful carpet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 It does always amaze me how neat your work is. Keep it up im liking it a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Added the carpet protector that I made from acrylic craft paint. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 All I gotta say is this is a work of art!!!!! Great detail Steven.. My hat is off to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 If Oldsmobile had followed your build style, they might still be in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thanks guys!! I believe that the interior is finished! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Exquisite interior! Looks great in those colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thanks Keith! Here are a couple of photos depicting what I started with, and where I wound up. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Thanks guys!! I believe that the interior is finished! Steve Steve, I'm surprised you didn't thin the steering wheel spokes on the backside, and then open up the slots. It's not that difficult, just careful and tedious--I've done it on a couple "special" Corvette projects but I admit I don't do it routinely, I just put black in there as you did. But then most of my builds these days aren't anywhere near as nice as this Olds of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Steve, I'm surprised you didn't thin the steering wheel spokes on the backside, and then open up the slots. It's not that difficult, just careful and tedious--I've done it on a couple "special" Corvette projects but I admit I don't do it routinely, I just put black in there as you did. But then most of my builds these days aren't anywhere near as nice as this Olds of yours. I actually did look through my stash to find a steering wheel that was more accurate, but the only one that I had was from the Revell '66 GTO kit, but that was already used for my '67 Bonneville build, and it was after the fact anyway. This is one of those circumstances where I didn't catch it until it was too late and the steering wheel was already painted. That plus the fact that this is the original Johan steering wheel and it was very brittle and already had a crack in it that needed to be repaired. It might not have been a good candidate for any major modifications. There is the possibility that I might pull it back out and see if I can somehow manage to work something out with it, but probably not likely. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 As many times as I've viewed and reviewed your buildup / resto of this 1968 4-4-2 ; as long as I've been admiring your progress over the months ( 26/09/2019 commencement ! ) , I cannot believe that I haven't given accolades until today ! Not only is that Olds 400 cube engine a work of art in its self , but that interior is beyond adjectives ! I can practically smell that interior ( Oldsmobile of this era have a distinctive , wonderous odour to them ) ! Of course , the body and its finish and its colours are simply amazing ! Keep 'em coming , Herr Güthmiller ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 really nice detail work,do you have little fairies with really small paint brushes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: Steve, I'm surprised you didn't thin the steering wheel spokes on the backside, and then open up the slots. It's not that difficult, just careful and tedious--I've done it on a couple "special" Corvette projects but I admit I don't do it routinely, I just put black in there as you did. But then most of my builds these days aren't anywhere near as nice as this Olds of yours. Okay Snake.......This is YOUR fault!!! As I was afraid of, the steering wheel cracked in two places as I attempted this alteration. Luckily, the breaks were in spots that should be easy to repair. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Hey Steve, when are you going to sweep out yer inbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: Hey Steve, when are you going to sweep out yer inbox? Sorry Joe. I didn't know it was full! I'll take care of that ASAP! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Hmmmm....I have been described as "full". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: Hey Steve, when are you going to sweep out yer inbox? Okay Joe, I did a little "house cleaning". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 The tiller looks good, in spite of the cracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Just working on getting some chassis stuff up to speed. Working on the exhaust as well as throwing together some rear shocks and adding the springs to the rear axle. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Its nice to see the progress on the net because it larger and can see the workmanship put into the car..The work by Steve is unreal..It will be a very nice to see this project complete and on the table at NNL North in May in Bloomington Mn..Excellent progress so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 42 minutes ago, moparfarmer said: Its nice to see the progress on the net because it larger and can see the workmanship put into the car..The work by Steve is unreal..It will be a very nice to see this project complete and on the table at NNL North in May in Bloomington Mn..Excellent progress so far.. I hope to have this finished by then Wayne. Shouldn't be terribly difficult. It will be a little strange for me this year not having anything on the "factory stock" table. The Olds will be on the "muscle car" table, and I will bring my '65 Plymouth Fury for the "street machine" category. That will be about it this year. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Both will be potent contenders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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