Dann Tier Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Mr mopar said: That is a lot of work good on you .....Looking good ! Much appreciated, Spencer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 21 hours ago, oldrevellfan said: love your work, but the dash board is not correct for an accurate version:see pictures?  ITS NOT????!!!!!!.......how did i miss that???!!!, LOL -the same way you missed ALL the posting conversations...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Here is the "look" that i'm going for with this build; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 love your work, but the color choice is not correct for an accurate version ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Here is the "look" that i'm going for with this build; Yezzir….low and aggressive. Now that's the ticket right there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 minute ago, mustang1989 said: Yezzir….low and aggressive. Now that's the ticket right there!! Thats what i thought too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 You would be my hero if you replicated the bad exterior grade plywood floor as seen from below. ?  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 15 hours ago, FredRPG said: You would be my hero if you replicated the bad exterior grade plywood floor as seen from below. ?  Sorry, bud, mine wont have that....i'm upgrading, but if you need to know how to replicate it for yours, i can still do that for you...if thats what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Dann Tier said: Sorry, bud, mine wont have that....i'm upgrading, but if you need to know how to replicate it for yours, i can still do that for you...if thats what you mean? Thanks for the kind offer, I don’t have one on my build list, I just think the exposed plywood on such an over engineered car is a funny juxtaposition. You’re probably right though, the way you are upgrading and redoing some of the awkwardness of the car, it would be out of place on your build.  (Just like the k-mart fog lights bolted to the engines for headlights were) thanks again for sharing your build process, I always look forward to the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, FredRPG said: Thanks for the kind offer, I don’t have one on my build list, I just think the exposed plywood on such an over engineered car is a funny juxtaposition. You’re probably right though, the way you are upgrading and redoing some of the awkwardness of the car, it would be out of place on your build.  (Just like the k-mart fog lights bolted to the engines for headlights were) thanks again for sharing your build process, I always look forward to the updates. LOL, i thought it was cheap looking with the headlamps on the engines......could you imagine trying to see down the road at night with them vibrating all over the place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 4:58 PM, oldrevellfan said: love your work, but the color choice is not correct for an accurate version ! lol Thanks, Gilles!!...funny guy!, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 This is still rocking the world with your improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019  A friend of mine is working on one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 14 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: This is still rocking the world with your improvements. Thanks alot, Andy!!...glad you're liking it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 12 hours ago, Superbird McMonte said:  A friend of mine is working on one too! Nice!!....i hope his is going well too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) I woulda had a bunch of this in paint by now, if it werent for the fact that the new bottle of CA glue i used on it wasnt expired, so i had to redo, and fill stuff again...then i found more details to add, lol.....after ANOTHER session of final sanding, i WILL have paint on the body, and most of the rest of the parts -by midnight. Heres what i've added;Â -Photo 1; I decided to attach the tie rod, since it would be easier, and safer to paint, since the plastic is a brittle, clear type. I will add further details to it after its been painted. -Photo 2; The real car has a U-joint shaft between the two differentials, so i needed to carefully snip this one out, and add a better one. I aso decided to add the new spindles to the ends of the axle. -Photo 3; ...fits Perf!! I also decided to upgrade the other two driveshafts -they werent good. -Photo 4; I needed to filler the contact pins... -Photo 5; its looking good! -Photo 6; Still needed a bit of putty. -Photo 7; I felt like i needed to add these two angled frame pieces, and after the putty is dry, i will sand, and paint it. -Photo 8; After braking the front framework, i decided it too needed upper frame supports. I felt stupid for not thinking i would need them anyway, but i caught it in time. -Photo 9; Square rod is my cleaver way at alligning, and tying down my re-routed exhaust pipes. -Photo 10; The frame has had a VERY slight twist to it from the begining, and i have carefully, and subtly adjusted it along the way. This is one of three solid/sure contact/glue points that will totally finish eliminating the twist. The interior tub contact will be made first, then this rear one, and finally followed up by the fronts. -Photo 11&12; Something i like to do, is to measure out, and drill little divits wherever i need to locate a part before the the glues dry, and so i dont have to keep moving the bit into proper placement. Edited January 8, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I don't think that there is anything left on this kit that you haven't replaced, re-engineered, augmented or improved! I wonder if there are any of the original kit designers left out there anywhere and I wonder what they might say if they could see the work you've done. Thanks for posting these Dann, I do find that posts like yours inspire me to continue working on the projects I have going. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 3 hours ago, David G. said: I don't think that there is anything left on this kit that you haven't replaced, re-engineered, augmented or improved! I wonder if there are any of the original kit designers left out there anywhere and I wonder what they might say if they could see the work you've done. Thanks for posting these Dann, I do find that posts like yours inspire me to continue working on the projects I have going. David G. Well said David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 13 hours ago, David G. said: I don't think that there is anything left on this kit that you haven't replaced, re-engineered, augmented or improved! I wonder if there are any of the original kit designers left out there anywhere and I wonder what they might say if they could see the work you've done. Thanks for posting these Dann, I do find that posts like yours inspire me to continue working on the projects I have going. David G. Thanks, Bud!...its fun, and i'm glad to share how i like to do things.....looking forward to more of your work!!!.....the original engineers might not like me, lol  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 hours ago, porschercr said: Well said David. Thanks alot too, Bud!!...we can all inspire each other!......you've given me some great ideas as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Yes, and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 hours ago, porschercr said: Yes, and thank you. You bet, Bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) ....every time i think i'm ready to paint, i find something else to add to this bugger, lol......it IS ready now though!!...dont know why, but the photos got all mixed up, but you can still see how i modified it. Edited January 11, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!, heres a bit more i got done yesterday; -Photo 1; The rear half of the framework still didnt look right to me, so i decided it needed more structural strength, so i added these two side supports...now i'm happy. -Photo 2; ...speaking of "lacking", the interior still was as well, so i added piping to the tops of the door cards, as well as behind the headrests. You can also see one of my modified driveshafts, which i cut one of the pins off in order to make instillation easier. You can also see one of the front spindle assemblies, with vented disc breaks. You may have noticed that the other one is glued on , but why not this one?, i already found the ride height i wanted, so to make things easier, i glued one down. I left the other one adjustable so that i can make sure all four tyres touch when finished....its the beauty of my Sliding Spindle -Waaaay easier to get the perfect ride height, and/or eliminate wonky tyre contact. -Photo 3; I didnt like the spinners that came with these wheels in the Accurate Miniatures kit, so i decided to make my own knock-off nuts from super thin sheet styrene, and drilled out hex rod stock. -Photo 4; This is the look i was going for....next stop; the paint booth! Edited January 12, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hey, everyone!, i am in the process of mounting all the bits for painting now!!...should have a kolor update VERY soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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