lordgodbob Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) I was SO excited to see this reissued...but wow what a terrible kit it is! Body is nice, and the updated tires are pretty cool...but that’s it. Suspension is nonexistent, the engine compartment is rudimentary at best. That being said, I’m SO excited to have a Grumpy car on my shelf! I did not use the kit decals for the red panels, I painted them instead. I also have decals to do his 83-ish Camaro, maybe I’ll do that next! Edited February 23, 2021 by lordgodbob Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Your off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Oh! And it’s a small block car but the kit came with Big block valve covers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Very nice start indeed! I bought the kit last month and didn't notice the BBC valve covers. I'm planning on pro streeting mine with a big block anyway so not a big deal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This is a kit on my want list, I’ll watch to see how it looks to decide on whether I’ll get it or not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 i want that kit, but i have heard the same things a you said just now, looking forward to see this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I like the finish on the wheels, are they painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Painted Black said: I like the finish on the wheels, are they painted? Yes, I stripped the chrome and used metalizer aluminum, which I polished with q-tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Ready for clear...that’ll happen this afternoon, it’s going to be warm and perfect. I’m fortunate that I’m not suffering through the freakish cold and weather some of you undoubtedly are... the interior is pretty basic. I still need to make a shifter handle, but it’s basically done. I can not believe I missed the mold marks in the very back, but it’s probably too late now. I’m going to try and fab something to cover in foil and put back there, but I may just live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Another great racing car in the making! I really love these old Pro Stock, simply the best era of drag racing history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Looks good, what have you planned for the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: Looks good, what have you planned for the engine? Yeah...I’m not sure, the kit engine is so terrible, but I might just make the best of it, I’ll just need to find some Small Block Moroso valve covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Here's a pic of his '72 small block 330 ci engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 22 hours ago, magicmustang said: Here's a pic of his '72 small block 330 ci engine. Thank you!! I needed a good reference photo. I bought a resin engine and I’ll be starting on that as soon as it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgodbob Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Really hard to see in pics on a white car, but the paint and polish came out great, I’m really happy with it! Foil, windows, and “final” assembly are next. It’ll sit on the shelf until I get the engine done, then I’ll dive back in. I guess it’s a curbside fir now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Im impressed with this build quite a lot, I think I’ll have to hit up my local Hs and add this kit to my build list! Wonder how the dobberton J2000 chassis would fit under this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Nice work indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Very nice, clean work. The Vega is a neat subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Cool build Tim looks great!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/2/2021 at 11:25 PM, Bullybeef said: Im impressed with this build quite a lot, I think I’ll have to hit up my local Hs and add this kit to my build list! Wonder how the dobberton J2000 chassis would fit under this? It will fit. I used the one from the Beretta in one, way back when. It would work for a SG car, but, it's too modern for that vintage of Pro Stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 14 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: It will fit. I used the one from the Beretta in one, way back when. It would work for a SG car, but, it's too modern for that vintage of Pro Stock. It would be more of a pro street/outlaw build for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: It would be more of a pro street/outlaw build for me Then, you are good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Paint and decals turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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