StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, TooOld said: Thanks Steve ! I don't think I've done a full detail build since my '71 Roadrunner so it's definitely time for one . . . but it won't be this one . Maybe the next one . Okay. I was just going to suggest removing the front screw posts, but I’m sure that would have been on your radar were you doing a detailed engine compartment. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 14 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Okay. I was just going to suggest removing the front screw posts, but I’m sure that would have been on your radar were you doing a detailed engine compartment. Steve Absolutely . But I would take it a step further and remove the entire radiator support and replace it with a fabbed piece and use a separate radiator . Thanks for the input Steve ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 I was looking through some photos to see if I missed anything and realized that the seals around the door glass really stand out against the light yellow paint , so I added them using some .040" half round strip . After paint and foil I can brush paint them with some Tamiya Rubber Black . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Amazing attention to fine details being done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 6:49 AM, TooOld said: Absolutely . But I would take it a step further and remove the entire radiator support and replace it with a fabbed piece and use a separate radiator . Thanks for the input Steve ! Agreed. Removing the screw posts would have been a minimum requirement for me, but I likely would have replaced the entire bulkhead as well. Great work as usual Bob! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Nice catch on the seals. And even better, an easy add. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Coming along very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 10:49 AM, espo said: Amazing attention to fine details being done here. On 7/15/2022 at 7:41 AM, David G. said: Nice catch on the seals. And even better, an easy add. David G. 22 hours ago, cobraman said: Coming along very nicely. Thanks much guys ! I finished pepping the body and got some white primer on it a few days ago then sprayed the color yesterday . Hoping to get it cleared this weekend and post some pics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Looking forward too seeing some color on your excellent build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Just found this thread. Very interesting modifications and details. I sympathize with you on how changing things on the chassis plate affects the interior to body interface. I have a number of hours sorting out things like that on two builds in progress. (1970 El Camino Pro Street and a 1974 Hurst olds with chassis parts from a 66 GTO and a 67 Chevelle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 7:56 AM, slusher said: Looking forward too seeing some color on your excellent build! Thanks Carl ! 8 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Just found this thread. Very interesting modifications and details. I sympathize with you on how changing things on the chassis plate affects the interior to body interface. I have a number of hours sorting out things like that on two builds in progress. (1970 El Camino Pro Street and a 1974 Hurst olds with chassis parts from a 66 GTO and a 67 Chevelle) I've done several builds like this so it's not a real surprise anymore and it's easier now to make adjustments . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 After wet sanding and a good cleaning I sprayed two coats of primer . After drying for 24 hours I sprayed two coats of Meadowlark Yellow . After another 24 hours it got two coats of clear . The scoop is just sitting in place for now . I'll spray a couple more coats of clear after the stripe decals are applied . While things were drying I had time to work on the wheels and tires . To be continued . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Starting to look like the real thing. Great job on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 4:41 PM, espo said: Starting to look like the real thing. Great job on this. Thanks David ! Decals and emblems are on ! The Ranchero quarter panel is longer than the Torino and the kit stripe was too short so I printed my own stripes . I'll tackle the foil this weekend . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Looking great so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Man, that looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 7:20 PM, kelson said: Looking great so far!! 6 hours ago, slusher said: Man, that looks fantastic!! Thanks much Curtis and Carl ! Working on the BMF this morning and it's going much quicker than I thought it would , of course I can't see like I used to so who knows what it will look like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Wow, that's just gorgeous! The paint, striping and other details just come together so well. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, David G. said: Wow, that's just gorgeous! The paint, striping and other details just come together so well. David G. Thanks David ! Finished the BMF this morning . Still needs a couple little details painted before moving on to the grille , taillights and bumpers . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 From the realistic look of the bed and rear of the cab area as well as the trim you would never know how much was done on this body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 That looks great. Love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Love it ! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanman Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Very impressive work, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Beautiful workmanship and unique choice. Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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