slusher Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Great looking engine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopeyguy Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Quite interesting to see a big block ford in a chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 Got the chassis together except for the exhaust and some touch up. The 3D printed front suspension turned into a nightmare, it needed a lot of modifications to get it to fit and is so brittle that I went through 2 sets and had to abandon the axle shafts as there was no way they were going to hold the car up without snapping off. I ended up just using the lower a-arms as decorations only. The rear springs were much better as to being so much thicker but I had a heck of a time painting them, the material didn’t sand well and the paint didn’t want to dry… anyone else have this experience? I even painted some styrene to see if it was the paint and it dried just fine. The gold color is just a base coat and I am planning on using a purple for the final color. Thanks for looking, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 You have made lots of progress! Really coming along nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 Well, I’m calling this one finished. Got a few dimples in the paint (paint is my nemisis) and the bmf is a little rough in a few areas but I really enjoyed this build. Taking a curbside kit and adding the drivetrain was fun as well as cutting all the pre molded suspension out and adding new parts was a challenge especially the front end. As always, thanks for looking and the comments. Dave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Really nice work where did you source the engine and side pipes. I enjoy your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 15 minutes ago, slusher said: Really nice work where did you source the engine and side pipes. I enjoy your builds. Thanks so much. The engine came from an MPC GTO kit that was terribly molded so I only used it for parts. The valve covers are from a 427 cobra kit… I know, it’s not correct but it’s what I had. The intake and carbs are resin and from a 1:24 Plymouth 340, again not correct but cool. I’m not sure what the side pipes are from but I think from either my Dodge Dart build or the Duster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 No scoop but maybe a cowl induction hood. Easy to do yourself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Cool ride... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 Finished and can be moved to under glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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