MarkJ Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Continued awesome work. The seat is really something to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I can't wait to see this one finished. Will be following along on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 19 hours ago, MarkJ said: Continued awesome work. The seat is really something to behold. Thanks very much Mark! 19 hours ago, drodg said: Great work. Thanks David ! 18 hours ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: I can't wait to see this one finished. Will be following along on this build. Thanks Maxx ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 I managed a couple of quick additions last night . First I made the shoulder belts into a "Y" belt to attach it to the roll cage . And I worked on a new shifter using a Detail Master set and the shifter boot from the kit . The DM set comes with tiny lead balls that you're supposed to drill but I just cut one from a ball-link chain , it already has the hole . The finished shifter . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Canuck Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 That seat is a throne fit for The King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Superb work Bob. The MCG PE set looks very good and you are making maximum use of it. Best seat & seat belt combo I have ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 21 hours ago, Johnny Canuck said: That seat is a throne fit for The King. Good one ! 3 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Superb work Bob. The MCG PE set looks very good and you are making maximum use of it. Best seat & seat belt combo I have ever seen! Thanks much Pierre ! The latches for the belts came from Future Attractions , his website has a link to a video that shows exactly how to assemble them . I followed those instructions and the latches went together with no problems at all , I was surprised they were that easy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 I tried something different and wrapped the steering wheel with some tape , not the greatest but maybe I can work with it . I was able to tighten the tape before spraying the wheel with some clear , it doesn't look too bad installed on the dash . It's time to start assembling the interior but then I realized I should do the underside first . The last couple of weeks I've been painting all of the parts so it went pretty quick . I also added oil lines for the differential oil pump and cooler . Haven't done anything like this for several years because of arthritis and poor eyesight but I've been feeling pretty good the last month or so and decided to give it a try before things go south again . Now I can move on to the interior ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Yesterday I found a problem with the fire extinguisher , it's way too big . It measures nearly 32 scale inches long with almost a 4 inch gauge ! Instead of cutting it down I just made a new one . This is inside Petty's car . . . . . . the Salvinos part and my new one . After paint I'll add a mounting bracket and straps . Edited February 28, 2023 by TooOld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) I had problems with the fire extinguisher but it's finally finished , crooked straps and all . And the interior is 99% complete , I think all that's left is the rear view mirror . Edited March 5, 2023 by TooOld 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Very nice work on the interior and chassis! Looking foward to seeing more updates👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Great work Bob, the interior is looking fantastic and thanks for showing the window net how to ! Might have to nick this idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 2:15 PM, catpack68 said: Very nice work on the interior and chassis! Looking foward to seeing more updates👍 Thanks Scott ! On 3/4/2023 at 9:07 AM, Lowlife ! ! said: Great work Bob, the interior is looking fantastic and thanks for showing the window net how to ! Might have to nick this idea ! Thanks much Martin ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 I haven't had much time so this isn't really an update . . . Before starting on more assembly work I created the artwork for a few decals , the oil filter and battery , and a Petty Enterprises decal for the aluminum panel on top of the radiator . I don't remember if I saw one on a restored car or a clone but it looked neat so I made one with white and one with black lettering . Here's a photo of the actual printed decals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 It's been a while since my last update but this last week I've managed an hour or so every day and I'm slowly making some progress . Here's several photos of the engine compartment , I can't install the radiator until after the engine is in place . That's next , it'll be tight but I tried it once already to make sure and it does fit okay . Thanks for looking ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 That detailing is beautiful Bob, Do you make your own oil line fittings? They look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 12:52 PM, Pierre Rivard said: That detailing is beautiful Bob, Do you make your own oil line fittings? They look very good. Thanks Pierre ! The fittings are really easy to make but look more to scale than most I've seen used . Start with a piece of 24 gauge wire , strip the insulation , and paint a collar with aluminum paint . Then you can bend the end as needed before gluing it in place , the small aluminum hex nuts are from RB Motion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, TooOld said: Thanks Pierre ! The fittings are really easy to make but look more to scale than most I've seen used . Start with a piece of 24 gauge wire , strip the insulation , and paint a collar with aluminum paint . Then you can bend the end as needed before gluing it in place , the small aluminum hex nuts are from RB Motion . Thanks for sharing this Bob. Wonderful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 All of the additional detail and scratchbuilding is paying off Bob 👍 One of my favorite '70's cars ...Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 11:16 PM, dwc43 said: Looking fantastic. Thanks DW ! On 3/16/2023 at 8:53 AM, Belugawrx said: All of the additional detail and scratchbuilding is paying off Bob 👍 One of my favorite '70's cars ...Cheers Thanks Bruce ! One of my favorites too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Finally have the engine and radiator installed , I modified the radiator so that the upper hose is on the correct side . There are two sets of radiator hoses in the kit and neither upper hose was even close so I made my own out of solder , one of the lower hoses was close enough to use . I also finished the oil lines , battery cables , and miscellaneous wiring . Whew ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Very realistic looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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