Danno Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 What a beauty, Chris! Great work, as always. And that Elky! WOW! I hadn't seen it before. Gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Your mock up shots are pure gorgeous, my friend! And the Lenco rework isn't too shabby either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hi Chris, Outstanding paint on those valve covers and blower !!!! Sweet looking car you have Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Outstanding work man. Your attention to detail is bordering on insane, which is a good thing. Makin sure the casting ribs are proper, WOW. The Alclad came out awesome. How many coats did it take the Alclad to look so good?, before toned it down. 30, 40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 That it is pretty cool Elky. Makin miss drivin my Camaro. I need to get started on it one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Really nice. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 great update on the lenco parts looking toward more updates as they come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 That is some real eye candy jewelry Chris. I'll call you later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Beautiful work all around Chris. The guys did a great job on the bottles, and the mock up looks fantastic. The wash on the valve covers worked out nicely.Chris this build is so far out there it is beautiful.Keep going, have fun at Wild Horse today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 It's times like this that I kick myself in the butt for being too lazy to drive 4 hours to come see this thing TODAY !!!!! First, you put as much detail into your modeling as you did on that BEAUTIFUL blue Cammy of yours. I just bought a 2015 Dodge Journey and I swear they both could have come out of the same paint shop. (Blue Streak Pearl) Next, my new favorite update. Overall masterful work. Waiting for the DSC is like waiting for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Danno... Thank you and thank you for the kind comments on the Elky Scott... Thank you. it sure makes it seems like its coming together now. I just need to focus on the other engine parts so I can get it done...lol Randy... Thank you my friend and I appreciate the comments on the Camino. Clayton... Thank you. I think we all need to be honest and say that I have already gone past insane....LMAO I will probably need to be put in the Looney Bin after this build. To be honest I think I actually put only 1 coat but it was a little heavier than just a quick pass with how I apply it. Then after the light buff I had to go back and touch up a couple areas that I rubbed Alclad off. once that was done I shot 1 coat of the Alclad Aqua Gloss over it to seal it. Thanks on the Camino.... I need to get her fired back up its been a few years. I have had some trouble with the Carb and need to buy a new one. I miss driving her. She used to be my daily driver, I took it over when I was 16 and my dad got the car back in 1973 before I was born. Bob... Thank you. Stay tuned because I am hoping to get more progress done today. I really was hoping to get the tranny painted but a few things have taken me little longer. I got some primer on the parts last night but I need to go back and do some body work in a few areas to clean my mess up on them...lol Henry... Thank you Brad... Thank you. That sounds great. I was gonna get ready to run to the paint store and hobby shop real quick then I will be home the rest of the day. got some cleaning of the house to do then the rest of the time will be all bench time.... oh Yeah!!! Mike... Thank you. I have to say I was pretty stoked about the bottles. I just wish they would of ran the one I will be using for the fire bottle on this build. I guess I have to be patient... haha. I am glad I asked you about doing the wash the other day. It breaks it up just enough. No wild horse today as much as I would of loved being out there I had some other things that I needed to get done today. Joe... Thank you. I need to push myself even more so I can have this close to being done by DSC. I am at the point where I want to see the whole engine together now. I would say I am close. I need to finish redrawing the injector hat and have it printed again. I started drawing up the Mallory ignition box. Then I need to draw up the K Style Barrel valve as well as the fuel distribution blocks. Then I think the engine is practically almost done. Oh yeah I can forget the distributor. Lets just say I am getting closer... haha. My Camino has been painted this color since 1994 it is Chevrolet GM code 39 Indigo Blue which was off the 1993 chevy trucks and we added an extra pint of the blue pearl in it to change it just a tad. Alright fellas off to do a couple of errands so I can get back and get on this build..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks for the info. I hear ya on missing driving our hot rods. I miss driving through the grocery store parking lot, at about 1300 rpm and setting car alarms off. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Chris , Thanks for showing the el Camino , I used to be jealous of your Vega build, now im jealous of your real car too........ ....... ( Jus kiddin mate, awesome Chevy its a beast alright... ) and great progress on the engine too. Love the colour on the blower and valve covers, polished ally effect is perfect ! I know you probably wish this and that was finished, but hey enjoy the build, we certainly are. Perfection takes time, your building THE most accurate replica of this car on the planet, so no-ones rushing you. When you finish it your appreciate every moment you spent on it, but im still looking forward to more progress, its a fantastic project ! ! Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Stunning craftsmanship Chris, the motor is museum quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Chris.....I hope you're getting as excited as I am about the progress you're making. Those bottles and brackets are SWEET and of course your engine mock-up looks fantastic. You have a keen eye for realism. Your build deserves to be in a museum and is a real tribute to all of drag racing. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Amazing craftsmanship throughout on this work of art! Calling it a model is not appropriate any more!! Beautiful El too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Love your El Camino. Great color ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hey Chris that lools great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterj1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm sensing you're going to be spending more time at the bench...I know you've been looking forward to finally getting the motor painted and detailed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hope you had fun Sunday at Wild Horse watching the Drag Races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Chris......My Brother.......this build is just soooooooo AMAZING.......every detail is PERFECT!!!!!!.........I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Clayton... you are welcome. Oh man I know what you mean about setting alarms off. My camino does it all the time to cars...lol Martin.... You are welcome on the Camino Pics. Thank you for the kind words on the build. I am enjoying the build but I will be honest I can't wait to start 2 or 3 other builds that I can't wait to share with everyone here. They will be fun Dave... Thank you very much. Tim... Thank you. I can't tell you how excited I am getting seeing little more done. I am so anxious to be able to paint the bell housing and tranny but I still have minor clean up work on them before they are ready. thank you for saying this build should be in a museum. To be honest not sure I would want to let it go...lol but it would be an honor if lets say it was on display at the Wally Parks NHRA museum in Pomona. Steve... Thank you on the kind words. Its still a model Ray... thank you on the Camino. Blue is my fav color Dave.... Thank you. Joe... Yes that is my plan anyway which I didn't get much bench time this week but going to try and make up for it this weekend. I want to get more of this motor done and I still have a few parts that I need to draw up and have 3D printed. I now can't wait to start putting some of the fittings and braided line on to really see it come together. Mike... Thank you. The races were nice. John... what can I say my Big Brother. Thank you. I don't know if it is perfect but I have done the best I could on some of the parts. Thanks for following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Ok so I have a very minor update. not a whole lot to share but I had to do some sanding from some bondo that I added to the gusset on the bell housing and a little more work to a few other tranny parts... Here is a few pics... Here is the bell housing pretty much all done all I need to do is a final sand for paint and I also need to drill 6 more holes for another plate that has to go on the bell housing. Then its time for paint: Here is the reverser section of the lenco tranny where I added material for the ribs, looks better after cleaning it up: another angle of it: And here is the inspection plate. When I last primed it I had gotten a heavy coat on it which it looked like it had some bubbles in a few areas so I had to sand it down and add a few light coats. It just needs a final sand and then it will see paint: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Looking good. Looking forward to seeing paint on these pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks for the updates Chris. Can't wait to se them in color, and together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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