hOLMS Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Hello all.. Starting a new pro mod body, we'll see where it ends up. Posting some pix of the start. So far I've positioned the top (chopped around .080") and smoothed the rear fender flares, will be extending the rear .250". The nose will be stretched around .400" or so. Should be a fun subject, think I've seen a recent photo of one and didn't much like it. This one will be a body experiment only, unless I can fit to an almost done brass chassis I've made. Thanks for looking! Edited January 12, 2013 by hOLMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Jeff I will be following this one. I am sure you will do this body wonders my friend. If its anything like your Chevelle body, it is sure going to come alive. Looking forward to seeing what you have instore with this one. I will wait patiently for pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wow, it's going to be really interesting build. All Pro Mod builds are interesting, but I haven't seen any of '68 Corvettes built PM so I'll be following this one. Your building skills are awesome, that top chop is looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 '68 Vette!, nice!, can't wait to see this get built up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 while this is a few years later body. it still may help with the "visualization" of a '68 pro mod vette. i hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wow, it's going to be a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks for the interest guys, just trying one that's not-so-popular, hoping to make it look believable. Thanks for the pic Dave, awesome ride. First pic is a very recent vette that I hope to incorporate styling cues from.....like stance and length mostly. When I ran across this shot, that was enough motivation for me. I have extended the rear 1/4" in middle of fenderwells, working now to reshape the openings, using cut index cards as templates. Next step, extend the front .400" and establish the wheelbase, more updates soon. Thanks for looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) This should be awesome Jeff, that black vette that you have a pictire of runs at Carolina dragway alot It's owned by Rick Fleck I think his name is, procharged motor, and he calls it the Dragon, bad ride for sure, I think I've got some pics of it somewhere if you need any, you're off to a great start cant wait to see some updates... Edited August 13, 2011 by tyrone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custompainter Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Here are pictures of the vette Bill Kuhlmann built to sell. Maybe this mite help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 You know I'm gonna be watchin this one , keep up the good work Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 nice start, Going to be watching this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 This should be interesting. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys, I've had the opportunity to work on this most of the day (which is rare...lol). Things are shaping up a bit, hoping to move quick in these early stages! More progress pix...thanks for looking. Nose extended .420 and new rear wheel openings cut and formed from .030 sheet New rear openings in place Side-skirt templates cut and positioned for placement New side skirts from .030 sheet cut and placed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 The 'vette is coming out nice Jeff, the side skirts/wheel wells really make it pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 while this is a few years later body. it still may help with the "visualization" of a '68 pro mod vette. i hope this helps! Wow, that's Marko Lantto's Corvette Pro Mod. The personal best of that car is about 6,3 seconds.... But it's very nice. Finnish Pro Modifieds are always nice to see. Here's a link to another picture. (not mine) http://kuvia.1g.fi/kuvat/Tapahtumat+2010/FHRA/Defa+Finals+2010/Sunday/MOP_5018.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hi all...this one is addictive, loving this body and the lines, lending itself well to these mods....I think. Gotta few updates and I plan to spend a good portion of the day playing around with this ProVette. Thanks for looking. Front air-dam roughed in... Marked for splitting, body to be a scale 74" wide in rear and a scale 72" wide in front....this requires widening by .230"... Body split into Smoothed inside of body while apart (lot easier to do the rough removal of old body while apart), still more to go once back together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Shots of mockup before widening.....will be a different animal once widened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Jeff... this is turning out fantastic. I really like that you have taken something not so popular and running with it. Your body work is looking great so far. I look forward to more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Wow nice job so far what kind of body filler do you use to fill your body work in? And also what sandpaper do you use to get the body looking right? keep up the good work love the other pro mod project your doing to. John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 most excellent work my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys....John, usually I work with the Squadron green putty, hardens well overnight. I do have some automotive filler I use sometimes. I use all kinds of sanding sticks, files and different grit sandpaper depending on what needs to be done, roughing or finishing. Hope that helps. Posting couple updated pix. First shot shows .25 wide filler glued in widening the body. Second shot shows reshaped front wheel openings, front and rear are only roughed in for now. Third is B4 and aft. Thanks for looking!! Edited August 15, 2011 by hOLMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Jeff........very nice looking body......best i`ve seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 This is looking great Jeff.. Love the direction this one is headed.... out the ballpark , like the Chevelle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVV Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 WOW this is going to look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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