Bugace Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm slowly getting some done on this tall T. Braking pins for buttons. The seat is the original from MPC's T Paddywagon, that have been reworked. Some Revell, AMT, and MPC parts are used. Engine will be done using the AMT '62 Chevy mainparts, but 3 deuces manifold from Monogram/Revell '59 Impala, and valvecovers from AMT's '63, or '64. Body will be black, chassis red, leaving only wheels in chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweb7321 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 NICE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 l love these tall Ts. Can't figure out why everyone wants to chop 'em? They have so much character when left alone. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpius1 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yea baby! Now THAT'S a Rod!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I need some help here. How does the brakes line up here? As it is now, there is two "reservoirs" on the firewall. I guess I only need one, as there is no frontbrake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spad007 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I need some help here. How does the brakes line up here? As it is now, there is two "reservoirs" on the firewall. I guess I only need one, as there is no frontbrake? one for hydraulic clutch actuator one for brake's if you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 It looks good. I like the detailing with pins. What kind of pins are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Rad. x2 on having no clue why everyone chops these. So much cooler unchopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Rad. x2 on having no clue why everyone chops these. So much cooler unchopped. They chop it so much they have to lean over to drive ! Silly if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Thank You guys! I belived I had more progress then I actually had. I wen't a step backwards today, as I could not find a ok setup for front shocks. I remowed the front of the frame, and made it straighter. I will redo the front axel setup some as well, so there will be a cleaner look when the shocks are in place. But I have done some more. Steeringwheel. Looks awfull, but that whitemetal was very hard to get proper round. Also, I have very limited experience with PE "micro" parts. Anyway, I'm satisfied, and know that when it is painted, it will look better. Also manage too add caps to the distributor. Edited May 7, 2012 by Bugace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 one for hydraulic clutch actuator one for brake's if you want? Thank You! As I have removed one pedal, going automatic, I'll remove one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Love it low, unchopped, and wide meats! Tired of tall, skinny tires w/ offroad stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Love it low, unchopped, and wide meats! Tired of tall, skinny tires w/ offroad stance. .......Ditto ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 It looks good. I like the detailing with pins. What kind of pins are those? Sorry for not answering before. It's ordinary pinhead needles. I've learned that some are harder then others, as mine is, and thereby are easy to brake when held in a plier. Instead of some that are so soft they bend. I guess You find them in any female craft store/hobby store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE--KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've scratched new leafspring up front, as well as shocks. The shocks are glued in place, as I need them as guid for the headlight/shock supports. The redone front mean it is slightly longer, and lower. Both beeing a positive thing for the stance in my opinion. Now steeringlinkage have to be modified. Also making the supports up front, and adding all the chassis details. As I wish all these details in one color, it is not long before a carefull wash, and paint. Then I can consentrat on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I use o-rings for steering wheels,cut the center of the steerin wheel out, and glue it in an o-ring. they come in different colors too, black, brown,green, red, blue..... looking good, i like the front suspension set up, very cool cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I was very close to using a O ring as well, but then decided to use this. As it will be standing veritcally, the misshape will not be that visual. Also needed the practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksie Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 sweeeeeettttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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