Scanduhless Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Ordered this kit on monday it got here saturday. Hasn't been too bad, theres a few nicks and burrs you gotta you gotta knock off with a razor after taking them off the tree but I actually had pretty good luck. I really wanted the engine to look nice but do different. Ive seen alot of hugger and red and dont get me wrong I like them both but I decided to match the body color like some pro streets youd see at a show. Its Duplicolor BGM0539 replaces T155. I still dont know what im gonna do but im sure its gonna be pretty basic. This is my fist drag car so I dont have any spares for it. Might get a fancy steering wheel or something Edited May 21, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scanduhless Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Done with the motor for a little bit. Im having to take some extra time. I've masked off the oil filter from the oil pan which was painted aluminium. The instructions call for black or matching body color but most cars ive seen at the strip have a white wix so.. Also, the bottom pulley here the crank, Should I paint it to match the body color or maybe do some blue and red anodized accents? Got lucky with this pic Edited May 21, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 The headers turned out great. I used Duplicolor stainless steel (but modified). I turned the can upside down when spraying so it would only shoot out the metallic and no clear. Its a bit goddy under sunlight but it looks great, real dull, metal looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) used Rustoleum aluminium on the chassis. It started spitting and didnt wanna lay down too good after the 2nd coat so I hoped for the best and hosed it down! Note how the gm logo is disappearing. No turning back now! I wanna paint the chassis the matching color of the body, maybe it'll trick the eye away from the now mess of a chassis. I can mask it off but what sections should I paint? Obviously the front rails and the two running alongside the floors drivetrain mold, but the one running across the car in front of the rear tires? Edited May 21, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) I looks real dull in all 3 of these pics but it really does look nice. No primer, lazy. There are a few scratches where I got a lil too rough with a scuff pad. Lesson learned. Just realized ill have to spray the underside some more or itll be seen from under the front wheel arches, another lesson. Ill have to paint the door handles, trim and such later. Nervous about that, its usually when I manage ruin everything Edited May 21, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 good progress so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I like what I'm seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 keep going, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You have a good start on it Brandyn! I think the body colored engine will look great in there. You're right regarding painting the frame rails. And yeah, paint the rail that runs across in front of the rear tires and the one at the very rear of the chassis. For future reference, sand away those trademark logos. It'll make your chassis look a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 You have a good start on it Brandyn! I think the body colored engine will look great in there. You're right regarding painting the frame rails. And yeah, paint the rail that runs across in front of the rear tires and the one at the very rear of the chassis. For future reference, sand away those trademark logos. It'll make your chassis look a lot better. thanks, didnt think about getting rid of the logos ill remember that. That chassis is gonna be a pain masking off and idk how im gonna prep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) This looks and was ridiculous. I spent a good 30-45 masking. Having troubles what color to paint the transmission crossmember. Thinking black instead of matching it afraid it will be too much color. also, idk what color to paint the struts,springs,rear end, leaf springs all that Edited May 22, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) WAS PAINTING MY HEADS ALUMINUM A BAD IDEA? Edited May 23, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 WAS PAINTING MY HEADS ALUMINUM A BAD IDEA? I have built two of these kits. One for me and one for my brother. On mine, I did the same as you and painted the heads aluminum. On my brothers, he didn't want the heads painted aluminum. So, they got painted Chevy orange with the rest of the engine. Honestly, the engine in his looked a lot better IMO. I think it's just that the double hump heads don't look right painted aluminum because I know they are cast iron heads. But, that's just my opinion. If you like it, leave it. If you don't, change it. It's just a little paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Ill honestly prob build another. I'd like to make a dark silver one blacked out with the 396 out of the revell chevelle pro street. Detailing today so little updates. The oil filter was painted and the pulleys have been detailed. Original choice on filter but the pulleys, well.. I know it doesn't make sense but I couldn't find any pictures so I just went with it and hoped for an anodized look. Too late now, no turning back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) More updates. The engine is turning out just as planned. Hopefully I wont have fitment issues later. I decided to not go with a back seat and try to simulate a fabricated aluminum interior as the kit comes with. I wanted to be different so I painted the center console to match, it was originally chrome and just like others I usually use my chrome pieces as is. The dash and gauges could have turned out better but there's no turning back now! Not really wanting to use the steering wheel the kit comes with but I dont really have much of a choice. Ill probably end up using it. It will be black and matching body color The other I had picked out is just way too small Edited May 27, 2013 by Scanduhless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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