Shelby 427 1965

Thanks! Maybe not that specific luggage, but I'll be making something to put in there for sure. Two great albums. Volume 4 is definitely one of my favourite albums ever!

If I had to have a Ferrari, it'd be a white 512TR. Funnily enough, I can't afford that. So, I'm setting out to create the closest replica I can. Winter is coming, which means it's too bloody cold to work outside on the Golf.. so it's model time I'm gonna open and fabricate my own boot in the front, first time doing anything like this so it'll be fun. So, a bit of progress. I stuck on the tunes; and set up the model desk for workin'. iPad with reference pics at the ready! So, after seeing this picture; I saw that there is a line that isn't there beside the slot under the light. So, I scribed my own line in; Then after scribing it over a lot, I got it off. Then I got a start on the painting process: This also shows the colour scheme - White with Tan interior. I'm going to London for my first holiday in years on Monday for a week, hopefully I'll have more progress before then. If not, blame the GTI! Thanks for looking, all comments appreciated.

Cheers! I think I'd literally DIE to have anything Shelby as a first car.

13/10/13 Getting there... This is how everything stands right now. My rally car service station... The subframe doesn’t look like much, but thankfully, it’s fairly structurally sound. So, the surface will be fully removed and it’ll be painted. Started removing the underseal too, so I can replace it with the clear version - God knows how old this stuff is. least you can see the painted underside now! That's everything up to date! This explains my fairly large time away from posting anything on the forum.. I'll be back soon. I've something on the bench.

Engine bay has been cleaned ready for welding and repainting. Subframe will be later taken off to be blasted and then any fixing that needs done will be done, then painted black. I know, the car is definitely not without fault, but everything WILL be sorted. Thankfully there hasn't been any surprises, I already knew about everything ya can see here. Things aren't going too badly, thankfully! This project got more in depth than planned now, but that's the way things gotta be if you want the car perfect. As for the engine, it's mechanically perfect, so the rocker cover and sump will be taken off and blasted and painted, and then the block will be gone over too. A full service then it's back in, a full service all round, then the car will be road ready! I think I maybe went a little far in for my first car and my first project but hey, gotta learn sometime. Helps having a family of mechanics! 28/9/13 So, an update. GTA V has kinda been taking all my time, heh. Subframe is being taken out tomorrow. Cleaned back here a little. Surprised how good it is - one little rot hole in the spare tyre well, won't take much to rectify. All in all, things ain't going tooo badly. Some bits and pieces don't seem to wanna go but they came out eventually. Steady progress. Can't wait to get welding etc. done.

I guess I never updated this.. here's a big update, a lot has happened. 12/9/13 So, engine is out. I think every young petrolhead’s bedroom has been a last resort part storage room at some point.. 16V tails... tenner on eBay! Before: After: (continued)

Will it be as horrid to build as their others?

That's what the hobby is all about!

Well, if the only complaint is something that boils down to personal preference then I'm happy Thanks for all the comments everyone, really appreciate it!

Hahah, I just think that dragsters look awesome with camber under the front wheels. Don't know what it is about it, just looks right to me!

Hi everyone! So after suffering modeller's block for a long time, I finally got around to doing something. This was just a case of finishing something I had started. Unfortunatly, many pieces in the kit were missing, so I decided to go for a cheap race-on-sunday rat rod dragster look than a showroom fresh car, like I would've liked. Modifications: Chrome Trim removed Single Bucket Seat interior Tamiya Alfa Romeo front tires One headlight removed in favour of an air vent Same for indicators and number plate slot I just wanted to get something FINISHED! Colour is primer grey and matte black. Thanks for lookin', all comments much appreciated

Well whatever you think Thanks! Vol.4 is my fave, then Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

No problemo

I only got it on page 4 of the off road vehicle thread in the general section. could be it.

Please tell me something isn't going wrong again!

Would love to do my brother's beautiful Land Rover.

Haha thanks very much. 1/25 Gorillaz? I wish

Haha thanks! The entire car is being restored to factory condition. No lowering or wheels. Correct bumpers. little touches. Don't worry, I'll be keeping it good and tasteful

Thanks everyone, really appreciate it!!

Cheers lads, means a lot.

Thanks for looking, all comments are much appreciated!! Sorry I haven't been as active as I used to be. My real car is kinda taking all my time right now.

I never got around to getting a blower for this, and I forgot I never uploaded it finished. So, here it is. The Camaro from Gorillaz' "Stylo" music video! I'm really happy with how it turned out. I painted it in a satin black, and is box stock, parts wise. I removed the headrests on the kit seats, did some bullet holes, made a vinyl roof with masking tape, and that's it as far as modification goes really. You can watch the video to see all the little details I added. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhPaWIeULKk

The motor is in great shape! Only has 117k on the clock. Most around here have around 180k, and the 8v motors last forever. The engine will be getting an overall service when it comes out, filters belts etc. I'll be taking off the rocker cover, getting it blasted, then it's gonna be painted in the German flag colours, I saw someone do this before and it looked absolutely awesome. Bar that, it'll be a case of relocating wires, fixing bits and pieces to make them more presentable and stuff. Mechanically the car is sound, it's more a case of looking over what the previous owners might have done!

Thanks Andy! So, Tomo's first day of unsupervised mechanicing didn't go too bad. I didn't die. So it must've been a success. Labelling everything I take off and pics of where everything goes. No nasty surprises either, the holes in the battery bay seem to be the only major thing, and I already knew about that anyway. Engine shall be coming out sooner than I'd thought.. Not having a shed and relying on daylight is BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. Can't wait to get a full day stuck in tomorrow then wait for da to give me a hand another day to get the engine out. Cars without grilles are like people without eyebrows... Onwards and upwards!! Cheers!

Won't be doing an engine swap just yet, but the engine WILL be coming out soon to do some clean up work in the bay. Thanks