Metalmad

Hello , Progress has been slow on this build so far but I do have a small update on the Shelby. I have finished up detailing the interior door panels window cranks & door levers finally and after further inspection of the body I have noticed a few areas that needed to be addressed which was on the rear panel where I will be installing a custom gas cap from pro tech (thank you Art for the hook up on the pro tech parts) and I also noticed on the front tops of the quarter panels needed a little filler which these issue have been addressed. So this evening I have masked off the body and have finally painted the inside of the roof panel and the inner rear of both sides of the body.

John your just a Building Machine !

Hello everyone, As I was looking at the front brace I added for the custom grill to mount to I noticed it was off a bit so I have removed it & scratch built another brace and have epoxied it in and I also noticed on the drivers top side of the fender it has a small dip so I have added some filler to it and will sand it tomorrow. I have finished detailing the redone interior which is getting the window cranks & door levers painted & the speakers installed & grills painted & the upper door panels painted also. Thanks For Looking !

Outstanding Craftsmanship Art ! Can't wait to see this finished.

John, Just a amazing build as always ! Very impressive !

A little update on the Shelby ! I have finished painting the upper part of the door panels to match the dash panel & added the speakers to the rear panel. I have also drilled the brake master for the brake lines & have it painted & the brake booster painted also. I also decided not to install the front bumper so I have filled in the mounting holes & added some milliput epoxy to give it a little bit more of a shape to the front so when the epoxy dries I will sand it smooth & I have also decided to mold in the rear bumper to the back lower panel so I have added some styrene to each end of the bumper & will shape it after the glue has cured. Thats All For Now & Pictures Coming Soon !

Cool Build ! I think our Company called ICON started this style of building back in 2010 when our Company owner built a 1952 Desoto / Chrysler Town & Country Wagon with Art Morrison frame and installed a 6.1L SRT OHV 16 valve 425 Hp V-8 with a Dodge Charger SRT 6 speed auto trans and it is now our Derelict Brand Builds.

Thank you Art ! I have detailed the window cranks & door handles this evening & started modifying the roll bar so it will fit correctly so next will be to paint the upper inner door panels of the front doors. Thanks for looking !

Joe I have learned over the past three years that having a lot of patience while building helps quit a bit plus if I don't like the way a certain thing looks after it is mocked up I will just redo it plus also having the chance to pick other builders brains at the shows that I have attended has helped me with furthering my abilities to add more detail to the build. ( Art Laski & John Teresi thank you both for sharing your talents ! ) But most of it is just having a lot of patiences while building.

Nice clean build Carl !

Hello everyone ! I have finally finished redoing the back half of the interior which eliminates the rear seat and is scratch built. So this is just a mock up for now since I still have to finish detailing the door cranks,window cranks and the upper panels that will get paint to match the dash and also add the roll bar that still needs a little work to fit properly. Thanks for looking !

Looking Good!

Awesome job !

Tim the battery terminal ends I picked up at a show & I'll have to look at the packaging to see who they are made by since I don't remember.

Art the work you have done on this is just amazing !

John your scratch building is always a pleasure to watch ! Your craftsmanship is just amazing !

Been in the process of redoing the rear of the chassie frame rails & the interior where scratch built the back deck and removed the rear seat. I'm really happy now as the fit and finish is much improved compared to the last deck I scratch built. I will have pictures up as soon as I have laid the paint down on the interior & the chassie. Thanks for looking!

John looks dead on brother !

Congratulations on being asked to build the Hybrid Special for the National Model Car Builders Museum ! and i know you will do an awesome job on this build John.

Awesome builds Paul ! Missed out on the show this year but will be attending next year for sure.

Was bummed a bit that I could not make it up to see everyone this year but there is always the next show.

Well I'm back on this build and have decided to redo a few things to the chassie & the interior so I hope to have some progress pictures up soon.

Nice pictures ! A lot of nice builds there as always just wish I could have made it this year.

As always with your builds John they are awesome !

Could not make it this year but will be there next year for sure I will miss seeing the guys that I have had the pleasure of meeting at this show and consider friends now so have fun and post pictures of the show if possible.