MeatMan

That's crazy, but its not just electronic parts. On a lesser scale, my wife's Rogue was rear-ended this past summer and it took nearly two months to get all of the parts. We're talking body parts mostly!

I'll be keeping up with this one. I have an affinity for the 63 Galaxie. My late brother-in-law owned one and I used to help him hot rod it. It had a 289 in it that we swapped out for a 390. Jacked it up in the back, added some Cherry Bombs, and all the other requisite bolt-ons. It was the first car I ever helped hot rod. I built a tribute to it but was a bit disappointed by the results.

Thanks for posting this!

I've got about as many as you plus about four bodies that I may or may not build. I've throttled back purchases and will now only buy a kit that simply won't allow me to ignore it.

Nice save! I remember my brother building that kit back when Hector was a pup.

Well done!

Nice!

Yeah, tried that. They are so thin that drilling isn't an option. Thanks.

I've had my resin printer for about a year now and I'm glad I jumped in. I did get an FDM printer first and I still use it for some things, but for parts, etc it has to be resin. I disagree with those that think 3D printing diminishes the hobby. The stuff I print I would never attempt to scratch build, and some stuff I scratch build I wouldn't try to design myself. There is minor overlap. As for having to learn CAD, I have and enjoy it, but its not a necessity. I've downloaded a lot of files for parts from seats to elbows for free, but learning CAD is a good skill to have, and those who think its not a skill are wrong. Not everyone can do it, nor want to. Its not turning a crankshaft on a lathe but its skill none the less. Get on YouTube and check out some vids. I did a whole lot of research before I jumped in, and I suggest you do the same before deciding to bail or jump in. Good luck whatever you decide.

I have DM looms and don't bother using them anymore. I don't believe properly sized wire fits them...and I've tried a lot. Use one of the alternatives listed previously and make your own looms is my suggestions.

I started putting together a task list a couple of years ago. It helps me focus, and it motivates me when I can check off what I've done.

Nice!

I typically use solder and parts box mufflers though now that I have a 3D printer I'll start printing my own mufflers. In the first pic I used larger styrene tube for the mufflers with solder pipes. On the second one I used a section of the kit exhaust and added solder for the tailpipes. The rear suspension is IRS so the pipes could go under the axle for the centered exit. The third one was another hybrid using parts box pieces and solder for the tailpipes on another IRS.

Wow, that's gutsy! I love it!

Yes, that looks pretty wild! Good add.

Awesome work!

Very nice work! I love the lack of chrome.

Nicely done!

I've not had a lot of progress worth posting on my C-cab but I did manage to do some chroming on the wheels & headers. I swapped out the wire wheels for some I drew up and printed to roughly match the rear wheels, and that allowed for shorter tires. The last pic shows where I got the idea for the header collectors.

Ditto. I try to use his process of using parts from other cars to make something different.

Good stuff! I guess its time for a list. Meatman - C-cab Disconovaman - 63 Chevy II wagons Jantrix - 66 Buick Wildcat Pat Minarick - Single seat (?) Uh, what'll I call it Pat? ?

Happy New Year!

Awesome stuff!

Nice builds!

Well done!