R. Thorne

Installed shifter, tach, firewall, and put it together.

Am I indecisive or what? Got some Afb carbs from mcvproducts, painted with ts30 Tamiya, and made a spacer to install it instead of the Rochester 4gc. This will make the engine a 340 hp instead of the 250 hp 4gc version. Anyway, used markers to paint the distributor and tach. Obviously, this is not one of my more detailed builds, as there are no roll bar, harness, plug wires, more correct wheels, electric water pump, etc. Oh yeah, the chassis is less than average, too. Although, by nature, I am allergic to inauthenticity, sometimes you just have to coast along.

He states in the intro that the rear wheels came from a 64 Ford Thunderbolt kit.

Used BSI Gold super glue to install the windshields, tail lights, and the tires/wheels. Blocked them to align and set aside to dry.

I had noticed that previously, but thanks. Hopefully, the glass will fit ok. Decided to go with the 4gc carb (250 h. P. ) , and painted a few extras. Those Texas3dcustoms are spot on. The testors zinc paint is a little to yellow, but the MCW is spot on. A pic of the real thing.

First, I am always appreciative of suggestions, critiques, etc. Yes, I have tested the fit a couple of times, but I will take a closer look tomorrow, as I don’t want to mess with the body much while the Fusionfirm is drying. Thank you, Kevin.

Masked off lower trim and put some Fusionfirm on it. Took masking tape of after about 5 minutes. Had one bleed thru at the door scribe. Cleaned up with alcohol wipe. Set body aside to dry.

Then spent some time (too much) removing the paint off the bmf on the windshield, back glass and emblems with lacquer thinner and various types of q-tips. The soft tapered ones worked the best as I believe they retained the most thinner for gentle scrubbing. Overall, applying foil before painting turned out ok, I guess. Tried sanding it off with less than stellar results. Probably hard to see the chrome with this color, anyway.

Well, after painting the cast tires, didn’t like the looks of them. So, dug some out of the parts box. Then, shortened the metal axles and trial fit the tires and wheels. Also, was going to use the slicks that came in the box, but, not enough clearance, so went with my normal Stocker (9”) Goodyear tires. Blackened the blue streak. There wasn’t enough gloss on the paint, so put a couple medium coats of Mr. Super Clear on.

Thanks, Ace. I need to stay focused and finish what I start (sigh).

Clipped and sanded some front tires I made and cast with no sidewall markings. Decided to use the wheels and rear tires that come in the kit. Next is rubber black paint. Will post pics tomorrow.

Mike, I got it on July 2 from Amazon, but it is not currently available. Wait a few days, but be careful, as they will try to sell you the gold instead of the liquid silver leaf.

Thanks, Mike. Back after a lull. Some engine work and trimmed the frame for some vcgresins Hooker Headers after experimenting (there’s that word again) with some Fusionfirm chrome. The brush came with it as did some clear (didn’t try that). Very impressive stuff.

Is this one next?

Lots of work there. Sweet!