R. Thorne

Looks sorta like a Boss 429, not 427 sohc.

Thanks, Ace, you are too kind. Decided to try and do some final trim clean up work on the Hasegawa chrome trim with the new (to me) short scalpel with a #11 type blade. I muffed it up pretty good when I first put the trim on. A big part of the problem was not being able to differentiate between the black shiny paint and the bright chrome trim and I was using a saw type blade which had a tendency to dig in too much. In retrospect, a lot of the problem was due to the light over the work bench glaring. Today, it was cloudy, and I worked in my son’s bedroom with only the ceiling light on. I was able to trim it up pretty good. I tried to show some before and after pictures.

Finally got back to this one with some interior assembly, installed Sun type tach, master cylinder, wiper motor, and battery. No, the radiator is not staying on the seat. Just holding the steering wheel in place until the glue sets up. Should have used ca glue like I did everything else.

Trimmed the grill mounting brackets and gave it a quick Revell Chrome spray. First time using this high dollar stuff and I am impressed. No primer, just styrene.

Thought about making the grill from paper clips as someone had suggested, but, decided to go with round plastic tubing and some square tubing to mount it on . “Glued” the square stock to some double back tape to keep it in position.

Got the intake back on, then reamed the bumper out with a 3/32” drill bit to install the “rubber” bumper protectors.

Trying to wrap this one up. Finally, got the chassis installed along with the radiator and some other fiddle bits. Funny how changing a few things (trans, intake, etc. ) complicates seemingly easy assembling procedures. Had to remove the intake as it was installed a tad too far back on the engine. Lost one of the wiper blades in the process (maybe tech inspection will let that slide lol). Gonna try and finish her up tomorrow.

I fill mine half full with lead pellets and put a strip of masking tape on the top (actually the bottom of bottle) where the indentation is for a puddle of super glue. The next day I strip it off and replace with another strip of tape. I also use it as a resting place for my tooth pick that I often use for applying ca glue.

Sadly, it looks like he is selling his house, cars, collections, etc., to pay insurance bills and he is no longer capable physically of working on cars.

Thanks, Ace. Nice work.

Yes, Trevor. Southern Motorsports Hobbies.

Tach installed, some shiny stuff put on, and hood and trunk hinges.

decalled some old and new school tachs.

Just watched a couple new posts with Steve. His gait is off a bit, but his mind is still sharp (maybe with a little more humor).

Got some tachometers and gauge decals. “Chromed” a couple with some flysea.

Painted and installed driveshaft loop and modified stock exhaust.

You might consider one of these options.

Double back tape?

Eyeballed the driveshaft length with engine/trans held in place, cut off about 1/4” and glued back together. Drilled some .063” holes (in stages) in preparation for fenderwell headers (to be made from 1/16” tig wire).

If it (ps5 Tamiya) turns out pebbly, maybe use it for a vinyl top paint?

A little painting and engine assembly stuff. If you’re wondering why a 2 bladed fan, that was a little trick I picked up from Jack Mullins and was worth about 7 hundredths et on my Olds stocker.

Some small progress.

To err is human. Looks like you are right back on track and moving on. Nice work.

The rear end and leaf springs are ready to install and I painted the shocks yellow as Monroe shocks were the most commonly used. Forgot to paint the front bumper facia, so did that. Put some ts30 on the scattershield (to be finished with some orange) and trans.

Thanks, Guido, your encouragement is always appreciated. Some engine work yesterday, cut the Turboglide off in preparation for a scattershield and stick shift from , I believe, a 57 Nomad. The stock carb in the kit will be used and, actually looks a lot like the original 4gc Rochester carb. Gave it a bath to remove chrome.