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Here's a quick update. I was surprised to find my supply drawer already had the wire for pinning the frame. I don't remember buying it, but I'm sure I had something different in mind when I did. I figured for those following along that haven't done pinning, I would show my first attempt at it. I started by drilling a hole all the way through the new section into the frame: Then I found the right size wire and checked fit. Perfect! Now I stuck the wire into the CA tube to get some on it. Push the wire home all the way again and grab the cutters. File it smooth and you'll never see it under the primer. I hope this helps someone! Any additions on the procedure are welcome as always. Let me know if I am doing anything way wrong. Now back to work on the engine. I think I have the solution after opening about seven different kits to scavenge parts. This is the fun part! :rolleyes:

I'll chip in here. I don't have nearly as many as most of you, but that said I only really started to build seriously in March of this year. My list is long enough that I don't feel out of place if you consider the amount of projects versus the time spent on the hobby.... 66 Nova Pro-Touring ...no idea when 61 Ranchero ....This one is moving but very slowly. Deuce Roadster ....Another one I'm not doing much on but here and there. Chezoom ....no rush, just paint and BMF practice. 69 Chevelle .....not sure what I'll do with it yet. 90 Corrado from Revell .......back burner big time! VW Golf I from Mitsuwa resto .......even farther on the back burner! I do have a few others that should make the cutoff: 90 454SS .....box-stock; should get it done.... 32 Phantom Vicky .... Need to repaint hood and grille and finish assembly 49 Merc ...need to repaint and assemble (I keep forgetting about it so it might not get there...) 89-ish two-tone Sliverado ....waiting for the hood and of course the rat on my workbench right now!!! Also I am fortunate enough to say I finished five builds this year!

Looking good, Lyle! You are another one that I haven't seen an in progress build from yet. I always love to see how the masters do it.

Ya, I'm starting to think vintage smallblock now. If I do accurate mounts for the flathead, it's going to be tipped up because the cross-member is much higher now. The kit has one and I do have the AMT 60 Vette for hop-up parts..... This is stalled until I can figure it out because I have cut the firewall for the tranny and I have to have it for mock-up. I'll have it figured out by tonight when I'll do more on it. Oh yeah, " thank you for your support "

Thanks for the advice Virgil and Bob. The plastic weld I've attempted to use in the past didn't work very well. I couldn't get the two pieces to stick at all. I guess my hands aren't the device to keep them together while curing! The pin trick will be implemented, thank you. It took me a while to visualize how, but once it hit me, I was like DUH!! (two short horizontal pins per side) Here are some more progress pics: Much better with the front inner firewall trimmed for the rails. Here's a rolling mockup: Looking at this pic, I think it's low enough: Looking at this one, I don't think so: It could just be a lack of a floor to block out light under it, but I just might have to Z the rear too... Any thoughts? The advice is appreciated and welcome! I'm still pretty new to much of this.

######, sorry about the selective memory! Must be the paint and glue fumes starting to get to me.

Awesome! I'm a big fan of the biggest engine into the smallest possible vehicle. It seems that you share that with me, judging from your salt flat racer too!

Really slick! Good work, I love it. Makes me wanna work on the two 69 Chevelles I have.....

Wow, they kitted both engines to work on the same mounts! I have plenty of reference pics to pore over for the proper set-up. I do want to use the flathead, but it is bone-stock single carb, no aftermarket hop-up parts or anything. Multiple carbs and different heads would be nice. I may just pick up another kit with a better flathead in it. I could use one of the two bangers I have..... Thanks for the advice/cheering already. I was expecting to see input later!

All right, now I've got the hang of it. Lever shocks are so cool! Here's an early mock-up with the body:

Okay, I'll admit I really like rat rods and traditional rods a lot. I have a few kits to make some happen without too many purchases, if any, at all. After reviewing the pile, I decided to start on the AMT 32 Phaeton 2n1. Why not do a four door, four seater rat? Besides I can give the others being built right now some air and some space to breathe. Here's the frame when I started: Now right about here, I started to get pretty happy with my progress when I noticed something wrong... Yeah, the angle I cut the frame is backwards! Oh well, nothing a bit of CA and a file can't fix so I can try again: ;)

Excellent job! I like the pavement stage build. Rallies aren't always in the dirt!

.............drooooollllling.... HOLY ######!!! :blink: Incredible work as always, Jeff. It is an honor to have you share your work with us.

Good job so far. That's a cool color, who's paint is it? I really like the tape deck on the parcel shelf, very neat period accessory!

Me likes!!! I really like the fact that it's air-cooled. That means no radiator! Grilles look so much better when you can see through them.

Man is that abstract or what? Anybody guess what is hiding under all that... all that..... Man, I don't think I can come up with an appropriate word for it. :lol:

Very cool "shop truck"! You're still on your iron-rich diet for this build, right? :lol: Since the show "Hard Shine" did the build on the 1:1 Elky these have been catching my attention. Yours is going to be just as sweet as theirs. Have you picked a color yet?

Yeah, they don't get any meaner than this! Excellent work.

Good job! That is an unusual lowrider subject, not that it isn't right or anything of the sort. Quite contrary, it is a natural. What was 70 Buick #1? Was it the box-art one? I only saw this one on your site.

See what I mean? They look like they are from the same day.

There are names on the "real" car. I'm not guessing this one but I wouldn't be suprised if the photo in the original post is a "dirty" pick from the same album as this one and the other indoor shot.

Wow, another one to watch! I'm sure these won't move as fast as the last one, but that's okay... You gotta prove you're human, right?!?

Neat! This is absolutely the most "out there" of all of the Revell Merc's so far. You certainly solved the problem of not being able to see the interior! I'll bet you have a "Chong" type character waiting for this one! V man, you definitely inspire me to thumb my nose at convention. The problem is the razor edge you are riding between art and insanity is too sharp for me! I'm too likely to fall on the wrong side. Keep the work coming, I just love it!

I took a day and a half to make my decision and it was for all the same reasons. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that!

Thank you! These explain everything. Crazy indeed! This is yet another thing that proves I was born 20 years too late.