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Or at least explain to them that we are probably not in the market for fertilizer?

You’re right. It was just a tad low in the front. Now it’s just right! I don’t care for the side pipes either.

Yes, I think that front end killed it! They managed to stuff those engines in the CJs and they were produced up to 1986...and actually the CJ (civilian Jeep) body style style started in 1944 with the CJ2 flat fender.

It stretches slightly, so I just used it and my fingertips to sand the inside radius on the hood. It didn’t clog at all. It works good on styrene also. I made a sanding stick with it and that did clog when sanding the Milliput. I also have some 3m sanding sheets that are like a 1/8” thick foam in 800, 1200, and 3000 grit. They work great for smoothing areas that have been filed to shape, but they wear out very quickly.

That is correct Andy. I think the CJ style first appeared in the early 60’s and ran well up into the 80’s. Probably the longest run of them all. All the utility Jeep vehicles have 2 letters to designate the body style. The Jeepster though (from ‘66-71) was originally designated C-101, as it had a 101” wheelbase. The one I am using is a C-104 (‘71-‘73) because when AMC bought Kaiser they stretched the wheelbase to 104” so they could fit their I6 and V8 engine in it. They also lost the iconic Jeep grill and fenders and added the “bullnose” front sheet metal, which I am getting rid of because it is UGLY! PS: Thanks for the approval Toledo!?

I agree 100% !

I just sanded the Milliput on the inside of my hood with this stuff. It really worked great on it! So good that I am going to make a couple sanding sticks with it and see how it performs on plastic.

I fish-plated the frame where I lengthened it today. I also sanded the hood to shape. I didn’t get into the Milliput, but I think I am close?. I cut the hood free and glued and pinned the front clip to the cowl. I stretched it a scale 10-1/8” which puts the frame mounts slightly out in front of the TJ kit location, but I think I need it for tire clearance.

Well I had a productive day. Painted the engine for the ‘36 Ford. Painted the tail lights and headliner for the Porsche. Fish plated the frame for the TJeepster that I stretched yesterday, and cut the hood free from the TJ front clip.?

I did! FYI...That firebird is also cleared with Aztek 9496 gloss.

This is looking super!

Just went back over this build. Wow is it ambitious! Kudos to you for your perseverance. What are the boxes on the bottom of the side doors for?

That is turning out really nice! Love the details.

I guess you would use CA to glue the metal pins in place?

This firebird was painted with Aztek red pearl. I really like how it goes on too! I have the gold pearl but haven’t used it yet.

There is quite a difference in the shape of the Jeepster and the TJ. The TJ is also a tad wider, but the plastic is thick enough that it can be sanded to width. I’ve added some Milliput inside the hood as I think I will be very close to sanding right through the hood when I try to mate it to the Jeepster cowl. I’ve also stretched the frame by 13/32” (scale 10-1/8”) to put the front wheels where they need to be. I kind of like the slicing and dicing but I am in uncharted territory here, so I hope this all works out. Once I have the power train located I will likely have to lengthen the rear driveshaft and move the skid plate forward?

Nice job! I see someone bent the radiator support rod too while adjusting the carbs...?

I made some beefier locating pins for the frame out of .050” round evergreen. The closest drill bit I have is .052” which worked, but I had to be careful to keep the pins from leaning over slightly. It doesn’t seem easy to find a bit this size (.050”) or any bits that match tiny evergreen or plastruct sizes. 1/16” would likely be the smallest size evergreen that would align with a common drill bit size. That is a little large for some applications. Anybody have a better way?

Wow that must be a terrible feeling when you realize what happened, You certainly have the skills to reclaim it though. Those sets came out beautiful...that houndstooth decal sure conforms nicely to the pleats.

I found some good ones at an electronics supply store also.

Well wait until I’m done please. I don’t want your artwork on the same page as my hackjob.? Edit: Just kidding Roger, you do beautiful work...love your f-100!

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of her aired up??

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of it aired up??

Super clean job on this one! Any pics of it aired up??

Thanks again all you guys! I appreciate the appreciation.?