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Very nice engine and I REALLY like the body color.

My sentiments EXACTLY!

After months away from the bench, I am back at it. I started detailing the rear rims after raiding the parts box for some inners. I have bed far enough along now I can move on to the frame. I have the multi-piece front suspension mocked up which allowed me to clearance the inner fenders. The frame horns were a bit too long so I trimmed them and test fitted the Chevelle grille and the Monte Carlo bumper. I have also been trimming the wheelie bars so graciously donated by a generous friend. I am quite pleased on the length and width of them. It only took minor notching to get them into their new home. The gas tank looks like it is going to fit with a little sanding here and there. Since I am going with a blower on the BBC, I need to rethink my front accessory drive. The Monte engine has A/C which makes it too complicated. I'll figure out something.

Finally got back on the bench to resume work on this one. Continued the challenge of putting a big 427 SOHC motor in the little '67 Mustang engine bay. I had to fabricate headers from scratch using lead solder. The collectors are Evergreen tube. Just like real life, they had to be curved here and there to clear everything like the starter, the steering linkage and the frame rails. I used clear Gorilla glue due to its ability to adhere to dissimilar materials. I used regular Testors red to secure the engine block to the frame's stock engine mounts. Next up the rear suspension as I have already shortened the drive shaft an appropriate amount.

Yes there are. The Panther Pink AAR and the Sublime Green 440-6 BBL.

BMF makes good masking material if you can bring yourself to use it for that purpose. I have heard of a trick of stuffing TWO #11 blades in an Exacto knife to make a precise width line that can be curved. Preventing bleed under is the biggest challenge. Ricky's suggestion of a layer of original paint after masking but before contrasting color can help with that.

Nice Challengers. I am a GM guy but the models I have built the most of are Mopar E bodies.

Thank you for sharing.

I have only been here a couple of years but I certainly appreciate everyone being well behaved and supportive of each other.

Here are my tips for longevity and continued use of bottled (not tube) CA glue: Squeeze the bottle in an upright position a few times to clear the tip of glue residue. Wipe excess glue from exterior of nozzle. Insert a stainless steel straight pin into the nozzle (Assuming your tip has a small enough hole to not let the head fall in) Cap as usual. Works pretty reliably with out resorting to drilling.

Very nice. I like it.

I wholeheartedly agree.

Dang, that is NICE!

If it is hot and dry outside I will shoot rattle cans. Inside the house with my paint booth, I wait until the humidity is below 50%. I also often run an electric space heater for a coupe of hours to get the room temp above 75F. Warming the cans in warm water is helpful for both paint flowout and pressure. I am still hit or miss with my airbrush using decanted paint regardless of the air quality.

Very nice GTX. You may wish to consider detailing the Keystone Klassics.

They belong to you. You bought them for you. I recommend you build them for you. The consternation of what someone else thinks should happen should be pretty low on the priority list. It is not like you are cutting up 1 of 1 crown jewels.

I like it. Nice job.

I would not worry about it too much. High back seats under a low roof line would require just the right viewing angle. However, if it one of those things that will bug you every time you look at the finished model, then take care of it now.

I love it! It turned out great! I would love to build an 84 standard cab long bed like I had when I worked for Omaha Ice Co.

AWESOME DIORAMA! I repaired restaurant equipment for over 15 years. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing so many pics. 2 or 3 would not have done it justice. I need to get some people into my dio. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/154551-grand-opening-of-the-american-restomod-workshop/page/2/

Well done. I am a fan of your build.

Thanks for sharing. I am a big Mopar fan too. (Just not exclusively)

No. The traffic control signs were purchased preprinted on aluminum sheet ready to cut out and glue on. The license plates are kit water slide decals applied to Home Depot aluminum sheet. The street signs and automotive signs are water slide decals printed from my PC then applied to sheet aluminum.

You have accomplished the patina look on the body and the bumpers very realistically. If I may suggest, the bed would have weathering/rust in the troughs not just on the ridges. Nonetheless, excellent work!

I have had my pen for 2-3 years now. I pump the tip up and down on a piece of paper until the the tip is more than saturated and leaves a bubble when lifted. The next trick is to "FLOW" the liquid from the pen onto your surface with very light pressure. Do not apply as much pressure as you would when writing with a pen or pencil. If you have good heavy flow you can quickly go back and forth on a surface such as a bumper and get the whole thing to mirror shine. Just do not touch it for week.