bluestringer

I was 16 driving my Dad's 61 Chevy Impala with the 348 engine. I got stopped for loud mufflers. My dad had installed glass packs on it because at the time they were cheaper than regular mufflers. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. It was a County Deputy that gave me the ticket. Of course my Dad knew the Sheriff and he took that ticket and headed to the Sheriff's office, that was last I seen it. I ask him about it a few days later and he said I took it to " Sheriff's name" and ask him, why the heck do they sell glass packs if they are against the law, the Sheriff tore up the ticket.

Made a trip to the big city Walmart today and was surprised they had a little display of kits. Picked up this one. They had a few others I would have liked, but the SS check was getting thin.

Looking good Bob.

My first big rig kit build. Far from perfect, but I think it came out ok.

Plan to get started on this soon. Went ahead and got the body painted. Createx Transparent Deep Red over a base coat of Rustoleum Metallic Silver.

Thanks Chaz. I would have liked it a little lower in the front to give a bit of forward rake, but couldn't get it any lower.

That's a tight engine bay in the front. I moved the engine as far back as I could and flipped the radiator, but still no room for a fan. I guess I could mount an electric on the front of the rad as a pusher. Or try relocating the rad a little more forward. Working on getting the interior done now. The 55 kit had no master brake cylinder, so I installed the booster and brake cylinder from the Chevelle kit. Gotta stop this thing at the end of the quarter.

Wow....that looks great Mike. Love it.

Engine is about ready, need to wire it and install the headers.

Popa Chubby will make you smile..............

Aww man I hate that, it was looking so good. I got my other chevelle donor kit today so I hope to get more done on mine this weekend. I am going with no chrome at all on mine, I don't enough BMF to do it all anyway and I'm too shaky to try using a sharpie.

Thanks Bob. Thanks Chaz.

I did a trial fit also and there was a considerable gap between the body and the back deck of the interior. I think I can fix it with some shims. But I didn't have the dash or the glass installed, so that may make a difference. Right now I'm thinking of going with the 55 firewall as it is only a small piece anyway.

Man, that is looking sweet. Have you tried fitting the interior yet? Mine looks like it's going to need some modification to make it work.

Nice.

Looks great. Nice work.

Boogity Boogity..........

Looking good. That engine looks sweet. I've got to see if I can this kit, seems everyone is sold out.

Looks good.

Made a trip to HL yesterday for the 40% off sale. I needed another 67 Chevelle Pro Street for the 55 build, but they didn't have one. So I found one on ebay and ordered it. I did pick up another Revell 29 Ford Roadster, it's a great kit and I want to build another one. The first one I went with the high boy, this one I'll do the channeled version with the tri-carb engine.

Thank you. Thanks.

Thanks Bob. Yea, I've got 2 acres with 7 pecan trees, 4 pine, and a giant oak. We had some high winds with some storms that moved through and I had limbs and debris to clean up. Grass and weeds have started growing, and I need to mow.

Thanks Mike.

Been busy the last few days cleaning up my property getting it ready for mowing season, and getting my vegetable garden planted. But got to the bench a little while this morning. Going with flat black on the hood and bumpers. Also on the chassis components. Haven't decided on the interior yet, but may go black with it also. Still need to get another Chevelle donor kit.

Thanks. Yes I like the Createx paints, they do spray well and don't require much thinning.