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flush fitting front sidemarker lights, rain gutters over the side windows and of course the tires, look at that tread detail,,,, Defanatly REAL! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Thanks guys for the compliments.... just a short note letting you all know my build is on hold for a short time first I need too get my bench cleaned up and organized and second I am still researching refrance I know chevy's and fords but not much bout mopars but fear not it just pushes me harder too get the info that I need... I just hope everyone is' nt disapointed or anything I really want too build this correctly or there is no point of doing it ... this is gonna be a long build problie spend all winter and into spring with it.. contest builds are not built overnight! Remeber im gonna go all out on this one It willl be a contest quality build might even make it too GSL and Toledo back east closer too Mr obsessive hahhaah I will post pics as I WIP and stll ansewer those questions along the way when I get too crankin on this again stay tuned I promiss it will be worth the wait !!! Thanks again Bud Ellis Kustoms

Intensive care STAT !!!!! Plastic surgery needed ! Well its been decided Baby needs surgery So DR. Kustoms comes too the aide after taking a few measurments and lots of test fitting, triming, sanding and test fitting again I think My baby will smile again and Dr. kustoms is smiling too ... just needs a little bondo,,, I was able too save the delicate side trim and the two tone paint and BMF will make this baby stand tall lots more too come stay tuned! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Thanks Bill,,,,,

This rear wheel well issue has got me thinkin I dont know whether too cuss you all or thank you ? hahahah I have a vision of what I want my model too look like when finished and let me tell you there is alot of work ahead of me.And I enjoy the challenge that I put upon myself but I somehow feel that now this rear well thing will be haunting me too death if I dont do somthing about it Im all bout constructive critizism good and bad I dont get angry or let my feelings get hurt as a matter of fact Im very thankfull that there are other builders out there that have an eye for detail and are willing too help with there insites and idea's for I feel this is what this hobbie is about Most importanatly its all about having fun and this is defanatly the place too be you guys are great! I will do my best knowing all too well my car wont be perfect but still it will be as close too it as it can be and thats just fine I appreciate all the intrest everyone is sharing keep it coming all the while Ill keep posting WIP 's hahahah thanks again too all..... Bud Ellis Kustoms

Thanks for that info Greg since im gonna open everything up doors and trunk and all a simple interior tub wont do me much good I do need a dashboard though can a person just get a dashbord from modelhause or haft too buy the whole interior tub?

Here are a couple of mock up pics Im really excited bout this build This is truly a classy car ...sorry bout the quality of pics Ill try too set up a better photo shooting station soon... Bud Ellis Kustoms

Here Is a comparison of the chasie's the one on the right is from the johan kit and the one on the left I am using its from the 1958 plymouth kit the chasie is seprate from the floor pan it leads too better detailing more too come stay tuned Bud Ellis Kustoms

Thanks for your insite Bill The 1958 chassie fits a whole lot better and like you said a great starting point for my interior dont know Why I never thought of it lol Like I mentioned before you are a great insperation too me and many others here.. your how too's , and wip progress pics are amazing thank you for all that you do! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Hello all Id like too share with you my latest build a johan 1959 Dodge Custom Royal , this will be built factory stock and Inspired by Bill Geary Aka Mr Obsessive and the rest of the factory stock builders here on the forum. The kit im starting with is very basic with a simple chassie metel axles and no interior. so most of the interior will haft too be built from scratch > Amt's 57 chrysler chassie and seprate floor boards fit really well and I will be adding an engian too this car also .All doors trunk and hood will open and Im going too paint it in a factory two color combo a surprize for later ! Im gonna post WIP along the way ... I also am goin too use a set of modelhause 59 dodge lancer hubcaps that are really beautifull ,,,,, Ive reserched pics off the web and have many too build from I hope that you all follow along with my build I will try too ansewre any and all questions and your comments are welcome too. So stay tuned this is gonna be fun! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Very nice paint and detailing You did and exellent job weathering the chasie it looks real and not overdone keep up the great work! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Awsome job on your paint Dave and thank you so much for the how too tips Ill haft too give it a try on my next project thanks again for the insperation and keep up the great work! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Great looking build so far I commend you for building a rare and not often seen kit. May I suggest somthing that would be easy too add while sticking close to your box stock build? the front air dam needs some round 4inch driving lights sunk into it ... A guy needs too see while he's barrling down the curvey canyon roads at night just a thought.... any way you build it Its gonna be kool keep up the great work! Bud Ellis Kustoms

That is the best aplication Ive seen for using that grill the ol parts pack one Sdrodder you sly devil .... hahahahah its gonna be killer keep up the great work! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Hey Who Cut The Cheeze ???? well gang I went and done it I was hesatent at first to go this far with this build but I couldnt help myself hahahah after about an hour of scribing very carfully with a new # 11 ex-acto blade I got the passenger door off I still need to do the drivers side and make hinges "post how too pics of hinges soon" 4 now just mocked it up for pics stay tuned lots more to come on this killer kustom..... Bud Ellis Kustoms

Hey guys Im still in this kustom build Ive been real buzy though with life responsbilitys and my job... from the looks of every body elses killer builds so far it looks like im way behind I hope to catch up a little this weekend If I can get finnished with some of the never ending honeydoos from the wife ? hahahah more pics to post soon stay tuned... Bud Ellis Kustoms

Your very welcome Cal and thanks for the shouts It was the least I could do, too help a brother out keep buildin , your starliner is lookin great! Bud Ellis Kustoms

Well Gang I did do some work tonight on my chasie The Kit has some nasty looking molded in exaust It needed to go So I hogged out the floorboards with my dremle and my #11 x-acto Im gonna haft to Z the rear of the frame too get the ride hight I want and of course make new floors too Stay tuned more pics too come Bud Ellis Kustoms

I havnt done much work on my kustoms 36 coupe this weekend. But Ive been looking at alot of refrence pics from the web getting pics and ideas, Im trying to aquire as many pics and info that my head can stand.. referance is a huge part of my building and its half the fun too I enjoy watching the rest of you guys post pics they not only inspire but are great to look at too.. keep up the great work guys I hope to post some progress pics of mine soon... Are We Havin Fun Yet ? hahahahhahah Bud Elllis Kustoms

This has got to be one of the best kustom referance sites I have found . >>> rikhovingkustoms.com <<< I use it alot when I build... Bud Ellis Kustoms

Everybodys builds look great so far keep up the great work guys I think is awsome that we all are sharing progress pics Its kinda like were boostin each others enthusiastic building skills and I enjoy seeing what everyone else is building.... Man this is a fun challenge !!! lets keep it going guys Bud Ellis kustoms

huffin too much drywall dust at work I guess its good for the brain cells? hahahahah like I said 12 hours days at work gives me alot of time to think about models somtimes I think thats about the only thing that helps me get thru it thanks for the comps everyone! Bud Ellis Kustoms

A grilling decision while workin my 12 hour overtime days at work I have lot of time too think about my model .... I wasnt really happy with the looks of the photo etch grill insert I had And I wanted a narrow type Lasalle Grill . Well I found an extra 49 merc grill from Amt and turned it sideways and after a little triming I think it looks alot better Oh I used the original kustom grill surround from the 36 kit and hogged it out a little and after a few test fittings and carfull trimmings I finnally got what I was lookng for its just one step closer to a killer kustom ... Hope you all like it? even though Ive been workin long hours at the daily grind I still m trying to do a little each day although I cant post everyday ill still try to keep you all up to date as I progress check out tonights eye kandy! Bud Ellis Kustoms

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