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I heard somewhere years ago that Eric Clapton used to build model cars. I don't know if there is any truth to it. I always thought it would be cool to have one of their builds to put on my shelf. Later-

Sounds great. This is my first lowrider build so if anything doesn't look right, please let me know. I've had this idea for quite some time and it all started from my wheel choice, which I will be keeping a secret for a while. Any who, I got a chance tonight for about an hour of building and I didn't get much done. I shortened the rear of the frame to fit within the length of the bed. I raised the floor of the bed to where it needs to be to allow the frame to sit right. I will be replacing the bed floor with a flat piece of plastic to replicate a steel floor. Lastly, I cut notches out of the bottom front of the cab for clearance of my new frame cross member. There is still a bit of redesigning to be done to the frame before it is finished, but it is a good start. Later-

James- That is looking great. You are making good progress on this. Are you planning any graphics or additional paint detail? I didn't get any work done on my 41 today. I am alternating between it and my 51 Chevy Boulevard Creeper build. I'm working on extending the rear fenders and molding in the taillights on the 51. Later-

Also as to the black wash, make sure you thin the black paint with thinner so that it flows into the cracks and depressions in the grille. It may take an few coats letting it dry between coats. The paint should be thinned to the consistency of water. Wipe off any excess from the high spots or parts you want left chrome with a clean rag, paper towel or q-tip once it begins to dry a bit. Later-

James- Sorry, I don't know what I was thinking calling your build an Impala. I guess it has been so long since I've seen anyone building that kit that I forgot it was a Caprice. It's looking good. I checked it out in the Workbench section. I went to a buddy's house tonight and he gave me some Super glue. I'll be up to getting the frame done by Monday or Tuesday. Later-

That is looking great. Going to be a nice addition to the shelf. Later-

That's looking great, but still a bit high in the front compared to the 1:1. Could be a good cruzing height though. I like the interior work. Later-

Thanks. I don't know what it came from. It was in the box of 70 MC parts and looks like it was cut off of something else. I cut a bit out of the middle and V butted it. I got the front of the frame glued on today. Later-

Good morning. I have been working a bit on the 41 this morning. Here is a start on my sun visor. It is just tacked in place for fitment. I have a bit more shaping to do and I need to make brackets for it. There will be more work on the suspension today. Later-

Whoo Hoo! I have company. That Impala's suspension work looks great. I got a bit more work done on the chassis for my 41 today but I ran out of Super glue yesterday, so waiting for the liquid cement to dry slowed things down quite a bit. I narrowed the front chassis/suspension but haven't gotten it attached yet. I still need to shorten and narrow the rear chassis and axle. Later-

Nice lookung build even considering the crooked interior. I'll have to make a note of that. I have the same kit in my stash. That color looks great on it. Later-

Wow! I feel so all alone! Lol. So anywho.... I have already had a change of plans. I had originally decided to use the chassis from a built up 70 MC that I picked up from a friend, but it was too wide. So I went with cutting out the front frame and suspension from the 60 Impala Lowrider kit. After making the cuts shown above it kept falling apart on me. I dug out the chassis from the 70 MC again and decided that I like it better and began hacking it up to narrow it. Since this build will probably have the Inline 6 in it the front frame section doesn't have to be too wide. Pics to come tomorrow, maybe. Later-

Got a package into the mail today from Whale392 (Brad). He picked me up a sealed Lindberg 66 Chevelle (that makes two for me) and a set of the Pegasus 4 bars and a set of the Astro Supremes. Thanks Brad. Later-

OK. Not sure if this CBP is still active but here is what my build will be. I've had an idea for quite some time to build a 41 Chevy pickup as a low rider. I had envisioned it in shades of blue. Here is the kit. I had a spare 60 Impala built up that I had picked up somewhere. The previous owner had a "colorful" personality. I thought of using the front suspension. I tore it apart and cut out the frame. I am opening up the grilles on the side of the hood. This is going to take a bit of work. You probably can't see it in this photo but I cut out the grille and am putting styrene pieces in that are 4/10 of an inch with a slight bend at 2 and a half 10ths, which will eventually make a row of fins. I can't explain it better but it will explain itself when I'm done. Later-

Those taillights will look good in the this. I forgot that the J had a small fin already in the rear fender. It makes your job much easier. Mine will have to be built up in the 51 Fleetline. Later-

Looking killer. I love these Starliners when they are done like this. Can't wait to see it with the wheels. Later-

I think I just found how I want to build mine. Love the color and the redlines. Later-

Just reread the first part of the magazine article on the 1:1 and it has a Mustang II front with rack and pinion and a 6 1/2 inch kick up in the rear frame. So, I'm on the right track. Later-

Thanks guys. I may go with just a bit of z'ing the frame. After looking at it it really doesn't need to come down too much. Perhaps half the depth of the frame. Oh, I forgot to include it but I had replaced the front suspension parts with the parts from a Super Stallion Mustang. A bit more modern than I was looking for but it had the parts I wanted. Later-

Got it up on wheels for a preliminary look. I don't like it. It sits too high. Back to the drawing board. Later-

That's a beauty. Later-

I'd like to join this build but my plans are to do a 41 Chevy pickup. Is that cool? Unfortunately I also have two builds going already that I NEED to concentrate on, but I have been wanting to get started on this 41 for a long time. Let me know. Later-

Yeah, I've wanted to build it for some time but I have too many projects to finish first. I may have to start it soon anyway. I do like the colors you did on this one. You may have said it before but what color is the blue? I was thinking of doing mine in black with red or orange wheels. Later-

Nice looking build. I see that you are now building the Tom's Supra and having fun with the decals. Have you built the Sard Supra yet? I have that one and have been a little Leary about building it. Later-

Who is the stretch cab from? Later-