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Jordan White

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  1. Yeah I've read about the 6-speed swap. Would be cool to have in a 1:1 car.
  2. Finally have another update! Here's the chassis painted with the front suspension installed, and fuel tank painted. Engine mounted to the rear subframe along with the axles and sway bar. Valve covers added to the engine, along with the starter and remote oil filter. Exhaust manifolds flipped to provide better exhaust routing clearance. Still need to add dipstick and distributor/plug wires.
  3. Finally have another update! Here's the chassis painted with the front suspension installed, and fuel tank painted. Engine mounted to the rear subframe along with the axles and sway bar. Valve covers added to the engine, along with the starter and remote oil filter. Exhaust manifolds flipped to provide better exhaust routing clearance. Still need to add dipstick and distributor/plug wires.
  4. Looks good from what I can see, do you have any larger pics?
  5. I attempted something similar before, but it didn't seem like there was much interest (though that was just vehicle + trailer). However, if enough other people were interested, I'd certainly join this since I do have the components available to me.
  6. Yeah it will be lowered a bit, though with them being larger than the stock wheels/tires, they will fill the wheel wells more.
  7. Haha nope! I actually just did a quick search online for swaps other people have done, to see what is necessary to swap one in (kits, modifications, etc.)
  8. Made some progress. Here's roughly what it will look like with the wheels I'm using: Here's the engine + trans so far:
  9. Made some progress. Here's roughly what it will look like with the wheels I'm using: Here's the engine + trans so far:
  10. Well there shouldn't be any fires with this one!
  11. This build will also be posted in the Cannonball Run CBP thread, but I figured I would post it here as well for those who don't venture into that area. I'm starting with the vintage Monogram '85 Fiero GT kit. I have a spare Chevy 350 out of one of the AMT C1500 kits, along with a set of Fujimi 17" Nismo wheels and tires.
  12. Hey Nick, I think I'm gonna hop in on this build with a V8 powered '85 Pontiac Fiero.
  13. Oh my god...you should patent that Harry! Just imagine, a toaster where you would put the bread in the bottom, and then you would place the plate underneath, and when the toaster's done it plops the toast right on your plate!
  14. Well if you plan on running large tires in the rear similar to dragster, while being street legal, I believe that's called "pro-street". Pro-touring I believe refers to the vehicles that have the larger wheels and high performance suspension that allows them to corner better.
  15. I forgot that he was in NZ! How are you planning on building this up?
  16. Probably the Revell/Monogram '90ish F-250/350 kits. I have one 350 and 3 250 kits.
  17. Makes sense then. They do look good on a lifted truck though.
  18. Same with the AMT '84 GMC/Fall Guy truck. The wheels and tires look like they'd be more at home on a 1/20 scale kit.
  19. My suggestions are as follows: 150: Revell/Monogram 80's Bronco 250: AMT Bronco with parts box leaf springs 350: 75-79 Ford or other truck with a solid front axle/leaf springs
  20. Yeah I know that, Harry was just saying how finally the Mustang is getting rid of the "ancient" solid axle, yet the Corvette still uses an "ancient" leaf spring (albeit it being transverse rather than longitudinal) while still being able to handle just as well as cars costing twice as much.
  21. And yet the Corvette still uses a "leaf spring" at the rear end.
  22. The wheels was one of the reasons I bought the AMG kit. I've put it away for now while I'm working on some other builds, but I'm sure I'll be dragging it out sometime soon. As for the windows, scrape off as much glue as you can with a knife and get yourself some Pledge floor finish with Future (for vinyl floors), if you don't already, and brush some on. It will help fill in any gouges and will dry clear.
  23. That's a good kit, it's the Otaki Mercedes SLC kit, I'm building the AMG version. If you need instructions for it, just let me know. Edit: I see that whoever built it before attempted to wire up some LED lights. Looks like they also installed the rear lenses incorrectly. The center section should be red, and the outer corners amber.
  24. Yup, you just have to find a Chevy grille and you're golden (granted it may not be the correct style for the year you want, especially '79/'80).
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