"65 Mustang Awb

MADmodelDOCTOR · March 16, 2008

I'll be using the Chevy II AWB chassis plate.

The "purple pond".

Dechromed parts.

Rear spring "shackles" removed. Spring hangers will be moved forward and will use Anglia rear springs

Layout of chassis parts.

Engine mock-up.

Next will be engine and subassemblies and getting body ready for primer.

John, the tires are from Altered States Models.

evil, I'm not a real doctor, but i have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, though.

Raul_Perez · March 16, 2008

Looking good, Kenny!!

walt francis · March 16, 2008

Off to a great start, Keep the progress coming

MADmodelDOCTOR · March 31, 2008

Small update here.

I'll be doing a more "high dollar" version of this type of car:

BB/Altered.

MADmodelDOCTOR · March 31, 2008

I'll be using the tires and rear wheels from the AWB ChevyII, front wheels from 33 Willys.

I'll need to set the egine back a bit,1/4". I'll cut and modify the front frame to move the engine mounts back

and scratch the front frame braces.

Will need to remove "shaded" area (in 1 piece) and move back 1/4".

Progress pics and maybe some primer later tonight. Thanks for looking.

MADmodelDOCTOR · April 1, 2008

Engine components squared up, ready for assembly.

More dechromed parts.Front wheels, also Hilborn injection and scoop.

Still going. More later.

MADmodelDOCTOR · April 1, 2008

Engine and parts ready for primer

Wheels and tires.

Well it's 59 out, guess i'll go to the garage and paint.

MADmodelDOCTOR · April 1, 2008

Out to the garage for some primer.

Back to the bench.

Later today will be some engine painting and detailing.

For now it's time to saw.

modeltech · April 1, 2008

lookin real good dr!!! keep us updated!!

Raul_Perez · April 4, 2008

Kenny,

It looks like you're making pretty good progress! I've got to get my butt in gear on my T-Bolt and get caught up!

MADmodelDOCTOR · April 10, 2008

Well after about 10 days off, i'm back. Here's a small update;

The engine ste-back will take about 5 steps.

Here's the first:

I'm using X-acto saw and no.11 blade to remove firewall/tunnel

"mock-up":

Will have to trim front of fender a bit.

Traction bars will be shortened some.

more progress pics later. Thanks for looking.

MADmodelDOCTOR · April 10, 2008

My Fotki went from trial to free.Looks like I lost my prior pics.

Finally figured out how to post(different than before).

Raul_Perez · April 10, 2008

My Fotki went from trial to free.Looks like I lost my prior pics.
Finally figured out how to post(different than before).

No...they're still there. Until you pay the annual fee, they just turn off the access. Once you pay the fee, the pictures all magically reappear.

Been there, done that...

Later,

bobcrozier · May 16, 2008

How is it going with this one doc?

Didja manage to sort out your Fotki?

I only ask as being on a bit of a SS/S , A/FX kick at the moment I picked up the Warbucks version of this kit, and as I'm halfway through the Revell Tasca Thunderbolt you cant help noticing the difference in detail between the Revell and the AMT kits. I.e. the Thunderbolt has some. Its a good little SOHC in the AMT kit, and the body is good , but as for the rest(?). I'm thinking it would be a good idea to get a good donor kit for the firewall/inner fender areas and some of the interior at least. And as for the chassis....I know the original Street Freak kit was of its time!! Anyone any suggestions for a suitable '65 Mustang kit with reasonable mechanicals?

Bob

Oh yes I managed to pick up the Thunderbolt DVD Raul and the "Superstock - Drag racing the Family Sedan@ book too! Muscle Heaven... oh that dosen't sound right does it?

Edited May 16, 2008 by bobcrozier