Speedfreak Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Steve, Your work is incredible. How do you do your wires on the fire wall? Hand painted, or , Sharpie maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Done yet? Come on now, chop chop. Times a wastin.How about I send you my convertible and you send it back to me done as nice as this one . All just because your such a nice guy.No rush take your time if you want to think about it . I doubt I'll get to it this year ( or next for that matter ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 I'm the same way. For some reason, it just doesn't look complete without the black frame rails. So far, this is an amazing build, especially the interior. Thanks Brian! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Steve, Your work is incredible. How do you do your wires on the fire wall? Hand painted, or , Sharpie maybe? Just a brush & paint Gene. & you might be surprised to see the size of the brush I use! I've never had good luck with those little "one bristle wonders". I just can't seem to get the paint to flow, or to flow where I want it to. I always wind up with a mess with a small brush. A larger brush will hold more paint so you don't have to start & stop all of the time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Done yet? Come on now, chop chop. Times a wastin. How about I send you my convertible and you send it back to me done as nice as this one . All just because your such a nice guy. No rush take your time if you want to think about it . I doubt I'll get to it this year ( or next for that matter ) Thanks Bill! Well, I am getting closer, but it will have to wait for another week while I'm on vacation. I'm shooting for finishing it yet this month......but you never can tell. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Just another progress report. Engine is done! I feel like I should be getting close on this one, but then I think of all I have left to do! Oh well, I'm really hoping to finish up this weekend........or next. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Great motor!!! Love the detail. The drape of the plug wires look very real. Whose wire do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 sweet,I like the trans dipstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Great motor!!! Love the detail. The drape of the plug wires look very real. Whose wire do you use?Thanks Roger!Since I recently got a bunch of pre-wired distributors in a trade from Kris Morgan, this is the first build I've used one on.Beautiful stuff!I'm sold! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 sweet,I like the trans dipstickThanks Bill!The dip sticks were just sort of a last minute thing I decided to add.Just made from plastic sprue & wire & painted. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Just a brush & paint Gene. Steve I was afraid you'd say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Sweet, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ever feel like you've spent entirely too much time on one build? Well, after nearly 3 months, the '65 Monaco is finished! You only get one teaser shot of it "going away" at the moment. I'll get set up & get some photos for "Under Glass" later on tonight. Thanks to all of you who enthusiastically followed me throughout this long endeavor! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Very cool!! -cant stop looking at the taillights -very well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ever feel like you've spent entirely too much time on one build? You mean like 35 years? So nice to see that car finished. (It gives me hope.) Did you have any trouble fitting the chrome insert in the taillight lens? I have an original plus a Modelhaus replacement and they both curve slightly; they fit the lens better upside down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Did you have any trouble fitting the chrome insert in the taillight lens? I have an original plus a Modelhaus replacement and they both curve slightly; they fit the lens better upside down!No Chris, I really had no issues with the insert,It seemed to be bowed out very slightly in the middle, but I just put a little weight on it as the glue dried & it came out fine.For a 50 year old kit, it actually went together pretty well.Very minor fit issues with the front bumper, but my kit had a little warpage going on in the front end, so it was expected.Pics will be in "Under Glass" within the half hour. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmodelmaker Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That is a great looking engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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