Roadrunner Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 There's some debate on another thread re: the horn looking pieces. On my particular kit, there are indeed two of these, and they are numbered 99, and are called out on instructions as Horn, appearing to be conventional horns, though obviously only one gets installed. The "wiper motor" (part #18) does indeed look more like the "Beep Beep" horn than a wiper motor, but instructions refer to it as a wiper motor nonetheless.
Roadrunner Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) I'm particularly impressed with the redundant parts that are included in the kit; two complete engines and transmissions as an example. Edited February 6, 2016 by Roadrunner
Roadrunner Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 All together, there are four intake manifolds, one four barrel, one six pack, two four barrels and a two four barrel cross ram. Two complete exhaust systems and manifolds are included as well as at least one alternate differential. The six pack manifold actually has the name "Edelbrock" molded on, a real nice touch, I think.
Roadrunner Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 To me, these hood hinges are perhaps the single neatest detail in the kit, far better than the big stupid tabs that I'm accustomed to seeing.
Roadrunner Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 Chrome is pretty cool, though the molded in headlights are a bit of a letdown. When I do another GTX or Roadrunner, I'll hog these out and replace with clear lenses.
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Very odd, instructions call for two #140 shocks to be installed in rear, but darned if I can find them anywhere, and I have looked. There are two coil-overs (chrome) that I assume are for the front end, but I see no way to mount them, so I'll just not bother.
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 OK, at least the chrome heads indicate that one engine is a 426, any ideas what the other engine represents?
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Never mind, it appears now that it's a 440.
chadrob30 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 You are correct, the #18 part is actually the Roadrunner horn, and would be mounted on the radiator support or inner fender, and would be purple with "The Voice Of The Roadrunner" or similar decal. It appears the wiper motor is omitted from the kit. Good catch. PS, I believe some Mopars actually have two horns mounted on the radiator support...or so Graveyard Carz says, lol.
chadrob30 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Also, the chrome coil overs may be leftover parts from the GTX Pro Street version that would have been tubbed with coilovers.
High octane Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 There's some debate on another thread re: the horn looking pieces. On my particular kit, there are indeed two of these, and they are numbered 99, and are called out on instructions as Horn, appearing to be conventional horns, though obviously only one gets installed. The "wiper motor" (part #18) does indeed look more like the "Beep Beep" horn than a wiper motor, but instructions refer to it as a wiper motor nonetheless. I believe that the GTX came with dual horns and they are mounted vertically on the passenger side next to the radiator.
chadrob30 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Curiously, the Pro Street version shows both horns and a correct looking wiper motor, lol.
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Interesting stuff, so thanks. My instructions call for only one horn (passenger side of radiator).
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Also, the chrome coil overs may be leftover parts from the GTX Pro Street version that would have been tubbed with coilovers.Interesting, so I'm left with a front end that has neither shocks nor springs, and a rear end with springs only,... bizarre. Thank goodness this will be curbside, is all I can say.
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Frame all painted up flat black now. With no contrast of color, it just looks like a blob in the photo, but that's OK, as I'll be doing nothing further to it anyway.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks, Gene. I'm trying now to figure out the best way to start sorting parts that I don't use, for easy identification later. For instance, neither engine from this kit (426 or 440) will be used here, but if I just dump them all in a box, I'll never know what they are later when I want to use them.
Speedfreak Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 get a zip seal plastic sandwich bag and label one for each engines parts. I use them for all kinds of stuff.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 get a zip seal plastic sandwich bag and label one for each engines parts. I use them for all kinds of stuff. I'm thinking along those lines myself, Gene. I have gobs of Ziploc bags, so that's probably what I'll do. At some point down the line, I'll want to really trick out an engine, so it'll be very handy to know what's what.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 OK, front bumper and grille receive some work today. Grille still needs more "fine tuning", but I think it'll look OK, once finished.
Speedfreak Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 looks nice kevin, good job on the turn signal lense, that looks like real plastic! I wonder if putting a 'really thin' black wash on those head lights wouldn't help them look more real? Maybe someone has some other idea that would be simple to apply.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 looks nice kevin, good job on the turn signal lense, that looks like real plastic! I wonder if putting a 'really thin' black wash on those head lights wouldn't help them look more real? Maybe someone has some other idea that would be simple to apply. I'm actually considering a water thin wash of Tamiya smoke. I'll probably give that a try and see what happens.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 I found one of my missing polishing sticks today, so was able to wet sand/polish those areas that were still lacking. I was then able to start the long and arduous task of adding the BMF, starting here with the passenger side rear fender. The GTX emblems had been foiled before the paint was shot on, so I was able to successfully wet sand/polish that area as well (second photo). No question that I'll have some touch-up painting to do, as I've polished clear through in a few places, but that's OK with me.
Roadrunner Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 Overall, the polishing is starting to take on a life of it's own, looking better to me all the time. I'm still amazed that I can even do this, hopefully learning more and more as I move on, so that I can get better at it.
Speedfreak Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) I'm actually considering a water thin wash of Tamiya smoke. I'll probably give that a try and see what happens. That could work, just have to try it and see what it looks like. Then there's always water based artists acrylic, for easy clean up if you don't like it. Paint is looking good. I have yet to venture into the realm of pre-foiling script, I think I need to practice that first. Edited February 9, 2016 by Speedfreak
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