GTJUNIOR Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 That looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Tim... I have to say that with the fix you did on the roof, Man it looks killer. I honestly think that it looks way better now. This is going to be an awesome build to watch come together. I can't wait to see when you start the engine and chassis on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Much better look to the roofline now Tim, this is going to be kool!!!!!!! Just make sure ya have a can of hornet spray if you ever move it!!!!! Still wrenches the gut to know what happened to the J...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Couldn't agree more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 That looks way better. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yep, I agree with all above, looks way better now very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 That's much better it's going to be wild looking when your done with it!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 I certainly agree with your comments guys. I like it a lot better too. Got the trunk cut out of the new body and the A pillars glassed in for strength so I can cut out the doors and trunk lid. Thanks for following along and sharing your thoughts. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Tim..... I am looking forward to seeing your next update with the door and trunk all cut out. I would even like to see the A pilars glassed in for strength. I have never thought about doing that before when curing the doors out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Cleaned up the roof where it was re-chopped and got the door & trunk out. This body is so thick that I'm going to have a lot of sanding / thinning out of the body and panels as I go along. Had to add a lot of bracing to cut everything out which I'll remove when I get to fabricating the chassis. In the second pic you'll see the mini saws I used by Crazy modeler which worked great and the new Tamiya masking tape they came out with 6 months ago for masking paint jobs. I used it in a couple of areas and I have to say this stuff is just fantastic. If you've not used it yet, I can't recommend it enough. Comes in 2, 3 and 5mm widths. It just flows around curves. And sticks too! cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 My first car was a 59 Dodge Desoto. My second, and favorite car, was my 63 Fairlane 500. If you replace the red trim with gold and add the teardrop hood, that was mine. I miss my baby. Ewwwww, just noticed the wheels. Replace them with old school Cragars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Tim.. Outstanding work on cutting the body up on this falcon. It looks great and I love the fact that you decided to brace the body I think that was a very wise decision to keep it sturdy so you can work with it. I am looking forward to more on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just catching up to this thread! Tim, great job on the bodywork and I echo what Chris said.................great idea to brace everything ahead of time. There's nothing more frustrating to have bodywork "let loose" on you at the worst time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 awsome build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 looking Awesome.... keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looking great, like those saws, gonna have to look into a set of them!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thanks everyone. Joe, Chris and Bill, yeah the bracing was a real necessity. I've figured out where I can brace the body (2 spots) when I begin the chassis. I can't leave it completely devoid of braces or I'm afraid it will twist or warp on me somehow. Even though it is very thick and I won't thin it down too much until its time for paint. I must say that it REALLY opens up the interior to the car in a big way and was worth the effort. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 this is killer, nice rims, micro nitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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