Clay Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) Yes this is #3 in the Avanti field for me. I have a few 2 others in progress but, I am not willing to attack them yet. Anyway, I got the paint laid on the body and frame. I was going for a Salt flat car like Raul's but I decided to do a more street version. I am not going for a stock look here so I am gonna try to lower my first model here. I chose a set of wheels from a 66 chevelle wagon kit and I have the blessing from Raul that they look good, and hell I think they look good so I am gonna use them. Of course I aill try to detail them so it isnt just a chrome piece there. Edited June 29, 2008 by jones_clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 ...and I have the blessing from Raul that they look good, and hell I think they look good so I am gonna use them... Now that there is some seriously funny stuff!! Have you and Bernard been working together to get me to laugh? But, yes, I do like them! This one will look really cool sitting next to your salt flat Stude in a couple of weeks!! Keep up the good work, my young friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Clay, let me look around an mebbe we can come up with a trailer to put under the salt racer, an tow it with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thats funny, but if I could afford the $80 resin cast of the 59 Studebaker pick up, I would get that to tow it. Here is the link to it. http://cgi.ebay.com/1959-Studebaker-transt...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 ok I got a little work done with the suspension on this thing. I put the stock suspension on and saw that the wheels would stick out a little too much for my taste, so I decided to use the suspension from the same kit the wheels and tires came from, 66 Chevelle Wagon, I also might be using the engine from the kit as well because as most of you know the newer Avantis have LS engines in them. Enough of talk here are the 2 pictures, don't worry I will have more later this week. I had to take a little off the axles for the tires to actually be under the car. And I did some trimming on the front crossmember from the chevelle kit. I know its not perfect, but I am just seeing what I can do. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Too cool, Clay!! That's the way we all learned...a little trial and error. Keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 And hey if I mess up, I got 2 more kits with the same stuff, so I got spares Well Off th my Armory for the morning, and yes its 3:15 in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well I was sitting here, listening to the wife complain about pains () Ha, anyway. I thought I would get some work done to my Avanti. I got the emblems shaved on the body, and curved the body lines, not a fan of the straight lines. I need some more flat black paint to do the frame. I also got the engine almost done. just need to put the accesories on the front and get the wiring done. This will be the first model I try the brass rods for hinges. Also gonna paint the rims Gun Metal. Sorry no pictures, camera died. Will post pics later though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well I was sitting here, listening to the wife complain about pains ( ) Ha, anyway. I thought I would get some work done to my Avanti. I got the emblems shaved on the body, and curved the body lines, not a fan of the straight lines. I need some more flat black paint to do the frame. I also got the engine almost done. just need to put the accesories on the front and get the wiring done. This will be the first model I try the brass rods for hinges. Also gonna paint the rims Gun Metal. Sorry no pictures, camera died. Will post pics later though. I can't wait to see how you do on the hinges!! Good luck, my young friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have another Avanti kit, I am thinking about making it a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ok the Sunburst Orange wasnt working for me, so off it goes, with the badging. And looky Raul, I think I got the hood working. Havent had much luck with the door hinges. I got one side though. Closed Open I havent decided on a color yet. I was thinking GTX Blue, but I dont have any More to come at a later date. Thanks for looking and comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 ALL RIGHT!! Great job getting the hood hinge done!! Yes, the door hinges are a little bit trickier in getting the door to clear the fender, but no different than how you did the hood. Keep up the GREAT work and email me if you need any help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 ALL RIGHT!! Great job getting the hood hinge done!! Yes, the door hinges are a little bit trickier in getting the door to clear the fender, but no different than how you did the hood. Keep up the GREAT work and email me if you need any help!! You may not realize this guys, but do you know that the tourquose that Tamya has is a pretty close match for the colos Studebaker offered in 63. I was in body work for years and I wanted such a car when it was shown at Mc George Studebaker at Belvedere and Broad street here in Richmond Virginia Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 You may not realize this guys, but do you know that the tourquose that Tamya has is a pretty close match for the colos Studebaker offered in 63. I was in body work for years and I wanted such a car when it was shown at Mc George Studebaker at Belvedere and Broad street here in Richmond Virginia Ed Shaver I did not know that. I will have to look at that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Cool Avanti. Coming along nicely Clay. Good work on the hood hinge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Cool Avanti. Coming along nicely Clay. Good work on the hood hinge! Thanks Ron, it will be a while before I can get up to you guys' level, but I believe I am getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 These door hinges are fighting me tooth and nail, but I think I won. I will post pics as soon as the glue is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 These door hinges are fighting me tooth and nail, but I think I won. I will post pics as soon as the glue is dry. Well...I never said that they were easy, I just said that they're better than the plastic ones that come in the kit. You did great on the hood hinge, and yes, it was the easier one for me, too. The doors take a bit more work, but the end result is worth the extra effort!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 These door hinges are fighting me tooth and nail, but I think I won. I will post pics as soon as the glue is dry. That glue is bound to be dry by now!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 That glue is bound to be dry by now!! lol Sorry I went to sleep, but before that one of the hinges came off and the was a problem with the drivers side door not seating properly. Might have to do that one over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) ok I think I got the hinges worked out, but I laid on the first coat of huggar orange before I could take pics. anyway the rod on the door skin is still drying so it will be a few days. Uploading a few pics now. Edited June 29, 2008 by jones_clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow, this is turning out great, I like it. When I first saw the hood I though it was turbo or something, you know with the scoop or "buldge" on one side, but anywho, looking real cool......now......this or Rauls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Wow, this is turning out great, I like it. When I first saw the hood I though it was turbo or something, you know with the scoop or "buldge" on one side, but anywho, looking real cool......now......this or Rauls? its mine Nick, jeez It will have twin super chargers on it Still waiting on you to build one Nick. Edited June 30, 2008 by jones_clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 ohhh goody goody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) ohhh goody goody! well when are you gonna build one? Come ot think of it, I dont recall seeing anything you've built. Unless I am mistaken. Nevermind, I saw a few in underglass from you. Edited June 30, 2008 by jones_clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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