Slumpbuster 55 300 (curbside)

[exesivefire]

Spent yesterday really trying to make enough progress on my 29 build to get it ready for paint. In hopes that I could still make Saturday's fast approaching deadline for the Buckeye classic. That plan did not go well and I had to call it, I just don't want to start cutting corners and rushing on a build I have put that much work in. That being said, it has been over a year since I have finished anything and I figured a quick (and dirty) curbside might be just what the Dr. ordered.

Plans are not 100% but I am having fun again and I am pretty sure that is the point.

Going for the driven patina look, entertaining the idea of patina on the main body and a candy paint on the roof. stance will obviously be in the weeds and the rest will probably work itself as I go. You may even notice my trying out several wheel/tire combos as we go here.

Started by drilling a few holes and removing the main trim.

after scribing lines deeper and removing some mold lines I got it in the first coat of primer.

while that was drying I got to work on a pair of bomber style seats

multi color primer is fun

trying more wheels after primer.

 

Edited March 12, 2017 by exesivefire

[microwheel]

looking pretty cool Andy

[bobthehobbyguy]

Cool project. Great start.

[afx]

Good choice no rushing to complete your 29.

It never ceases to amaze me how much the wheel/tire choice affects the tone of the car.

[moparfarmer]

For a slumpbuster, thats a pretty impressive start..I imagine it will look killer..I'am not a big fan of different wheels but those in the last picture will surly make your machine stand out..VERY NICE

[DumpyDan]

Well done, looking really nice I agree with Wayne. 

[espo]

I think I agree with Wayne on the wheels. Almost a shame to age such a great looking car, but I'm sure you'll make it look correct.

[Impalow]

Man, that diamond tuck looks great in the larger photos... I'm gonna have to give that a try.     Excited to see how this 1 week curbside goes... i love it so far... and those big wheels are growing on me.

[exesivefire]

I thank you all for your words of encouragement.

It is amazing what a set of wheels and tires will do for the attitude of a build and is something I take rather seriously. I haven't decided yet, but I think once the paint starts, that might help steer me in the right direction.

[Kustom Rodder]

Andy good call on your part on the 29 it will be a knock out when you are done. Way to much time in it to just rush it together.

[exesivefire]

Well I was feeling the big wheels myself right up until the point I got the gold on the roof. I think it needs the whitewalls. I had even spent time this morning modifying some wheels to work but I'm just going to have to save them for something else 

[taaron76]

I love this build!  I did a '56 last year, but who makes this kit?

Tim

[exesivefire]

It's this kit 

[taaron76]

I might have to do a '55 as well, after seeing what you have done so far with this one.  I really enjoyed making the '56.

Tim

[exesivefire]

That's a great build, I almost thought of a similar color for the roof but went with old trusty gold instead.

part of me wishes I stayed like this but this build is kind of dictating itself as it goes 

 

Edited March 14, 2017 by exesivefire

[1930fordpickup]

If it is a poll Andy, one more for these wheels above. 

Looking good. 

[exesivefire]

If it is a poll Andy, one more for these wheels above. 

Looking good. 

I really was leaning that way but they don't look right with the gold roof unfortunately.. at least I don't think so 

[misterNNL]

I like what you've done so far with this project.You should use what ever wheels YOU like,not what everyone else likes,your build,your choice.Great decision to not rush your '29 to make a deadline.That almost always ends in regret.Thanks for sharing!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Have to say the whitewalls and gold roof look great together. The other wells don't have the same impact with the gold roof.

[exesivefire]

a little something to tie the doors to the seats

and interior in paint, Ill give it a day or so before I attempt to foil those door panels.

[exesivefire]

Just put my head down and got to work today, final assembly and I should have it ready to finish up in the morning. Pretty happy with how its turning out. Sure its just a curbside and not uber detailed, but it has been fun to build and I haven't finished anything in over a year. Seeing the finish line on something is really satisfying.

Couple interior pics before I glued it in the body

And what I spent most of the day doing.. spent a little bit polishing out the roof and a lot of bit applying bare metal foil. BMF and installing the windows are always the most nerve wracking things to me so they are super gratifying tasks after completion. 

with any luck the next update will be "under glass"

Edited March 16, 2017 by exesivefire

[Impalow]

Love it!   That interior overspray thing even looks better in the big pictures...awesome quick work pal..... and it probably will have more than enough time to out gas before the trip to Columbus... I don't want you stankin up my spark.  haha

[espo]

Beautiful interior, I like how you painted the rear portion to look as if it's open to the trunk area.

[exesivefire]

well this one is now "under-glass"

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