CBR 2018 - Packard powered Jag.- DONE

[mustang1989]

Lots of good details in here to look at and lots of good work goin' on.

Is that a 67 or a 68 Stang you've got?

[landman]

3 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Lots of good details in here to look at and lots of good work goin' on.

Is that a 67 or a 68 Stang you've got?

'67 GTA.

[mustang1989]

23 minutes ago, landman said:

'67 GTA.

COOL!! That outta be a hoot to drive. I had a 67 GT. It had the tilt away steering and that was something else right there. All in all I had 3 different 67 Mustangs, all of 'em coupes. Man I miss driving those cars. Lots and lots of fun. One of these days I'd like to get another classic ride but dang they're getting more and more expensive as the time passes.

Edited May 2, 2018 by mustang1989

[landman]

Found a pen package blister that has the right shape to make a scoop. That stuff is had to work with but I got something that is plausible.

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[landman]

Engine is installed. Some plumbing going on.

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[slusher]

Engine looks fantastic Pat!!

[landman]

Thanks Carl.

Working on the wiring.

I found this. The half shafts appear to be the correct length. We'll see.

I intend to cut the rear of the body so we can lift it off. Added a piece of angle tothe top of the bulkhead to support it.

That scoop doesn't look half bad.

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[landman]

Motor is installed and hooked up. Not run yet.

 

 

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[landman]

Installed the half shafts.

 

This is what I think I'll use for the exhaust pipes. I have yet to heatbend styrene successfully. I was hoping to bend to fit and wrap it with string that I would paint flat white to mimic asbestos wrapping.

 

Yet, I managed to get these two 90's without too much kinking.

 

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[afx]

Great project Pat.  I use solid rod in lieu of tubing when I have to create a shape.  Bend it in my fingers or use round needle nose pliers then set the shape of the bend over a candle.  Large diameter like you are using might require heating to bend without breaking.

Edited May 8, 2018 by afx

[landman]

45 minutes ago, afx said:

Great project Pat.  I use solid rod in lieu of tubing when I have to create a shape.  Bend it in my fingers or use round needle nose pliers then set the shape of the bend over a candle.  Large diameter like you are using might require heating to bend without breaking.

Thanks JC. I have enough old sprue stuff to afford wasting a few.

[landman]

I managed to bend some sprue to make the exhaust pipes. A while back I had bought a Chevy Ilmor Indy engine and it had its suspension parts. Used some if that here for visual interest.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[afx]

The shaped spruce looks much better than the flexible strays IMHO.

[landman]

22 minutes ago, afx said:

The shaped spruce looks much better than the flexible strays IMHO.

I think so too, even if it is of a slightly smaller diameter than the rest of the piping.

[landman]

Here's an overhead shot of the chassis and one with the body on. Next step: decide on a color.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[misterNNL]

On 5/4/2018 at 4:49 PM, landman said:

Thanks Carl.

Working on the wiring.

I found this. The half shafts appear to be the correct length. We'll see.

I intend to cut the rear of the body so we can lift it off. Added a piece of angle tothe top of the bulkhead to support it.

That scoop doesn't look half bad.

Half bad you say? More like an inspired choice and mad skills in that scoop.

[landman]

5 minutes ago, misterNNL said:

Half bad you say? More like an inspired choice and mad skills in that scoop.

Thank you. 

[landman]

Taking pattern to fix the other side which has a tab broken off.

I'm leaning towards the blue or British Green.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[landman]

Repairs to the front corner.

[landman]

Continued...

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[Belugawrx]

Nice repair..my vote is British racing green, it's a jag

[slusher]

On May 17, 2018 at 7:55 PM, Belugawrx said:

Nice repair..my vote is British racing green, it's a jag

X2

[landman]

This kit was curbside so no opening hood. Separated the engine cover and added some locating pins.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[landman]

Painted it. Please forgive the poor photos.

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[landman]

Began adding details & stuff. Made taillights with half round. Headlights are from Scale production and turn signals are truck clearance light lenses. Tried to hide the old glue by painting the surrounds of the glass pieces black. One headlight cover will be homemade, the original having disappeared.

Added the dash and a KFS PE wiper.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman