"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!

[dragcarz]

I got it done, more posted in finished Drag Racing

[Spottedlaurel]

8 hours ago, dragcarz said:

I got it done, more posted in finished Drag Racing

Looks fantastic!

[Snake45]

Congrats, Dragcarz! 

New page, Update time! 

Tom Geiger: Jeepster

Disconovaman: '65 Mustang convertible MAKING GREAT PROGRESS!

Spottedlaurel: '65 Corvette THIRD COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE!

Straightliner59: Peterbilt truck MAKING GREAT PROGRESS!

Misha: Tall T coupe

TimJ: '99 Mustang Cobra MAKING GREAT PROGRESS!

Oldscool: '66 Impala FIRST COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to '69 GTX SECOND COMLETION! GOTTER DONE!

vamach1: Mystic Chrome Cobra

SuperbirdMcMonte: '70 Superbird

Snake45: '66 Mustang

Eric Macleod: Packard Speedster Victoria

Dave Branson: 2008 Challenger FIFTH COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to 2007 Camaro

Deuces II: '68 Dodge Dart

Cheyenne93: Chevy Suburban and trailer FOURTH COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to '69 Chevelle

Dragcarz: Mustang Funny Car SIXTH COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE!

[cheyenne93]

The chevelle, color sanded and cleared. Couple days to cure and get the top painted.

[dragcarz]

8 hours ago, cheyenne93 said:

The chevelle, color sanded and cleared. Couple days to cure and get the top painted.

I like this, looks cool!

[cheyenne93]

So while the clear is hardening on the chevelle. Thought maybe ill try to get one more in the books. This was started 2014-15? Building it to match the 1:1 I had back in the late 80s. Was originally a 1980 turbo, spanked turbo v6. I built a 355 and dropped in it. Turbo 400 trans. Wish I had some pics of mine. Another one I miss!!☹️ The 1:1 pic is just like the one I had

Edited August 19, 2020 by cheyenne93

[cheyenne93]

Got the top painted on the chevelle. Hope to have it done in a few days. 

[Straightliner59]

Mr. Snake, sir. I would like to request permission to swap horses, right here, in midstream. I've had this sitting around for about 20 years, and it's a lot closer than the Pete is, and, I would really like to see it through!

[dave branson]

On 8/16/2020 at 10:45 PM, dave branson said:

well I got paint on this weekend and 1 coat of clear

got the body clear coated 3 coats Testors one coat Laquer clear over, 2 coats HOK Limetime pearl

[Snake45]

2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Mr. Snake, sir. I would like to request permission to swap horses, right here, in midstream. I've had this sitting around for about 20 years, and it's a lot closer than the Pete is, and, I would really like to see it through!

No, problem, I just need to know what it is. 

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be switching projects myself. 

[Straightliner59]

12 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be switching projects myself.

Alrighty, then! It's Monogram's ancient Midget kit, adjusted to more resemble a "big car", inspired by the Belanger Special. You can just call it Midget/Indy Car. I want to switch, because I was looking at some photos of old Indy cars, and the solution to one of  my dilemmas suddenly came to light!

[Straightliner59]

That went better than expected! I used expanded metal mesh, from a cheap spatter screen and a doming block, to make the grille. The seat back is .005" styrene sheet, and .125" Evergreen half-round, for the padding. It will receive some shaping, before being covered.

[Spottedlaurel]

Nice work on the grille - is that what was holding you back?

[vamach1]

I hope to work on the Cobra convertible some more this week.  All the Mysticrome Cobra’s were coupes that year so this will represent a one of none build. ?

[Straightliner59]

2 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Nice work on the grille - is that what was holding you back?

Thank you, Nigel. It was actually something with the seat, and the cockpit , and the multi-piece body, and the way it assembles. I just had one of those head slapping moments, and voila! The project is back on the bench! I just got the idea for the grill, yesterday, and tried that, and it was a quick finish, to that!

[Spottedlaurel]

7 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Thank you, Nigel. It was actually something with the seat, and the cockpit , and the multi-piece body, and the way it assembles. I just had one of those head slapping moments, and voila! The project is back on the bench! I just got the idea for the grill, yesterday, and tried that, and it was a quick finish, to that!

I can imagine it was very satisfying!

9 hours ago, vamach1 said:

I hope to work on the Cobra convertible some more this week.  All the Mysticrome Cobra’s were coupes that year so this will represent a one of none build. ?

 

One of none builds are good, no one can pick up on inaccurate detailing......

[Straightliner59]

Feels like I am rolling, here! I got the rear radius rods almost built, and have the seat cushions made. I  will likely cover them with parchment paper, although, I am considering another option. I also cast new front wheels. The rear axle is solidly in place. I hope to have the rest of the suspension mounted by the end of next weekend.

[cheyenne93]

The chevelle is done. Not my best work , but turned out OK.

 

Edited August 27, 2020 by cheyenne93

[oldscool]

Now that's a street machine!?

[Outlaw_Pitbull_0411]

Custom blazer still needs an interior but, i really have no interest in doing it. And it does roll!

 

 

 

Edited August 28, 2020 by Outlaw_Pitbull_0411
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[cheyenne93]

Moving on to the 80 monte. Got it primed.

 

 

Edited August 27, 2020 by cheyenne93

[Straightliner59]

Radius rods progress! Once they are permanently installed, I can finish up the details in the lower "half", at which point, I can begin working on the seat and cockpit coaming. I will use white glue/water infused parchment paper for all the leather surfaces, and a whole lot of piping to hide the  seams. Fortunately, there is a lot of piping on a real one, too.

[TimJ]

Despite being very close to finishing progress has stalled for the past few weeks as a problem arose after fitting the windshield. Up to this point the body had fitted onto the chassis just how it should but after fitting the windshield the front end wouldn't come down far enough, meaning that the screen was fouling the dashboard. 

DSCF1546 by timothy jones, on Flickr

DSCF1547 by timothy jones, on Flickr

This meant I had to do some serious trimming and sanding on the dash. 

Before:

DSCF1543 by timothy jones, on Flickr

After:

DSCF1626 by timothy jones, on Flickr

With hindsight I should have fitted the windows and checked the fit of the interior before sticking it together. The body sits a lot better now so I should have it finished in the next couple of days.

 

Edited August 30, 2020 by TimJ

[Straightliner59]

I have paint on the rear wheels. I made a new mold for the front wheels, because I wasn't happy with the results I was getting with the first one. Glad I did that! They are much better, now. The radius rods have been painted and mounted. I still need to add nuts to the rear radius rods attachment pins. I am feeling pretty confident, about getting this thing done by the deadline!

[TimJ]

It may have taken over six years but the Mustang is done. 

 

DSCF1627 by timothy jones, on Flickr

DSCF1631 by timothy jones, on Flickr

DSCF1629 by timothy jones, on Flickr

 

Next up will be this Monogram '37 Ford which had literally been gathering dust since around the end of 2013.

 

DSCF1487 by timothy jones, on Flickr

It looked better after a wash. ?

DSCF1491 by timothy jones, on Flickr