Snake45 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 20 hours ago, espo said: Great looking build on this gasser Vette... As for the rear shackles I think that most sanctioning bodies would not allow them. Last night I checked the NHRA 1966 rulebook, the Modified Production and Gasser sections, as well as the generic Safety regulations at the back of the book. No ban on extended shackles at that time, though of course they might have banned them later. I'm going for somewhere in the 1965-67 timeframe with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I’m going for the trifecta! One month the get this one done. I whacked the roof off some time ago. I recently saw the car I had in mind on Musclecar of the Week again. I figure while I am in an Oldsmobile kind of mood, I should bang this one out. It’s going to be tight getting it done in one month! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! Here is the subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Interesting treatment on the convertible top, I don't recall ever seeing anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Just a quick update on the junior fuel dragster. I got the oiling system done (except for mounting the filter/bracket to the chassis, via the pictured "u-bolt.). Above the oil pan sump, you can see the two small white tabs that are the front motor plate tabs. Added bolts to the pan rails from Plastruct .020" and .030" hex rod. I got the seat padded. I'm still deciding what to "upholster" it with. I'll use either craft tissue or kitchen parchment, unless i can find a textured scrapbooking paper that I like, to create a patterned seat. The harnesses are simply fed beneath the seat, and are only installed, to make sure I could get them through the slots, easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Since we've had another completion, AND we've turned a new page, time for an update: Straightliner59: Junior Fuel Dragster STILL MAKING STEADY PROGRESS! Dave Branson: '70 Chevelle Belugawrx: Castrol F1 MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS! Mod3lLover: Mustang Disconovaman: 36 Ford 5-window THIRD COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Maybe '55 Chevy Junkyard Jeff: '41 Chevy truck 89AKurt: '48 Chevy truck “Canopy Express” Modlbldr: '40 Ford “Starlet” FIRST COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to '65/'96 Mustang Snake45: '57 Corvette STILL MAKING STEADY PROGRESS! Lordmodelbuilder: '69 Camaro Bobthehobbyguy: Tarantula dragster Can-Con: '67 Bonneville MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS! SuperbirdMcMonte: Jeep Honcho SECOND COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! '68 Hurst Olds FOURTH COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to '69 H/O Geemoney: '34 Ford Spex84: '59 Impala Martin9428: '07 Shelby Mustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Since we've had another completion, AND we've turned a new page, time for an update: [...] 89AKurt: '48 Chevy truck “Canopy Express” [...] Embarrassed to say I got a full scale project two weeks ago. Will be lucky to get the VW done before Desert Scale Classic. Work is picking up. But who knows.....1968 Chevy new eyes by Kurt Womack, on Flickr *edit* You can see why I'm anal about headlights. Edited February 27, 2019 by 89AKurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 The major mods to the 69 Hurst Olds convertible body are complete! I’m liking the way it looks so far! I’m using the ‘72 Indianapolis Olds convertible as a donor kit. I worked from the front of the car to the back. Reason being, the windshield dictates were the up-top will live. The underside of the cowl has mounting pins for the windshield. Next I narrowed the rear seat. For now the interior is mocked up with the ‘72 side panels. Windshield temporarily mounted. With the up-top in place, I could get a feel for where the tulip panel would live. Here it is all trimmed for installation. Looks pretty good there! Here are a bunch of pictures with the top down and up. What do you think? Comments welcome.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Superbird McMonte said: What do you think? Comments welcome.?? I think this project should have it's own build thread. Looks great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I think your doing amazing work on that Olds. Going to look great! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 hours ago, afx said: I think this project should have it's own build thread. Looks great so far I was thinking of doing that! Now I will! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Superbird McMonte said: I was thinking of doing that! Now I will! Thanks! There's nothing that says you can't have a separate build thread if you want. Go for it! Just let us know when you GOTTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The Olds is Very inspiring.. Great work goin on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I'm really loving that oldsmobile!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodblder Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I have a closet FULL of projects like this. Some well over 10 years old or better. I'm in on this just so I can get 'closer' on some of these dead projects. I first have to finish my entry for our local clubs show the 2nd week in April. I haven't entered anything in well over 3 years, I'd really like to finish this one. I'll be 'killing 2 birds with 1 stone' Theme and hopefully qhich ever class I enter it in. Thanks for letting me ramble. Sorry in advance if it were to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just to clarify the build guidelines: Post a START pic (where the stalled project was when you restarted it) and a DONE! pic (self-explanatory) when it's finished. You can post work in progress pics in this thread if you want, or start a separate WIP thread on your build if you'd prefer. Hotrodblder, it's not too late to get in on this round--you still have the whole month of March. Just post a Start pic of your project and declare that you're in, and will try to GITTER DONE by March 31, and you're in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodblder Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Ok, I will have to withdraw then because I am not able to multitask when it comes to model projects and the one I'm working on now has to be done by the second week of April. I'll just have to watch and see if you hold another one like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 10 hours ago, hotrodblder said: Ok, I will have to withdraw then because I am not able to multitask when it comes to model projects and the one I'm working on now has to be done by the second week of April. I'll just have to watch and see if you hold another one like this. No problem. I misunderstood your original post, thought you were completing a stalled project for your club show entry. We might be doing this again--it there's enough interest, we might be doing them quarterly. We'll see at the end of March if there's any interest in continuing this series. Good luck with your project and with your show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 It's beginning to look a lot like a dragster! Front and rear axles are mounted. Brake handle re-installed. Goodyears replaced with M&Hs, even though I like the Blue Streaks, better. Steering shaft support is installed with the third member. I also drilled the scratched front wheel, so it can mount to the spindle. I think I just have a few things to mop up, before I can install the rest of the driveline (engine, bellhousing, torque tube). Oh! This is SO getting done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: It's beginning to look a lot like a dragster! Front and rear axles are mounted. Brake handle re-installed. Goodyears replaced with M&Hs, even though I like the Blue Streaks, better. Steering shaft support is installed with the third member. I also drilled the scratched front wheel, so it can mount to the spindle. I think I just have a few things to mop up, before I can install the rest of the driveline (engine, bellhousing, torque tube). Oh! This is SO getting done! You GO, BOYEEEE! GITTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Primer is on and looking good! A couple little tweaks and time to paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'm loving everyone's work. Thanks for sharing. I am back to work on my Mustang although I never really stopped. I have just been pecking away at it over the last few weeks as I finish my R34. Last night I started on the suspension in earnest. I also got all of the body work done and quite a bit of the work on the hood completed. The hood edge at the windshield needed reshaped and I got that finished. Got another quick coat of paint on it to see where it's at. http:// http:// Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Ok, I'm in if it is ok to join now. I built this bajabug some 3-4 years ago and it was almost 100% complete and I did show it at the Norwegian Challenge show but I was never quite happy with it. Now, I got a set of 4-lug slot mags from Aoshima and some better tires and I have managed to pry it apart without to much brakage. The body has already gone in to the brakefluid and it will recive a new paintjob. Not that the black with skulls was bad, it just was not what I wanted to do. Hopefully I will get the details better done this time around. The basis for the build was the Polar Lights kit, not a bad kit in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Superbird and Mdlbldr, fabulous progress! Drive on! Atmobile, I've added you to the list and you'll be in the next update. Welcome to the build and GITTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 What's the challenge date on this from when to when ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 9 hours ago, NothingAsFineAsaW9 said: What's the challenge date on this from when to when ? This round ends at the end of this month, March 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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