cdubya Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) I started this about four years ago but a household move and a home remodel stalled it for a while. I decided to start working on it again while we were having a bad winter (over 70 inches of snow). Some parts were lost during the move, so I'm installing an LT5 engine from a '95 ZR1. Edited April 13, 2019 by cdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 This I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Cdubya, I've added you to the build list, which is due for an update since we've turned a new page: Round 3: FINISH DATE JUNE 30 2019 RobertW: Hasegawa Lockheed Neptune Straightliner59: Junior Fueler Dragster BelugaWRX: Wolf WR1 Mod3lLover: Mustang Dave Branson: Has declared intent but not a specific model yet NAFAW9: HO scale truck Geemoney: ’34 Ford Disconovaman: Probably some kind of pickup—’55 Ford? Bobthehobbyguy: ’32 Ford 5-window Bandit1: Peterbuilt 377 Prostreeter69: ’48 Ford Snake45: ’66 Chevelle SuperbirdMcMonte: '70 Monte Carlo Modlbldr: '65 Mustang Cdubya: '55 Chevy GITTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Small update found my frame material did a little more work on the rear most differential. Went to hobby lobby and in the craft section found just about the right size non glittery rhinestone. So sanded it down to get it semi round to represent the housing cover. Here's a couple pics including the .010 X .060 strips used to make the arch across the top and bottom of the housing. Shown next to a normal #11 style exacto handle for size comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 10 hours ago, Snake45 said: Bandit1: Peterbuilt 377 GITTER DONE! "PETERBILT" doesnt have a "U" in it like it sounds just fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 So b4 I call it a night I built a quickie frame for this truck. Let me know what you think good bad or ugly. The frame by itself then with the grill test fit then the cab. On the cab i filled in the headlights as the stock headlight parts don't extend to the corner of the cab like they should. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, bandit1 said: "PETERBILT" doesnt have a "U" in it like it sounds just fyi I knew it was a mistake to let trucks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Snake45 said: I knew it was a mistake to let trucks in. No Mistakes are Made, Just Lesson's to be learned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I've begun installing the harness. Detail Master's instructions could stand to be a bit more thorough, but, by studying photos of real assemblies, I think I figured it out. One recommendation I will make is to replace the photo-etched bars for the adjusters with brass rod--that makes things much easier! I still need to trim those. I also have touch up to do, along with installing the rest of the clasp assembly. I will also dry brush some highlights on the straps, once they are permanently installed and "posed". The shoulder harness in the photo is simply hanging there, as it still needs hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looking great SL59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thank you, Vince! I'm looking forward to watching your tractor come together. It's looking good, so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 1970 Monte Carlo progress: The engine is painted with automotive Chevy engine orange. This was the easiest way to align the carburetors. I drilled out the velocity stacks. Not sure if that’s what they are called, but.... I guess the drilled out part should be chrome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Cdubya, SMM, Both of you have great builds going i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Nice stuff going on here!! Are we showing build stuffs related to round 3 now? I'm assuming!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, mod3l Lover said: Nice stuff going on here!! Are we showing build stuffs related to round 3 now? I'm assuming!? Yessir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mod3l Lover said: Nice stuff going on here!! Are we showing build stuffs related to round 3 now? I'm assuming!? Oh yeah, Straightliner59's in Round 3, but if he doesn't GITTER DONE this time (by the end of June), I'm gonna give up and kick him out. The name of the game, after all, is GITTER DONE! Edited April 13, 2019 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Snake45 said: Oh yeah, Straightliner59's in Round 3, but if he doesn't GITTER DONE this time (by the end of June), I'm gonna give up and kick him out. The name of the game, after all, is GITTER DONE! I should finish this time, with time to bring out something else, to carry to round four! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Box Art 1970 Monte Carlo is done! The decals on this kit are made by me 100%. The decals in the kit were no good. I drew the replacements on my laptop but changed the driver name to my own.? Edited April 14, 2019 by Superbird McMonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 Very cool, SMcM! You're the First Completion of Round 3! GOTTER DONE! BOO-YA! You gonna drag another one off the Shelf of Doom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Very cool, SMcM! You're the First Completion of Round 3! GOTTER DONE! BOO-YA! You gonna drag another one off the Shelf of Doom? Sure! I’m going to put it to a vote. I’ll post a picture tomorrow of a bunch of projects. Whichever one gets the most votes by Wednesday is the one I’ll do next.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Congrats SMM nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, Superbird McMonte said: Sure! I’m going to put it to a vote. I’ll post a picture tomorrow of a bunch of projects. Whichever one gets the most votes by Wednesday is the one I’ll do next.? Why waste time? At the speed you work, you could have another one DONE by Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: Why waste time? At the speed you work, you could have another one DONE by Wednesday! ? ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Another small update. Started working on a generic v8 for this truck. Cut the grill apart so I can eventually make it tilt. Using my GMC crackerbox as rough guidelines for the motor Yup i know it's a Jimmy 6 and i'm doing an 8. Well a little more progress still need to beef up this generic V8 with pullies. So here are 3 rough shots of the motor, in the frame, in the frame with cab. Also working on the mufflers and air cleaners Edited April 14, 2019 by NothingAsFineAsaW9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) I posted a new topic in the on the workbench section. It shows eight possible subjects for my next bring out your dead completion. Please go over and cast a vote. I will tally up the votes on Wednesday night. Edited April 14, 2019 by Superbird McMonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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