StevenGuthmiller Posted February 24, 2019 Author Posted February 24, 2019 I believe that I know what I will be doing all day today. It took me a good 20 minutes to get one hubcap detailed, and by the time I was done, my eyes and fingers hurt! Need to take a rest between each one! I'm glad that I didn't have these wheel covers re-chromed. I think the original dull finish replicates the real hubcaps better than new bright, shiny chrome would. Steve
ewetwo Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 Do you use a magnifying light Steve? Did you do the whitewall? My hands are too shaky to get that detailed but it sure is beautiful.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 24, 2019 Author Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ewetwo said: Do you use a magnifying light Steve? Did you do the whitewall? My hands are too shaky to get that detailed but it sure is beautiful. Yes David, I use a lighted magnifier. I would have to give up building without it! The whitewall tire is from the Moebius '65 Plymouth kit. You can now order sets of these tires from on line hobby suppliers. I'm still not certain if I will use these, or the original tires from the '67 Ford kit. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 The rolling chassis is finished except for one exhaust pipe that needed a little re-working. Now back to the body detailing. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Just a quick "sneak peek". Steve Edited February 28, 2019 by StevenGuthmiller
gman Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I've said this before, but really looking forward to watching this one to completion. You have been doing an excellent job on this one, a job worthy of such a rare kit.
kelson Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Wow!,I love this build and i'll use this thread as a reference when I get around to rebuilding my 67/68 Galaxies.
Brutalform Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 What a beauty this is becoming. Those hub caps are flawless. The nicest Galaxie build Ive seen.
peekay Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 More fantastic work on this, everything looks spot-on.
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 Finished up the detailing on the front bumper and grille, as well as the rear bumper. I drilled out the original chrome head lights to accept new buckets and lenses, and then once the lenses were installed I did the old "wire ring" trick around the lenses to add a little more realism. Steve
David G. Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Wow! What can I say that hasn't already been said? Your detail work is beyond amazing, thanks for sharing it with us. David G. Edited March 3, 2019 by David G. Typo
dino246gt Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Wow, I hope to see it in Minneapolis this Spring? Seeing it during construction, MAY influence my vote for best road car! It sure is gorgeous, as are ALL of your amazing builds, cheers!
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 3, 2019 Author Posted March 3, 2019 Thanks guys! 1 hour ago, dino246gt said: Seeing it during construction, MAY influence my vote for best road car! Drat! You have discovered my plan! I'm sure it will be there Dennis. This is only the second new build that I will have completed since the last show! Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 5, 2019 Author Posted March 5, 2019 A few more details finished and ready for final assembly. The glass has been polished and tinted. I found a mirror from the '68 Mustang kit and pinned it for installation. The antenna is done. Had to fabricate a rectangular base for this one. Dome light? Why not! Steve
Scott8950 Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 this has to be one of the best builds I've seen. man your work is second to none.. absolutely amazing build!!
dino246gt Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 Wow, that inside foil and headliner, oh man, that's really nice! Don't forget sunvisors! What an amazing build!
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 6, 2019 Author Posted March 6, 2019 Doing the hood insulation required just a tiny bit of masking! Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 6, 2019 Author Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks guys! 2 hours ago, dino246gt said: Wow, that inside foil and headliner, oh man, that's really nice! Don't forget sunvisors! What an amazing build! I'll most likely skip the sun visors Dennis. They'll probably just get in the way of glass installation, but I'll see. I suppose that I could add them after the glass is in. I really didn't do much extra on the inside of the top anyway. Most of the foil is just "wrap around" from the outside that has been trimmed up a little and touched up with Molotow pen. The headliner is just a coat of flat tan paint. The dome light was just an after thought that popped up when I decided to remove the runner between the front and back glass. It took about five minutes to make by cutting a thin ring of plastic tubing for the bezel and a piece of plastic rod for the lens and just painting them. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 7, 2019 Author Posted March 7, 2019 On 3/5/2019 at 7:29 PM, dino246gt said: Wow, that inside foil and headliner, oh man, that's really nice! Don't forget sunvisors! What an amazing build! Well Dennis, because of your suggestion, I went ahead a whipped up a pair of sun visors from some plastic stock. Now I guess I have run out of parts to make and detail, and therefore excuses, to not beginning final assembly. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 7, 2019 Author Posted March 7, 2019 The glass, rear view mirror and sun visors are installed. Now it's ready for the interior and chassis. This will likely be the last post and final pictures before this build makes it's way to "Under Glass". A big thank you to everyone who helped and commented on this project. Steve
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