kerc Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 The AMT kits have a HUGE gap between the door skins and the interior bucket. What's the correct way to "repair" that? I've searched for pics on the web but had no success...
Jello Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 You mean that huge empty space under the cab between the interior sides and cab/door walls? Its weird and many folks had issues with that. I just cut-out a floorboard out of sheet plastic that covers the whole bottom except the tranny area under the cab and that seems to be your best bet unless someone else has a better idea! I did this years ago and can't really remember all of it but some dry fitting should get the job done before using glue. ~ Jeff
rollinoldskoo Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 working on one..... more pics in my "Oldskoo Kustoms" topic in the "on the workbench" section
george 53 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Rollin,THANX MAN! I LOVE it when you guys post in progress pics like that!It show how you did it, the thought that went into it, an the final result! Great pics, no lie! Know I can SEE how to put openin doors an floor detail in a 55/57 Chebby truck! I may never do it, But YOUR PICTURES will SHOW me how, when the time comes!I just LOVE this place!!!
rollinoldskoo Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Rollin,THANX MAN! I LOVE it when you guys post in progress pics like that!It show how you did it, the thought that went into it, an the final result! Great pics, no lie! Know I can SEE how to put openin doors an floor detail in a 55/57 Chebby truck! I may never do it, But YOUR PICTURES will SHOW me how, when the time comes!I just LOVE this place!!! thats why i post pics like that.... its a learning process for me as well.... i just wanna share what i learn.... best way to go about this kind of work is to find reference pics of the real deal... here's one i used...
RadRidesByDan Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 thats why i post pics like that.... its a learning process for me as well.... i just wanna share what i learn.... best way to go about this kind of work is to find reference pics of the real deal... here's one i used... Nicely explained.....I guess 1:1 pics do come in handy......BUT LOOK at all those project cars waiting fr a new home to go to.
Jello Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Great pics Rollin! Thanks! I should also point out that the '55-'57 kits also have windshield fit problems, when you sand smooth the edges on the "glass" and smooth out the windshield frame, there will be gaps on the corners..some kits are worse than others. I had to use clear windshield glue to hide the gaps but next time I will make a windshield "gasket" out of very small plastic solid tubing and sand it for a just right job. I recommend lots of dry fitting on that windshield before & after painting no matter what you do. You may or may not have a problem with it but I have over a dozen of the kits with windshield issues. ~ Jeff
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