Deuces ll Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 That is cool..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Very nice and well detailed engine (all this build is awesome with a lot of attention to details)! You did a great job on detailing the carburetors and I specially like the work done on the transmission. Very convincing and realistic with the weathering done, not too much, just enough! Well done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds57 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Amazing work Steve! as always Glad i sent you the parts and seeing them put to use Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Beautiful engine and transmission, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks everyone! 16 minutes ago, Teds57 said: Amazing work Steve! as always Glad i sent you the parts and seeing them put to use Ted And I thank you again Ted! I have several great individuals to thank for their contributions to this project. I just hope that I can remember them all when it's finished! Best part is Ted, I still have quite a few of the parts that you sent me left to use on other projects. I'm going to need them with several other mid '60s Pontiacs left in my collection to build. Thank you!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Bucky said: Beautiful engine and transmission, Steve! Thanks Keith! And while we're on the subject, I want to thank you again profusely for the Olds transmission! I really don't know of any other way that a relatively close to correct tranny could have been replicated without it!. Now I know that the rest of my mid '60s Pontiacs are going to have to be built with 4 speeds. I can't imagine being able to find too many more 1962 Olds Cutlass engines to steal transmissions from! Again, thank you so much!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Building it to that standard, and to do it justice, means the engine bay has to be very nicely detailed too I imagine? Thanks Nigel! I'm going to do my best! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 There is some great work going on around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Steve, each build is more detailed, ignition key in this one??? (LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 hours ago, thatz4u said: Steve, each build is more detailed, ignition key in this one??? (LOL) I have a few sets of PE parts in my stash with keys in them. I just never felt the need to use them. Maybe some day in a future project. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 If you leave the keys in it someone could steal it...wise not to leave them in there Steve ? That engine looks outstanding, really impressive work ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 I have been making pretty considerable progress on this project over the past week, but it's been mostly chassis work and not particularly exciting. I did however finish up the radiator with it's scratch made cap that some of you might like to see, and I added springs to the hood hinges. Hopefully there will be more substantial progress to share in the near future. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Fantastic to see these little details come together, they both look so effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 2:09 AM, Spottedlaurel said: Fantastic to see these little details come together, they both look so effective. Thank you Nigel! The assembly of this project has finally commenced. There is still a long way to go, but progress is being made and the chassis is nearly complete. As you can imagine, it takes a considerable amount of tweaking and fitting to get all of these mismatched parts to come together as envisioned even with the substantial preliminary engineering that took place, but I believe that it's beginning to fall into place. The next step will be to install the engine and then begin adding the rest of the engine bay details, followed by finally reassembling the interior. On it goes! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Great carpet color! Real clean work Steve ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Wow, this is coming along great and I can only imagine the patience in getting all the different parts to come together, great job, very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, slusher said: Great carpet color! Real clean work Steve ! 1 hour ago, speedy5963 said: Wow, this is coming along great and I can only imagine the patience in getting all the different parts to come together, great job, very clean! Thanks guys! I appreciate your interest. It took a little piddling around, but other than what I've missed, I believe that the chassis and engine bay are basically finished. (tail pipes to be added later) Got the engine in place, added battery and cables, steering box, (with hydraulic lines) master cylinder and heater hoses. That should pretty much fill up the engine compartment. Also got the radiator and bulkhead in place. On to the interior. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Absolutely beautiful!..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I love all the little things you do with your work. I'm always checking out your threads, for ideas to steal! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Engine bay and chassis are looking fantastic. I specially like the work you've done on and around the radiator wall and grille support, an area that's usually overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Amazing as usual Steve. Question, are the battery terminals separate parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Excellent detailing. All very realistic looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Thanks a bunch guys! I'm well underway with the assembly of the interior. I'll post pics when it's finished. 2 hours ago, Nazz said: Amazing as usual Steve. Question, are the battery terminals separate parts? Actually, the battery is exactly as it came from the AMT '62 Catalina kit. Terminals, hold down and cables were all molded onto the part. All that I did was shave off the cable detail, drill holes in the terminals, add my own cables and paint it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Thought I would add a couple of shots as the interior is re-assembled. The rear seat, door panels and dash are now in place. I've also added the pedals and carpet protector. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Looks nice and comfy from where I'm sitting..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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