71 GTX

[Modlbldr]

I started this earlier this week as a build off with a buddy in Detroit. I widened and raised the rear wheel wells in preparation for the larger diameter wheels I have coming in the mail.

Next step was stripping the paint off of the rear bumper and the front grille surround in preparation for body color. I brushed Elmer's glue gel on the grille itself to protect the chrome. It should wash or peel off later.

I mixed up the custom craft acrylic paint using three colors. I used mostly Slate Blue with a bit of Ice Blue and a few drops of Prussian Blue. It has a bit of flake to it, but isn't obvious. I'm sure it will pop when it gets cleared and polished. I think this will be a build that you will either love or hate. We will see.

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[Sam I Am]

Here we go...?

[StevenGuthmiller]

Perfect amount of metallic!

It should look very correct and in scale once it's cleared.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[slusher]

Looks really good Tom!

[Dragonhawk1066]

I like that color! I love using craft paints, especially when mixing colors because it's so easy to do.

[TransAmMike]

Very interesting about the craft paint.  It's so cheap, easy to clean up and yep quite a variety of colors. Can't wait to see it cleared and to know what you used to do it.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks guys! Still learning how to mix the paint correctly every time in order to spray. Last time I did it on my 63 Tempest interior it went smoothly. This time it fought me quite a bit. But, the good thing is, you can just wash it right off before it dries and start over. Unfortunately, because it was a custom mix and I had to fiddle with getting it to spray right I ran out before getting the top of the hood sprayed. I had to mix more up and hope I got it to look the same. First examination looks like it will work. If it's not exactly right I made enough the second round to hit the body with a quick overcoat and maybe it will work out.

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[Modlbldr]

Got some more craft paint mixed and sprayed the interior this morning. Looks a little like the blue vinyl for B5 blue cars.

Been cleaning the glue off of the grille. That didn't work as smoothly as I had anticipated but it will clean off fine. Should have my wheels waiting for me tonight when I get home. Of course, I have to work late tonight.

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[Modlbldr]

I think the interior will suit it well.

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[Modlbldr]

I think the interior will suit it well.

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[Deuces ll]

I like that dash...??

[gotnitro?]

Very cool color ! Definitely has the vibe of the era , where they used the same colors on every interior panel 

[NOBLNG]

Looking real nice.

[Geno]

Looks great so far Tom.??

[doorsovdoon]

Looking good. Nice clean work on the dashboard.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks guys! 

Here's where I lose some of you. Here is the rolling stock for my build. Lots of sanding and fitting to get these to work.

Although the "woodgrain" in the interior looks close to wood, it is actually the wheel accent color, Testors Bronze.

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Edited October 9, 2020 by Modlbldr

[Sam I Am]

1 hour ago, Modlbldr said:

 

Here's where I lose some of you. 

 

Remember,  you can only please some of the people some of the time. ?

I think its going to look good...if you can keep it that low. 

[slusher]

Killer dash and wheels

[Modlbldr]

Got the engine done today. Again, I used the accent color to tie it in.

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[Sam I Am]

That Viper engine really fits with the theme you have going on.

[gotnitro?]

Nice and low !!

[Modlbldr]

Thanks Sam!

4 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Nice and low !!

I'm working on trying to get it there. Massaging the front suspension now and trying to plan out a triangulated 4 link for the rear. Got the dash and seats installed. The interior is finished.

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[Dann Tier]

Looking PERFECT!! -what a BEAST!!!!

[OldNYJim]

That color is amazing!  Love it!

[Quiet Eric]

Where you lost others is where you picked me up, love the wheels and engine choice. Cool build.