CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Have been to hell and back with this kit so far... all I've really learned so far was how not to do all the things I've done up to this point. So far I've lower and extended the body - tried something different on the back quarter panels - opened the doors and trunk - modified the bee-geezus outta the hood and split the front seats and made them movable. It's my 1st time trying this... let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Looking good! I like what you've done with the fender skirts. Should look great when finished! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Thanks Sam... I'm trying my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Joe, all that work is really paying off! This is a great project. Will the front seats be poseable? The hood scoop looks very interesting- I suspect this will not be a Barris type build! Looking forward to more! Check out my egg crate grille thread- then you'll know what nuts really is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Well this is different! I like it so far :) The lengthening has helped the proportions quite a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Wow! That's a tremendous amount of work and quite well done so far. I can't wait to see more. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Great work! Opening and hinges looks good! Proportions ar beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I like what you've done with the classic '49 Merc so far . The only thing that I'd suggest at this point : the rounded outsides of the backlight don't flow with the rest of the rear of the car --- they need to be squared-up some . Keep up the incredible work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Paul... I had already looked at what you were working on - that is truly amazing, will be keeping an eye on that for sure. The seats will be pose-able as soon as I do a little more work on the seat posts. nothing as extreme as a Barris build... don't thing I have that in me just yet Edited November 7, 2020 by CountryJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Spex84, the lengthening started because as a kid i always remembered the hoods of those cars looking like they went on forever... so i just work with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 David, thanks... always some fine tuning to be done - i spend alotta time just staring at it to see whatever i missed the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Mattilacken, thanks so much... for my 1st attempt its a lot more work than i originally thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 1972coronet, I agree... I've been looking at that for some time now - just waiting on the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Flipping heck! fair play, you done some really nice building here. I look forward to seeing it done. From what I can see so far I'm certain you'll get the rest done quite easily and will look crazy good when finished! Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 That is some interesting body work. You seem to have a good eye for proportions and your finished bodywork is exceptional. I've seen too many customs where the extensions look flat, but this one is very well done. Wondering about the chassis, how are you going to lengthen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Reminds me of the Kustoms from the 50's & 60's, great work so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 doorsovdoon, I'm hoping so... it took a long time to get this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 TarheelRick, it was a lot easier than i thought... took the shortcut and just extended to chassis in the same places i extended the body. Sees to have worked out well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 thats4u, thanks my friend... hoping to get it done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Very extensive body work and lengthening of the front fenders and hood. The rear quarter panel additions resemble the design seen on the '52 thru '54 Fords. The redesign of the front seat looks great. I look forward to seeing what you have in mind for all of these body modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Very nice. Specially if you are really doing this for the very first time. The only thing, If I may, is that I would make the rear skirts "openings" on their bottom lower. The whole idea of the rear skirts is to hide the rear tires and especially with how much longer you have made the body, I believe it will flow better if you don't brake the lines with those square-ish openings on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 espo, thanks my friend... i'll post the work as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 mrm, I see what you're talking about on the skirts... but I still have alotta work to do on the chosen tires as well and didn't want to completely hide them inside the body. The openings still need to be fine tuned as far as the shape goes. And yes - this is my 1st attempt at modifying a car in any way. If only you knew how many times I've had to start over from the near beginning since I started this little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 This is a very ambitious project. With so many changes you sometimes find that the first attempt doesn't cut it. Its coming together nicely. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryJoe Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 bobthehobbyguy, I have to admit I might've overthought this one just a lil' bit... but now that it;s started i can't wait until the next project - if I ever get this one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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