Scott8950 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, MarkJ said: You're absolutely right, Scott. The sides of the grille opening need to be extended as well as the bottom does. Have to get it more correct before I start scratch building the grille. I wanted to make sure the lower valance was going to work and I will probably make a front bumper first too, before I fine tune the upper header panel. I have a pair of mpc 79/80 camaros in my parts box if you need any parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Scott8950 said: I have a pair of mpc 79/80 camaros in my parts box if you need any parts. Thanks,Scott. But i'm hoping to make anything I need, but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 37 minutes ago, MarkJ said: Thanks,Scott. But i'm hoping to make anything I need, but you never know. No problem and the offer stands if you need any parts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 52 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: No problem and the offer stands if you need any parts.. Ok, Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Got some more work done on the front. Will need to add more putty and shape those side grille opening uprights. The bumper will need a rubber strip added to the top (but it will be plastic of course). I will also need to scratch a front cattle guard spoiler that attaches right below the top half of the bumper. It really dominates the front of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Started on the front spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, MarkJ said: Started on the front spoiler. Wow Mark, your nailing it my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 16 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Wow Mark, your nailing it my friend!!! Thanks, Mike. The spoiler was tough because you really need 3 hands. you hold 2 pieces and an extra hand to hit it with the glue. I'll show some pics of it later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 What I mean't above is that the glue dries so fast that you don't have time to put glue on one surface and then bring the other surface together . you need to hold bothe pieces together and hit it with the glue brush and holdf for 20 seconds till it sets. Anyhoo, below is some more fine tuning on the front and the spoiler before adding some putty to it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 What glue are you referring too,Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Looking great, can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 11 hours ago, slusher said: What glue are you referring too,Mark? Carl, I was watching a guys video that posts on twitter and he was putting a nascar seat together with a lot of scratchbuilt stuff, and he was using a bottle of glue with a brush that seemed to dry instantly and hard enough for him to sand the 2 pieces he had just glued together. I tweeted him and asked what glue he used and he said the orange label plastruck plastic welder. I tryed to get some but could not find a source so I got this glue from micro mark caled "the same stuff" and it works just like the plastruck. I guess they are chemically the same. I had been using good old testors tube glue but that stuff takes forever to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Looking great, can't wait to see more! Thanks, Patrick. The hard part is next, the grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 11 hours ago, MarkJ said: Carl, I was watching a guys video that posts on twitter and he was putting a nascar seat together with a lot of scratchbuilt stuff, and he was using a bottle of glue with a brush that seemed to dry instantly and hard enough for him to sand the 2 pieces he had just glued together. I tweeted him and asked what glue he used and he said the orange label plastruck plastic welder. I tryed to get some but could not find a source so I got this glue from micro mark caled "the same stuff" and it works just like the plastruck. I guess they are chemically the same. I had been using good old testors tube glue but that stuff takes forever to cure. Hobby lobby did carry it. I will look when I go Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 11 hours ago, slusher said: Hobby lobby did carry it. I will look when I go Friday. Yes, they did. But not mine anymore. Hobby Lobby keeps cutting back on they're supplies. They had a liquid testors glue, with a brush, that I purchased, but it cures very slowly, and not a real tight bond. They dont even sell Vallejo primer. I have switched to Vallejo paint for my new brush painting journey, and not to have primer is ridiculous. I had to order it from Micro Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Yes, they clearanced many things out and stoped carrying others like my Tamiya primer. Glad I stocked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 I used rods and tubes to attach the front bumper to the body. I don't have to attach it till all the painting is done. And I dont really need to glue it, but I probably will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Man , that is some great work ! Those bumper mounts resemble the actual bumper "rams" of the 5-MPH Bumpers of 1974 & later ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Wow Mark you are a glutton for punishment. Are you making a IROC car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 17 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Man , that is some great work ! Those bumper mounts resemble the actual bumper "rams" of the 5-MPH Bumpers of 1974 & later ! Thanks, John. the 74 Camaro did not use what you are referring to. They were spring steel brackets that could bend and rebound. they did have a rod and tube deal that kept the bumper in place from side to side. If you google the front bumper schematics you will see what I'm talking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, yellowsportwagon said: Wow Mark you are a glutton for punishment. Are you making a IROC car? Maybe. You never know till its finished. Thanks for the interest, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 4 hours ago, MarkJ said: Thanks, John. the 74 Camaro did not use what you are referring to. They were spring steel brackets that could bend and rebound. they did have a rod and tube deal that kept the bumper in place from side to side. If you google the front bumper schematics you will see what I'm talking about. And those brackets were HEAVY! I remember those aluminum bumpers weighed over 100 pounds with all that stuff on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 9 hours ago, MarkJ said: Maybe. You never know till its finished. Thanks for the interest, Tim. It’s looking real good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Beautiful work on the conversion so far! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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