DoctorLarry Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 More progress last night. Fixing the last zits on the body so I can shoot some paint. I cut off the molded on automatic transmission from the Buick engine and glued on a B-O-P bellhousing and Muncie that was an EBAY resin purchase in my parts stash. I modified the TBird seat to resemble an earlier model by cutting it down and reshaping the sides. I have to modify the oil pan and attach a dry sump pump to the engine and figure the oil lines out. I have a Fireball resin Holley double pumper to go on the engine, which I painted with the Buick dark red. I also painted the oil tank and some other small parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 This will be cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gks1964 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Shot some paint. In the light inside it looks a little dark but outside lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 I could not find a lighter shade of paint, so I just am going with this one. I detailed the body with some Molotow and silver paint, started detailing the suspension and detailed the wheels with paint and valve stems. I'm starting the plumbing and other engine details as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Started plumbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DoctorLarry Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Did some more work. Did some more chassis work and modified the oil pan to drop the engine in. Fitted a wired distributor and the pulleys. Wiring is in place but needs to be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Chugging away a couple of hours a night. Wired up the plugs and put the dry sump pump on. Attached the Fireball Holley. We are getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Your Buick is looking pretty sharp. The blue looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks! More work tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Got some plumbing done on the engine. Dry sump pump oil lines, fuel lines and some touch up paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Fantastic work on your Buick, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks, Carl. I got some more done in the last few evenings. Assembled the cage and began to tie up the plumbing. Put the steering wheel and column in and painted the dash. I need to decal the dash gauges and build a headrest for the seat. I need to do the harness as well. I tucked the front bumper and removed the rub strip. I need to put the welds on the bumper and sand the bolts down a bit. The engine is ready to go in and finish the plumbing for oil lines and brakes. I scratch built a master cylinder and need to install the brake lines. Then make a window net. Lots of little stuff to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Closing in on the end. Last night after class I did some more plumbing work and tied up some lines. They use a ton of zip ties on these cars! Finished the brake lines and oil cooler and remote filter lines. Set the engine in place. A few more details and the chassis work is done. The wire sticking up is the coil wire that goes to the ignition box. It gets done last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Got it on the wheels. Down to finishing touches and coming up with some decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Getting down to the final details. Made a window net, added some more plumbing, fitted mesh on the front grille and detailed the front bumper. I made up some decals printed on clear decal paper. When they came off the backing they did not show up so back to square one on those. The chassis is almost done. I need to do exhaust, which is always a pain on these cars. If you don't use the Ford engine in the chassis, no exhaust wants to fit so it usually means meticulously bending styrene rod to make headers. What a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 One more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gks1964 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 We are about 95% done. Home printed decals, which don't look great. I need to finish the hood, put in one more radiator hose, carb return spring and some paint touch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 99% done. A few minor things left. Decals were a pain and did not turn out great-that's why graphic artists do them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSIONBOY Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 That Looks INCREDIBLE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gks1964 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Very unique build!! You should be proud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Last post here. Last details-throttle cable and return spring. I'm calling it quits on this and moving it to the NASCAR board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Great underbody detail Larry👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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