The 2022 Cannonball Run Year of Birth Build Thread

[89AKurt]

7 hours ago, Oldmopars said:

I really like the 190, good looking car, but the features of the resin body all seem a bit "chubby". Like it was meant to be a 1/32 scale and was just scaled up. 

I am sure that you will make it into one great looking car. 

Could very well be, the fat radiator star and mirror will be removed.  It's also not resin, but printed whatever plastic they use.

[Sam I Am]

23 hours ago, 89AKurt said:

 

 

Love your subject matter.  So where in Utah did you find this poor abandoned project?

So I buttoned up the chassis last night and had to do a mockup.  Disc brakes were added and the engine is mounted exactly where it needs to be.

[89AKurt]

32 minutes ago, Sam I Am said:

Love your subject matter.  So where in Utah did you find this poor abandoned project?

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A road less travelled between 89 and I-15, not Cedar Breaks but north, forget which one now but it was several years ago.  It was one of those U-turn moments, couldn't believe it.

[Sam I Am]

8 minutes ago, 89AKurt said:

A road less travelled between 89 and I-15, not Cedar Breaks but north, forget which one now but it was several years ago.  It was one of those U-turn moments, couldn't believe it.

I took a road just south of Salt Lake on I-15 that ran diagonally southeast until it connected to 1-70. Quite a few little towns with cars sitting like that beside old garages,shops,etc. 

[89AKurt]

1 minute ago, Sam I Am said:

I took a road just south of Salt Lake on I-15 that ran diagonally southeast until it connected to 1-70. Quite a few little towns with cars sitting like that beside old garages,shops,etc. 

I'm always looking in yards when driving through rural areas, especially Utah.  When traveling with the girlfriend, it annoyed her when I had to U-turn to take pictures.  You miss such things when on the Super Slab.

[Sam I Am]

5 minutes ago, 89AKurt said:

I'm always looking in yards when driving through rural areas, especially Utah.  When traveling with the girlfriend, it annoyed her when I had to U-turn to take pictures.  You miss such things when on the Super Slab.

I agree. I spend as much time as possible on two lane hwy. When one has the time, the setting on Google maps that avoids major hwys can lead to wonderful exploration. 

Back (sort of) on topic, how do you like the Chevelle?  ? 

Edited May 8, 2022 by Sam I Am

[89AKurt]

I commented on your WIP.  ?

[Sam I Am]

I just saw. ? 

So what have you found on Arizona two lane?

Edited May 8, 2022 by Sam I Am

[89AKurt]

People have been cleaning up their yards, must get tired of people wanting to buy whatever, so it's not like Utah.  This is on an old alignment of Route 66 (I-40 is across the meadow).

Anyway, I've hijacked this thread enough, back to the regularly scheduled program.

[Misha]

Been awhile since the last update on the 53 Vicky, while this build remains one of the current top three WIP the Deuce Days 5 Window has occupied the majority of workbench time. Been working on the body modifications to smooth out some lines. The rear has had its backup lights removed by filling in the half moon openings and the tail light trim has been dechromed and will be body coloured, blending in with the fender line.
 

 

In the front the body to bumper panel extension has been shortened in depth to move it closer to the grill. The opening seemed quite gapping to my eye, so the addition of a strip going across the bottom seemed to help the overall look, a small subtle change that yielded a better appearance.

Looking at the broad expanse of the hood it seemed to want some type of additional detail to breakup it up. Recalling that the 62 JoHan Plymouth in the stash had a set of nicely done louvres as a custom option I dug them out and added them to the hood. (Wish the modern kits would come out with such bits.)

In my search for a more modern interior I returned to the 2011 Boss 302 kit from which I’m using the engine for the Vicky which has a separate rear seat in addition to the buckets and console up front. Getting out the razor saws I have been able to fit the back seat into the interior tub. So far, so good!

 

Cheers Misha

 

 

Edited May 11, 2022 by Misha

[Beans]

The hood louvers look great!!  I have the hardest time maintaining consistency with thing like that.  Yours look awesome!!

[Misha]

1 hour ago, Beans said:

The hood louvers look great!!  I have the hardest time maintaining consistency with thing like that.  Yours look awesome!!

Thanks Joe, Laying out the precise location with masking tape certainly helped with the alignment consistency. I also forgot to mention that even the louvres had to be detailed to the extent of opening up the rear scoop. In the above photo the one on the right has been modified while the left one has a solid blank at the end of the louvre. 
Thanks for looking, cheers Misha

[slusher]

16 hours ago, Misha said:

Thanks Joe, Laying out the precise location with masking tape certainly helped with the alignment consistency. I also forgot to mention that even the louvres had to be detailed to the extent of opening up the rear scoop. In the above photo the one on the right has been modified while the left one has a solid blank at the end of the louvre. 
Thanks for looking, cheers Misha

I really  enjoy your work Misha very inspiring! I hope I get too enjoy most of your build.

[disconovaman]

On 5/11/2022 at 12:17 PM, Misha said:

53 Vicky

Bodywork is shaping up nicely... I'm enjoying the updates on all the builds. 

 

[Tim H]

Well slight step backwards for me. Discovered that I didn't need to shorten the chassis. So I had to start over with a new one.

 

Tim

[Beans]

1 hour ago, Tim H said:

Well slight step backwards for me. Discovered that I didn't need to shorten the chassis. So I had to start over with a new one.

 

Tim

Just shorten everything else.....?

[Sam I Am]

On 5/11/2022 at 9:17 AM, Misha said:

Been awhile since the last update on the 53 Vicky, while this build remains one of the current top three WIP the Deuce Days 5 Window has occupied the majority of workbench time. Been working on the body modifications to smooth out some lines. The rear has had its backup lights removed by filling in the half moon openings and the tail light trim has been dechromed and will be body coloured, blending in with the fender line.
 

 

In the front the body to bumper panel extension has been shortened in depth to move it closer to the grill. The opening seemed quite gapping to my eye, so the addition of a strip going across the bottom seemed to help the overall look, a small subtle change that yielded a better appearance.

Looking at the broad expanse of the hood it seemed to want some type of additional detail to breakup it up. Recalling that the 62 JoHan Plymouth in the stash had a set of nicely done louvres as a custom option I dug them out and added them to the hood. (Wish the modern kits would come out with such bits.)

In my search for a more modern interior I returned to the 2011 Boss 302 kit from which I’m using the engine for the Vicky which has a separate rear seat in addition to the buckets and console up front. Getting out the razor saws I have been able to fit the back seat into the interior tub. So far, so good!

 

Cheers Misha

 

 

Vicky looks great !   

I don't know though,  a little bit of a heavy car combined with a smallish engine....

Might have to stop more often for gas....but it does have a huge trunk.

[Randy Bo Bandy]

Well a small update. Got some of the engine put together and did some black wash to give some better detail. Starting to put the bottom and chassis together now. Hopefully more updates on the interior soon.

Edited May 16, 2022 by Randy Bo Bandy
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[Just Jim]

1969 Karmann Ghia calling done. My first attempt at building a 3D printed body. Turned out to be more of challenge than my model building skill level could muster. Thus, I gained a lot of “experience” for next time! ? Not my best effort to be sure but I’m satisfied with how it came out. Regardless, it was fun to be able to hang out with cool kids for a while and be a part of this annual tradition. Looking forward to next year. As always, thanks for looking.

[Tim H]

That Karman Ghia has a killer stance.

 

Tim

[landman]

On 5/5/2022 at 3:02 PM, Beans said:

That black is flawless!!!  Looks awesome.

X2

[Koellefornia Kid]

Still a lot of work to do but I used the good weather to throw some paint on my Monaco:

Tamiya TS-92 orange and Vallejo Gun Metal.

Couldn't resist to mock it up a bit...

[Beans]

1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Couldn't resist to mock it up a bit...

 

Looks good!!  I like the wheels and the color scheme is great.  Nice clean stripes.

[Mattilacken]

4 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Couldn't resist to mock it up a bit...

Beautiful! 
 

 

I am not feeling this build.. ? bmw is not me so I might go GM where my heart belong mostly. Found a ‘85 Trans AM that I bite in to. ?

[89AKurt]

Thinking of naming this Domino, all I was going to do was put another engine in it. ?