Zippi Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 2 hours ago, slusher said: Looks really good Bob, great recovery.. Thanks Carl. It did come out better than I thought it would. 2 hours ago, crazyjim said: Looking pretty good. Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 I got the body polished up a little. Still to shiny but looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Looks great Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 If you're looking for constructive comments, the overhead Hood-on photo makes the hood look a little too long. It seems to extend farther forward where it meets the fender tops. Could be correctable with some sanding inside where the hood meets the cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 47 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Looks great Bob. Thank's James. 37 minutes ago, misterNNL said: If you're looking for constructive comments, the overhead Hood-on photo makes the hood look a little too long. It seems to extend farther forward where it meets the fender tops. Could be correctable with some sanding inside where the hood meets the cowl. Thank's for the comment Tom. Yup. it is a little long and it would require sanding some where the hood meets the cowl. That would require painting and clear again. I don't think I have enough good painting days left weather wise. It's going to have to remain as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 nice shine but not over done Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 50 minutes ago, slusher said: nice shine but not over done Bob. Thanks Carl. It is Tamiya Pearl Clear but I do t see the Pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Paint looks good from where im sitting Bob, I can see the pearl effect on the top of the wheel tubs in the lighting reflection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Cool Hand said: Paint looks good from where im sitting Bob, I can see the pearl effect on the top of the wheel tubs in the lighting reflection. Thanks Luke. I'm starting to see it. Edited December 26, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I think she looks just dandy!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 8 hours ago, NOBLNG said: I think she looks just dandy!👍 Thank's Greg. I do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Well.....I got the rear control arms relocated to the inside of the chassis. I tried my best this morning to get the brackets for the rear shocks relocated but my hand shake to bad so I'm going to have to leave the shocks off. I hate to do this but I just can't seem to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Sorry to hear of your problems with the shocks. Maybe after Christmas and New Years is in the rearview mirror your nerves will settle down and you will be able to deal with the suspension. I like the shiny finish but that's just how I prefer the finish. Maybe a light coat of semi-gloss would give you the finish you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Looking good Bob. Did you have to shorten the axle housing? On the 66 Chevy I had to cut off the differential and make new tubes on each side. Then I had to move the control arms and shocks more to the inside. Redneck engineering, doesn't look good, but I guess it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, espo said: Sorry to hear of your problems with the shocks. Maybe after Christmas and New Years is in the rearview mirror your nerves will settle down and you will be able to deal with the suspension. I like the shiny finish but that's just how I prefer the finish. Maybe a light coat of semi-gloss would give you the finish you're after. Yeah with the Grand-kids being here and (wife and I call them the two tornadoes) all the sweets and coffee it takes a toll on my nerves. It's funny about the paint. I worked all summer trying to get a nice shiny finish on the bodies I've painted and couldn't seem to accomplish that. This time I tried to get a more dull finish and it comes out nice and shiny. It baffles me. 15 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Looking good Bob. Did you have to shorten the axle housing? On the 66 Chevy I had to cut off the differential and make new tubes on each side. Then I had to move the control arms and shocks more to the inside. Redneck engineering, doesn't look good, but I guess it works. Yup. I cut off 1/8" on each side plus moved the control arms to the inside of the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Ok....everyone is gone, wife is taking a nap so I got back out into the garage and got the rear end all buttoned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Did a little moc up to see if I got the stance right. Looks pretty good to me. I'm a happy camper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I like this and the paint is just right IMO ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Good not too low stance my Friend. Undercarriage looks great. Finish her up Buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, cobraman said: I like this and the paint is just right IMO ! Thanks Ray. Yeah I like the color its just not what I was originally going for. 10 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Good not too low stance my Friend. Undercarriage looks great. Finish her up Buddy!! Thanks Buddy. Yeah the stance is just right. If I was building this as a 1:1 its how I would want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) I'm calling this one done fellas. Pics are posted in "Under Glass". Here's a link to the finished product. *1956 Ford Truck Pro Street* - Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial - Model Cars Magazine Forum Edited December 29, 2021 by Zippi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 12/26/2021 at 1:51 PM, Zippi said: Did a little moc up to see if I got the stance right. Looks pretty good to me. I'm a happy camper ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW !!! You knocked that out of the park Bob, it’s killer! The stance is perfect, love the wheel choice too. With regards to the paint, I think it looks amazing as is, but in the future don’t be afraid to play with semi gloss or flat clears, the effects can be quite awesome. Another very nice nice build sir, well done 👍. I will look for it under glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 12/26/2021 at 3:51 PM, Zippi said: Did a little moc up to see if I got the stance right. Looks pretty good to me. I'm a happy camper Perfect stance, love the wheels and tires!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, slusher said: Perfect stance, love the wheels and tires!! Thank's Carl. Yeah those wheels and tires looks pretty good. They are out of the AMT 67 Chevell Pro Street kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Steve H said: ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW !!! You knocked that out of the park Bob, it’s killer! The stance is perfect, love the wheel choice too. With regards to the paint, I think it looks amazing as is, but in the future don’t be afraid to play with semi gloss or flat clears, the effects can be quite awesome. Another very nice nice build sir, well done 👍. I will look for it under glass. Thank's Steve. Your kind words mean a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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