Butter 1 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 Added under hood bracing detail and got the hood hinges built. The hinges are carved out of aluminum and will be polished. I will run stainless tubing between the hinges where the pin is up by the hood to hold everything in place. 4
Butter 1 Posted March 18, 2023 Author Posted March 18, 2023 Bed strips harvested from Amt flip nose 53 pickup and covered in tape used to seal furnace ducts. The wood is basswood with cherry stain and a dozen coats of duplicolor automotive clear polished with Maguire's mirror glaze. 5
Butter 1 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ian McLaren said: Progressing very nicely. Hi Ian. Thanks for checking in. Sounds like you were able to make some control arms for your Camaro. Hope they work out OK for you..
Butter 1 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/19/2023 at 9:29 AM, Scott8950 said: This is looking great Hi Scott. Thanks for checking in. Glad you like it.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 23, 2023 Posted March 23, 2023 The details are beautiful Ron, this is another very well started project, you have good taste and great skills, it shows!
Butter 1 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Posted March 28, 2023 Built an a/c compressor and bracket from aluminum tubing and sheet. 3
Butter 1 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 3:43 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: The details are beautiful Ron, this is another very well started project, you have good taste and great skills, it shows! Hi Francis. Thanks for checking in and the kind words of encouragement.
Butter 1 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Posted March 31, 2023 Got all the pulley brackets done and the radiator is about finished. I need to do some alignment particularly the power steering pump needs to be moved forward. 4
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Very nice parts you made Ron, lots of effort that is paying off! ?
Butter 1 Posted April 2, 2023 Author Posted April 2, 2023 5 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Very nice parts you made Ron, lots of effort that is paying off! ? Thanks for checking in on me. I added another fan to the radiator so now I have two side by side instead of one in the the middle. FYI The fans are out of the Matt and Deb Hay Thunderbird.
Butter 1 Posted April 9, 2023 Author Posted April 9, 2023 Motor is about done. Having some paint compatibility issues I have never experienced before. I have always used duplicolor clear over duplicolor paint with no issues. This week I am seeing random crackling issues. Hopefully I can get things fixed. 2
Belugawrx Posted April 9, 2023 Posted April 9, 2023 Hey Ron..check the labels on your Duplicolor clear, it may be an Acrylic Enamel instead of Acrylic lacquer...ask me how I know.... The detail you're adding is looking really good ? 1
Butter 1 Posted April 9, 2023 Author Posted April 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Belugawrx said: Hey Ron..check the labels on your Duplicolor clear, it may be an Acrylic Enamel instead of Acrylic lacquer...ask me how I know.... The detail you're adding is looking really good ? I think you are correct about my issue. I need to be more careful. BTW, thanks for responding and I am glad you like the details I have added.
Butter 1 Posted April 10, 2023 Author Posted April 10, 2023 17 hours ago, Scott8950 said: That engine looks great. Hi Scott. thanks for the compliment. Revell did a really nice job with this motor. The Roush decals are very well done.
Butter 1 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Posted April 29, 2023 For those of you following along, it is finished! I will see you in Salt Lake and then post some pics in the "finished pickups" section when I return from Salt Lake. BTW I have really appreciated all the comments posted to this thread. They kept me motivated to get it done. Ron B. 2
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 3, 2023 Posted May 3, 2023 WOW, that's a quick build considering all the modifications you made to it. You have talent Ron and good taste for sure!!! ? 1
Butter 1 Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 On 5/3/2023 at 9:39 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said: WOW, that's a quick build considering all the modifications you made to it. You have talent Ron and good taste for sure!!! ? Thanks. I am on to another project.
Butter 1 Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 There are more pics in "under glass,pickups vans, 48 Ford Ranchero " 5
bisc63 Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 That was a fun project! Really sharp result, and impressive engine detailing.
Butter 1 Posted May 17, 2023 Author Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 10:43 PM, bisc63 said: That was a fun project! Really sharp result, and impressive engine detailing. Hi Rusty. Glad you liked it. Thanks for following along and commenting. I appreciate the feedback.
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