1971 Olds 442 W-30

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Joe, David, and Steve! I appreciate your comments!  

Finished the engine compartment including both heater hoses. One comes off the back of the engine, curls over the coil and plugs into the firewall. Both radiator hoses are on and the air conditioning plumbing included in the kit. The air cleaner is on and i think I can adjust it so that the hood closes better. I've also assembled the wheels and tires and used Fireball Modelworks Goodyear tire decals instead of the kit Firestone decals. Thanks for looking! ?

[KWT]

This is gonna look awesome when it's done... rock on!

[TransAmMike]

Wow John, thats really looking great?

[Bills72sj]

You are doing a great job. I too shoved a whole lot of detail into Olds Cutlass recently. I have a suggestion for your future air cleaners. Rather than gluing them on, I use a dab of silly putty (or its equivalent) to "tack" the air cleaner to the carb. It has the benefits of not falling off, being able to set it EXACTLY level and also being removable for display purposes.

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Mike and Bill! I appreciate your comments! Bill, I sometimes do use handy tack for the air cleaner but in this instance since the carb is not very good and I want to make sure I get the air cleaner down to clear the hood I had to trim the carb a little. 

The wheels are on, headlights and taillights are in and bumpers are attached. Only door handles, mirrors, hood tie downs and exhaust tips to go. But first I want to get the decals on and also detail the marker lamps while I can still turn it on its side without breaking something off. So I'll get the decals done and other hardware tomorrow. Thanks for looking! ?

[David G.]

It looks great!

It must feel good to have it so close to completion.

David G.

 

[Chuckyg1]

The exterior/interior combo is perfect. Almost there.

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, David and John! I appreciate your comments! 

I wish I had better photos but its done! Great kit, everything fits well and the decals were easy to apply. I did cut the long side stripes about 7/16" from the back of the front fender to estimate the door line which worked out well so I wouldn't have to put the side stripe all on at one time. Thanks for looking! ?

 

[Steve H]

Looks awesome John. I’d love to see some photos of it in the sun ☀️.  Very nice build. This is the next model I’m building, doing a replica for my brother in law of his 1:1.

Cheers, Steve

[David G.]

That came out great!

I love the detail on the wheels and engine bay.

David G.

[gotnitro?]

Excellent work 

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Steve, David and Jeff! I appreciate your comments! Outdoor photos are in the Under Glass section! Thanks for looking!