bobss396 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Just what I need... I bought this modified stocker '65 complete Fairlane body on eBay a while ago. Closed up the rear wheel wells a bit. Donor chassis is from a Monogram 'Cup car. Engine, not too sure, it was bought loose at a show. I virtually did little to the kit chassis, almost right out of the box. This will be put aside until after Xmas. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Nice engine ad chassis work, sir… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Looking good. I have also begun closing the wheel opening on my 65 for a similar project. I'll be watching 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 20 hours ago, Sledsel said: Looking good. I have also begun closing the wheel opening on my 65 for a similar project. I'll be watching I used 2 pieces of .030 x .188 Evergreen stock and a piece of .020 x .188 to close it up more. I used Tamiya liquid glue and finished it off with thin CA glue, let it set up overnight. Then got out the sanding sticks... it took only a minor amount of spot putty to fix up some low areas. I have to get back into this soon. I'm close to doing the final cage and chassis assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 Some earlier shots of the build. I always make up location blocks for pinning the body to the chassis, so it goes back together the same way. You can see how I closed up the wheel wells. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 9 hours ago, bobss396 said: Some earlier shots of the build. I always make up location blocks for pinning the body to the chassis, so it goes back together the same way. You can see how I closed up the wheel wells. I did it very similar on mine. Going a different rout using the Modified GTO chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I like what your doing here, very cool project and giving me some ideas, Thanks for sharing your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 I dug it out again. I have to find some lost parts that may be in another build box. Distributor is wired. Took the chrome off the bumpers and added bars to them. Made up aluminum light covers and rear spoiler. Radiator is done. Made side tanks from styrene. Inlet and outlets are 3/32" aluminum tube. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Rear ham is installed. Tires and wheels are from Ron Coon. Tire transfers are from Shabo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Looks to be a short track monster when finished. I like what you are doing with this kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 More progress. Going back and forth with the '56 Ford figure 8 car. Wheels and tires are Ron Coon supplied. The kit hood recesses are filled in. Some of the interior is complete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Great job so far. I'm kinda partial to these old Fords, my first car was a 65 Fairlane with a 289. Fun car until I wrecked it. Anyway, nice build, great details, I'm watching for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Really impressive (and clean) work Bob! I’m enjoying watching this one come together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 I should be back on it this week. I have more of the chassis completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Great build, clean, great detail and execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Doing some nice work so far. Nice attention to the details. Gonna be a nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Dang, this makes me want to build another! Real nice work here and attention to detail. Also loving the wheel and tire selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volzfan59 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 It's really looking good, thanks for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 More accomplished this week. Got the bumpers painted with TS-42 light gunmetal. Made aluminum headlight covers. Exhaust is roughed out. Fuel filler is a printed Ron Coon item. Engine is installed. Cage is still loose but fits easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 Running into little snags here and there. But working them out. I had a resin hood scoop around and the carb stuck up quite a bit. Why not use it? Also got pieces in place to locate hood pins. I'm trying to focus on just 3 builds... see how long that lasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Almost complete, I have a decal to fix and put on a couple of things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Fine looking late model. Loved that era of short track racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volzfan59 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 That is one great looking Fairlane. I grabbed a Fairlane body and Monogram T-bird chassis out of my stash today. It's like they were meant to go together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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