2024 Cannonball Run Restomods Build Thread

[White Rabbit]

After a lot of trial-and-error, I've finally completed the RECARO LS seat. This was my first attempt at modeling a seat, so it's not perfect, but it should get the job done. I'll probably "tweak" it more as the build continues.

[Camaro lover]

I don’t have any pictures yet but I finally got the old Camaro apart without breaking anything. The body is back to bare plastic and this time around I got rid of all the mold lines. I’m going to re-use the front suspension but the rear has to be all new. Converting a Z28 to an RS/SS means instead of a single leaf spring, I’m making the correct multi leaf setup out of evergreen strips. This also gives me the clearance I needed for the new rear tires. I know I’m making a lot of work for myself that could be avoided by buying a 67 Nickey Chevrolet Camaro kit but I’m enjoying the new skills I’m learning with scratch building. So aside from the group build experience I’m taking on a whole new skill set that I may not have had the opportunity to do otherwise. 

[atomicholiday]

  On 2/3/2024 at 3:08 AM, oldcarfan said:

I wonder if that is part of why my detailing is better? Maybe seeing closer allows the brain to catch the tremors?

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Could be.  I don't know what the science is behind the effect,  but if it didn't work the way it does,  I'd probably have to quit the hobby. 

[White Rabbit]

I revised the Watanabe wheels with thinner spokes, added lug nuts and a valve stem. The wheel is wrapped in a Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tire.

[Beans]

My little bit of progress for the weekend.

[White Rabbit]

I'm glad to see so much progress! 

Entry List thus far:

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc)
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha)
19. 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken)

[53gmc]

My primer failed so i had to strip the body down. Test fitting the wheels untill i can repaint

[slusher]

Hate that for you man..

[Mattilacken]

Made some progress on the Porsche, chassi is painted, need spacers for the wheels. Engine is under way. And I changed wheels.

[atomicholiday]

  On 2/5/2024 at 7:40 PM, Mattilacken said:

Made some progress on the Porsche, chassi is painted, need spacers for the wheels. Engine is under way. And I changed wheels.

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Looks pretty aggressive with those wheels.  I like it.?

[oldcarfan]

  On 2/5/2024 at 7:40 PM, Mattilacken said:

Made some progress on the Porsche, chassi is painted, need spacers for the wheels. Engine is under way. And I changed wheels.

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I like the stance and that engine is looking good!

[tim08]

  On 2/2/2024 at 4:40 AM, Lunajammer said:

Yeah, the old grampa glasses are a game changer. Thinking about adding a stronger (closer) pair to the pair I've got.

Meanwhile, I came across this. Jeepers, wish I'd seen it six weeks ago. Not much room for Cannonball trickery though.

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My boss gave me a pair of readers years ago and now I cant build without them.

I think I know what direction I'm gonna go with my Opel kit now. That's a sharp little ride!

[White Rabbit]

Hello all! I'm just checking in to see how everyone's builds are going. If you have any updates, by all means post them as I'm sure we'd all like to see them!

I'll be posting some updates soon of the actual model as well. For now, though, I'm posting an in-progress model of a Bridgestone RAP rim in 15x7.5. The 1:1 wheel is aluminum, but made to look like a steel wheel.

[oldcarfan]

  On 2/14/2024 at 2:12 AM, White Rabbit said:

Hello all! I'm just checking in to see how everyone's builds are going. If you have any updates, by all means post them as I'm sure we'd all like to see them!

I'll be posting some updates soon of the actual model as well. For now, though, I'm posting an in-progress model of a Bridgestone RAP rim in 15x7.5. The 1:1 wheel is aluminum, but made to look like a steel wheel.

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That looks nice!

[White Rabbit]

  On 2/14/2024 at 3:10 AM, oldcarfan said:

That looks nice!

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Thank you!

[Mattilacken]

Jade some progress.. body is in primer as are many parts, the body need some more sanding before final color. Seats are getting prepped and have gotten mounting rails. ? engine is also coming together and next is wiring. I hit a round bump though, I am missing one of the black (still wite) rubber dampers or what they are called. So what to do?

[White Rabbit]

  On 2/15/2024 at 4:58 PM, Mattilacken said:

Jade some progress.. body is in primer as are many parts, the body need some more sanding before final color. Seats are getting prepped and have gotten mounting rails. ? engine is also coming together and next is wiring. I hit a round bump though, I am missing one of the black (still wite) rubber dampers or what they are called. So what to do?

 

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That is indeed a prickly predicament. An option could be to scratch build another. Or, you could check online if anyone is selling a parts tree with that specific part.

The build is looking good, particularly the engine.

Edited February 17, 2024 by White Rabbit

[53gmc]

Got the paint fixed. Starting final assembly.

[atomicholiday]

  On 2/17/2024 at 5:58 AM, 53gmc said:

Got the paint fixed. Starting final assembly.

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Nice color!  Looks great on there.?

[Mattilacken]

  On 2/17/2024 at 5:26 AM, White Rabbit said:

That is indeed a prickly predicament. An option could be to scratch build another. Or, you could check online if anyone is selling a parts tree with that specific part.

The build is looking good, particularly the engine.

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I went ahead and made a cad model of the part I had and we will se how it end up when printed

[53gmc]

  On 2/17/2024 at 11:51 AM, atomicholiday said:

Nice color!  Looks great on there.?

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Thank you! Its a new honda color lol

[Mattilacken]

I have gotten some colors on. Mor bright red than what I thought but it will be great!

 

[53gmc]

Got this one wrapped up finally.

[White Rabbit]

As the RX3 is a curbside kit, I decided to de-curbside it. Therefore, I've had to remove the molded-in chassis detail (exhaust, driveshaft, and engine/transmission bottoms) and build up the under-hood and chassis detail. There's still much detail to go, but it's underway.

Additionally, I challenging myself to fully model and print the rotary engine. The picture below shows the rotor housing (silver) and side housing (still in progress).

The engine will be printed in parts (rotor housing, side housings, etc.). The small rotor in the middle will connect the with side housings.

 

[slusher]

  On 2/18/2024 at 8:13 PM, Mattilacken said:

I have gotten some colors on. Mor bright red than what I thought but it will be great!

 

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Beautiful paint!