AMT Surf-n-Go

[bill-e-boy]

Been progressing with the build and it is now up on all fours. I had to remake the rear radius rods as the ones I made earlier were too short - oh well!! Made the replacements from round plastic rod and they are now just fine. 

 I was not happy about the original header pipes and found a suitable replacement in the parts bin. Just need to be shortened a little between the down pipe sets. Cleaned up and now painted with SMS chrome. Just waiting for the paint to harden up before handling 

 

And windows installed and waiting for glue to set before handling

I am in the process of repainting the radiator surround after the paint was attacked by masking tape glue.

Also working on woodgrain finish on a wood long board. Used a medium flat brown as base coat and dry brushed some burnt siena oil pant for wood finish. There is a thread elsewhere on this board covering the process. Again waiting for paint to cure so I can hit with some clear enamel. And dont empty pill bottles make great paint jars

Thanks for looking

[Speedpro]

Bob, the chassis came out nice. That ford engine is so cool with that dual carb manifold. Look forward to seeing more updates.

[bill-e-boy]

Been busy getting all of the last things ready for final assembly. I had to remake the rear radius rods but this time I made them from plastic rod. 1mm for bars and 1.6mm for the ends. Nicely chromed with Molotow. I was not happy with the look of the kit headers and found some nice ones in the parts bin but had to shorten the gap between the 2nd and third primaries. Also found the original headers did not align up with the SBF motor I used 

 

And the chassis on all four. 

 

Heading towards final assembly, waiting for PVA glue to dry on windows

Waiting for headers to dry after I had to extend the primary tubes outwards to clear the body. I used SMS chrome with their jet black under the chrome. Have found that this is quite a durable paint finish - maybe not quite as chrome like as Molotow but way more durable

More glue wait time - my we are a patient bunch

 

And done

 

Off to under glass

Thanks for looking