James2 Posted October 2, 2024 Share Posted October 2, 2024 (edited) I’m gonna say this will be a progress thread, on account I have a PS Barracuda and the 55 custom to work on. But I’m a little excited to try this! I used the pill bottle trick for the tubs and scrap styrene for sheet metal and the frame. Then I took a bunch of measurements, cut up a Ford 9” from a Revell kit and narrowed it to fit perfectly. Wheel and tire combo from the AMT Corvette Gasser sanded and re-profiled slightly. I hope a little filler and sanding that chassis should look pretty good. Edited October 8, 2024 by James2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 2, 2024 Share Posted October 2, 2024 Oh boy, this has a nice start. I'll be watching this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 Bring it on James! Looks good -Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 Very Impressive!!!!! Sure one batch of rubber under there!!!!!?? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W. SoCal Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 ProStreet is on of my favorite styles. I'll be following your project, can't wait to see it finished!... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 Gnarly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 3, 2024 Share Posted October 3, 2024 Great looking back - half job. Serious looking tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted October 4, 2024 Share Posted October 4, 2024 Nice start James. I’m a big fan of anything tubbed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 4, 2024 Share Posted October 4, 2024 James you really know how to build hot rods and prostreet models. Great start and real nice wheels! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 6, 2024 Author Share Posted October 6, 2024 Progress report. I believe the interior will fit just fine including the rear seat. Eventually I’ll bend up a roll bar. I decided to use an engine from the 32 Roadster from Revell. I did remove the timing cover and installed the one from the 57 kit to use the stock engine mount. I’ll need to fab a trans mount still. Other than some fine tuning, I’m pretty settled on the rear axel. More to figure out. Hoping to focus on this one but I’m in no hurry. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 9, 2024 Author Share Posted October 9, 2024 Knocked up an exhaust this evening with evergreen and headers from a Monogram 56 Chevy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 11, 2024 Share Posted October 11, 2024 nice work Jame, looking fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 11, 2024 Share Posted October 11, 2024 This is looking really good. Nice work tubbing the rear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 13, 2024 Author Share Posted October 13, 2024 (edited) Welcome to the hood! Filling in the gun sites and scratch made a scoop from sheet material. Carbs and cleaners mounted to the blower. Paint and detail to follow…. Edited October 13, 2024 by James2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 19, 2024 Author Share Posted October 19, 2024 Chassis is complete, engine bay still to do. Interior is done and test fitting continues. More body prep to follow. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 19, 2024 Share Posted October 19, 2024 Looking good. The undercarriage looks really nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 22, 2024 Author Share Posted October 22, 2024 Mockup and test fitting, body prep and paint to follow. Seems to be going together well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 Engine looks awesome friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 Very nice. I love that blown SBC. I think that the motor in the Rat Roaster is the nicest street blown SBC in kit form. It looks good no matter what you put it in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted October 22, 2024 Author Share Posted October 22, 2024 Boy I must be slipping, just noticed my dbl posting! Jeez..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 9, 2024 Author Share Posted November 9, 2024 Disaster has struck! Paint failure while removing mask at two tone. I used 2x clear from Splash Paint, IDK if it will come off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 12, 2024 Share Posted November 12, 2024 I hope it really works out James, might require a new body. I hope it stripes… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 12, 2024 Author Share Posted November 12, 2024 Thanks Carl, 9 hours ago, slusher said: I hope it really works out James, might require a new body. I hope it stripes… The problem, The solution, What could of been, Lesson learnt….. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK9300 Posted November 13, 2024 Share Posted November 13, 2024 That must be very frustrating - any idea why the paint didn't stick to the primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 13, 2024 Share Posted November 13, 2024 A thought that may or may not apply to what happened with your paint work. Having had something along this line happen before. I have found that before removing the masking tape use a sharp #11 along the edge of the tape, basically cutting the paint between the tape and the body, may prevent this in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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