carl63_99 Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 I showed a quick mockup of this idea a short time ago. Well, two Lamborghinis and a Bronco later, this is the next one up. Chassis from the pro-street 66 Nova already mounted and aligned. I'll be using another 3D printed supercharged LS motor to be ordered soon. Gas tank mounting and battery moved to the trunk. Mostly stock interior. Color, oh not sure, maybe pearl white, maybe a medium green that was a factory color back in the mid-80's. Holding the Nova chassis to the Cutlass chassis is a good-sized chunk of JB weld. I like to use it as it provides a strong bond and support for the transition. One headlight cut out for the air intake; more to do on that. 7
Mattilacken Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 (edited) Nice build! I like your work so far! Edited October 11, 2024 by Mattilacken
RW033 Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 Great start and great engine choice - looks just like the one I put in my Nova wagon from Texas3D
Zippi Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 I like anything Pro Street and your Olds is looking pretty good so far.
James2 Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 Cool subject, nice job on the back half too, following.
carl63_99 Posted October 12, 2024 Author Posted October 12, 2024 Ooops! After spending time selecting the right tube for the trunk lid hinges, bending paperclips to get the angles just right, taping everything together on the body and checking for smooth operation, I get this. The mistake? Not taking the tubbed fenders into account. Now I have to carefully undo all that work and move the hinges to the inside. UGH! At least the fuel cell and battery will fit! 1
carl63_99 Posted October 12, 2024 Author Posted October 12, 2024 And the fix! With hot melt glue gun and some time, I now have a correctly functioning trunk. 4
James2 Posted October 12, 2024 Posted October 12, 2024 I saw this this morning and thought about saying something but waited. Glad I did! Like what you're doing.... 1
Steve H Posted October 13, 2024 Posted October 13, 2024 Hi Carl, great project! I personally think these make killer looking pro street cars, although I love anything tubbed. I did one a few years back. Nice engine choice, I will be watching. Cheers, Steve
carl63_99 Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 Back from vacation. Got caught in Tropical depression Nadine while on Cozumel. Rain, rain, rain. Anyhoos, Found the Mickey Thompson sportsmans and Centerlines to go on this project. Tires are a tab bid, so I'm going to extend the wheelwells back a bit to maintain the shape of the original wheelwell. Gonna measure a few more times before I do any cutting. 2
TopherMcGinnis Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 Those actually look right at home just like that.
Mattilacken Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 On 10/12/2024 at 3:50 PM, carl63_99 said: Not taking the tubbed fenders into account. Great build! And I did that exact mistake on my ‘96 Impala SS but decided that a racer would not have sorted it they would just have “hood” pins of some sort! ? 1
carl63_99 Posted October 22, 2024 Author Posted October 22, 2024 Latest updates: Fender inserts are set, gives me a comfortable amount of room for those huge tires. Also did the trunklid underside so it looks more presentable and leaves the hinge mount JB bonder lumps less visable. 2
kymdlr Posted October 26, 2024 Posted October 26, 2024 On 10/22/2024 at 12:08 PM, carl63_99 said: Latest updates: Fender inserts are set, gives me a comfortable amount of room for those huge tires. Also did the trunklid underside so it looks more presentable and leaves the hinge mount JB bonder lumps less visable. If you used hollow evergreen tube, you could super glue it to the inside wall of the trunk, then slide the metal end into the tube. This would prevent having to use all that putty to hold it.
carl63_99 Posted October 27, 2024 Author Posted October 27, 2024 On 10/26/2024 at 3:09 AM, kymdlr said: If you used hollow evergreen tube, you could super glue it to the inside wall of the trunk, then slide the metal end into the tube. This would prevent having to use all that putty to hold it. I build for me. I'm happy with my work.
carl63_99 Posted October 27, 2024 Author Posted October 27, 2024 On to the Interior. I built a bit of roll cage, added shofters, guages for the dash. I also opened the vents and put card stock in for the blades in the vents. All this will get adjusted when final interior assembly happens. The door handle is a bent pushpin and I replaced the molded in door pull with 1/2 round Evergreen strip. 2
Bullybeef Posted October 27, 2024 Posted October 27, 2024 Fantastic fabrication so far, what was the source for the M/T pro sportsman’s? I have a project concept in my head and I think a set of those would fit the bill.
Keef Posted October 27, 2024 Posted October 27, 2024 4 hours ago, Bullybeef said: Fantastic fabrication so far, what was the source for the M/T pro sportsman’s? I have a project concept in my head and I think a set of those would fit the bill. Any of the Pro Street Mopar kits from AMT has a full front and rear set of those tires. 2 1
carl63_99 Posted October 28, 2024 Author Posted October 28, 2024 14 hours ago, Keef said: Any of the Pro Street Mopar kits from AMT has a full front and rear set of those tires. Not a bad kit, and those tires are the biggest street legal treads in 1/25th scale.
carl63_99 Posted October 29, 2024 Author Posted October 29, 2024 Engine came in today, WOHOOOOO! This 3D printed engine is so nice. Crisp detail, smooth mating surfaces, well worth the price. I test fit it and have plenty of room in the engine bay. And, if you note something else, yes, it's in primer! Now to get all the fine details of the body smooth around those rear fenderwells. 2
carl63_99 Posted November 2, 2024 Author Posted November 2, 2024 At this point its round and round of body filler, sand, repeat. I did take a break from that to work on the air filter box. It's going to sit right behind the cut out headlight, with the filter actually visible from the front of the car. The box, you ask? It's the tape player from the Lincoln Continental hollowed out. I'll finalized the intake tube when I have the body on the chassis for the last time.
carl63_99 Posted November 22, 2024 Author Posted November 22, 2024 Been busy doing a kitchen remodel. Done with that, back to the Olds. Started painting the engine. Shown here is a test fit. 1
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