1967 Mustang GTA Convertible

[STU111]

A lot of awesome details being incorporated into the chassis and front suspension alone. 👍🏻

[Duddly01]

10 hours ago, STU111 said:

A lot of awesome details being incorporated into the chassis and front suspension alone. 👍🏻

Thank You!

 

[Duddly01]

A little bit of work done today. Added a bit oh hood framing to camouflage the reinforcement rods. Added some wire to the back seat to bring out the piping detail a bit better. 

I had a left over big block from the 1968 GT kit so decided to use it with some heavy modification. I purchased a 3d carburetor and distributor. I removed the belts, they will be replaced with flat elastic to look more realistic. Pinned the alternator and scratch built a power steering pump. 

I still need to make an oil filter and air cleaner. I have a c6 transmission on order from VCG resins and will be cutting off the transmission from the block once it arrives and trial fitting to the chassis.

[Duddly01]

Created the air cleaner and oil filter. White glue mock up with chassis. Oddly the exhaust fits ok. It’s really tight fit in the engine compartment. I am against a wall until the 3d printed c6 transmission arrives before I cut off the old transmission.

 

[Duddly01]

Paint is supposed to arrive Wednesday and body shouldn’t need any more modification based on remaining engine changes. Started the long task of priming, sanding and filling imperfections in the body. 

[slusher]

Real nice work, enjoy your builds!

[Duddly01]

5 hours ago, slusher said:

Real nice work, enjoy your builds!

Thank you!

[Duddly01]

My 3d printed C6 transmission arrived today. Did take a little work to get to fit but nothing too major.

after several passes of sanding and filling I put the first couple of coats of base lacquer to find more blemishes and sanded even more. The cutting through the first coats of color were expected. Then added the final wet coats of Dark Moss Green.

next on to detailing a bit including chrome trim and stripe decals before 2K clear.

[Musclecarbuilder]

Looking good man!

[Duddly01]

1 hour ago, Musclecarbuilder said:

Looking good man!

Thank You!

[Duddly01]

Chrome work and decals done on the body. Still need to 2K clear in a couple days, and then wait to wet sand and polish. I still haven’t started painting the other components yet, doing things a little different this time getting ahead on the body while I was waiting on some supplies to arrive for the engine. I did have to make some modifications to get it to fit so good thing I did wait.

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[mustang1989]

Some really good steps taken to get where you are with this build Don. I absolutely love the color you're using on that car body too. I'll be following along on this magnificent build. 

[Duddly01]

8 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Some really good steps taken to get where you are with this build Don. I absolutely love the color you're using on that car body too. I'll be following along on this magnificent build. 

Thank You!

[Bills72sj]

Very impressive. You are doing things that I would not even attempt.

[Duddly01]

10 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Very impressive. You are doing things that I would not even attempt.

Thank you! Think this is something, wait till you see what I have planned for my next build. 😁

my family already said I can’t do a build without lighting, now I am being told they will now all have to have poseable steering. 😳

[Musclecarbuilder]

Wow it's looking great Donald! Can't wait to see it all polished up!

[Duddly01]

40 minutes ago, Musclecarbuilder said:

Wow it's looking great Donald! Can't wait to see it all polished up!

Thanks, me neither. I am looking to shooting the 2K probably Wednesday. Giving it time to completely cure. The Rocker panels are bare metal foil, but the windshield frame and grill are Molotow Chrome through my airbrush and I have found if I give it a good 72 hours to cure, light coats of clear at first, it loses very little to no shine. It's quite a process but it has worked for me... so far.

[Ken Car-Fanatic]

Impressive!  I can't wait to see the finished product.  Sadly, I just found this build, but I will keep following.  Extremely nice build. 

[Kah puts]

How did you know that I’ve lusted after a green 67 Mustang rag since I was 11 years old, can’t wait for you to put some jewelry on it, fabulous work 👍🎄

[Duddly01]

3 hours ago, Ken Car-Fanatic said:

Impressive!  I can't wait to see the finished product.  Sadly, I just found this build, but I will keep following.  Extremely nice build. 

Thank You! Still lots of work to go.

2 hours ago, Kah puts said:

How did you know that I’ve lusted after a green 67 Mustang rag since I was 11 years old, can’t wait for you to put some jewelry on it, fabulous work 👍🎄

Thank You! It’s got a very long way to go but it is getting there.

[Duddly01]

Got the 2K clear on the body today. Just a few specks of trash that will wet sand out easily when I get to the polish phase in a few days. 
 

[mustang1989]

I know a few other folks who use the 2K clear with some VERY good results like what you have here. I may be switching to this stuff. 

[Duddly01]

18 minutes ago, mustang1989 said:

I know a few other folks who use the 2K clear with some VERY good results like what you have here. I may be switching to this stuff. 

I love splash paints 2K clear. Always lays down so smooth.

[LennyB]

Coming along nice Donald.  I like using 2K myself as it polishes up nice and is very durable.  

[Duddly01]

1 hour ago, LennyB said:

Coming along nice Donald.  I like using 2K myself as it polishes up nice and is very durable.  

Thank you! The ability to polish with less of a chance to burn through is one of the things I love most about 2K over other clear coats.