American Graffiti Ford Coupe

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Rear bumper installed

Bent aluminum tube with brass inside. Still doesn’t bend clean for me

 

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Oil filler tube made from aluminum stock on lathe…two tries as first snapped

 

 

 

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These are cobbled together fenders from Revell Black Shadow motorcycle fenders

Very fiddly

 

 

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Have the last yellow parts painted and cleared, just waiting for the 2k to set up fully.

revamped the front shocks removing the  light mounts from the shock with light mount on top to…

Lights with their own stalks as per the movie car. Took some time to get those lights level.

 

Edited September 23 by Twokidsnosleep

[Mattilacken]

Looks sweet! 

[Belugawrx]

Looks good Scott..almost there bud

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So got a figure today. With some paint and mods I want to convert him into Melner

Cigarette, no watch, boots, lighter hair, white t shirt with a cigarette pack in arm. That's the plan.

 

Edited September 23 by Twokidsnosleep

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Figure and base to complete, but the car is done

 

 

 

[TopherMcGinnis]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!

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[Mattilacken]

Looks absolutely amazing! Great work man!

[Geno]

Man, thats looking sweet. I have the diecast kit to build. You've got me motivated to get it started. Thank you.💯👍😎

[Silvercreeker]

I see 3D scale parts are now printing the exact Manafre manifold, carbs and scoops. 

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3 hours ago, Silvercreeker said:

I see 3D scale parts are now printing the exact Manafre manifold, carbs and scoops. 

Of course now

Those look REALLY good

[Kanada Kustoms]

Nice chop on a cool build!

[Silvercreeker]

1 hour ago, Twokidsnosleep said:

Of course now

Those look REALLY good

Their stuff is nice, but pricey