RTK434 Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 I started on this kit some years back. I had got some of the chassis mods and the roll cage built and that was about it. Since I'm building a car that would be legal to run in drag radial the rear frame rails have been notched but remain in the stock location. I then installed some mimi tubs and removed the stock gas tank. I then added some bracing to the rear frame as well as the under car tubes needed for the car to have a 25.5 chassis cert that is needed to go quicker than 8.50. Over the past few days I cut out the inner fenders from the body, fabbed a new radilator support filled the top of the frame rails and did some work on the interior. On to the pics. A few more. Thanks for looking!
Pete1980 Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 I love all chevelles.This one looks great, awsome interior.Its gonna look great with those wheels, what color you gonna do?
Tedly Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 looking great Jeff. Love the cage and interior detailing.
Modlbldr Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 You're making some great progress on this one. That is going to be one tough looking Chevelle. I really like the work on the chassis. Keep it up. It will be great when it's done. Later-
RTK434 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Posted February 15, 2010 That's looking real nice Jeff! I like all of the work you've done to the chassis and the roll cage. Are you planning on making a 4 link for the rear? Also where did you source the rear tires from? Thanks for the compliments everyone. No 4 link for this one. Drag radial cars have to run stock style suspension. A typical drag radial A or G body will have tubular upper and lower control arms and an anti roll bar. Most rules allow coil overs but not everyone runs them. My 1:1 drag radial camaro has all bolt in replacement parts and still runs the stock coil springs. The tires are some old good year blue streaks from the parts box. I'm going to cut some tread into them to look like a Mickey Thompson drag radial. I hope to post more pictures later tonight.
Wayne Buck Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 That is looking AWESOME so far!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!
RTK434 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Posted February 16, 2010 Small update. Got some paint on the chassis and front suspension. I used krylon semi flat on the chassis and testors gunmetal metalizer on the control arms. I added a set of parts box calipers and rotors to the front. The radiator support was painted hondurus maroon which will be the body color. The scirroco style radiator and 1 gallon fuel cell for the nitrous fuel system are from the parts box as well.
Der Kommissar Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Looks good. You're just sucking me into getting started again. You should make this and the wagon opposing paint schemes.
RTK434 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Posted February 16, 2010 Looks good. You're just sucking me into getting started again. You should make this and the wagon opposing paint schemes. It's my job to get you back into the hobby. You would do the same for me. LOL
Smart-Resins Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Very nice deal here! LOL. Love the pontiac in the chevelle! LOL. Great touch on the chassis! Absolutly great! You oughta check out trackburners! Jody
Smart-Resins Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Very nice deal here! LOL. Love the pontiac in the chevelle! LOL. Great touch on the chassis! Absolutly great! You oughta check out trackburners! Jody
Jason Vandergriff Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 looks great. What kit is the shifter from?
RTK434 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Posted February 18, 2010 looks great. What kit is the shifter from? It's resin from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. The Lincoln LSC pro street came with one and I think the Matt and Debbie Hays T-bird did also.
Der Kommissar Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 Jeff, what are you using to spray the body color?
george 53 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 Actually Jody, that's REALLY a Chevy with Pontiac Valve covers on it ! RT, that lil Chevelle is REALLY comein out NICE!!! Please keep us posted on this bad boy!!!
Smart-Resins Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Actually Jody, that's REALLY a Chevy with Pontiac Valve covers on it ! RT, that lil Chevelle is REALLY comein out NICE!!! Please keep us posted on this bad boy!!! Yes, the mean n nasty camaro and all of the other simular pro street camaro chassis and engine are indentical to those in the STP Firebird and any other simuLAR FIREBIRDS. qUITE FUNNY INDEED! jODY
RTK434 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Posted February 19, 2010 Jeff, what are you using to spray the body color? Model Master laquer hondurus maroon. I may make a treck to trains and lanes this sunday if you want to ride along.
RTK434 Posted August 24, 2010 Author Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) I finally took a break from the 1:1 race car a.k.a.money pit to get a little work done on this. Body is in primer and a little more progress has been made on the chassis. Here's a few quick pics i snapped tonight while I was working. Thie is my first real departure from a pretty much box stock build so its taking awhile. Thanks for looking. Edited August 24, 2010 by RTK434
mopar01lee Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) first off this is lookin sweet.... secondly thanks for sharin it i now have a good idea for the cage in my 69 charger 10.5 outlaw ..with a resin pro stock B1..and a 9in cowl hood .. cant waite to see this one finished.. Edited August 25, 2010 by mopar01lee
RTK434 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for the positive comments. I got some color on the car last night. It's model master laquer hondurus maroon. Hope to get some clear on it soon.
crowe-t Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Great work so far! The cage looks like the real thing.
Dragline Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I'm liking all the chassis mods on this one very much. Well thought out and executed. Cannot wait to see engine details emerge. I'll be watching. Bob
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