My JWAC Build...Vette Speedster

[Space Cowboy]

Well i got my 19" Halibrands today. I already had the 23". Got most of the engine which is a single 4bbl 409..My pics will follow the Jairus artwork it is the attatchment..

More coming soon.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Space Cowboy

[jedimastergary]

Looks like a cool build I have a 53 vette kit

was going to do a sleeper but now not sure I

also have some cool big wheels that would make

it look close to the pic and a 409 with 3 carbs

lost the kit 6 cylinder long ago

Will be watching this build to see how it goes

and see if it inspires me to do my own kit this

way

[Tumbler75]

Looks like you are a off to a good start! I believe you can pull this one off with ease. That 409 is gonna sweet down between those front wheels. Keep us updated!

[hemithunder]

Looks like your gettin all the goodies togather.

I have to get a page up for my JWAC build, and get the pics I've taken so far uploaded.

[torinobradley]

I have an idea drawn up right along these lines but in a land speeder trim. I even used the same windscreen. HRM has that windscreen if you dont have one from a cobra. Looks like you got a lucky draw on this challenge!

Lookin' good. Real good...

[MikeMc]

Knowing how fast you work....its not done yet???

[Jairus]

Hey, you got all the right elements there, just remember that this is not a custom. It's a RACE CAR so get rid of the interior door panels, trim and extra weight those items bring. Think sports and racing cars of the time period and this one will turn out super cool.

[Space Cowboy]

Hey, you got all the right elements there, just remember that this is not a custom. It's a RACE CAR so get rid of the interior door panels, trim and extra weight those items bring. Think sports and racing cars of the time period and this one will turn out super cool.

You got it and thanks for the tips..

[Modlbldr]

Bruce-

That is looking good. I like this drawing. I may have to do one for myself, or stop by your place and walk off with it.

Later-

[Space Cowboy]

Got some more done on the build. Got the front and rear pans on also the cover over the passenger seat. Drivers head rest also the hood is on. Got the side louvers cut in.

Hope to have some of the chassis to show soon.

[torinobradley]

Looking great! Practically picture perfect! What did you make the drivers pod out of? It looks like the same kit plastic. Do tell!

A suggestion for rounding out the fender vents. I used a very small needle file on my Grand Sport's vents but if you don't have one of them, you can take a small piece of wood like a coffee stir or popsicle stick, sand the edge to the rounded countour and wrap sandpaper around it. That should give you a nice tool to even up and round out the vents to match the rendering. Good luck!

[Dr. Cranky]

Love the way it is turning out. Keep it going.

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Looking great! Keep it going. The engine choice sounds good.

later,

[RodneyBad]

Body is looking Great.

[Space Cowboy]

Thanks for all the great comments guys..

[Modlbldr]

Bruce-

I like what you're doing here. The vents and interior pod look great. Keep it up. I should be starting on mine soon, now that I finished the Camaro. I need to get the photos of it taken and posted so I can close another one out. I've been doing some work on the chassis of my 53 Stude/ 98 Vette whiule waiting for my VW kit to arrive.

I really like this rendering from Jairus and I know you'll do it right.

Later-

[Alyn]

Jairus really penned a nice one with this Vette.

It hasn't taken you much time at all to capture the essence of it. Looking forward to seeing it in 3D

[Modlbldr]

Bruce-

How's the Vette coming?

Later-

[Space Cowboy]

I got the body in primer and i think it is just about ready for paint. The frame is in Gloss Black and the interior pan is Stainless Steel Metalizer. Had to in large the rear licence notch. Still more to do so have a look..

Will have more to see soon..

[torinobradley]

I got the body in primer and i think it is just about ready for paint. The frame is in Gloss Black and the interior pan is Stainless Steel Metalizer. Had to in large the rear licence notch. Still more to do so have a look..

Will have more to see soon..

In a word "WOW"

[shucky]

What kit is that exactly? Looks great Bruce, spot on! Nice job.

[Space Cowboy]

What kit is that exactly? Looks great Bruce, spot on! Nice job.

The kit or what was left is the 55 Corvette..

[jedimastergary]

Looks great so far watching this build to see if I can

get any ideas on howto do my 53 vette kit still not

sure if going to do racer or sleeper need to get kit

out and see what is there know the motor is gone

used it in a build and the wheels might be gone

[Space Cowboy]

Finally got some work on my speedster done. Got more of the dash cover done and some work on the wind screen spot.

A good shot of the side vents..

Hope to work on it more..

[Modlbldr]

Looking good Bruce. I still need to stop by and pick up those Pontiac vents.

Later-