34 chopped rod

[doomcrew]

ok, here goes another project. ithe body is a jimmy flintstone tracknose, which i chopped off, ouch!! the side and rear windows were opened up a little more because of the severity of the roof chop, and i wanted to make sure that the interior could be seen. it was either that, or attempt to open the doors or, cut a hole in the roof. i bought an AMT 34 5 window on evil bay, to use the extra parts, such as the interior tub and grill shell. the ross gibson motor went together well, and i used Mr Model injector stacks Model Car Garage Skiull detail set and Scale Repros Plus dress up kit. the only thing i need decide on, is the wheels. my own turned moon discs, or Detail Master Torque Thrusts. hmmm colour will be candy yellow over silver and maybe some graphics.

steve

[dwc43]

Nice engine. I kinda like the moons. IT just seems to go with it. They just fit it.

[my80malibu]

I agree, That is a Nice engine. All of what you have so far is very cool. thanks for showing us.

[vizio93]

Can't wait to see more of this build !!!!!!!! :D

[doomcrew]

here are some more progress pics.

i got to work on my lathe and turned out an oil filter, and two pulleys to match the parts by parks pulley. the alternator is part of the resin engine kit, but used a n etched bracket and ally bolts. i have also done some mods on the body, namely the firewall and making sure that the channeled body sits nice on the chassis.

steve

[Brizio]

Totally Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MikeMc]

Keep it coming....I'm lovin it

[Harry P.]

...the only thing i need decide on, is the wheels. my own turned moon discs, or Detail Master Torque Thrusts. hmmm...

steve

Not even close! The detail Master wheels look so much better in this case and give the car a meaner look.

[shucky]

I'm wit' Harry on this one. Torque Thrusts look menacing on that thing.

[Scalper]

Engine looks pretty cool. this will be a fast one. look out

[crazyjim]

I'm likin' this build. Never cared much for Moon discs so I'd go with the Torque Thrusts.

[vizio93]

Really like that engine detail !!! And I too like the torque thrusts

[Ddms]

Moons, by all means.

[doomcrew]

well i have made some more progress and as you can see, i done the grill shell so it will take an etched skull grill insert (the tracknose that i cut off will go elsewhere). i have also scratchbuilt the front screen trim along with the engine mounts and gearbox x-member.

thanks for looking.

steve

[cruz]

Looking awesome!!! Torque thrusts for me!!!

[vizio93]

That thang just keeps getting better and better

[doomcrew]

i have some more progress on the chassis. i have modified the rear x-member and put in a new floor. i also used the rear end from a revell austin, and scratched new brackets for the R B MOTION shocks, the leaf spring is from the 32 orange crate.

thanks for looking

steve

[Romell R]

Hey Steve the build is comming along nicely, I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your DM Torque Thrust rims from I've been looking for a set but cant find them. Thx in advance for any help you can provide. Keep up the excellent work. Romell

[doomcrew]

hey there rom. i got my torque thrust wheels from HIROBOY.COM and i know what you mean these wheels are a pig to get hold of. i wanted to get either the big n littles set, or the pro-street set, but nobody stocks them. i hope you find the set you are after as they are great wheels. steve

Edited July 23, 2010 by doomcrew

[Raul_Perez]

Looking good, Steve!!

Is the body going to be the same color as the engine?

[doomcrew]

got the chassis in to paint, which started off as matt black, then silver, then yellow pearl metallic. the next was a couple of passes of sparkle pearl purple, the colour used on the willys zombie gasser. the final stage will be candy yellow then clear coat. the body is going the same procedure, but will be masked for ghost flames, which will be in candy yellow over silver.

steve

Edited July 27, 2010 by doomcrew

[ROY AVERY]

http://www.detailmaster.com/wheels.htm

GREAT JOB SO FAR

[doomcrew]

a slight change of plan for the flames. i decided to "patina" the black accents in the flames which will change when the candy yellow is applied. this will give a hint of a rat look to it, aided by the skull grill. i did cover the grill shell with baremetal, but thought it looked far better in colour.

steve

[made007]

awesome, like the color, and the engine too

[Greg Myers]

Sometimes it's hard to find something moon discs work on, this is it.