Foxer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 build looks great. i have been following for a bit now. those hinges are buy far some of the best ones i have seen. By far, that's the nicest thing you could have possibly said to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Just a small photo group as I wait for glue to dry. The suspension is all jacked up and the spring welds are drying. The front spindles had to be extended so I drilled through the extension into the old spindle. The pin will go through the splice and act as the top pin for the spindle. Â Â I've been forming the rear speakers that are mounted in the rear posts and glued them in this morning. Edited August 9, 2017 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Just finished reading the thread to this point. Very nice work. Hope to see it in Taunton in March. Edited February 17, 2011 by Nitro Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Just finished reading the thread to this point. Very nice work. Hope to see it in Tauton in March. Oh no .. MassCar is in March? I was hoping I'd have this done by then, but I don't know. At least it might be close enough to put on the primer table. It's all just coming down to rims now. I might have to make some 8 lug ones as I think Ryan Silva must have something in his way to finishing his resin ones since I haven't heard from him. Anyway, I'm really hoping to make MassCar this year and hopefully meet all the New Englanders here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 MassCar moved their show to March so it doesn't conflict with the NNL East in NJ. The NNL guys had to move the date of their show because of an issue with their venue, so basically the two clubs swapped months. PDF of the MassCar 2011 show flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) After the new shackles were drilled and a small pin attached with slow curing superglue across the joint they are sitting until tomorrow for final shaping. It seems that the 8 lug rims I was hoping for from Ryan Silva are having some delays as I haven't heard back from Ryan. Hopefully everything is ok with him and just real life stuff getting in the way. So, I figure I have to make some 8 lugs to at least stand in. I had some extra 6 lug wheels from the Revell '41 Chevy Pickup that fit the tiers well. They aren't as accurate as Ryan's but will do. I took the cast lugs off with a micro chisel and made a sander from an old paintbrush and punched sandpaper. I got some of Ma's Resin bold and nut castings with the tires to use. The rims in the photo are sitting on the 3/4" nuts that will be used. Now if I only can get the 8 holes for the lug nuts drilled evenly in the rim. I made an accurate bolt circle with hole locations in 3D Studio and hopefully when printed and glued to the rim will give me an accurate template. At least I only need two as the front tires will be getting some small hubcaps that will be made. Edited August 9, 2017 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 A good Idea. I picked up some Plastruct Hex rod to try my luck. Nice sanding stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) The 8 lug hubs have been taunting my eyes and also I've been trying different things to make the base hubcaps. Currently it's a thumbtack and a small punched disk of plastic that I spun in my Dremel to shape the edges .. now drying. Sorry no photos yet on those. I applied some Kosutte Gin San to the mirrors and antenna that had been sprayed with Metalizer Aluminum Plate. I Polished the aluminum before applying but I think it was still somewhat rough. I had sanded and buffed the mirrors quite a bit. Anyway, they aren't as shiny as I had hoped but these are not brand new chromed pieces so it will work. I think that was the cellar tungsten light bulb adding that yellowish color. Edited August 9, 2017 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Mike- The van is is lookin' great! You have some great ideas here. Like printing out the lug pattern before attempting to drill. It's the small stuff like that one that make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Mike- The van is is lookin' great! You have some great ideas here. Like printing out the lug pattern before attempting to drill. It's the small stuff like that one that make a difference. Thanks, Jon. I'm too much an engineer to just start drilling holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) I wasn't going to post this photo, but I've gone this far, so no turning back on anything I try! It does have potential if I can get the decals printing this small. Just a thumbtack with a 1/4" punched disk with the edge turned while chucked in the Dremel. It needs to be done more even ... maybe with the Dremel taped down and something to rest the file against as I apply the file to the disk. I just used some colored pencils to draw on it and didn't worry too much how sloppy it was. Just for effect. Â Looking at the real one now, I had reduced the size but now I see it could be larger. Will have to find a larger tack or something else. Any comments, good OR bad, are welcome. Edited August 9, 2017 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Looks too small. Nice idea though - I wonder if you could try the same technique with a larger "disc" - jewelry piece or small button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Looks too small. Nice idea though - I wonder if you could try the same technique with a larger "disc" - jewelry piece or small button. BUTTON! .. now, why didn't I think to look there .. shirts beware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 BUTTON! .. now, why didn't I think to look there .. shirts beware! Ha! I lost a button off my shirt today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ha! I lost a button off my shirt today.. does it look like a hubcap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra98 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 WOW,The van is looking great!! Was wondering about the hub caps,would it be easier to use the chevy hubcaps from the a-team kit & modify the centers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Mike, I'll be looking forward to seeing this in Taunton, done or not. This is absolutely fantastic, and it'll be a major hit. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Mike, I'll be looking forward to seeing this in Taunton, done or not. This is absolutely fantastic, and it'll be a major hit. Charlie Larkin This year I AM going to make MassCar. Made hotel reservations today and even my wife wants to go! So now I have to figure what I can do to make the van presentable for the Display Only table. Maybe time to get back to the decals for the back and do the BMF. Would be good if I can get it up on wheels but I'm still not sure which rims I'm going to end up using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) I've been getting the decals ready in Photoshop, so there's no plastic updates. I did add a couple coats of gloss clear to the body and the paint looks much improved over the semi-gloss clear. The decals will go on better also. I'll be dulling it all after the body is all dressed in decals, BMF and black trim. This is the decal sheet in full size. I may reduce it for here once I see how it displays. Â I tried a test decal on some black paint and the white decal paper is working good. Many of the stickers that will go on the back doors are READABLE ... at least under a magnifying glass. Edited August 9, 2017 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hi Mike, Gotta tell you , this is great fun watching you put this together !!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Checking in on the progress. Continuing to look good! Helluva build going here! Keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thanks guys ... it's what vans were made for ... entertainment! Meanwhile, I've been getting BMF on the window frames .. arrrggggg ..it's been a long time since I've done this and the old hands don't like it! ehhehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I love the progress mike! Here is the progress on the wheels. there about done, its a tad "off" center bit a little scrapping with the knife and circular reamer, it should even out. They fit the satco bridgestones, so you will be A-OK there.(the wheel outer edge looks a little jagged, it isnt the wheel, but the tire, i pushed it in to far in the photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 It's looking fantastic, Ryan! I have some tires from Ma's Resin that have a 17" ID so I'm probably going to have to finesse something to make them look right. I expect yours are smaller.. and correct!. I'll have to check those Satco's and see how they size up for the van. The tires on the van are large, but the rims are still the 16.5. Those are just plain beautiful. I'm hoping you'll get time to cast a set before MassCar and I'll find your booth. No pressure ... ... I'll find you no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I wont make it to masscar as a vendor due to the date change, I might make it as a spectator though! My wheels measure out at 16.20mm at the face, and 16.05mm behind the flange, only because these are based off car wheels and not truck wheels. I know the old dodge had some 8 lug wheels that looked really goofy, to large and deep for the stock crowd, so i guess no matter what there are gonna be compromises. Do you have a close up of the front dustcap on these trucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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