Airfilter Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Davin, looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I started the first. AMT '67 Chevy Camaro Z/28. , ...more to come... Pali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) Well I got that '68 Dart for Christmas, I haven't done much yet....... My plans are to paint it a really glossy black and make it into a drag car. I will be using the 426 HEMI and 4 speed tranny. Also, I have reshaped the rear wheelwells. I do notice how bad the paint is on the chassis. I was painting in 30 degree weather and I don't think I shook the can long enough........ Edited December 27, 2010 by Android Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Take the 67 GTO and replace it with a 69 Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I do notice how bad the paint is on the chassis. I was painting in 30 degree weather and I don't think I shook the can long enough........ Before painting in cold weather... 1. Take a small saucepan and fill it with about a cup of water. 2. Place the paint can in the pan and put it on the stove on about medium heat. 3. DO NOT boil the water, just warm it up. 4. When the can is just too warm to the touch, it's warmed up right. Grip it with some paper towels wrapped around it. 5. Shake as usual and apply paint. This is a good practice for any weather, as it helps pressurize the can, allowing you get more of the paint out of the can, and it applies a smoother, glossier finish. Also, if possible, don't paint outdoors-outdoors. Use an old box as a makeshift paint-booth and paint in your cellar, an enclosed porch, or something like that. The box is also important if you paint outside because it'll help keep dust and such off the paint and prevent overspray from hitting surrounding property. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 I've heard of that trick before. I store my paint in my bedroom which has a temperature of arounf 65 degrees Fahrenheit. I paint it outside real quick, and bring it in the house. I've even painted my '69 Super Bee in 30 degree weather and still got a nice finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Well, I hope ya got me down and accept this 1966 Chevrolet SS 396 as a Muscle car. Got the body painted and interior bucket almost done. Side note; The interior is dark blue with marina Blue trim. looks kinda silver under this light for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Are you kidding me? Of course I accept that as a mucle car! I'd accept a '70 Vega as one! Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Donald, good colors choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I painted the body. I used dark metallic blue, by Dupli-Color...similar to the factory color, Deepwater Blue...I hope . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Oh that's nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 a muscle car isn't a muscle car until it's LOUD! (paint-wise) anyways, some updates on the dart. my first attempt at airbrushing a full body turned out well.. that is until the unfortunate happened. Ya see, if you get the 68 dart kit, the rear wheel wells have scoring so that you can know where to cut them out to fit the slicks. I wanted to go with a vinyl top, so i traded the body out for one of the Mr. Norm's 68 dodge dart that had the vinyl top on it - but after i painted the body, i THEN realize that i forgot to cut out the rear wheel wells. Long story short, it's getting stripped to the plastic and re-done correctly. and yes, it'll be the loud hot magenta color. the best news, i have figured out a good paint/thinner ratio for this paint job. I will get the body work completed and done, and car painted by the end of this weekend, then it's on to final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hey Mark, basically the first thing I did on my Dart was cut out the openings, lol. Hey, real men drive Panther Pink Darts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 OW MY EYES wicked work man i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 i think my second go at the paint will be over a gray primer as opposed to white. i want the pink to be a bit darker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I finished the chassis and the engine. I used some aftermarket parts on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Looking good! Where'd the decals come from? They really make it look better. Edited January 6, 2011 by Android Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 hey andy, progress on the charger is slow so im changing my entry to a 1974 roadrunner this will be a barebones car with every extra penny going to speed all go and no show power will be a build 440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Alright, I'll change it all go and no show I thought I was the only person who thought that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 so about 2 minutes into the build i had to completly change directions i screwed up the paint and there is NO way i can pull of the theme i had in mind so im going a 70s style pro-touring it will have a upgraded interior with racing seats and gauges, aftermarket rims (lambos) and maybe a different engine (not sure on that) here are some shots (underside with the molded exhaust removed and custom build Qtip rear axle) the body painted and custom decals applied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 got a little work done to the GTX over the weekend BMFed, detailed, cleared and polished the body afixed all for wheels and started work on the engine here are some shots of where she sits (should be able to put everything minus the engine together tomorrow after the glass dries i wanted the engine to look new, but not factory, like it was rebuild by a speedshop, so i went with a nice racy (non factory) red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hey Andy, How long have a I got till this thing is over, because I'd like to know when I should idealy start, I have a bunch I'm trying to finish right now. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 @Diymirage- Looks great! @Nick- You have about 11 months. If you're a super slow builder like me, get started now! Don't worry, you have plenty of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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