exnyman Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Looking good! You definately have the framing around the windows down!
Greg Pugh Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Man that just looks and sits right ! Thanks. It looks kinda mean doesn't it?
Greg Pugh Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Looking good! You definately have the framing around the windows down! Thank you so much! I've been mostly nervous about that part (if anyone would say that it didn't look right). So that makes me feel a lot better! Edited February 21, 2011 by gpugh1976
george 53 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Oh Yeah, Greg, even in prime she's lookin good! The window frames came out perfect! Funny as how the SS option WAS available on the BASE Chevelle models too! Yer lil 300 is comin out GREAT!!!!
W117monte Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Oh Yeah, Greg, even in prime she's lookin good! The window frames came out perfect! Funny as how the SS option WAS available on the BASE Chevelle models too! Yer lil 300 is comin out GREAT!!!! Yes! you could get a L-89 aluminum headed 396 in the Sedan model. Awesome. You are doing a great job on this. very nice conversion to a sedan. keep it up!
Greg Pugh Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks guys! It's really good to hear!!
charlie8575 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Neat conversion. What size strip did you use for the frames? Charlie Larkin
Greg Pugh Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 I didn't use strip. I cut them out of sheet styrene by freehand.
brett Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Greg, MAKE sure you check the fit of the tail lights, on mine the right ones pretty good but the left......man there's going to be some work there Edited February 26, 2011 by brett
Greg Pugh Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 Brett, almost every built version of this car looks fine until you look at it's butt. The kit-supplied tailights are atrocious! I did find one that was pretty darn good and I asked the builder what he did back there. He said got his taillights from the Modelhaus so I did the same thing. They should be here anytime and I'll post pics when they show up. I'm hoping that I can get the same respectable results. I'll keep you posted so your Chevelle's hind-end looks good too!
brett Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Buh! its a race car I've installed them and will mold them in and mask before I paint. There's a bit going on around that rearend now and once the chutes and chute lines are on, it will help detract attention away anyway (I hope lmao). Wasn't sure if you were aware, so its cool you already knew, hate to see someone get there after paint is all.
Greg Pugh Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 I learned a long time ago to test fit EVERYTHING before final assembly. I appreciate the heads up though. If you can think of anything else, let me know!
Greg Pugh Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 The resin hood showed up so here's the next installment in "The Chevelle From Hell" series. So as you can see, this baby needs some work. Good thing is, I was able acquire this through a trade with a member of this board and I'm into this hood for the great price of NOTHING! Here are the "before" pics. I'm going to work this baby over today. So here we go...
Greg Pugh Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Got the majority of the hood knocked into shape. I still have a few pinholes and some final sanding/priming to do but overall I'm happy with the way it's turning out. I had to add some styrene strips to the hood sides so it would gap out better than what it was. Edited February 28, 2011 by gpugh1976
Greg Pugh Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 And we've got a powerplant ready to fire! I have to keep reminding myself to not kill myself on over-detailing this kit. This will never see a contest table. It will only sit on his shelf and he'll admire it through it's display case. I only added plug wires on the engine for this reason.
spkgibson Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Got the majority of the hood knocked into shape. I still have a few pinholes and some final sanding/priming to do but overall I'm happy with the way it's turning out. I had to add some styrene strips to the hood sides so it would gap out better than what it was. Hey That hood looks great, Where did you get that at?
Greg Pugh Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 Ahh, just some clown named Steve..... Thanks again man! This was alot less work than making one from scratch or modifying the SS hood!
Drgon63 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 lookin nice.... keep up the nice clean work...
BigEdsGarage Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Looks great so far. I like the post and flat hood look and the stance is great.
Greg Pugh Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 Got an update. I was able to get 98% of the frame/engine/drivetrain stuff done. I also got the exhaust put on along with these exhaust tips I just picked up at NNL West last weekend. Check it out....can't you just hear the Flowmasters rap and rumble?
Greg Pugh Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 ...more bodywork. You can see where I'm removing all remains of the SS badging, the Chevelle nameplates and the side marker lights. I'm just about there!
Greg Pugh Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 And my greatest achievement this weekend....The hood is done!
DRG Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Sure is a lot of work but the end product will be worth it. Looking good so far.
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