tyrone Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) what's up fellas, this will be my next project, I did the Shafiroff build about 2 years ago now and that was my first attempt at doing one of these pro mods. I've learned alot since then and I regret that I did not open the doors on that build so I decided to build another one.This one will not be the Shafiroff car though, not sure on a color yet. I had this body sitting around from flashoint, I've done a lot of sanding on the body already trying to get it cleaned up. I used the floor pan from the 55/57 pro sportsman of course, here what I have so far.. Edited September 21, 2011 by tyrone
camarobuilder Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hey, Tyrone... After the 71 and 69 Camaro, I can't wait to see this one. I've got one of the Flashpoint 67-68 bodies, too. One thing I'm not happy about with these bodies is the door openings. The front and rear of the doors are straight? The real 67-68 has an arched front door line... as does every 1:1 Pro Mod I've ever seen. The red car is Jim Halseys. Fastest nitrous Pro Mod in the world. He owns our local dragstrip, that I race at (Cecil County Dragway) Any thoughs on paint yet? Frank
Dragracer Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 As with all your builds I'm sure this will be a knockout also. Keep posting pics & I'll keep watching, love all your builds!
phil hibbler Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 got my eye on this one fo show an that blue one is killer...
crowe-t Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Tyrone, I've enjoyed your other 2 Pro Mod builds and know this one will be just as nice.
tyrone Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the comments fellas, I was able to get some work done on this one tonight. I'm almost done with the cage area and the bars going out to the back, next I'll start on the bars going out to the front and move the front lower control arms forward to center in the wheel wells, thanks for looking and comments welcome..... Edited March 15, 2011 by tyrone
crowe-t Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Incredible work so far, but I don't expect anything less from your builds. Is the cage 100% scratch built or did you use some parts from the 55/57 Pro Sportsman or a Monogram Pro Stock kit?
Dragracer Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 It's looking good as usual Tyrone, have a question, is the rear wing a 2 piece?, in the earlier pictures it looks like there's a slight gap between the top of the wing and the part molded to the body.
tyrone Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for the comments fellas, crowe-t the cage is all scratch built except for the funny cage area that comes with the 55/57 chevy kits I only use the outside part though. Richard the spoiler was made like that from flashpoint, it's a little tall to me though so I'm going to fill in the seam and then sand it down a bit thanks for following guys...
tyrone Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 hey fellas I have the chassis about 75% done, I got the firewall done and the front part of the floor was filled in w/sheet styrene. I've also started on the bars out front and moved the lower spring arms forward, it fits nice and snug inside the body, so far so good, thanks for looking and comments welcome.
Mooneyzs Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Nice Start to what is going to be a great build. I will be following this one.
Dragracer Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Looking good Tyrone, can't wait to see this one when it's done. The Nova's coming along, haven't posted any pictures recently because my sister went to Fl. & took the camera with her, I'll post some pic's when she gets back.
tyrone Posted March 20, 2011 Author Posted March 20, 2011 a few uodates fellas I got some more bars and bracing done on the front end, I got the upper strut mounts done, and went ahead and cut everything apart, here's a few mock up pics thanks for looking and comments welcome...
crowe-t Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Tyrone, The Chassis is looking great! I see you changed the angles of the door cutout. The doors didn't look right on the Flashpoint body and now look correct. Excellent work as always. When I do get around to building my first Pro Mod, I'll be using your pictures as reference. Edited March 20, 2011 by crowe-t
Dragracer Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Body looks good,engines coming along, but whats new, all your builds are fantastic!
tyrone Posted March 21, 2011 Author Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) thanks for the comments fellas, got the trunk floor done, the wheelie bars are done, and the front bars and fuel cell mounting is done, put a light coat of primer on to check for flaws, more to come thanks for looking and comments welcome... Edited March 21, 2011 by tyrone
pharr7226 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Outstanding work as always. The chassis is killer and I really like the firewall.
tyrone Posted March 25, 2011 Author Posted March 25, 2011 what's up fellas, I've been working on this on a little I added sheet styrene to the doors to fill in the gaps, I'm thinking about going with black wheels on this one what do you think ???? thanks for looking and comments welcome...
W117monte Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 looks good as usual! if your taking paint suggestions, im a fan of the Andy Jensen car. Also, i think the wheels would look super nasty black
Dragracer Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Car is looking good Tyrone (what's new with that!), think the black wheels would look good, can't hurt to find out.
tyrone Posted March 27, 2011 Author Posted March 27, 2011 what's up fella's I've been working on this one today, I got the doors mounted, and I also got the inner door panels done. I also added a piece of styrene, to the lower rocker panels and front end to give a little more lower stance and to also stiffen up the part of the rocker attached to the body, that part is real thin after cutting the doors out, thanks for looking and comments welcome... this pic is with the piece of styrene added to the rocker panel.
Mooneyzs Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 You are making some nice progress. the doors turned out nice. Keep those pics rolling
tyrone Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 thanks for the comments Chris here's a few pics with the front end mocked up I really like the stance since adding the sheet styrene to the lower rocker panels more to come..
crowe-t Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 WOW, it really looks good! The stance is perfect.
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