GoatGuy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Looking forward to more of your awesome progress, and the pics from Mr Allphin are very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hello All.... I wanted to share the beginning stages of the body tin work I am doing for this build. So far I think it is coming along pretty good, it's a little tricky but trying to run it thru my mind how I will do it and I decided to first start with some sort of frame structure around the chassis that I will work from. Anyway here is the progress.... Here I have started with some angle styrene to build the structure that will go around the chassis: Next I placed the parts on the chassis to see how it was looking: I then glued the side pieces to the "U" Shaped piece that sits on the Mid Plate, Then I decided for fabrication purposes to add the two pieces of styrene on top to hold things together for support: Here it is mocked up on the chassis: Next I am planing on trying to figure out how I will tie the dash down to the "U" Shape piece as well as the side pieces and the rear. I will be getting more done on this tonight. So stay tuned and hoping to have more to show in a little while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Looks fantastic, as usual, Chris... Looking forward to your next update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 LOOKS GREAT CHRIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adhsdad Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Chris, I don't think I have commented on your build before but I just want to join in with the others in saying that you are doing an outstanding job on this build. I believe your build, once finished, will be what I call "GSL worthy" and will be competing for many Best in Show awards. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more updates. Ep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adhsdad Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Chris, I don't think I have commented on your build before but I just want to join in with the others in saying that you are doing an outstanding job on this build. I believe your build, once finished, will be what I call "GSL worthy" and will be competing for many Best in Show awards. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more updates. Ep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Scott... Thank you my friend Tom.... Thank you Erroll... Thank you for the kind words and saying that this could be GSL worthy Well Fellas.... I had gotten a little more work done last night but was too tired to post pics. So here is an early morning update for everyone on the tin work I started on the side pieces of the tin work cutting material from some templates that I made: Once Done with both sides I had to set on the chassis: And well of course I had to mock it up with the body to check the fit: Next up was fabricating the firewall portion of the tin work; Next was to somewhat mock up the pieces to see how it all looked. I still have to sand the firewall portion to get it to fit inside of the body a little better: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Good stuff, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edboys Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Chris, your build is incredible and I must say you are a brave man to have so many parts in primer and paint while still creating additional pieces. I would be afraid of scratching something while the process continues. Kudos to your efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 James... Thank you! Mark.... Thanks bud... Well I will be honest I have been wanting to paint the chassis so bad but wanted to get this tin work done before hand because of how many times I am test fitting parts lol. This tin work has been a little challenge but will be worth it when it's finished I think. I should have some more progress up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hello All... a little afternoon update for ya .... I started the Fire Wall section of the Body Tin work and I had scribbed a line in the panel so I could bend it at a certain angle: I then got the Fire Wall tacked into place with the Dash: View from another angle: I then threw the side pieces on to get a better idea of how things would look: Here is a side view to show the angle at which I made the fire wall: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Here was a test fit with the Body on the chassis: The Dash: Here are shots of the body on with the side pieces laid on place. I still have to glue the side pieces in but I need to make a small change to the rear of this tin work to get the mounting where I want it to go: Opposite side: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Very nice work Chris, looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thank you Joe... this has been a bit of a headache but I think it has been worth it...lol. I can't tell you how many times I would sand a part and then test fit....sand and test fit... sand and test fit....haha but its getting closer to being done. I still have a ways to go but its getting much closer. Can't wait to have this tin work finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Looks great Chris, this out standing craftmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thank you Mike... I hope to get some more done tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 All this work an no actual aluminum tin work,,,,,,,, I am so dis-appointed I am kidding btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 LOL Bill.... You don't know how bad I would liked doing this out of brass or aluminum. I just thought it was easier to go with plastic since I wasn't sure how I was actually gonna do the tin work and started off by winging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Chris this is an amazing build!!! Your talent is off the charts. Thank you for sharing your progress as you go, it is a great tutorial for the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F/C NUT Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Chris, Another outstanding session of craftsmanship. This is looking good. Thanks for update. I will be using this for my next project cause I have always had trouble with interior tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Chris.......your work on the tins.......just phenomenal..........can`t wait for the next up-date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Chris, nice work on the tin so far. This is one area that is always a little tricky.... cut, test fit, sand, test fit, file, test fit (did I say test fit?) once you're finished you'll feel like you just built another whole model LOL. Keep it going buddy! Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I agree, it looks great. Once it's done I might have to print out all your pics and create a coffee table book ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Just WOW....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Jim... Thank you so much for the kind words about this build. You are welcome for sharing my progress. Thank you for following along on this one. I enjoy sharing my progress with everyone and if someone can learn something from how I build thats a bonus. I know I have learned so much from many people here Steve... thanks man. I will say that the tin work is always tricky....lol John... Thanks Big Brother. I am excited to almost have the body tins almost done. So tell me how big of a Uhal did you and Art have to bring back from GSL Charlie... Thanks Man. You are so right about Tins being tricky. I can't tell you how many time I have sanded and test fitted and felt like it wasn't gonna end...haha You are right that the tin work is a model it self. I may need to leave it out of car...haha Dave... Thanks buddy. This build may have two coffee table books....haha Rodger... Thanks Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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