1970 Buick GSX "Flipnose"

[John Teresi]

few more progress photo`s......thank`s.

[Keef]

where did the wheels/tires come from?

[Ben]

I am very curious as to where this build is going...and FYI, the GSX 455 is one of the most powerful engines that GM ever produced with more torque than the 426 Hemi. I love Mopars as well, but the GSX could honestly wax most of 'em.

So could the Grand National or GNX!

[diymirage]

you know, when i first saw the rolling stock i didnt think id like it

but now that its mocked up i likes it

are you sure thats a hemi in there though?

[FASTBACK340]

Wouldn't it be funny if John was just twisting everyone's tail by putting that 440-6 in the picture?

[Keef]

looks much better with the 455 in there

[Guest Markus355]

where did the wheels/tires come from?

He stole them from the 80's.

[brodie_83]

No, he didn't say he's putting in a Hemi...he's putting in a 440 Six Pack. I was just comparing the Buick 455 to a Hemi because they were very similar performing engines, and even though the 440 was quicker than the Hemi, the 426 was a much more powerful engine.

Sorry to throw your thread off track. The progress is looking good, and I love the exhaust outlets in the bumper! I agree with Keef though...the 455 looks excellent in there! I love the Ram Air induction setup on those 455's!

[diymirage]

you're right brody, he did say 440

i musta just thought hemi since thats my awnser for anything

as for the exhaust...kinda reminds me of a 'cuda

[MrDemon340]

At least its not a Ford body the 440 is going into... that would be pure sacrilege.. lol

that would make it a better ford right?

[Maindrian Pace]

Man, you guys would have really gone nuts if he stuck a 2JZ in there.

-MJS

[brodie_83]

I realized you're the same one who did the Italiavette and the other weird looking 'Vette...both are impressive. I have faith in you!

[LAone]

so far, so good, once again tuned in.

[John Pol]

Looking good so far John how did you make the exhaust tips they look really interesting.

John Pol

[Romell R]

gonna be another fabulous build Buy John T.

[pharr7226]

Nice start John. I love the bumper and exhaust work.

[John Teresi]

Hello........I got the engine finished with a few modifications......wired and plumbed and weathered.......wheels and tires assembled .....tires lightly weathered.......firewall wired and plumbed and weathered ......interior is assembled.......I used medical bandage tape on the seats and door panels airbrushed with "Odd`s and End`s" pewter..... flocking and interior paintd "Osh" brand flat black.......I will work on the chassis tonight......thank`s for

looking.

[John Teresi]

few more progress photo`s.

[John Teresi]

and a few more......thank`s

[Romell R]

Outstanding John I especially like the seat belts with the safety labels on them , and the fan belt markings ,great eye for detail Keep up the good work.

[Tony T]

The interior and engine look good to me, John!

[John Teresi]

John, that engine looks great.

Gotta ask, did you do something with the chrome on the valve covers? The plating looks exactly like on the 1/1 set I have hanging in my garage right now, not really bright like mormally seen on modern kit plating.

Steve......I stripped the chrome off the valve covers ...... then I painted them flat black...... then clear coated..... then I painted them alclad......thank`s.

Edited September 5, 2011 by John Teresi

[Keef]

are those wheels from JPS?

[Scalper]

Wow... Your Dash looks amazing,. been working om my trans am one and i cant even get that detail to pop.. great work,,

[John Teresi]

are those wheels from JPS?

Yes,.......I use to work for a place called "Motorcity USA Minatures".......and last year they went out of business .......well the owner gave me a bunch of stuff .......and one was a box full of JPS wheels........thank`s.