Shelbytona Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! All i got left is the steering coloum and wheel and the interior tub is done... i'm pretty happy with how the interior turned out. I got the speedo and tach in the wrong spot.. I'm not gonna bother changing it tho. I'll end up ruining the decals removing it. Edited January 12, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Got the interior tub completed.. i finished off the details on the dash, BMF'd the steering wheel and detailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 wow that's what i call an interior!!! looks like the radio is on! very nice detail on the gauge too&all the rest. congrats, it's really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Killer build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Whoa!!!! A Charger against a Charger eh? Since both your's and mine are pretty detailed, we'll go off of one thing, SPEED!!!!!!!!!! Anywho, your model is great. I should have waited for this thread to come along before I did mine, oh well life goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 that interior looks awesome..... what color and paint did you use for the wood???,,,,great build cant wait for updates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks guys! haha i don't know if i'll do the 68 charger after this one... i want to build the 68 dart next! Your 69 Charger is looking very nice! I like the colour you went with... I like mopars with the not so popular colours.. i wanna do my dart in that T9 bronze metallic. The brown i used is Nato brown acrylic by tamiya.. it's a pretty close match and doesn't dry glossy. the black is duplicator vinyl dye.. it works great for interiors! The white is an antique white.. almost identical to ford oxford white. I got the windows in as well as the interior light and rear view mirror. I'll glue the interior tub in tonight, then i'll begin on the motor/trans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 thanks for the tip, you're doing an awesome job on this, nice and neat, and the detailng is KILLER..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 thanks for the tip, you're doing an awesome job on this, nice and neat, and the detailng is KILLER..... Thanks! Here's a few more random pics with the interior in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Gosh dawg it man! You just had to show this thing off! Mine is terrible compared to yours! I'm sad now and drooling....... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) And yet I have not seen you mention one thing about issues with this kit! I guess mine is cursed. I'm sad, drooling, and mad! Anyhow, your Charger is coming along great! :( :angry: Edited January 15, 2012 by Mr. Moparman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Gosh dawg it man! You just had to show this thing off! Mine is terrible compared to yours! I'm sad now and drooling....... :( Haha thanks! you've done a great job with yours! I started on the engine, i was just gonna run the plug wires, but i've already gone this far so i decided to add a little more detail. I ran the PCV to the back of the carb, ran the fuel line and i will run the hose from the oil fill to the air cleaner once its on.. I've already got the holes drilled. I'll wire the battery and run the brake booster hose and that should be it for the extra under hood details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm crying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( :( Youve totally went all out on this, and if you enter it in a show, I'd beat up the judge if it didn't place. It's totally a work of art. Now, where was I, oh, crying my heart out and beating my head against the wall....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Haha! My model looks like a beginner built one compared to all you pros in here! This is only my 6th build.. i used to build glue bombs when i was a kid! This kit has a few issues! the rear diff isn't centred to the wheel well.. the front seats were located to far back and the transmission doesn't fir to the motor without ALOT of sanding! thats the issues i've ran into so far. I got some more work done today... i tried 3 times (wrecked 3 decals from various kits) to get that 440 magnum decal on the air cleaner... all the micro sol in the world won't get it on without it wrinkling!! so i puttied up the air cleaner to take the angle out it it, and it worked out perfect! I used a PE nut for the top of it as well. Anyways here's a few more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, I think I might have overcome that this Charger is better, wait, no! Back to drowning in my tears!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I like it alot, your doing one heck of a good job so far man. Keep the progress photos coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Here is the Motor/trans completed... Once i get my pre wired distributor i'll put that in. All the holes are drilled, so it will be easy! I'm hoping my part show up this week! Edited January 16, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have overcame my sadness now, I think! The detail you have put in this is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 that is the nicest charger ive ever seen! killer paintjob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Real nice clean build. Lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks guys! I added one more detail to the motor... i made a spring out of a wire strand, i wrapped it around a needle to give it it's shape and used a PE bracket to hold it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Engine is done! I got my slot rims today and they look awesome!!!! Thanks Casey! I wanna make a 70's era dart next and those extra slot rims i got will be going on it! I'll be painting the wheels this weekend and hopefully have it on four wheels next week. I got the firing order correct, but this distributor doesn't show it well. Edited January 18, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 That motor looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) That motor looks great! Thanks! I got the chassis and body together... I've gotta cut the front spindles and lower the front a bit, so it looks like these pics. The front sits a bit high on this model for stock ride height anyway. Edited January 19, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 call the police. this guy is killing me.... what a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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