Mister Twister Posted October 16, 2013 Author Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks guys....I appreciate it! I added a package shelf (because the real car has it), scratched out some coil over shocks and installed the rear end and wheelie wheels (made some springs for the wheelie bars), installed the fuel pump and I still have to route the plumbing and I added some burnt rubber debris to the chassis pan. I also added a shop rag with some tools near the battery. I'll do more miscellaneous things like the tools as I progress. I also found a trans that resembles a powerglide. Thanks for looking in.
rv1963 Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Cool race car and a really nice build, it's nice to have those pics for reference and even better that you owned the car.
W-409 Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Very nice work and interesting subject. It must be a lot of fun to build a replica of your own car. That's something I'd like to try too. Very nice detail work so far in the interior and chassis. I can't wait to see more.
Mister Twister Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks very much for the compliments fellas! I've done some work including making the inside door skins/tins and quite a bit of work on the front end. I got most of the front end bars in place and made some coil overs also. Its starting to fall into place but still a long road to go.
gasser59 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Although i know you've put quite a bit of work into fabricating on this, it still looks like its just falling into place. Sweet ride Darryl.
vintagedragfan Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 oh yea , starting to look like the real deal Darryl!
Mister Twister Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks guys... Maybe more updates by the weekend...Thanks again!
DrKerry Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 That is lookin awesome, great work so far!!!!!
futurattraction Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 That's looking really sharp, Darryl. All the detail work you've added is paying off big-time!
vette1955 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 That looks great!! The details are super cool!
Mister Twister Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks to all for the great comments! I worked on the body this week and I enlarged the rear wheel wells just a bit and sprayed on some primer and found some bad spots that were sanded out and then reprimed. I sprayed the body in Dupli-Color cardinal red which is a Ford color and a close match to the real car. The paint went on very nice as humidity has been fairly low this week and that always helps. I let the paint set and gas out for a couple of days and harden up a bit. Then, I applied the decals that my friend Wayne Stevens, JR. (1320Wayne) made for me. I sprayed a coat of clear on the sheet awhile back as Wayne instructed me to do.. so that the decals wouldn't seperate from the backing paper. Man....Did they ever go on smooth! I was so happy to see that MISTER TWISTER name on those doors that I just about did back flips! Thanks much Wayne...The decal sheet is great! I used a few others that Wayne made because they're not available in commercial form. The rest of the decals are from a Slixx sponsor sheet and some others. Anyway...I am happy with the paint and decals at this point needless to say. Next, will be clear...Maybe this week if humidity stays low, and then, onto the engine details. Thanks and more to come. Edited October 27, 2013 by Mister Twister
Old Coyote Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Simply stunning Darryl ............your work is amazing B)
PappyD340 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Simply stunning Darryl ............your work is amazing B) I agree, FANTASTIC build Darryl!!
tyrone Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Looking good Darryl.... you're doing a bang up job on duplicating your ride....
Mister Twister Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks guys....Still a long ways to go. More soon.
phantomw Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Coming out real nice, she looks better every day
1320wayne Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Lookin good Daryl. The decals look really good. I'm glad they worked out for you. Give me a call when you get a chance. I've been trying to get ahold of you.
frozono Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Nice one......... love the color....... and the detail.........
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