bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) my girl got me this kit the other day, and im really fired up about it. ive never had one of these and it looks like a really great kit. i spent some time gathering reference pics, and now im gathering parts from a few other kits...... first up, i snagged the 454 from the "boyds hauler" kit.....dechromed everything. thinkin about how tough it will be to use the suspension from the same kit, im sure the rear will work, but the front is a different story, i dont want to hack the front crossmember out the kit frame, so i might need another idea.... more to come, thanks for lookin guys! bryan Edited May 24, 2012 by bryan_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan30 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 that looks like a great kit, Cranky has a video on it in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 that looks like a great kit, Cranky has a video on it in another thread. oh kool! ill have to check it out! thanks bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Haas Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Those are neat kits. Photo eched chrome trim is cool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan30 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58643 here you go Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 thanks! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Got one of the 48 chevys posted in under glass. It's a very nice kit. Extremely detailed. I look forward to see what you do with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 thanks brian! i plan on detailing the snot out of it too! im using the 454 BBC from the boyds hauler kit, im plannin on doin tranny lines, fuel lines, brake lines, misc wiring. im gonna go all out on this one! its been a while since i have really detailed one like that, so i think its overdue... thanks again! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle Mike Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bryan, that is not a 454 Chevy - it is a 350 small block. This will be a great project - it is a great kit. Have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 mikes right its a 350 LT1 VETTE . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 hmmm, i thought it was a big block! duh! LOL.. either way im using it. more progress comin later thanks guys bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Eye candy, eye candy, eye candy . . . :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Eye candy, eye candy, eye candy . . . :lol: its comin cranky...........im not gonna go any further on this one. its back to bad banana before it ends up in the "unfinshed bin" bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 ok, now that bad banana hasnt gone into the "x files" of model building...............its time to get workin on this one! more to come, stay tuned bryan m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 We are standing by ready to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 im headed to the bench now..........its a long journey though, to get to my bench, i actually have to get out of bed and walk across the room, i dont know if i have the strength to make it this morning! having the bench in my bedroom kinda sucks, but theres no where else to put it..... cheers! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken#5fan Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) If i might suggest. I had a 1:1 '47 Aerosedan. The frame was the same as the Sedan Delivery. Pick you up a copy of Street Rodder mag and scratch build you a Mustang II front suspension. Edited May 24, 2012 by Ken#5fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 or a nova front clip could work too.........now you got me thinkin! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 got the engine and trans in primer, drilled out for pumbing/wiring too.... mudded up a couple sink marks in the frame. im movin kinda slow this mornin, stay tuned more to come! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Keep up the eye candy headed our way. Good progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I need to find this kit being I owned a '46 and being its such a coooooool subject,Bryan I know this is gonna be one baaaaaad ride when you get rollin' on it after seeing "Bad Bannana"......I have done pulled up a chair and I'ma watchin'............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 i got a chevy camaro z28 302 in mine did the 47 use the custom info in the kit it sits low look for scale auto mag oct 99' Mr. Rick Manmor did one of is kit went it first came out, he use the front of a 68 elcamino by amt but they show step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 thanks guys!! im at the bench this morning, feelin good and ready to work! stay tuned cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 i managed to get the engine and trans painted, found some nice edelbrock valve covers in my stash too...... i shot the tranny with casters gray, so it looks like a rebuilt unit. more to come! stay tuned bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 engine meets tranny, and it fits nice in the engine bay...... just a little tweaking and it will fit in there nice, and if it doesnt ill have another complete engine to add to the collection! LOL nah, it will fit in there nice... i found a nice electric waterpump in my stash of engine parts, this engine came with fuel injection (mpi) im not using it tho, gonna go with a good old holly carb and intake, and maybe a caddy air cleaner to top it off.........ill make it removable... more to come thanks for lookin bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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