Haubenschild Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 This is my first hot rod build....... yeah I started out by spraying the block Tamiya TS-21 Gold straight from the can. The carbs were painted a mix of XF-56 and XF-16. I wanted this engine to be wired so I used a Pro Tech vertex magneto I had laying around. I wasnt sure about the firing order of the engine , so I used the firing order from a Chrysler 426 Hemi. The wiring dosent look very good , but Its good enough for me at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Looking good. Hot rods get in your blood so I'm betting this won't be your last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Looking good. Hot rods get in your blood so I'm betting this won't be your last one. I knew it wouldnt be my last , I am already thinking about buying another one Edited July 18, 2012 by Haubenschild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMunkie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 wooooooo... That's a clean Donk. If only it were 1:1 huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 The engine is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Engine looks good. Nice work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks ray! I got TS-52 Candy lime green sprayed on the body today , pics will be up in a few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Cool so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Beautiful work (but don't let Harry see the floating alternator). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Beautiful work (but don't let Harry see the floating alternator). Darn it! I better put this engine into the bracketless alternator protection program Here are the painted body pieces that were sprayed in Tamiya TS-52 Candy lime green from the can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice color. Now don't forget to spray the backsides of some of those parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looks great so far. Love the color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 The body has been shot with Model Master Ultra gloss enamel clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMunkie Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 wow. The engine looks superb, clean and simple. The colour of the body is really "in your face" but at the same time mellow. I love it mate. This a Revell kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks! Yes it is a revell kit I was originally going to use silver steelies and whitewalls , but the whitewall decals gave me so many problems. The decals seemed to small to fit the tires and they wouldnt lay flat on the sidewall , even with setting solution. So I ditched those and used wheels and tires from the Revell Rebel Racer vette kit. The wheels look nice IMO and it looks like they have molded in valve stems. The black sidewalls dont look as good as whitewalls but this is all I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatride Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Nice and I really like that green ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMunkie Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Classic Muscle rims on a Hotrod. With a Gold Donk. And a Green paintjob? Wanna sell it when you're done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I think this is going to look fantastic. Can't wait for a mock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Sweet! looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks guys! The wheels are now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 The chassis is almost done ( just have to add the rear shocks ) The steering linkage was a pain in the arse to install , but other than that the chassis went together easily. I will be making exhaust tips cut out of alumnum tube ( thats why the exhaust is cut ) I will also be painting the interior today. I am just going to do a simple black with black carpet and a white seat , nothing special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 nice work on the chassis. FYI: in my limited experience ( having worked in a tune-up shop for six years and having my hands on over 10,000 cars/engines ) the most likely firing order for V8 Mopars is 18436572, I don't recall Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler getting adventurous with their firing orders like Ford and GM did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 A quick mockup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) LOOKS COOL AND AFTER SEEING YOUR COLOR CHOICES -ROB IS RIGHT ..-IT WON'T BE YOUR LAST-YOU DEFINITELY HAVE GOT THAT GROOVE GOING ALREADY-LOL. Edited July 24, 2012 by PARTSMARTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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