cobraman Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Since the Fiat bodied dragster is done and off the bench it is time for a new project. On the "Miss Deal" kit I only used the body on the Stude Fuel Coupe so I have the complete chassis and engine left over. I also have the new re-release of the 66 Mustang coupe so........ I think I will use the "Miss Deal" chassis and engine and the 66 Mustang body and see what I can come up with. Edited September 2, 2012 by cobraman
cobraman Posted August 22, 2012 Author Posted August 22, 2012 I started some work on it ( no photos ) but it appears it will not be a easy as I first thought. You all know how it is when you mix kits that were not designed to go together. You change one thing and that makes you have to change two others. It will get done it just won't be the easy project I thought it would be.
Foxer Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 I started some work on it ( no photos ) but it appears it will not be a easy as I first thought. You all know how it is when you mix kits that were not designed to go together. You change one thing and that makes you have to change two others. It will get done it just won't be the easy project I thought it would be. Now I'm getting interested!
W-409 Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Great idea! This Studebaker is great kit for Kitbashing parts, as I did with my Simca Gasser (in Gasser & AWB CBP). Looking forward to seeing yours. Hope it gives you some ideas, don't mean to highjack.
cobraman Posted August 25, 2012 Author Posted August 25, 2012 Cool build Niko. Trying to fit the Miss Deal chassis to the Mustang body isn't the simple swap I thought it would be. Nothing terribly hard just more work than I had thought. Photos of progress Saturday or Sunday.
cobraman Posted August 27, 2012 Author Posted August 27, 2012 I finally found some time to devote to my Mustang gasser ( kind of ). I had to narrow the frame of the Miss Deal. I also had to legnthen it a bit. The wheelbase was close but the placement of the engine was way too far back so I had to make it longer to move the engine forward. This messed with the front axel mount and pushed the wheels way out . I may have to bring the front wheels back in but I am not hating the wheels being out so far. It would be different and I like different. Not going for a model that mimicks a real world car.I had to shorten the rear end also as it was way too wide. I also had to remove the transmission hump on the Miss Deal chassis since I plan on using the Mustang interior. I will also have to make or lengthen the drive shaft.
Mooneyzs Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Ray... that looks so Cool man. I have to be honest I didn't know what to expect but I really like the direction its going. Keep up the great work. That stance and everything is perfect.
Pat Minarick Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I like it! I love the hemi in the Miss deal kit.
vintagedragfan Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 that is cool Ray I like it!! I am not a Ford guy but I would run that down the track!
cobraman Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks guys for the kind words. Wasn't too sure about the look when I did the mock up but I guess I will run with it and see what happens.
W-409 Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Looks GOOD! Only thing I would do other way, is lowering the rear end a bit and then removing some material from the body so the tires fit. And yes, front axle could be a bit more back. Otherwise perfect, keep it going.
rustybill1960 Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Looking real good so far Ray I like Your additude on the build, "RUN WITH IT!!" Some plastic tubing or aluminium tubing for your driveshaft I have seen pictures of A/FX and altered wheel base cars with the front axle like yours, check it out! I like what Your doing I am watching your build Later Russ
Dr. Cranky Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Liking it. These types of builds really grow on you.
cobraman Posted August 29, 2012 Author Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks guys. I have the body in primer and hope to squirt some paint on it this weekend.
tubbs Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 this is looking KILLER!! great kit bashing. nice to see cutting and hacking of parts being done out there!!!
aarondupont Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 That looks great! I may have to steal your idea. I have both of those kits. Aaron Dupont
cobraman Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 Well I was finally able to find the time to squirt some paint on this WIP. Still needs to be decaled and shot with some clear and then finished up. As always comments are welcome good or bad. Thanks for looking.
tyrone Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 this stang is looking pretty cool.. nice build...
cobraman Posted August 31, 2012 Author Posted August 31, 2012 That looks great! I may have to steal your idea. I have both of those kits. Aaron Dupont Steal away buddy. If you do lets see some photos !
vintagedragfan Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I love the way it looks wih the wheels hangin out the front! that is a coool Mustang!
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