bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks fred! yea once it is dry, i can hit it with some sandpaper and maked more ragged and thread bare....... more to come! bryan
bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you Craig, Fred, and eric! more to come......im forcing it dry with a hairdryer! cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 just so you can get an idea of what it will look like.....here it is sitting on the car. i wont be able to trim away the wax paper until it totally dries.........tomorrow. here it is... ok, im sittin this aside, and im gonna start on the body, or maybe interior........ stay tuned bryan
bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 i wanted to do another mock up before i went any further with this build, i thought i was gonna have trouble with clearance between the distributor, and the firewall, but its ok..... heres a couple shots more to come thanks for lookin! bryan
bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 the kit has a steering wheel for a 442..so i had to dig an older stock gm wheel out of my stash...... i drilled out the dash for the gauges... thats about it for tonight guys, thanks for all the comments, and for lookin! cheers bryan
outragis Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Bryan, Go Get Some Sleep! Looks Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bryan_m Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 thanks Eric! i dont sleep most nights, i have bad insomnia. so if i cant fall asleep, i will be back at it tonight! cheers bryan
Dr. Cranky Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Oh yeah, you are moving a great clip here, Mr. B. Some wonderful building and detailing going on. Looking forward to seeing how it will all look.
fredo84 Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Good Good Good Man !! Very Nice detailing ! You gonna have nice model once you done with that Puppy! Man Bad insomnia That Suck Big Time !! Take It Easy Man ! F
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 thanks guys! im finally at the bench tonight, gonna work on the convertible top........stay tuned bryan
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 ok, i trimmed the excess from the top, its still a bit wet so im gonna let it dry until tomorrow......heres a couple shots. onceit is completely dry, ill hit it with some sandpaper, and make it look more frayed..... thanks for lookin! bryan
cobraman Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Bryan, you did a great job on that engine.
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 thanks Ray! i love doing engines like that, i really like weathering stuff, always did. dont get me wrong, shiney is nice too, but i like dirty more! LOL cheers bryan
fredo84 Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Nice Bryan ! Nice ! Keep on Rockin' Man ! F
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks Fred! im gonna work on the interior...almost time to go shoot some parts. stay tuned bryan
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 heres a question guys..... i cant tell form the movie, it doesnt give me a good enuff shot of it, but is the carpet supposed to be black on this car, with a tan interior? the bottom of the door panels is black, i can see it in the movie, but i just cant see the carpet. i looked up some pics on the net, and i still cant find a good shot.......lemme know guys, thanks! cheers bryan
fredo84 Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Hey Bryan I found that picture (you probably found it as well...) it might help you... I'll go myself on black carpet... Keep on man !! F
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 oh cool! thank you Fred! cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 I added an ignition lock and 4way flasher switch to the steering column....... i put one coat of light tan on the convertible top as well....... i have all the interior parts ready to paint, time to go to the paintbooth AKA, my basement! more to come bryan
bryan_m Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks Walt! im goin to paint the interior parts now......i got sidetracked for a minute! LOL cheers bryan
Randy D Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Hi Bryan, The top is really looking good!! Love that filthy motor :) Randy
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