nhra1625 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks! This build is roughly a year and a half old though haha
W-409 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Great work on the Engine and flocking Niko! Thanks, I need to adjust the Blower boost screw to get maximum performance... Vipers look out! Here is Finnish Street Mustang that inspired me to build a Pro Charger engine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoT6-_1JuzI
W-409 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Update: I painted those Speaker Grilles and that little Floor Mat with black from the interior. Then I installed the Roll Cage on place. I have not test fitted it yet with the Body, but I guess it will fit fine. The Seats were not that simple... I found some seats from my Parts Box, but they had horrible looking Headrests molded in. And I really mean Horrible! Well I cut them away and with some sanding I got the seats smoothed out for paint. Now they are on place. I'm away for the weekend, so I can't get any Bench Time. I will be checking in for others' Updates, though. And here is the painted Dashboard waiting for detailing.
Nick Winter Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 You guys are building some very cool stuff! Great turnout this year. Nick
Pat Minarick Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Got a cage built . Pinned the door handles . Made panels and exhaust for the bottom.
wrecker388 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I actually have an update on the Monaco. I added sub-frame connectors, a front roll pan from Amt's 65 GTO, decided on wheels made an air tank ( the brass thing), and decided on wheels. The Mag 500 will be one of the two spares.
TFchronos Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Nice work Pat and Riley! "the brass thing" looks cool.
wrecker388 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Nice work Pat and Riley! "the brass thing" looks cool. It's going to be a air tank, and your work is cool too!
001slick001 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 well I guess its time to show you the engine I'll be using. A ls3 in a ford. I know let the haters hate but I would like to win.lol
001slick001 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 a photo of the exhaust and the painted roll cage.I know the racing strips aren't the best but that's the look I'm going for.The real reason I have the mesh in the headlight is because I lost the bezel some where.the rason I'm going to say is because it look cool.
TFchronos Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 There's not a thing wrong with mixing Ford and Chevy it's done all the time with the 30's hot rods. The engine looks just fine sitting in there, the strips look nice on the ford, both cars look great.
maltsr Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 There's not a thing wrong with mixing Ford and Chevy it's done all the time with the 30's hot rods. The engine looks just fine sitting in there, the strips look nice on the ford, both cars look great. Agreed, and I like the wheels on the '49 - are they from the Revell '67 Chevelle?
Lunajammer Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Wait a minute, are your wheels from the '72 GTO? If so, you are a psychic thief! If not, then I just gave away what's under my Cormaro.
wrecker388 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Wait a minute, are your wheels from the '72 GTO? If so, you are a psychic thief! If not, then I just gave away what's under my Cormaro. They're actually from the 65 GTO.
001slick001 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Agreed, and I like the wheels on the '49 - are they from the Revell '67 Chevelle? yes I used the stock wheels on the chevelle because it was for the old school cannonball a couple years back
001slick001 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 There's not a thing wrong with mixing Ford and Chevy it's done all the time with the 30's hot rods. The engine looks just fine sitting in there, the strips look nice on the ford, both cars look great. thanks I like putting different engines in older cars.
Janthlie Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Nice work by the lot here. Will be a nice starting grid I havent done much, but there will be sidepipes... Still havent deceided on wheels. Have fitted the big crome ones, but have others that will fit also...Have too few to choose from Need more rims...
JM485 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Well, unfortunately I don't think my F-40 is going to make the deadline. I just started college and am now only home on weekends, so I haven't even touched it in over 2 weeks. Maybe I will find some time, but it's not looking good right now. I guess I will just have to rely on the Viper to carry me to victory!
hvymtl Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 A lotta beautiful work going on here that 49 looks wicked !!!! hopefully i will have time to work on the monte this weekend or thru the week after work Michael
Nick Winter Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 Love the shoebox ford and those sidepipes are wild!
W-409 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Last Week I got something done with the Torino Talladega. The interior is pretty much done. I only need to add Shifter and some finishing touches. I made the seat belts from paper and after that I just put the interior together as usual. It was pretty simple and fitment was great. Then I did a little test fit with the Chassis, Interior, Body and Engine and I saw that some cutting is needed on the inner fenders. Now the engine - and Pro Charger fit to the engine bay and I already filled the Windshield Washer Bottle's place. Battery-Area needs to be filled before any Bondo-Work.
TFchronos Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Awesome work Niko! As for me I've got some interior work to show too. Starting with the door panels which are cover with heat and air tape, saw it in Harbor Freight and thought it'd look good for the interior. It was a real pain in the rear to get those windows cranks out of the side panels. Made the back side panels (made from sheet styrene) I also made a fuel cell (out of cardboard.) The Hot rod is stalled out until I come up with a color design for it, so nothing from that for the time being.
MLMDesign Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Nice work everyone! Both of my car's are going along smoothly. Got the frame mostly done of the Super Bee and started painting it. A little teaser to the color is below. I'm also making progress on the 41' as well I'm adding bucket seats to the rear and during fitting I also thought I make a large reseve oil pan, thought it might be good for the big blown Hemi running across country. It also fits againest the frame better. I also got some color on it too, straight black but it's got some really nice gold flakes. It's not noticable from a distance but as you get closer to it they just twinkle in the sun light. Anyway that's all for now folks, keep up the great work everyone!
Jantrix Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Guys, I'm going to officially throw in the towel here. I just have very little interest in the project right now and it's 100% attributed to the quality of the kit and the work it will take to get it to my satisfaction. I wish everyone luck and look forward to seeing the field on race day.
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