mrmike Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) As a fan of Overhaulin', I look forward to the wonderful builds on each episode. The recent episode featuring a '64 Fury inspired me to build the Lindberg '64 Belvedere similar to that Fury. My paint will be Tamiya TS-26 Pure White for the roof and Tamiya TS-75 Champagne Gold for the main body. The wheels used for the Fury are Foose one-offs and Pegasus has a set of Chrome Hellas that look close so I got a set of 19" and 23" Hellas for this build along with disc brakes to match. Since I have this particular episode on my HD DVR, I have my reference material close at hand. More to come... Edited July 12, 2013 by mrmike
Custom Mike Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 This should be a good one Mike, got any pics of the Overhaulin' car?
mrmike Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Here's a little progress... For those of you who are not familiar with what I am trying to accomplish, here's a picture of the '64 Fury. I thought I had another can of the Pure White, but I don't. I stopped at my LHS and was going to pick up another can, but changed my mind when I saw the TS-45 Pearl White paint. The Pearl White is not as bright or stark as the Pure White and blends with the TS-75 Champagne Gold better. I started cleaning up the body tonight. Very, very little flash or mold lines! I'll get it washed, primered, and ready for paint! More to come...
1972coronet Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Cool project , Mike ! Please tell me that you're sliding that 225 under its bonnet ...
whale392 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 One of my favorite B-bodies right here! Love the 64 Plymouths, 63 Plymouths, 65 Dodges, and the 66-67 Dodge and Plymouths. Do her justice, Mike. These cars have beautiful lines just aching for a good build!
madhorseman Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Hi MrMike, I just watched that episode about a week ago?? Anyhoo, that was one cool Belvidere!! I had the same thought..to do it in scale so I'll be living it vicariously through your build. Can't wait to see more. Roy
slusher Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Another cool project Mike. l don't remember the episode. looking forward to your build and progress..
TFchronos Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Cool project, should be a beauty when it's finished.
Daddyfink Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 So, are you going to hide it, make up a story on how it got stolen and surprise yourself with it? Just messin! Get to building!
Dr. Cranky Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Oh yeah, definitely looking forward to seeing more.
mrmike Posted June 2, 2013 Author Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks guys for the support! First, the car in the episode of Overhaulin' was a '64 Fury, not a Belvedere. I am using the Lindberg '64 Belvedere to build my version of that car. Second, no Hemi or 225 for this car, just a Commando 426 Wedge. Tonight I assembled the Commando 426 Wedge engine and drilled the plug holes. Tomorrow, I'll paint the Wedge with Street Hemi Orange Engine Enamel. I filed the sides of the hood since it was a tight fit and paint would have made the fit even tighter. The only mold lines I have been able to find are near the tops of the "A" pillars and a little filing and sanding should take care of those. More to come...
slusher Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 Nice engine choice Mike, looking forward to your progress pics..
mrmike Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks Carl! Here's a little progress... I got the body and hood washed and dried and into a coat of Krylon White Primer. The 426 Wedge got a coat of Street Hemi Orange. I wanted to see some of the TS-75 Champagne Gold on a few parts to see what the color actually looked like. It's a bit darker than the cap color, but I really like it. Should look good with the TS-45 Pearl White on the roof! More to come...
mrmike Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 I masked and painted the roof Saturday with Tamiya TS-45 Pearl White and this morning I remasked and painted the body with Tamiya TS-75 Champagne Gold. More to come...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Very nice! Where can one get the hemi orange paint from? I usually mix Chevy engine red/orange with turn signal amber...
mrmike Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks guys! Very nice! Where can one get the hemi orange paint from? I usually mix Chevy engine red/orange with turn signal amber... I purchased my can of Hemi Orange from Summit Racing. If you want accurate engine paint, you've got to get the original stuff. This 12 oz. can is going to last me for a very long time. That means a lot of scale Mopar Hemis, big blocks, and a few small blocks.
mrmike Posted June 16, 2013 Author Posted June 16, 2013 I got most of the suspension pieces painted in semi gloss black. The mufflers and tailpipes have been installed onto the chassis. The rotors have been painted with steel metalizer and the calipers will be painted red. One little item I forgot to add to the engine block was the oil filter and filter mount. more to come...
slusher Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Nice progress Mike looking forward to your next pictures.. Edited June 17, 2013 by slusher
mrmike Posted June 23, 2013 Author Posted June 23, 2013 I have finished foiling the body and gave it a couple mist coats of clear. Next up...a couple wet coats of clear and onto wiring the Commando 426! More to come...
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