streetmachine11 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Here is my version of this kit. It did start out to be a Christine replica but i decided to redo it into a mild custom. So far ive removed the bumpers and replaced them with nerf bars fronm the 49 ford. Added a thunderbird hood scoop modified the suspension to set lower and shaved the side trim and door handles. Ideas are welcome As always questions and comments are welcome Jason Edited February 18, 2014 by streetmachine11
Custom Mike Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Jason, that T-Bird scoop looks awesome on this! The nerf bars are a nice touch too, the front end looks so much cleaner now, I can't wait to see more!
codie27 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Looking great already,I like the use of the Thunderbird scoop. Ill be watching tbis build for sure
Skydime Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) I really like the mods you have done on this one so far. It certainly takes it in a completely opposite direction. If you are doing a full on custom like this, I couldn't agree more about ditching the factory bumper. I always thought it was a disturbing eye sore. Guess that disturbing factor is really just a small part of picking the entire car for Christine. Here is the one I had been recently working on... just for a reference of what they look like in paint without the original bumper. Please excuse the shoddy photography. Edited July 18, 2013 by Skydime
streetmachine11 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Posted July 18, 2013 thanks for all the positive feedback guys I've always wanted to do something custom with this car. still need to come up with an engine , wheels and choose a color. gonna try and fit the rear nerf bars and roll pan tonight.skydime , i completely agree taking off those bulky bumpers this bodystyle has great potential. nice to se someone has the same ideas.
mercustom Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 That T-bird scoop looks great, shaving the stock mouldings and cleaning up the bumper area with the nerfs definitely smoothes its lines. Are you planning on any new mouldings down the sides? Something maybe thin and spear like above the lower body line. Looking forward to your progress on this build.
streetmachine11 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Got the nerf bars on the rear roll pan and filled in the center of the roll pan. Made an exhaust tip to fit and also made a new side trim. Haven't decided if the trim will stay. What do you guys think? Also thinking about taking the rear nerf bars all the way to the exhaust tip As always questions and comments are welcome Jason
mercustom Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Like what you did with the rear nerfs and exhaust. I think the side trim looks good, it breaks up the large body panels.
codie27 Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Lookin good. I d keep the side trim as it is. I reckon the rear nerf bars would look cool if they flowed down and made the same Vee shape as the exhaust.
Skydime Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Man this thing keeps getting better. Keep it goin'!
streetmachine11 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 Been working on this project slowly with not much time to update. But here it is I've decided on an engine, wheels and paint. The firewall heaters had to be removed to fit the engine and i also filled in all the holes and smoothed the inner fenders. The engine is almost finished just some small details left. Its a 426 hemi from the 41 willys and the mustang super stallion blower and intake setup. All the bodywork is finished and is in white primer so it will make it easier when the white basecoat is sprayed. all the trim/chrome was stripped and painted. After the body gets painted im not sure if ill use clear or use flat clear instead what do you guys think? also i need to come up with a color for the interior. As always questions and comments are welcome Jason
bisc63 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Smooth work! I think I'd lose those fender trim pieces on top; they fight the clean lines you have everywhere else. As far as color, paint it to suit yourself. This is YOUR car!
cooltoys1 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 looks killer!!!!! dont forget to notch your side trim where the door lines are.
Skydime Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I agree on the statement about this being your car and painting it your way. But dang this thing would look sinister in black cherry.
am73grand Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 What a slick looking custom! Nice job. I cannot wait to see it finished.
PowerPlant Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Man, that looks slick! I too would consider going without the spear-like trim on top of the front fenders, however Great to see this car being built as something other than Christine
slusher Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Awsume work on this build. Killer engine...
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