DrKerry Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 I told him no, because if they got in the magazine, we'd have dozens of models left behind the next year! Now that's funny. I'd leave mine behind for sure!!! LOL
FASTBACK340 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 ........I thought I had everything packed,but forgot the Ghia. I'm trying to figure out how I'll get it back. ....huh?
VW Dave Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I also hope it gets back to you shortly, and we see more updates.....I'm loving this build!
ningoth4 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Glad you found it and it will be back in your building hands soon! I am loving this build! Kevin
ScrappyJ Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the support and wishing me well on getting my Ghia project back. Although I don't have any WIP updates, I thought I would let everyone know that I got the Ghia back yesterday. I went to the FAST show in Ocala, FL yesterday and Stan Ligon brought it up from Tampa for me. So far, all seems to be well. Now to get refocused and motivated. After going to the World Import Challenge in Orlando, I have a hankering to build an import drag car. Edited October 28, 2013 by ScrappyJ
DrKerry Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Whew, it made it back!!!!!! Glad to hear it made it back with no problems....
Kennyboy Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Man Dirk, that has to be a load off your mind!! I would be worried sick if I put that much time into something and misplaced it. Great you got it back!
crazyrichard Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 good news !! hope you het it back soon so you can continue this awsome build
fatkidd Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 this has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. I got to look and droul over it at the street rod nats and it is remarkable. can't wait to see it painted and finished. glad that you got it back, Dirk. and guys, I even threatened Dirk that if he left it again, he wouldn't see it until I finished it.
BKIN10SECS Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for all the support and wishing me well on getting my Ghia project back. Although I don't have any WIP updates, I thought I would let everyone know that I got the Ghia back yesterday. I went to the FAST show in Ocala, FL yesterday and Stan Ligon brought it up from Tampa for me. So far, all seems to be well. Now to get refocused and motivated. After going to the World Import Challenge in Orlando, I have a hankering to build an import drag car. "I have a hankering to build an import drag car".....JUST DO IT!!!!!
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Have you stalled out on this. Looking forward to more updates. Very cool project. bobthehobbyguy
FASTBACK340 Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 I'll join in with a polite poke too..... That Ghia project of your's sure is coming along nicely!
ScrappyJ Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 I know it has been a while, but I've been working on a couple of Pro Mod builds I started almost 9 years Argo, in order to change things up a little. As part of having to re work the rear wheel wells of the PM '53 Vette, I had to whip out the 'ole mud and therefore decided to slap some mud and the first coat of primer onto the Ghia: I know it may not look like much and it's still a little rough, but with all the body mods and all, I don't think I it is all too bad off. To be honest, I was a little worried about being able to pull of decent looking lines once the mud was slung on there. A little more careful mud sessions and a few more build coats of primer and we should be in good shape.
bryan_m Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 that is beautiful! excellent work scrappy! ive always wanted to try to make some brass stuff, but just never had the guts to do it......or the knowledge! LOL keep it going, ill be watching this one cheers bryan m
FASTBACK340 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Wow…. a nice surprise seeing an update tonight. That Ghia looks sooooooo bitchen!
ningoth4 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 The Ghia is looking BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH good! You are really pulling off all that body work quite well. Kevin
crazyrichard Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 ooh yes the saga continues , great you have it back and even greater that you are working on it again !!
ScrappyJ Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks gents! I'll try taking some pics with the body as it is in primer, with it also sitting in the wheels.
OldTimer50707 Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Just found this thread today and finally got through all the posts. Dirk, that is some awesome talent that you have.
ScrappyJ Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Lee! A pic with the wheels on. I think I need to re-work the rear wheel openings because they don't look centered to me: It's amazing how much junk you start noticing once you start putting primer in there. Not to mention the primer gassed-out and I have a ton-load of finessing to do on smoothing it out. Edited January 29, 2014 by ScrappyJ
Belugawrx Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Yep awesome stance Just a little off the back of rear well?? hardly noticeable Dirk Love the look it just screams speed
Prostreet Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Good to see you back on this Dirk, that thing is so cool looking.
crazyrichard Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 hmmm i think the back looks fine , you got to remember in real life when you really slam a car like that the wheels are actually more off centre then yours , everything moves up when the body gos down
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