RocknRolla Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 A few more update pics A comparison between the two chassis's,i didn't extend it by a lot but it makes all the difference. And ive also sorted out the wheel and tyre combo,the front and back wheels will be done in Alclad chrome hopefully haha ! Thanks everyone for all the comments so far
RocknRolla Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 nice @!! Thanks Richard,its taking shape !
RocknRolla Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 Its been a busy day in the shop This is what i have so far. Front suspension nearly complete minus shocks Ive also got the engine in,i think it sits in there pretty well. I thought i better make a start on the headers to see what clearance i have. There a bit tight so i may have to make a spacer. But over all its starting to come together nicely,should look a beast when its done fingers crossed. Thank's for looking fella's
RocknRolla Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) A little bit more done,not much as its the weekend and i always have other things to do on a weekend lol Edited October 6, 2013 by RocknRolla
RocknRolla Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 nice job and details !! Thanks Richard,glad you like it bro !
Draggon Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Nice chassis mods! Somethings wrong with the headers tho.....the pipes are supposed to be parallel to each other. I had this problem, its how you pair them up, unless you wanted them this way.
RocknRolla Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Nice chassis mods! Somethings wrong with the headers tho.....the pipes are supposed to be parallel to each other. I had this problem, its how you pair them up, unless you wanted them this way. Thanks bud Yeah i did try them different ways when i put them togethe,gives it a different kind of look but i will have another go as i like how yours are sitting! Thanks for pointing that out mate! Update on the headers,i had them paired up right all i had to do was glue the pipes together and give them a little warm up with the hairdryer,thanks again for letting me know Glenn,much appreciated ! They now look much better,will post a pic tomorrow once they have dried. Edited October 6, 2013 by RocknRolla
RocknRolla Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 not black for wheels how about a mf grays Im going to Alclad them now in chrome,had a second thought on them being black,it wouldn't look right! Thanks for your feedback buddy
RocknRolla Posted October 9, 2013 Author Posted October 9, 2013 I have now sorted out the headers,massive thanks to Glenn for pointing out they were together wrong! They look much better now. I got the chassis in paint,once its dry throughly i will detail some of it and then add some clear. Its now onto the next stage, adding a firewall and building the interior. Thanks Fella's
RocknRolla Posted October 10, 2013 Author Posted October 10, 2013 Looking good bud! Cheers Chris,glad you are liking it bro!
crazyrichard Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 hhmm great job on the tunnel and shifter , looking great !
RocknRolla Posted October 10, 2013 Author Posted October 10, 2013 hhmm great job on the tunnel and shifter , looking great ! Thanks for showing that idea of using a pen to make a tunnel! Thanks again mate
RocknRolla Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 That's what I'm takin about! Thank you James
carbman Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 looks nice! like the headers and the steel wheels look the best!
RocknRolla Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 looks nice! like the headers and the steel wheels look the best! Thanks bud,if i had some deep steels for the back i would of used them instead of the five spokes but it looks ok with a combination! Thanks for the comment
RocknRolla Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 I decided to box in the seat and make up some interior side panels This is how far ive got
Bernard Kron Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Great progress so far. You keep homing in more and more on the proper balance, making changes, some of them often quite significant, as the situation requires. I like where the interior is going. Adding crisp and original detail is just the ticket! Regarding the wheels, I think the Torq-Thrust style wheels look fine with the white walls. The steelies would need to be used at all four corners to look good, and, as you point out, would require deeper ones at the rear. The look would be more utilitarian and less show car, but real tough and cool, IMHO. My personal favorite deep dish steelies for hot rod rears are the ones that come in the AMT '49 Ford coupe kits and which are duplicated by Modelhaus as part no. W-160. Here's a composite pic: As is generally the case, wheel choice can really swing the overall "flavor" of a car. Either way, this T-Bucket will look great since I'm certain you will guide it's evolution to just the right place.
RocknRolla Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 Thank you Bernard and thanks for letting me know on where I can get the wheels for the future! Thanks again for the really kind words,means a lot
crazyrichard Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 no problem great job and the interiour is taking shape i see , loving this build !!
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