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Hey Ken the pic didn't show yesterday. Looking good so far. I notice the rear quarter above the wheel opening has a bit of a hip to it where-as the Ferrari quarter is more flat.

Thanks Mike!!!!!

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Hey Ken the pic didn't show yesterday. Looking good so far. I notice the rear quarter above the wheel opening has a bit of a hip to it where-as the Ferrari quarter is more flat.

Yeah Kerry you are right. I have been grappling with that one all weekend on how to fix it without weakening the body in the rear quarters. :(

Will probably end up fixing it with filler in the end.

Where I am at today...........

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It looks like if you raise the beltline along the top of the door and rear quarter under the window, it would line up with the hood and rear fender like the picture.

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It looks like if you raise the beltline along the top of the door and rear quarter under the window, it would line up with the hood and rear fender like the picture.

I agree, level off the top of the door it would come up enough....

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Everyone's projects are looking great! I'll be done with my current Corvette project in a week or two and work will continue on the Henry J soon after.

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Thank you Kerry! Could not have done it without the car bodies. ;)

Hey not a prob. As you could tell I wasn't doing much with them anyway. If it can help someone out then it's worth it.... Besdies this is lookin to danged kool!!!!!!!

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I'm hoping to get some pics up this weekend. Been making some progress with it on break at work. I'm working on the rear brake vents in the rear quarters right now. Nothing much to see so it won't matter much on update pics. Just working on tedious fit and trim issues..... Have the new chassis mocked up a little too.

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Cool, looking forward to seeing it Kerry.

I will also try to put up pictures soon. Fixed the beltline, made the rounded fronts for the fenders, and filled both sides complete. It is now a sturdy body (without the roof.......for now.)

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That is great news Kerry! It will be straight check it out (gotta sand it tonight!)

Today's update of progress:

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And just for a good laugh......! Last week's "progress" :lol::lol::lol::lol::P

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OK,finally got a starting point. This is an Aoshima Nissan Cedric/Gloria 330. This is a curbside kit with a basic chassis,I may end up swapping to a different chassis so it can be more detailed(?). Pretty nice kit other than that...

...now,here's where I throw you off a little,some mis-wired part of my brain has always thought these would lend themselves well to being built as a '60s style custom. Mild top chop,maybe a slight section,shaved moldings and emblems,tuck-n-roll interior,new trim,reworked front and rear grills/bumpers/lights,topped off with a satin/suede paint job and some whitewalls. I'm not sure yet if it will be "period correct" or more of a modern/retro look. Anyway,here's what I'm starting with-let the fun begin!

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Wow, and I thought I had a dimented brain!!!!!!!! This guy fits in around here!!!!! LOL

Can't wait to see it come together Albert!!!!

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