Metalmad Posted April 26, 2014 Author Posted April 26, 2014 Thank You Carl ! Trying to finish the build up this weekend for the show next weekend.
Metalmad Posted April 27, 2014 Author Posted April 27, 2014 Moving along with this build I have just finished polishing out the body so next will be to apply the bmf but first I will start laying down the brake line from the rear to the front & install the front lines & attach them to the front calipers. I will post up pictures as I move forward on this.
Metalmad Posted April 27, 2014 Author Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) After the Bee was color sanded & next will be the bmf then the scratch X then polish. Edited April 29, 2014 by Metalmad
Metalmad Posted April 27, 2014 Author Posted April 27, 2014 I have installed the fuel line to the front of the fuel regulator which I had forgotten to do earlier when I was installing the fuel lines. Now it's time to get the brake lines ran & installed to the front calipers.
slusher Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Great shine Seth, color really pops in the sun. Looking forward to seeing you finishing it. I have 2 of these painted waiting for me to get to them...
Metalmad Posted April 27, 2014 Author Posted April 27, 2014 Just noticed on the alternator that the chrome is just to bright so I will gently give it a wash to tone it down a bit.
Metalmad Posted April 28, 2014 Author Posted April 28, 2014 Slow work today on the Bee because I do not want have to redo anything that I have finished. After figuring out where to run the brake lines I needed to scratch build two more fittings so they are in primer & I'm waiting on them to dry. Installed the oil housing & filter, added some black wash to the alternator to tone it down a bit & also worked on the pewter carbs which will just need linage attached to them since they are fuel injected & here is a mock up of the motor in the chassis & front brake rotors installed.
Metalmad Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 Some progress this evening on the front brake hoses which I have gotten installed and the rear brake hose installed also. I know the front brake junctions are probably not in the correct place but it looks good to me. Tomorrow night my goal will to run the front brake hard lines & install the rear also.
slusher Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Brake lines look great Seth. I am really enjoying your work on this build...
Art Laski Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Very nice work, Seth! Are we going to see this at the show in your home town this Sunday? -Art
Metalmad Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 Art yes I'm hoping to get it finished in time for Sunday & will you have the Willy's there ?
Art Laski Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Art yes I'm hoping to get it finished in time for Sunday & will you have the Willy's there ? God willing!
Metalmad Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Slow progress but was able to get the rear wheels installed & the firewall . I was test fitting the inner front fender walls & the right inner did not fit quit right so I had to shave it down some . Now it mates to the firewall a lot better now but there is a little gap now but I can live with it. Seems like the closer I get to wrapping this up little issues come up but I will push on to get this done by Saturday. I want to thank you all for the encouragement on this build which had its issues but the good thing is that I have learned a lot from this build and will be able to carry what I have learned on to my future builds. Edited April 30, 2014 by Metalmad
Metalmad Posted May 1, 2014 Author Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Was able to get the brake line from rear ran to the front & the two brake lines ran on the front ran & one to the brake master but still have one brake line left to run to brake master then the brake lines will be finished. Only took three hours to run the three lines & two brake line connectors.Not really happy they way the look but they will have to do. Pictures coming soon. Edited May 1, 2014 by Metalmad
slusher Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Was able to get the brake line from rear ran to the front & the two brake lines ran on the front ran & one to the brake master but still have one brake line left to run to brake master then the brake lines will be finished. Only took three hours to run the three lines & two brake line connectors.Not really happy they way the look but they will have to do. Pictures coming soon. You have to remember we are our own worst critics. Detail work is slow work.. I am going to start painting this kit sometime today.
Bluemiles22 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 This is turning out great so far, I like the color. Those wheels look awesome I may have to get myself a set. Nice work so far.
Belugawrx Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Seems like the closer I get to wrapping this up little issues come up but I will push on to get this done by Saturday. Don't rush it ... dry fit dry fit dry fit ...then drill Cheers
Metalmad Posted May 2, 2014 Author Posted May 2, 2014 Finally have the last brake line in place & glued ! Gave me a little trouble but it is installed !
Metalmad Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Had a little set back this morning before getting to work on the Bee I discovered that a water line to my sprinkler system had broke but is repaired now after digging up a 3 x2 hole to get to the broken pipe and repair it. But now I'm back on the Bee & doing my favorite thing BMF the trim ! Edited May 4, 2014 by Metalmad
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