ScrappyJ Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I recently started back on a couple of PM builds I began working on some almost 9 years ago. I worked on the funny-car cage within the chassis/roll cage: Camaro Vette Edited January 28, 2014 by ScrappyJ
cobraman Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice. I would love to see them finished.
mnwildpunk Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I would also like to see more pics of the bodies
ScrappyJ Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 I love that Corvette. Thanks, Jim! I can't wait to get my goodies in the mail. Do you mind if I put pics up?
Mooneyzs Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Dirk... Nice looking builds. Its great to see you bringing these back out to work on. I digging them both but that Vette is just wicked looking. Looking forward to more updates.
MicroNitro Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks, Jim! I can't wait to get my goodies in the mail. Do you mind if I put pics up? I love to see my stuff on builds it helps inflate my ego. LOL Post away
Mister Twister Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Nice to see you on these again Dirk....Keep at it!
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) It was brought to my attention that the rear wing on the '68 Camaro was dated, so I got to correcting it as best as I could: I apologize for my ignorance on the PMs. You would think that with my affinity for them, I'd have more knowledge so I rely on guys like Sherm, Tyrone, Clay, Davey and others to keep me heading in a reasonably correct direction. Here is the body after I removed the rear spoiler: Building back up the quarter panels: Building back up the deck lid The deck lid aft the rear window was a little flimsy, so I but a notch in to insert and glue a steel rod and keep it sturdy (my experience with using evergreen-type styrene is that it can warp over time): Edited February 11, 2014 by ScrappyJ
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 In this pic you can see where the TEM body's tail lights weren't correctly spaced tot eh bumper (correct in that they weren't both on the same linear and parallel plane). In keeping with he raised 3-D look of the TEM Body, I wanted to get them more parallel to the bumper and then I thought I should raise the round part for the filler cap, "SS" decal. I also resized them to the dimensions of both the twilight and filler cap decal's dimensions (the ones on the Slixx PM decal sheet). In keeping with the "green" concept of recycling materials, I decided to modify the existing wing to fit the new rear body work:
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) The new and improved wing: Edited February 10, 2014 by ScrappyJ
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Micro Nitro wheels by Jim Littiken. Thanks a bunch, Jim!!! Edited February 10, 2014 by ScrappyJ
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Next up, I have to modify the rear wing on the '53 Vette according to Sheman's directions.
1320wayne Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Changes look good Dirk. Remember something will only look dated if you are trying to use an older styling job to represent something from a more modern era. The body you started with was actually created back in 2004 or 2005 and a lot of changes have taken place in the Pro Mod styling cues since that time. A lot of the big wings have since been replaced with almost stock appearing decklids and Pro Stock styled wings attached to that. The new rear end treatment looks superb. Those wheels are most excellent as well. Look forward to seeing where you go with this.
1320wayne Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I know you were looking at ideas for a paint scheme for the Vette and I have an idea for you if you are interested. You could try the the Tommy Gray Undertaker car pictured below. You would have to do the paint scheme, which should be no problem for you, but to help it along I had a couple sets of the side graphics created in vinyl a few years back and if you want I can spare a set for you. You would also need a set of Slixx decals that provide barb wire graphics as well. Here is what a sample of the side graphics look like. With my job out on the road there's no telling how long it might be before I ever get around to doing my own so it would be cool to see someone benefit from what I had done. Edited February 10, 2014 by 1320wayne
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for the comments, Wayne, your input is always valued on these PMs too! I hear you on the age of the TEM body and hope that no one is offended by me putting their name out there. Both of these projects started as TEM and to your point, these bodies are > 9 years old. For the time, I found TEM bodies well worth investing in (and like giving credit where credit is due) It's just a shame that i haven't been able to get to them until now, but it might be a blessing in that my skills are a little better and might be able to do them more justice than what I could have done 9 years ago. I like that "Undertaker" livery and might take you up on that. Would you be upset if I tried getting it transferred to water slide?
ScrappyJ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) My bad...in my haste to get update pictures up, I neglected to thank folks for their positive feedback and comments. Thanks to all, including but not limited to Ray, Rick, Jim, Darryl, Wayne, Dave, Larry, Chris, Kerry et al! Edited February 10, 2014 by ScrappyJ
1320wayne Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for the comments, Wayne, your input is always valued on these PMs too! I hear you on the age of the TEM body and hope that no one is offended by me putting their name out there. Both of these projects started as TEM and to your point, these bodies are > 9 years old. For the time, I found TEM bodies well worth investing in (and like giving credit where credit is due) It's just a shame that i haven't been able to get to them until now, but it might be a blessing in that my skills are a little better and might be able to do them more justice than what I could have done 9 years ago. I like that "Undertaker" livery and might take you up on that. Would you be upset if I tried getting it transferred to water slide? Dirk, you can do whatever it takes to get you a useable image. I can tell you that these vinyl graphics that I had made are very thin and very easy to use.
ScrappyJ Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 Don't know how I missed it, but thanks, Tyrone! I took a stab at working on the Vette's wing last night. Let me know what you guys think:
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