tubbs Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Nice attention to detail all around. really shaping up.
johnbuzzed Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 That's really looking good. You're doing some nice things with a not-too-nice kit.
rustybill1960 Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 A stunner Paul! Thank You once again for sharing Later Russ
Speedpro Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 Have a small update as I managed to get something done. Started looking at seat options, actually test fit a couple different styles. But I ended up back with the kit seats. They are kind of plane looking and need a little more than just adding seat belts. What I'm going to try and do is make a pair of headrests. I figured the thickness that was needed and glued some styrene together...... Some cutting and sanding and this is what I have to work with.......... And now there is two!. Holes are drilled in the bottom of the headrest's for the pins that will be used to mount them to the top of the seats The holes were drilled in the top of the seat and the headrest test fit.............. A little more time getting the shape to match and get some paint on them and the seats. Then I can work on the belts. May also have to lower the seat too.
Speedpro Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 Another item I worked on was a 4-speed shifter. I didn't want to just put a handle sticking out of the floor so I looked at some options. I decided to build a vertical gate style 4-speed shifter. Only thing is, I'm going to try and carve it as I think it's the best way to do this. Here's how I did it........... And here's the handle.......... Next I made the gate lever and attached it to the handle............. Then using tin strips of pop can I made the bottom part of the gate lever.... Threw some paint on it and this is what I ended up with. Still have to mount it to the console and also make the reverse lever. Thanks for looking. More to come...............
DynoMight Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Amazing... Good job. Can't wait to see this finished
vc273 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Excellent build so far cant wait to see the end result.
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Great shifter. How long did it take to make it. Also thanks for showing the step by step.
1 bad55 stan Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 some more amazing detail Paul,you have a great eye(or two)for detail,very nice..
TFchronos Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Amazing craftsmanship on the shifter. I like the decal on the dash too.
wrecker388 Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Excellent attention detail on a kit that leaves a lot to be desired! Great job so far! Edited June 15, 2014 by wrecker388
Speedfreak Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 Paul, this is beautiful, the colors you're using and how and where you're using them gives the car a custom/show feel, it's beautiful.
xtremescaledetail Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Very nice work excellent build you got going on hope to see more soon.
Speedpro Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 Any updates? Haven't had a lot of time behind the bench. But I did manage to get something done for a small update. Worked on the front grill last weekend. I knew I had to deal with this part sooner or later. Being that the headlights are chrome, I had to take on the task of fixing that little problem. Went through the parts box for some lens's that would fit the hole that was going to be in the grill after the headlights are drilled out. Everything I came up with is to big, so they will be have to be cut down to fit. So here's the grill.......... Let's remove them ugly headlight's. I first used a #11 blade and carefully opened up the hole and then used a file to finish the job... For the back side of the headlight, a paper punch was used to make the round backing I needed. These parts will get covered with BMF and the head of a small pin will be placed in the center.... And after some hugging and kissing the lens's and a couple hour's to finish it up, this is what is now going on the front of the car. Thanks everyone for the comments and will have more soon. Paul
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