1 bad55 stan Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 That cage looks great,as do the wheelie bars.keep up the good work...
am73grand Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the comments!!! I am having a lot of fun with this build. I got to work on it today. The dash, steering column, pedals and shifter are in. I've also made the seat belts and installed the seat. (I need to glue the belts down) My next project will be adding the plug wires. Then I can install the blower and cut the hole in the hood. Once the hood is cut I can get to painting it! Thanks for looking!!! Edited July 19, 2014 by am73grand
1 bad55 stan Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Looking good Ron,I like them rocker covers, where did you get them?
am73grand Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Looking good Ron,I like them rocker covers, where did you get them? Thanks Stan! They are the ones from the "Christine" Pro Mod with the lettering sanded off and Slixx decals.
MitchP Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Excellent Ron! I've finally met my match with posting pics here. I've got to go Fotki or something. I tried to attach some pics of my Hays T-Bird following your advice and everything fit so far including the Hemi with the blankets and safety straps. Just can't attach it to a post any more with MCM's upload. I need to grill you on your standard steering wheel mount with the flat screen Data Tech (or whatever) readout. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing your tips on the wheelie bar, cage and Revell chassis scores!
am73grand Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 Small update. The blower is installed as is the motor plate and idler pulley. Plug wires are in and the hole has also been cut in the hood. I'll be using those wrinkle wall slicks on the rear. I'm waiting on the injector hat and some other parts. I think I'll move to the rear end. I'll finish the rear end, add the fire bottles in the trunk and the batteries. I can also start on wiring the interior. Hopefully I will update in a couple more days. Thanks for looking!!!
MitchP Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Familiar looking slicks, Ron Never could figure out why this year/body became so popular with radial drag racers and turbo classes. It doesn't look too areo, but must have some good f/r balance. Props on using an "outlaw" type hood as it looks really nice. I'd almost swear that chassis paint is Tamiya #42, light gun metal! Looking great bro!
slusher Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 The engine and chassis look great! I agree, very nice progress Ron, impressive work on this build.
futurattraction Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I love your updates, Ron! Looking forward to more...
am73grand Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 You guys make it easy to stay on track! Thanks for all the comments. I got a lot of wiring run today. Next up are the rear batteries and engine detailing. As always thanks for looking!!!!
jasoncamaro Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Ron your getting good at this improving each build I love how clean your work is it right up there with the best of them
am73grand Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Ron your getting good at this improving each build I love how clean your work is it right up there with the best of them Thanks Jason! That is exactly what I strive for......make each build better than the last!
am73grand Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 I spent A LOT of time on this today. The body is in the last stage of primer before paint. I will paint it on the next non-humid day. Today I built the Optima batteries: I also installed the engine for good. The headers are on the small side but they fit so I'm going with them. Next up is the blower blanket and hold down straps, Get the body on and finish plumbing the fuel system. As always thanks for looking!!!
Mooneyzs Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Ron.... This build is looking great. Love the detailing going into this one. Nice work
am73grand Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 I did a little more on this one tonight. The body is drying so I mounted the front wheels (Notice the valve stem). I also added the front brake lines and I started on the fuel pump. I am using a modern unit out of a Revell funny car. I had to re-position the main fuel line to the rear. I'll start adding lines later this week. This will be my first time using this kind of pump. I hope it looks OK.
LittleDrummerBoy Aka LDB Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Great build so far, your wiring job is very well done!
Dragfreak Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Looking good Ron, what did you make the valve stem from?
am73grand Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Looking good Ron, what did you make the valve stem from? Thanks Jason, it's just a piece of black ignition wire. I drilled a hole in the wheel and then glued the wire in place. Thanks Cody, I appreciate it! Edited July 30, 2014 by am73grand
slusher Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Impressive detail Ron, your really doing some great work....
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