The Creative Explorer Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) I know, I know....Another one from that annoying Dutch Dude..... But I can't spray-paint yet, (too cold and humid for a nice PJ(sigh, no, no BJ)). So I started on a car I had in mind for quite some time. I will put a heck lot of scratchbuilding and modifying in this car, and it will be a slow, slow progress car. Questions? Remarks? Criticism? Please do tell. Edited August 10, 2008 by Steef Hartither
JAFFA Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Well i like the choice of car, what plans ya got for this baby? Allthough usually i like oldschool choice of wheels, this definetly is a good choice! I love the massive topchop!
The Creative Explorer Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) My plan is basically: I got no plan ;-) I just start with some ideas and put them together along as I go, no idea where it will end too. The chop was a bit too much for my taste, so I reduced it again Edited January 18, 2008 by Steef Hartither
JAFFA Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 My plan is basically: I got no plan ;-) I just start with some ideas and put them together along as I go, no idea where it will end too. !! !! Thats the way to go!
ajulia Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Hello there friend! Just wanted to say I like where this is going and you have my full attention! Will you two-tone the paint scheme w this one! Excellent execution on the top and the kit chosen! She's gotta mean look to her now! Keep on wit the keepin on!Thanks for showing the progress so far and keep them going! Peace AJulia
ramonesblues Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I think the chop looks MUCH better now that you reduced it. Now it looks as if you could really drive it.Can't wait to see it finished.
The Creative Explorer Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 Jaffa; yes it sometimes does hahaha Ajulia; Thanks mate! I am not sure yet where the paintjob is going to go. But I want to do it radical, just as radical as the car. And a two-tone is highly likely. Well, not a big update, haven't been home a lot last couple of days.
Robert81 Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I love this build, but I have a stupid question. Why are you covering up that beautiful hemi? The chop does look better now.
Raul_Perez Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I love this build, but I have a stupid question. Why are you covering up that beautiful hemi? The chop does look better now. I agree with Robert, I don't understand why your covering the engine and I like the higher version of the chopped top much better.
The Creative Explorer Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 I started on that cover before I noticed the crisp detail of the engine But too bad, it is all part of the idea in my head, we'll see how it results haha and yeah, chop looks lot better.
62rebel Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 display the kit engine on a stand and put a parts-box engine in it. i did two of these and the FIRST thing i got rid of on both was that peak down the middle of the hood. raided my stash and put wire spoke wheels on them too. somewhere in my closet is the 58 Belvedere i never finished.... it probably follows the same scheme i have on my cheeslers.
Clay Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Ther car looks good so far. I am just wondering where these engine stands are coming from. Are you guys building them or buying them?
The Creative Explorer Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks guys, Curt; I did the same thing, my hood is going to be as smooth as a baby buttocks. The engine is going inside the car, fully detailled. It might never be seen again, but I know it is there Not a lot done, at least it looks that way. Much of the time is spend on sanding, putty, sanding, putty etc. At this point I think the roof is done and primered. For my first time of serious customizing, I think the job looks ok. It could've been better, but for now I don't have the skills yet.
The Creative Explorer Posted April 24, 2008 Author Posted April 24, 2008 well, let's keep this on....slow progress is also a way of progress ;-)
RodneyBad Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Color looks great. Don't worry too much about covering up the engine. That has been a standard in some hotrods these days and even new cars.. I like the mesh grill. Like to see this one finished. No rush of course..
sdrodder Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 instead of using the 20 inch rims i wouold use the stock ones in the kit. Nice chop though realy like it.
The Creative Explorer Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 Long time, no work. Finally got some time to work on it a little bit, and in the past couple of days the lowering got my attention. In scale it got lowered a nice 5 inch down. Not a easy job, but certainly not undoable. I am going to fit air-ride in the back, need some wiring there too.
Robert81 Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Looking great, that is an interesting lowering job.
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