Speedfreak Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Joe, Looks like you've got yourself an ambitious project going now for sure! Is the Charlie Allen car going to be red? I just got the Chezooom kit two days ago as a back-up for parts for an original AMT 'Hemi Hustler' Barracuda I'm restoring, you can check out. The Chezooom is actually a 'Hemi (it's not a 427) Hustler' chassis/engine/wheels/tires with a '69 Corvair body and wheelie bars. You'll also notice that the chrome parts tree(s) still have tail lights for a '66 Barracuda on them! Those ever industrious Kats from AMT. Still a cool kit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks Gene. Yes, the Charlie Allen Dart will be the red version. I've got 3 sets of decals to do the car, the transporter and the van. How's that for ambitious? Although I haven't commented yet, I'm watching your Purple Powerfest closely. You've made great progress so far on such a far gone subject. As far as the Chezoom's go, one will be a funny car, one will be a wheelstander, neither will be a Corvair. I might get to them before the end of the year. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Thanks Joe, you should check out the body for the Barracuda if you already haven't, it's amazing the transformation. Yes, you've got you're work cut out for you, but , what a grand display it will be completed! What are the Chezooom's going to be if not Corvairs? I'll be watching. Edited January 10, 2015 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) The wheelstander will (hopefully) be an '09 Challenger version of the Hemi Under Glass. The F/C to be determined when the mood strikes. Edited January 10, 2015 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's been a weekend of progress and frustration. GOOD STUFF: All wiring, plumbing, etc is done. NOT SO GOOD STUFF: Still need to correct main drag link (long steering arm to spindle). You'll notice the short rod I had to cut. A metal tube will fill the space. Ready for final touch up and header installation. You will recall I've had my fair share of fitment problems mating the tinwork to the frame. More chopping is still required to get the left side to come down a taste and then finally square up the frame, as it sits a little askew to the left. With the front tires on, the left hits the inside of the fenderwell and the right has a gap. I only need a quarter inch to fix it. Rain is forecast for the next couple of days, then I'll get some primer on the body. Thanx to everyone who is following and putting up with my delays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 WOW, amazing detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Keep plugging away Joe, it's not as far off as it may seem. This can be a frustrating phase in builds, (your chassis) , when it's pretty much done but there are still things that you just have to fix. You'll get there. Edited January 12, 2015 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) WoooooHooooo !!!!! IT'S ALIVE ! I got all of the fit bugs worked out. Now, the pics I'm posting show the stance is exactly the same as my Fave Pic of the car at Irwindale Raceway, aka, my old stomping grounds. I'll post that pic for you to compare, keeping in mind I still need to paint before attaching the front and rear grills, bumpers, etc. The only difference I can spot is the rollcage on the real car is taller. (I am NOT changing that!) Let me know what you think. P. S. Carl, thanks for noticing. Gene, thanks for changing your Avatar. That last one was freakin' me out man. Edited January 12, 2015 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Joe.......looks GREAT buddy........can`t wait to see it painted..........the stance is right on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Gene, thanks for changing your Avatar. That last one was freakin' me out man. LOLOLOLOL, are you talking about the skeleton Rat Fink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thank you very much John. I hope the paint goes well too. Keep yer fingers crossed. Gene, yes, that creepy green vision was haunting me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Wow! Wheelbase looks great...nice rake too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) The only difference I can see between your car and the picture is the profile of the slicks on Charlie's car seems to be a little lower? So, that means that you have it spot on! Looks great Joe, yeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaa! Edited January 14, 2015 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks Buzz, it took enuff work. Yeah Gene, it's got those taller Parts Pack fatties that complete the look for me. Well folks, the weather is still not to my liking for paint, so I did the next best thing. Finally got an airbrush and compressor. Also ordered a desk and chair to set it up on. Also picked up a LRW to use for the Flintstone A100 van body. I'm tied up tomorrow, but still hope to have the body in primer this weekend. That's the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Great work on your build, I like how almost every part has the matching colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Thank you Robert, I'm a big fan of the monochromatic look myself. For starters, it helps make the details pop. I could have sworn there was a post concerning the firing order, but it seems to have disappeared. I try to respond to all questions so I apologize to the poster. Status Report: I have been up to my neck in STUFF, literally. The VA resolved my disability case after 5 years and I'm playing catch up after living on the edge of poverty for all that time. I'm in the process of putting an airbrush station together using a desk w/ hutch and it's fighting me the whole way. Another delay is getting ready to attend the NNL in San Jose on the 31st. Got my room and flight set, now I have to prep my entries. I hope to bring the Flying Dutchman and the Mazmanian AWB Chrysler 300. I also hope to meet as many of you as I can. Just look for the overweight bald guy with glasses and long hair. Need more? I'll be wearing a yellow Testors ball cap. I might make a name badge, not sure. That's it for now. I hope to have the airbrush up and running before the end of the week. Edited January 20, 2015 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Joe, Congrats on the resolution of your case with V.A., San Jose should be fun. Edited January 21, 2015 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 It's official !! I'm almost ready to pick this Bad Boy back up. I've been a bundle of energy ready to explodicate and urgently want to improve on my skills, ever since the NNL West. There have been too ding dang many personal projects that have held sway at the top of my To-Do list. For instance, I just finished installing two LED light bars over my workspace. Shiney!! The plan is to finish up the airbrush desk, which was sooooo bad I had to pay someone to assemble it. Caution, Office Depot makes their own line of desks. Get a Sauder if you can. At any rate, I want the body in primer and all of the frame touch-up done this weekend. Thank you for your patience as I go through this literal change of life. As a reward, I am including a picture of my new X-Acto knife holder: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Actually got work done today on scribing the panel lines. Way, way back in the olden days they were required. If I had left them alone, if not after primer and paint, they certainly would disappear when the decals went on. This was done the old fashioned way using the back of a dull X-Xcto blade. I'm certain they'll need adjustment after the first coat of primer, so that's okay. As you can see in the pic of the front underbody, I had to be uber careful not to separate any pieces from the body. The hood badges were removed from the sides of the bulges. There's a decal for that. Tomorrow morning I'll putty the rear spoiler, then hopefully primer in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yesterday, during a spring cleaning flurry that came out of nowhere, I managed to shoot some primer. I see about 7 spots that need cleanup, otherwise, I'm a happy guy. The panel lines are just what I thought they would be. A perfect groove for paint seperation, but I'm going to need decal solvent to tuck the side graphics into those door panels. Oughta be fun. Also took a few shots of my new airbrush station w/ Badger compressor, Paasche H series siphon single action airbrush and a spray booth from Micro Mark. Even though I temporarily live in an apartment, for you safety afficianado's, the booth is vented to my patio and I will only do small parts using acrylics. All else, like the body, is still done outside. Enjoy the pics and thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It's coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looking great, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Joe, Where do the fumes from the paint booth go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Great job Joe.....That work area is just too neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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