TFchronos Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I like the caps on the back more so than the front. It almost gives the illusion that the rear wheels aren't as wide as they are. But I'm sure it'll look good (or rather "bad" ) either way you go with it, great work with the engine too Jason. Nice paint Christian, looking good.
hemihauler11 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Got the paint on and interior bucket finished
Dragfreak Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Hmm. I agree. It's very tough to disguise the depth difference of the front to rear wheels. Maybe make the front ones as thin as possible and thicken the rear? As pictured, they work very well on the rears, but in the front they just don't fit well. I tried sanding one flat but it doesn't make much of a difference. At this point I'm not sure which direction to go, I could put them on all the way around, just use them on the rears and weather the fronts, or leave them off all together and just weather all of the wheels.
W-409 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Maybe a bit wider wheels on front would work better? Now it looks like those rear wheels are pretty much wider than fronts so it would be possible to install a bit wider wheels on front too? It looks good without those as well, though.
Pim Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Is it ok if I change my entry to a rebuild of my gto from last years build
Jantrix Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Is it ok if I change my entry to a rebuild of my gto from last years build I don't see why not, but even if you convert the outside to a base model Tempest or something, it's still not much of a sleeper.
Pim Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Is it ok if I change my entry to a rebuild of my gto from last years build I don't see why not, but even if you convert the outside to a base model Tempest or something, it's still not much of a sleeper. Hmmmm good point I think I might look at some other options
hacked Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 hi guys, i got a bit done over the weekend, got the firewall and the inner guards done, motor sits on the original mounts. now heads and inlet manifold
Dragfreak Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) An update, as I reach the home stretch, I've made a lot of progress. I accurately routed the spark plug wires and added boots, I made looms out of some coke can aluminum, finally mixed a good looking Holley green for the carbs, and I'm currently scratch building a fuel rail and throttle linkage I know the fuel rail wouldn't mount on the choke linkage but I decided it would be easier and stronger to mount the rails there than in the bowls. With the air cleaner on it you can't see where it mounts so it should work out pretty good. I substituted the crappy looking front struts for a handmade better looking set, I wrapped up the interior with a scratchbuilt shifter and boot as well as adding some seat belts. I've got the chassis about finished too. The undercarriage is about done, I wanted it clean like the car had been comp-lately redone, to break up all of the black I included a beefy sway bar, and moroso coil overs. Next I'll scratchbuild a fuel pump and run fuel line. All in all, I'm very happy with how my first beater/sleeper is turning out, I will look into some pigments and other cheap weathering techniques to try to improve the body and add more to the effect. For now, I should have it finished up in the next couples weeks. Edit* it looks like there's a mold line I missed on the rear shocks, I'll pull them back out and fix that. Edited March 23, 2015 by Dragfreak
christian-w Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 It's pretty cool what's going on with the projects *thumbsup*
Dominik Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 ohaaa.....coool stuff going on here! I think, my bug is the...hmmm...still stock looking...entry - but leightweight and fast I have some progress done. The paintjob and bmf is done... The interieur complete... and the engine is wired and completed linkage, throttle,... Next was glued the wheels on and installed the engine. just a teaser with body on to take a look, what must be done next time: That all racers
christian-w Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Funny that we choose the same color - yellow, bro
Petetrucker07 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 OOP"s seen this to late to be in this one. It's never too late. Just get it finished by the end of Nov. Right? That VW is lookin hot. Looks like a hot rod So Cal bug.
TFchronos Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) OOP"s seen this to late to be in this one. The end date is Dec 1st there is still plenty of time to build, I haven't even started my entry yet lol. Awesome work Jeff, Dom and Jason! Edited March 25, 2015 by TFchronos
FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Got more blades for my xacto knife so more cutting to do
FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Oh geez one of my insomnia nights are in full effect. Let's see what I can get done before I pass out.
Zarana-X Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Lots of nice work here, but I'm not sure some of you understand what a Sleeper is.
Lunajammer Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Lots of nice work here, but I'm not sure some of you understand what a Sleeper is. If FatBoyKustoms' insomnia gets resolved, then at least one member will.
Dragfreak Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Lots of nice work here, but I'm not sure some of you understand what a Sleeper is. If this is directed towards mine, let me know what else I can do, this is my first attempt at weathering. Edited March 25, 2015 by Dragfreak
knarf Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 some really nice work goin on around here. like some others, i haven't started my entry yet. hell, i don't even have mine yet. it's still on the way from china
JTalmage Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 I havent had a single moment to touch any of my projects lately. It's sorta depressing. I am also trying to get some old projects done for the Cincinnati Challenge.. my first show I plan to attend.
FatBoyKuztoms Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Oh believe me my insomnia is not under control lol but I need more glue my CA glue decided to gel up on me.
prostreeter69 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Hey Guys: This is what I've got going on, I have more pics on the camera and will try to get them up later but thought I would share these. ZR1 running gear under a land yacht. Jon Edited March 26, 2015 by prostreeter69
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