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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 1, 2009 20:56:23 GMT -6
I couldn't let this one sit in the box any longer since Ive always wanted to build a large scale model and picked this up on Sunday. So far all that I did was remove the rear wheel wells and notch the frame. To get the front down like the back, I am going to make the A arms functional by using tubing and pins. If I go any lower I will have to raise the tranny tunnel. All this stuff seems like a cake walk on a 1:12.... Im beginning to like large scale haha. This is as far as I got tonight  |
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Post by chopitdano on Dec 1, 2009 21:01:32 GMT -6
Dude that look so much better than the pics in a text message. You may need a paint booth to paint it hahaha
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 1, 2009 21:19:12 GMT -6
Yeah I think Im gonna need something more than spraycans this time haha
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Post by A.J. on Dec 1, 2009 21:34:31 GMT -6
Ha ha ha, nice start Jay, that is looking really wicked for sure. I have one of these as well but I never mentioned it before because it's been stashed for awhile. I hate when you do stuff like this because it distracts me from what I am trying to build...ha ha! All that chatting about it on the way home from the show made me really want to build mine like the '57 in Hollywood Knights. I'll wait for you to get further and inspire me more. Lookin' good though! Really cool. You'll have to find one of the Nomad's in that scale once you have that one finished. Oh yeah, you didn't know that did you. There is a Nomad counter part to that kit...ha ha!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Dec 2, 2009 10:33:18 GMT -6
Ha ha ha, nice start Jay, that is looking really wicked for sure. I have one of these as well but I never mentioned it before because it's been stashed for awhile. I hate when you do stuff like this because it distracts me from what I am trying to build...ha ha! All that chatting about it on the way home from the show made me really want to build mine like the '57 in Hollywood Knights. I'll wait for you to get further and inspire me more. Lookin' good though! Really cool. You'll have to find one of the Nomad's in that scale once you have that one finished. Oh yeah, you didn't know that did you. There is a Nomad counter part to that kit...ha ha! Really I know there is a 1/16 scale , but a 1/12 ?? who makes it ? |
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Post by A.J. on Dec 2, 2009 11:20:03 GMT -6
Really I know there is a 1/16 scale , but a 1/12 ?? who makes it ? Oops, looks like you've corrected me Don. I was thinking of the 1/16th scale series. I have the '55 Belaire as well as a couple of the convertibles. I don't have the Nomad. For some reason I was thinking that they were the same scale as that one. Looks like I learned something new today...ha ha! |
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Post by Joe Stoy on Dec 2, 2009 14:23:00 GMT -6
that is going to look fantasitc when complete,
where did you get the 5 spokes that are in the front?
those look wicked and just the right touch for this build.
Joe
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 2, 2009 14:42:11 GMT -6
They are the Cragars that came with the kit Joe
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Dec 2, 2009 16:08:56 GMT -6
Really I know there is a 1/16 scale , but a 1/12 ?? who makes it ? Oops, looks like you've corrected me Don. I was thinking of the 1/16th scale series. I have the '55 Belaire as well as a couple of the convertibles. I don't have the Nomad. For some reason I was thinking that they were the same scale as that one. Looks like I learned something new today...ha ha! Kool AJ I have the Nomad , Hard Top, CV for the 57. I have the Nomad , CV, for the 55. I just need the hard top to complete the 55 series. I have two weeks coming for Vacations so I'll be locked in my man cave for sure. lol |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Dec 2, 2009 18:12:47 GMT -6
Way cool.
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 2, 2009 20:50:23 GMT -6
I took the time tonight to cut the front suspension apart and make it adjustable. Its all roughed in so now I need to do some smoothing and filling the make it look nice. The way it sits in the pics will be the ride height once its finished. As of right now its laying crossmember and frame. Layin Frame  Adjustable!  |
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Post by Steve-o on Dec 3, 2009 15:31:30 GMT -6
sweet look can't wait to see it finished !!!
Steve-o
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Post by barten on Dec 4, 2009 6:22:50 GMT -6
Your work rocks! ! ! ! 1 Great stuff!
So you going to do a nomad too?
GB
barten
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 5, 2009 21:40:10 GMT -6
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Post by BigDave on Dec 5, 2009 21:57:09 GMT -6
Are the WW tires kit parts also?
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Post by ira on Dec 5, 2009 23:32:36 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Looks Great!!![/glow]
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Post by hobbybobby on Dec 6, 2009 15:43:58 GMT -6
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Post by chopitdano on Dec 8, 2009 20:14:21 GMT -6
Differently far out man. You deside on keeping the blower?
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Post by robriley on Dec 9, 2009 7:38:02 GMT -6
man that looks killer jay! now i want to find one of these kits!!! is that a blower or a tunnel ram? can't tell from the pics.
I really wish that there was a 1:12 scale 55 pontiac kit out there.
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Post by gearbuster on Dec 9, 2009 9:10:15 GMT -6
That thing looks wicked just sitting . Awesome job
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Post by TheMadModeler on Dec 9, 2009 16:14:27 GMT -6
Lookin' Really Good..
BiLL..
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Post by oldskooljay on Dec 9, 2009 19:50:48 GMT -6
man that looks killer jay! now i want to find one of these kits!!! is that a blower or a tunnel ram? can't tell from the pics. I really wish that there was a 1:12 scale 55 pontiac kit out there. Thanks Rob. Its a blower but the kit comes with a tunnel ram setup and also factory fuel injection. You can actually get them on ebay rather cheap. |
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Post by randfink on Dec 14, 2009 6:46:16 GMT -6
That is wicked kool. LOVE the stance and whitewalls!!
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Post by badroadahead on Dec 14, 2009 10:32:35 GMT -6
Great start and great stance.
Dave
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Post by BigDave on Apr 17, 2010 22:43:08 GMT -6
Any updates on this project?
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Apr 18, 2010 9:42:54 GMT -6
Hey, I am sure it will come out great , but looks great as a LOWRIDER!!
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Post by customcruiserroy on Apr 18, 2010 10:30:44 GMT -6
Where are the pictures? If someone pulls the original, can you guys delete the thread?
take care,
RSS
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Post by BigDave on Apr 18, 2010 11:34:03 GMT -6
Where are the pictures? If someone pulls the original, can you guys delete the thread? take care, RSS Late night with the tube glue? What are you talking about. |
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Post by f91 on Apr 18, 2010 11:58:18 GMT -6
Very-very cool!!!!
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Post by oldskooljay on Apr 18, 2010 20:58:30 GMT -6
Havent touched it in a while but strangely enough I took it out of retirement last week and its currently sitting on the work bench. Just trying to figure out some custom elements for it and possibly a wicked fuel injection setup for on top of the blower.
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