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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Dec 25, 2012 17:37:52 GMT -6
Lookin' good Dave!!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Dec 25, 2012 20:23:58 GMT -6
"Kind of getting" your groove back ? sheesh!!.. man you are spot on the mark daddy-o .. this one is going to be over the top!!! Dave !!
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Post by Mysterion on Dec 26, 2012 20:03:28 GMT -6
Thanks guys.
I can't believe how quick this one is going. I've never been this far into a build so quickly. I started painting parts on day 8 and today is day 10 and the body is in the booth getting a base coat. I'm usually 2 months in before I even think about paint.
The engine/trans are candy blue over chrome, the suspension arms are Alclad, the frame shocks and hydraulic pistons are dark blue pearl over black.
The base for the body is white.
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Post by Mysterion on Dec 26, 2012 22:47:05 GMT -6
Another "One step backward, one step forward" moment. I lost a door and had to make a new one. Cut and shaped a new one using 2 pieces of .040 sheet,  First round of white, I'll sand this down tomorrow and give it a couple more coats.    The frame, it still needs to be cleared.  More parts.  |
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Post by Brandon on Dec 27, 2012 19:02:42 GMT -6
I am in love with this one... the Super Bee grilles are awesome.
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Post by Mysterion on Dec 28, 2012 10:18:26 GMT -6
I started making the door panels.    I've got the 2 coats of pearl on the body and will let it sit for a few days while I ponder my design for the graphics. It's hard to get the pearl to show up in the pics, this was the best shot.  I'm toying with ideas for grille inserts. Here's a set of tube grilles I'm working on.  A set of headers I've just about got done.  |
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Post by Mysterion on Dec 28, 2012 22:16:33 GMT -6
Some more work on the exhaust. The headers are made from 3/64" rod, the pipes are .100 rod, the flanges are scrap .030, the muffler is 1/4" tube that I flattened to an oval then capped with some .030 and the tailpipe is 1/8" rod with the end drilled out. It was a bit of a pain to line everything up, but I managed to get it together.    |
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Post by Dennis M on Dec 29, 2012 16:13:52 GMT -6
WOW' fantastic job.
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Post by flounder on Dec 29, 2012 22:32:40 GMT -6
Excellent work, Dave. I really like you restyling of an unusual design.
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Post by Mysterion on Dec 30, 2012 8:45:14 GMT -6
Thanks guys. I've mostly been painting with just a little fab work. I made the controls for the steering wheel, unfortunately I broke the brake lever and will have to redo it.  The exhaust came out pretty good and actually fits!    The new grilles.  |
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Post by mykturk on Dec 30, 2012 9:02:49 GMT -6
Dang, you're just kickin' butt and takin' names Dude!
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Post by sakke on Dec 30, 2012 19:26:36 GMT -6
I`m just wondering your speed with this project!!! Anyway great looking design and detailing!! I`ll guess I must buy this kit after seeing yours...Keep going!!!
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Post by dumpydan on Mar 20, 2013 4:47:19 GMT -6
Sooooooooooo whats happening with the Daytona? I am looking forward to the next installment, I want more! OK Please.
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Post by Mysterion on Mar 20, 2013 10:09:53 GMT -6
Sooooooooooo whats happening with the Daytona? I am looking forward to the next installment, I want more! OK Please. A box fell on it and destroyed it.  |
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 20, 2013 11:04:17 GMT -6
Sooooooooooo whats happening with the Daytona? I am looking forward to the next installment, I want more! OK Please. A box fell on it and destroyed it.  |
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Post by barten on Mar 21, 2013 6:40:04 GMT -6
Unbelievable. . . .it is such a cool build. . . can you fix it? Sorry for your set-back.
Can you post a picture of it as it sits? Maybe some one can offer some suggestions to get it back on track! We all need to encourage you to continue on this one. . .
GB
barten
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Post by SgtDRecon on Mar 23, 2013 0:57:02 GMT -6
OH Man this was an awesome thread of building enthusiasm, and now it has been crushed. Darn. It is plastic, It can be rebuilt, we have the technology to rebuild anything (insert 6 million dollar man sound tract)  |
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Post by showrodjohn on Mar 24, 2013 1:03:08 GMT -6
Oh no man that sucks big time. I hope that it is repairable and it was such a cool build and you put so much work into it.
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Post by bigredwolf on Mar 26, 2013 15:16:29 GMT -6
I've got to add my two cents here also.
This is an amazing transformation. There must be something worth salvaging!
Even if only the subframes you built were salvageable, it's something. If you don't want to continue on it, please think about sending it to someone who will benefit from your work.
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 26, 2013 15:25:44 GMT -6
Dave your the man' rebuild make it better.
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Post by AL on Mar 30, 2013 0:49:58 GMT -6
!!!!!!!!!??Are you Kidding??!!!!!!!!! ......... This was Looking GREAT.
-AL
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Post by barten on Mar 30, 2013 7:23:12 GMT -6
PM sent
Gb
barten
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Post by AL on May 27, 2013 23:14:43 GMT -6
this was such a killer build . . . . . . mind boggling that it got ruined. for whatever its worth, that was some beautiful work. 2-cents.
-AL
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Post by carcrafter on May 28, 2013 9:59:33 GMT -6
that is really looking good.
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