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Post by chromecop on Nov 7, 2017 1:43:54 GMT -6
So, I finally got the most important parts for this build in the letterbox last night! The name I got for my build is "The Dentist Showrod" but I've chosen a "nickname" which is shorter - Toothache ! This is a quick drawing of what may, or may NOT, be of this build....  Nothing set in stone yet....but who knows?  Cheers! |
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 7, 2017 7:31:14 GMT -6
Ohh, cool! What was the bit you were waiting for from China? Or is it a surprise?
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Post by chromecop on Nov 7, 2017 13:05:47 GMT -6
Ohh, cool! What was the bit you were waiting for from China? Or is it a surprise? I'm not gonna tell right now, though....when I got home from work this evening tha part/-s were in the mailbox !!!!  |
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 9, 2017 9:33:49 GMT -6
Ohh, cool! What was the bit you were waiting for from China? Or is it a surprise? I'm not gonna tell right now, though....when I got home from work this evening tha part/-s were in the mailbox !!!! Can't wait to see it! I've got some spare time to work on my builds today too, I've been DYING to do some work on them! |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 10, 2017 13:59:50 GMT -6
I had an idea about scratching the complete chassie setup, but....today...I just remembered I had another kit in the stash which will probably give up it's chassie for my Dentist Showrod.... Stay tuned....
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Post by chromecop on Nov 11, 2017 6:38:55 GMT -6
I'll probably use the frame, axles and engine from this kit :  And some cool "skull" grips for a motorcycle will be turned into rear tires:  |
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 11, 2017 7:01:24 GMT -6
Ha, amazing - I was looking at those exact grips on eBay, thinking they'd be great for some tyres! Brilliant!
That kit is gonna be a great basis for some kitbashing! I can't wait to see it come together!
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Post by chromecop on Nov 12, 2017 6:14:59 GMT -6
Today I finally found some time to get this build started! Not much perhaps, but still..... First thing was to widen the frame:   I then had to testmount the "body"  |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 12, 2017 8:42:49 GMT -6
Also had to stretch the front axle :  |
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 12, 2017 13:15:32 GMT -6
GREAT start Darryl! That's looking really cool! You'e done a great job of widening that frame, nice job!
I wondered if the thing you were waiting for was some teeth! Great idea! That's what I would've done too. This is gonna look SO cool!
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Nov 12, 2017 13:31:25 GMT -6
Fantastic start Chromecop........ill be watching this for sure
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Post by grumpy on Nov 12, 2017 13:43:46 GMT -6
shade's of the horror rods pretty nifty chromecop
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Post by chromecop on Nov 12, 2017 13:53:21 GMT -6
Thanks for the positives! Next to do is the rolling stock.... Rear tires w skull-pattern !  |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 13, 2017 13:53:07 GMT -6
Had to do another mockup this morning to try different stances....Think this is about right uh???  And, I also started on the engine this morning:  |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Nov 13, 2017 17:44:05 GMT -6
I just love this Toothache rod... Looking good bro....
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 13, 2017 18:44:49 GMT -6
Looking great Darryl! What's the engine from?
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Post by chromecop on Nov 13, 2017 23:36:35 GMT -6
I've pirated the Digger Cuda for the front axle, frame and engine. Doing some mods though, adding a starter and reversed the tranny for the engine, I also widened the frame abot 1,5" , shortened it by almost 2" and also widened the front axle about 1,5". There may be more mods to the engine further on.....Stay Tuned !
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Post by chromecop on Nov 14, 2017 13:52:57 GMT -6
Redoing th eengine/tranny a little. Adding starter and such....  Also adding some extras to the rear axle:   |
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 15, 2017 17:03:43 GMT -6
Looking great Darryl! Nice extra detailing on those bits!
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Post by davemarek on Nov 15, 2017 18:37:08 GMT -6
That Digger painting is awesome...
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Post by chromecop on Nov 16, 2017 12:35:50 GMT -6
Widened the rear axle last night:  And, this evening I fabricated and attached the front engine mounts:  |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 16, 2017 14:19:32 GMT -6
Testmounted the engine and wheeliebars in progress.....  |
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Post by DVS on Nov 16, 2017 15:43:09 GMT -6
^ OHHHHHHHHHH !! I like that.
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Nov 16, 2017 17:03:32 GMT -6
Hahahahahah!!!! DVS I felt the same way at first glance.........lol... that is so kool.......
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Post by kabdriver on Nov 16, 2017 21:08:10 GMT -6
Nice job CC! Very cool indeed!
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Post by chromecop on Nov 20, 2017 10:00:10 GMT -6
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Post by chromecop on Nov 20, 2017 10:44:51 GMT -6
Headlights and tank in progress:   |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 21, 2017 4:18:40 GMT -6
Almost finished the rear wheels, combining the plastic parts of the handles and some large diameter mags which got new outer lips to match the inner diameter of the handles.  |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 21, 2017 6:12:57 GMT -6
More progress. front axle got some "molotow-chrome" today:  And I've started doing the driver's seat:   Pedals will be size XXL:  |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 21, 2017 7:49:02 GMT -6
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