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Post by chromecop on Jul 5, 2022 13:49:34 GMT -6
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Post by chromecop on Jul 5, 2022 13:53:01 GMT -6
Had to do another "mock-up"  ...and now, HERE COMES THE REAL HARDCORE!!!! Let's do some serious plastic surgery to the bone stock Monogram 1960's styrene body!  3/16" was cut out and thrown in the trash-bin!  |
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Post by TooOld on Jul 6, 2022 7:28:04 GMT -6
I really like where you're headed with this one . The fact that you're starting with what some consider a "Grail" makes it even better to me . . . love it !!  |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 6, 2022 13:27:04 GMT -6
Had to split the rear part of the body to make it work out with the sectioned sidepanels.  The front half of the new, scratchbuilt frame was a tad to wide. So I narrowed it and now I'll have to make 2 notches in the lower lip of the front "valance" as the frame is supposed to be shown up front where I'll make a gooseneck attachment for the front axle.   |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 7, 2022 1:36:13 GMT -6
I dug really dip into my stash this morning, and finally found a suitable driver for this object!  |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 7, 2022 3:03:11 GMT -6
A li'l more cut'n glue before going to work:   |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 10, 2022 12:21:05 GMT -6
Almost done with the sectioning:  |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 12, 2022 2:47:20 GMT -6
Scratchbuilding new leaf springs for the rear axle and replacing the dashboard with a Corvette unit   |
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Post by chromecop on Jul 15, 2022 5:05:14 GMT -6
I'm almost done with the frame now and the all scratchbuilt suspension is on it's way as well.   |
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Post by TooOld on Jul 15, 2022 14:06:18 GMT -6
The front spring turned out great and the blower/scoop from the Roarin' Rail is perfect for this ! |
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Post by flounder on Jul 15, 2022 19:40:49 GMT -6
Kit bashing and Uncertain T. I like it!
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Post by Dennis M on Jul 16, 2022 12:56:14 GMT -6
That is wild.
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Post by chromecop on Jul 18, 2022 10:57:47 GMT -6
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Post by chromecop on Jan 21, 2023 12:37:43 GMT -6
OK, back in business with the Trophy Hunter (after doing the 1963 Chevy II wagon christmas special). I decided to do some more body surgery lifting and widening the roof!!!! Almost 1 full inch higher to make room for the white haired, bearded driver.....  |
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Post by stevielewis on Jan 22, 2023 9:50:05 GMT -6
Glad to see you are back at this bash. It's looking good!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 28, 2023 13:15:55 GMT -6
Gonna to be so cool for sure.
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Post by chromecop on Jan 20, 2024 2:20:39 GMT -6
Finally started painting the body!  |
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Post by chromecop on Jan 20, 2024 4:34:52 GMT -6
Had planned for gold or blue but changed my mind and settled for red metallic!  Also putting new instrument cluster to the dash!  |
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Post by chromecop on Jan 20, 2024 10:42:22 GMT -6
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Post by chromecop on Jan 20, 2024 16:39:07 GMT -6
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Post by chromecop on Jan 21, 2024 11:43:07 GMT -6
I've scraped the paint off the front-emblem now, to let the BMF shine - and it does!!!!  |
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Post by TooOld on Jan 21, 2024 14:41:31 GMT -6
I've scraped the paint off the front-emblem now, to let the BMF shine - and it does!!!! Beautiful paint and that emblem is really sharp ! Great work Darryl !  |
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Post by patw on Jan 22, 2024 11:25:25 GMT -6
Whoa! I can't wait to see this finished!
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Post by chromecop on Jan 26, 2024 15:15:32 GMT -6
Scratchbuilding my own "Buick finned drums" for the rear wheels.  |
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Post by chromecop on Jan 28, 2024 4:30:17 GMT -6
Yes... I know... It'll look like some farmers tractor, but, still.... This is what I had in mind when I started the build and I intend to follow my first thoughts! I have made the finnes drums for the rear wheels and painted them the same colour as the car.  I've also put some chrome on the front wheels:  And I found some chromed headlights instead of my scratchbuilt items, seen in this mockup pic:  |
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Post by chromecop on Jan 28, 2024 7:41:14 GMT -6
Dashboard is ready to be installed once the body and chassie have been mounted!  |
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Post by chromecop on Feb 11, 2024 13:01:20 GMT -6
Made a new mock up this evening, with black rear tires....  |
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jcon
Showrod Builder
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." - General Patton
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Post by jcon on Feb 15, 2024 14:51:17 GMT -6
Wild and fun!!!
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Post by chromecop on Feb 17, 2024 16:41:24 GMT -6
Black leather roof top  and white lettering on rear tires!  also checking the new engine mounts  |
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Post by chromecop on Feb 18, 2024 15:28:02 GMT -6
Printed some lic plates this evening  |
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