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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2018 5:17:36 GMT -7
Thank you Deano!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 16, 2018 3:29:15 GMT -7
Patience young Grasshopper! Patience comes from within. Just stand with one foot on the ground and the place the other behind your head and stick your hands and arms straight out from your sides...hoo, hoo, hoo, Ok, I'm calming down now. Hoo, hoo, that was funny as all get out! Sorry Joe, I lost my head for a moment! We return you to your regularly scheduled program... LOLOL!!! |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 17, 2018 8:04:30 GMT -7
I thought you would enjoy that!  |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 17, 2018 13:49:13 GMT -7
I painted the Dart on Friday with Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue.  I misted some paint onto the chassis and painted the core support, rear panel molding, and the firewall.  I detailed the alternator with some red paint.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jun 17, 2018 13:53:23 GMT -7
Nice work on the paint and alternator detail Mike!  |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 18, 2018 11:49:09 GMT -7
Thank you leon!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jun 18, 2018 17:51:48 GMT -7
Looks sweet.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 18, 2018 18:40:09 GMT -7
Thank you RetroSpectKustoms!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 19, 2018 4:04:29 GMT -7
Progress is coming right along Mike. I’m likin the way that engine is turning out.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 19, 2018 4:44:13 GMT -7
Looking real good there Mike, nice job on the paint too.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 19, 2018 5:18:39 GMT -7
Thank you Joe and DeeCee!
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Post by aussiemodler on Jun 19, 2018 12:28:42 GMT -7
Nice colour Mike and the subtle details on that engine are a nice touch.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 20, 2018 10:35:01 GMT -7
Thank you aussiemodler! I have one other '69 Dart GTS and I built that one box stock many years ago. I have 2 '68 Darts and those have been built a little more recent than the other'69 Dart and I wanted those different from each other. Subtle details can make a big difference in changing one model for another.
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Post by vcv8273 on Jun 26, 2018 22:57:07 GMT -7
Coming along super nice and nice choice on color
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Post by mrmike on Jul 1, 2018 14:43:31 GMT -7
Thank you Steve! I have begun picking away at the Dart GTS 340 today. I painted the seats and the sidepanels this morning.  I started piecing the suspensions together. The rear suspension is in mockup as I still have to add plumbing for brakes and fuel and the exhaust system.  And, I have started foiling the body. It'll require a lot of foiling!  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jul 1, 2018 15:17:49 GMT -7
Making good progress Mike
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Post by mrmike on Jul 2, 2018 19:32:52 GMT -7
Thank you leon! I did a mockup with just the chassis and the body and it looks really good! Still a long way to go.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 5, 2018 13:20:18 GMT -7
Still picking away at the Dart GTS 340. I installed the firewall and the brake booster.  I still have to finish foiling.  I got the interior side panels and center console with shifter installed.  More to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 5, 2018 14:11:44 GMT -7
I love the look of the big sweeping back window on this model, nice work so far man.
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Post by Deano on Jul 6, 2018 0:55:25 GMT -7
Coming together very nicely.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 6, 2018 8:46:34 GMT -7
Thank you DeeCee and Deano! The interior is almost finished. I realized that there is a tachometer and the instructions show it being mounted on the steering column which is a good location for mounting. Every factory mounting for this particular car should be on the console just under the dash. This is where I'll mount the tach.   I did a little detailing on the tach face.  More to come... |
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Post by vcv8273 on Jul 10, 2018 2:45:51 GMT -7
Looking real nice Mike like the color combo and interior coming together sweet
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 10, 2018 5:50:29 GMT -7
Love the color and finish work on the body Mike!! This is gonna look sweet man.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 13, 2018 6:14:06 GMT -7
Thank you Steve and Joe! I haven't worked on the Dart in a little bit. I am looking at the car and wondering if anything needs to be changed up or the be left alone. I do need to get the engine wired and finished and to complete foiling.
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Post by leon on Jul 13, 2018 13:53:49 GMT -7
Interior looks good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jul 13, 2018 14:41:48 GMT -7
Thanks leon! I may have to remove the upper portion of the horn ring. I don't think it was completely round the steering wheel. thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deano on Jul 13, 2018 15:30:31 GMT -7
All looks spot on to me.
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Post by vcv8273 on Jul 13, 2018 20:39:16 GMT -7
All I would try to do is thin out the horn ring as the molding look as thick as the wheel
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Post by mrmike on Jul 14, 2018 5:00:56 GMT -7
Thank you Deano and Steve! I need to clean up the horn ring since the uneven painting does make the ring look thicker.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 24, 2018 17:20:43 GMT -7
It have been over a week since I have worked at all on the Dart GTS 340. Since I had to fire up the paintbooth to paint another project, I shot the hood with another coat of Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue. it came out nice and smooth!    More to come... |
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