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Post by mrmike on Jul 12, 2019 8:40:15 GMT -7
I found another model on the shelf that needs a rebuild. My '69 Torino Talladega! If I can find another set of decals for the Talladega, then I'll repaint the body. I'll take apart whatever I can safely take apart and repaint and/or repair it. So far, the windshield and rear window have long since fallen out.    More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jul 12, 2019 12:59:40 GMT -7
Looks like a nice rebuild project Mike!
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 12, 2019 14:03:55 GMT -7
Nice project, I like the shape of it.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 12, 2019 14:58:16 GMT -7
Thanks leon and stitchdup! I got the Talladega torn down even further. I'll wire the engine, look for new rear shocks, repaint the tire lettering, pick out details with paint, make a new column shifter and the list goes on and on!  |
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Post by mrmike on Jul 12, 2019 17:47:48 GMT -7
I continued breaking down the Talladega today. Some parts are coming off with the flick of a finger and others are requiring a little more effort. So far, nothing has been broken.  I removed the grille, rear panel and the side mirrors easily.  Time for a good bath!  More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 12, 2019 20:18:31 GMT -7
These old glue bomb rescues of yours are always a joy to watch Mike. These cars here are just too cool looking. The view from the back of the car has always been a fave of mine.
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 13, 2019 16:12:56 GMT -7
Always liked this body style. Looking forward to this one.  |
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Post by mrmike on Jul 14, 2019 12:31:28 GMT -7
Glue bombs?!!! What!!! Well, I don't really see them as glue bombs, just dirty and falling apart from sitting on the shelf for so long. Maybe you're right, I suppose they are glue bombs!  A view from the backside of the car? Was that because you were always losing a race? Thanks Mark! |
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Post by mrmike on Jul 14, 2019 18:34:50 GMT -7
I've been thinking about the wheels and tires for this rebuild. The kit wheelbacks seem to be a tad soft around the edge of the rim. I decided on a set of Pegasus Chrome Shuey's with tires.  I drilled the distributor and heads for plug wires.  I repainted the rear differential and the air cleaner and made a set of shocks for the rear.  More to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 14, 2019 19:23:56 GMT -7
Liking this, liking this.
Carry on sir....
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Post by leon on Jul 15, 2019 2:43:26 GMT -7
Looking good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jul 15, 2019 15:05:47 GMT -7
Thanks Mark and leon! I spent some time on the Talladega chassis this morning. Repainted the chassis and suspensions, detailing the suspensions,and adding the wheels and tires.  The engine is coming along slowly. The distributor and the heads have been drilled for plug wires and paint touchups on the block.  The hood and body were washed and now I am thinking more about painting the body and not worry about the decals.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jul 15, 2019 15:11:18 GMT -7
Chassis and engine look great Mike!
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 16, 2019 3:56:01 GMT -7
Chassis's looking good Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 16, 2019 4:53:57 GMT -7
Thanks leon and Dale!
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 16, 2019 5:29:16 GMT -7
Nice work mate, the new rims should suit it nicely
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Post by mrmike on Jul 16, 2019 14:55:37 GMT -7
Thanks Les! I really like these Chrome Shuey's. Been working on the Talladega today. I added the distributor and fanned out the wires to be criss-crossed later. I'll make a ignition coil as well.  When I removed the fan and belt assembly, I broke the mounting pins. I drilled the water pump, engine block and the fan belt assembly for new pins.  This should tell you a lot. I was on a 4-speed kick when I built this model, so I drill a hole into the floorboard for a parts box Hurst shifter with T-handle even though the transmission was a C6 automatic. I filled the hole and will added embossing powder and paint it all flat black.  More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 19, 2019 4:18:18 GMT -7
He's right.....those wheels should be perfect for a good pro-touring look. Good progress so far Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jul 19, 2019 12:12:20 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I know, I know...it's humid outside, but it's nice and cool here in the house. I decide to paint the Talladega this afternoon with Model Master Royal Blue Pearl over Model Master White Primer and it looks really good! I'll let this dry for a few days and go from there.    More to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 22, 2019 7:13:10 GMT -7
Like that color Mike.
Carry on sir....
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Post by mrmike on Jul 23, 2019 5:07:36 GMT -7
Thanks Mark!
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Post by leon on Jul 23, 2019 13:16:29 GMT -7
I really like that blue Mike!
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 23, 2019 23:28:17 GMT -7
While the white looked pretty good, your going with this blue is even better
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Post by mrmike on Jul 24, 2019 8:25:54 GMT -7
Thanks leon and Les! I really like this blue, too. It's a Model Master (Testors) color, so I'm sure they'll discontinue it since I like it! I have finished rehabbing the interior. Since I used flat black on the entire interior, I coated everything but the floor with Model Master Semi Gloss Clear Lacquer. I misted several coats and it didn't interact with the enamel paint I used twenty years ago. The floor was flocked with black embossing powder and I misted a couple of coats of Model Master Flat Black Lacquer over the embossing powder. I created a new shift lever for the automatic transmission with a piece of thin sprue.   A mockup with the chassis. I need to finish wiring the engine and add the radiator hoses and the air cleaner.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jul 24, 2019 13:34:46 GMT -7
That wheel and tire combo are going to look great with the blue.Nice work rehabbing the interior.
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Post by mrmike on Jul 24, 2019 18:17:03 GMT -7
Thanks leon! The thing I like about the interior the best is the embossing powder/carpet. I came out better than usual!
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 24, 2019 21:10:10 GMT -7
The carpet looks great Mike.
Carry on sir....
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Post by mrmike on Jul 25, 2019 4:54:29 GMT -7
Thanks Mark!
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Post by mrmike on Jul 27, 2019 9:25:54 GMT -7
This morning I decided to foil the Talladega. Almost time for clearcoat!   Then I started to paint the engine compartment. Some additional detailing is needed here.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jul 27, 2019 9:35:21 GMT -7
Foil and engine compartment look good Mike!
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A view from the backside of the car? Was that because you were always losing a race? 
