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Post by lowlife on Jan 28, 2020 10:45:35 GMT -7
Thanks Guys ! Well i think this is the first time ive got this far on a project with no decision on wheels, but Ive finally found some !  These were stolen from a 37 Ford project that Id started, (no idea what kit their from? ) but Im well happy they are just what i was looking for ... p/e discs should show through okay, so its time for suspension !  Going to need a LOT of cutting about to get it this low, so wish me luck eh !    |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 28, 2020 12:43:32 GMT -7
So are you scratching the chassis mate? the cuda kits aint easy to get low, especially on big wheels but if you have a scrap revell 57 chevy chassis the rear has a good axle area to start from.
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Post by poet on Jan 28, 2020 15:17:04 GMT -7
It's really taking shape nicely!
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 29, 2020 3:29:43 GMT -7
Personally, i'm not sold on those wheels, but that is just me,
EVERYthing else is looking awesome mate, especially that stance.
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Post by lowlife on Jan 29, 2020 6:22:16 GMT -7
Stitch, no new chassis, just chopping the suspension parts about, maybe offset the spindles a little, and if it's still tight a slight tyre trim ! I'll get it as low as I can you know that right !  Thanks Dennis... And Dale their the only rear wheels i can find that big, and have matching smaller ones for the front ! Think they look quite unusual, and have a real bare metal look to them which is cool ! Wait till it comes together, hopefully your change your mind ! Your more than welcome to your opinion mate, and I appreciate you saying it ! |
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Post by lowlife on Feb 7, 2020 5:42:11 GMT -7
Well im still on this, bit of a delay as i cant cut my p/e discs out so i cant use them yet !  And i eventually went back to the original wheels, as i found plastic disc brakes that fitted them ! So ive been working on the rear first, tops of the tyres were cut down, the top of the diff was smoothed, the tunnel was enlarged, and the inner arches thinned... anything that lowers it. And its just at a height i can live with, anything lower will require new inner arches etc, major surgery as the rear seats wont fit ! Heres the rear mocked up, with the chassis and axle in. Front is just resting in place but this will be the real challenge...  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 7, 2020 7:03:54 GMT -7
Stance looks really good Martin! She's starting to take on some good shape. Watching the magic show...….
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 7, 2020 7:57:34 GMT -7
Looking good Martin.
The rotors peeking through the rear wheels look cool. emotion-11
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Post by lowlife on Feb 13, 2020 14:13:30 GMT -7
Thank you guys, brief spell in hospital for a hernia repair has stopped play for a while, but I'll be back on this as soon as I can ! Been thinking of future projects to build... Funny how I've not thought much about all the projects I've got still unfinished... icon_whistle |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 13, 2020 14:31:30 GMT -7
Hope you feel better real quick like and get back into action. emotion-11
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 13, 2020 21:35:16 GMT -7
Hope the hernia recovers ok mate, the folk i know that have had them say the recovery can be the worst bit cos you really cant do much that involves moving
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 14, 2020 2:42:15 GMT -7
Good luck with the hernia mate, it can be painful for a while after the operation...
but more time for building, as it's not physically strenuous.
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Post by lowlife on Feb 14, 2020 2:45:11 GMT -7
Thanks guys, Yes I was in Tuesday, let out 24hrs later and I could hardly walk. Just been sleeping on and off for days and it doesn't feel much better  I did think of an idea for the induction on my Hemi, it includes a pipe that fits over the distributor, so the leads exit 4 each side ! It's similar to a twin turbo look but has pipes going to the back of the grill, for air intakes ! Ok probably better to wait for me to build it, I'll show you soon hopefully ! |
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Post by lowlife on Feb 16, 2020 14:43:30 GMT -7
Felt a bit more with it today, so spent a couple of hours on the Hemi.. egyptian Nice to be back modelling, hopefully get some time next week to get the suspension complete. But for now heres how the Hemis shaping up ! I smoothed the valve covers, enlarging the holes id drilled to accept black tube that sits flush. In to this i can add the yellow HT leads. Induction is a silencer box, smoothed with added metal rings etc. From these i`ll run 2mm solder wire down towards the rad, the distributor has a tube fitted over it to feed the leads out each side ! I quite like it, simple but it looks good with the metal pipes running out, i`ll add these once the engine is in place ! More soon, thanks fer` lookin in Folks !  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Feb 16, 2020 17:29:55 GMT -7
Engine looks great, very show car.
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 16, 2020 22:23:58 GMT -7
Engine looks great, very show car. Agreed. Very custom. Carry on sir.... |
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 17, 2020 1:30:29 GMT -7
NICE !!!
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 17, 2020 8:32:49 GMT -7
Swet, that'll look slick in the bay
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Post by lowlife on Mar 12, 2020 11:23:18 GMT -7
Thankyou Gents ! Thought id have an update, slowly getting back into this just hope i can get it finished before the end of the month ! icon_clockwatch_zpsxnglspgq More engine bay work, i needed a radiator and didnt have room, so i made this ! Fits around the intake and covers up the ugly pulleys etc... Starting to piece the suspension together next, this is a hard one to lower, but im getting there.. WellIoutta_zps281b835e Hopefully more soon then painting time !    |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Mar 16, 2020 18:37:04 GMT -7
So nicely done. Neater than a pin!
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 17, 2020 3:03:27 GMT -7
That is looking awesome mate, really nicely done.
I think the deadline might get stretched a little, as most are struggling,
and i'm sure everybody wants to see some finished products.
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 17, 2020 4:32:08 GMT -7
Very nice job on tucking that engine into that bay. Beautiful work!!!!
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Post by lowlife on Apr 24, 2020 3:59:24 GMT -7
Quick update, slow progress but a quick update ! Suspension is as far along as i can go, need the floor/interior/body together before i can finish up the front suspension ! So its bodywork time..  Smoothed door handles and mirrors, both have big holes to fill. Plus a smooth front valence with the wings blended in, and the bonnet pins smoothed off ! im loosing the window surrounds too for a cleaner look ! Primer coat coming up and paint next ! !  |
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Post by DeeCee on Apr 24, 2020 6:04:46 GMT -7
Looks sweet mate, ready for a mile deep paint job.
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Post by lowlife on Apr 24, 2020 6:11:26 GMT -7
Looks sweet mate, ready for a mile deep paint job. Bugga, I better send it to you to paint then ! ! |
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Post by sharp on Apr 24, 2020 18:07:25 GMT -7
This is looking great Martin! That stance is bad (Word Censored By Forum Administrator)!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Apr 27, 2020 16:57:24 GMT -7
Man, that looks awesome, will knock it out of the park with some paint on it.
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Post by poet on Apr 29, 2020 8:49:18 GMT -7
Coming along very nicely!
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Post by stitchdup on Apr 29, 2020 9:00:00 GMT -7
Man that looks as tough as a week old greggs pie
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Post by lowlife on May 4, 2020 1:45:25 GMT -7
Thanks guys, and thanks also to the admin guys for the extension on the time !
Well it's painted, finally ! Really don't want to rush it so I'm leaving it for a few days to harden before polishing, but I like the colour it glows !
Have a couple of bits to finish up, painting suspension / inside the body etc but she'll be done by the end of the week !
Pics when it's finished now I think !
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