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Post by pete on Feb 16, 2021 18:02:53 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 17, 2021 5:13:19 GMT -7
Dude.....that engine looks friggin' killer!!! Fantastic detail from every angle. Good job on those headers too. I can't tell you how many times I've had things go perfectly in NUMEROUS mock ups and when it came time for the final assembly......it didn't fit....WHAAAAAAT???!?!!
This is gonna be a show winner for sure when you're done with it Pete.
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Post by pete on Feb 18, 2021 14:17:23 GMT -7
Thanks Joe!!! Headers are a pain on real cars...Why should they be any different on a model...LOL...I do plan to enter this thing in a few shows (If they ever start up again) Devils in the details and he is holding me to task on this one!!
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 18, 2021 14:25:36 GMT -7
That all looks great Pete, how long til you run the engine?
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Feb 18, 2021 20:29:25 GMT -7
Looking good. Great finish on the engine.
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Post by pete on Feb 19, 2021 13:09:18 GMT -7
Thanks guys. Trying to get it to match the magazine pics I have for it. So far,so good. Les, I gotta get some 100 octane fuel first, Get it on the run stand. Then I can fire it up and break in the camshafts. Oh how I wish...  |
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Post by pete on Feb 25, 2021 14:23:08 GMT -7
Ok gang! Said I would post up the headliner in the next installment...Here it is. Fabbed a pair of sun visors to hide most of the seam at the windshield. When its all together and you look through the window. You cant see the rear seam at all. Just makes it all look more...cohesive...Got the headers re-done with some lead solder. They wouldn't clear the lower control arm mounts on the chassis. Had to cut the two middle tubes out on each side and replace em. Still had to clearance the right side cont' arm mount though. LOL, the headers now look the part completely with proper dents and all!!!    Next installment should have some real progress (I hope) Close to permanently mounting the interior tub to the body and the body to the chassis. Stay tuned!! and thanks for looking/commenting gang. |
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Post by leon on Feb 25, 2021 14:45:36 GMT -7
Really nice work there Pete!
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Post by pete on Feb 26, 2021 15:42:25 GMT -7
Thanks Leon!!
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Post by pete on Feb 26, 2021 15:47:41 GMT -7
Just a little update here: Yes, the headers and engine fit now!!! Talk about 10 pounds of sh%! in a 5 pound bag!!! Had to cut off the fabbed flanges to get em to finally drop in place. Sometimes I am my own worst enemy...LOL...   I can see the light at the end of the tunnel with this build now!! |
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Post by leon on Feb 26, 2021 16:04:12 GMT -7
WOW...This is looking great Pete! Nice that you got the headers straightened out.  |
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Post by sharp on Feb 26, 2021 20:25:32 GMT -7
Love the super detail on the engine and those headers! This is gonna be one awesome looking build when your done Pete!
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Post by pete on Feb 28, 2021 14:31:59 GMT -7
Thanks fellas! Trying to get this one across the finish line this week...fingers crossed.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 28, 2021 14:35:10 GMT -7
Thanks fellas! Trying to get this one across the finish line this week...fingers crossed. You've got me in your corner Pete! Git'r dun buddy!!! |
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Post by pete on Feb 28, 2021 14:51:30 GMT -7
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Post by pete on Feb 28, 2021 14:55:53 GMT -7
Thanks Joe. I'm tryin man...I'm tryin.
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Post by pete on Mar 4, 2021 17:18:23 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 4, 2021 18:05:57 GMT -7
That is some serious detailing again mate. Awesome work Pete.
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Post by leon on Mar 4, 2021 19:21:29 GMT -7
That is some awesome detailing Pete!
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Post by pete on Mar 6, 2021 9:42:44 GMT -7
Thanks guys!!! This ones been a long time coming. Aiming for the finish line this weekend, we shall see.
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Post by mrversatile on Mar 6, 2021 12:42:56 GMT -7
I hate you PETE! You keep setting the bar higher......! Great job, man, as usual, and its a Mustang which makes it that much better  |
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Post by pete on Mar 6, 2021 19:46:35 GMT -7
LOL...Thanks Gil!! I like to keep my fellow modelers on their toes. I mean, why suffer through it alone when you can drag others along with you? All be it, kicking and screaming the whole way but never the less...  |
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Post by pete on Mar 7, 2021 17:52:04 GMT -7
Todays installment: Yeah, finished up the engine compartment today. Had to fab the upper shock mount plates. Got the fabbed radiator hoses installed as well as the battery cable and starter cable from the solenoid.(Have to tidy them up a bit) Mounted the radiator and core support and called it done. Now for the finishing touches, hood lock pins and chrome parts and yeah, still gotta fab a driveshaft. First engine compartment pic is the real deal. Second one...well you get the idea... Ok so it isn't quite finished. It will be before the week is up.    Next installment should be the last one here. Then its on to the "on the road" thread. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 7, 2021 20:07:45 GMT -7
Man that engine looks great Pete!! Really givin' er the ol one-two ol' buddy!!  |
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Post by pete on Mar 8, 2021 16:06:44 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! Durn thing gave me a right cross and a rabbit punch or two!! Hope to have it done by Wednesday.  |
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Post by leon on Mar 8, 2021 16:56:51 GMT -7
That is some mighty fine detail work Pete! Could swear I was looking at that the real thing.  |
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Post by pete on Mar 8, 2021 18:12:48 GMT -7
Thanks Leon. Wait till its done. Gonna have to pose it with the magazine article pics to show it properly.  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Mar 8, 2021 18:24:34 GMT -7
Looking the goods there! Geez, that engine is tight in there.
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Post by pete on Mar 9, 2021 19:08:09 GMT -7
Thanks Bruce! Yeah, its definitely 10# of S%#@ in a 5# bag!!
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Post by poet on Mar 10, 2021 5:20:12 GMT -7
Awesome detail!
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that said. I know which way I have to go with em now. (Still don't understand how they fit in the mock up phase but don't now) 
Also made a headliner of sorts for this one. Made a paper pattern then cut a piece of .015 plastic to fit the area between the front and rear glass. I cut the runners off the glass first, they are ugly and detract from the interior if one were to look in and up. I try to make this stuff all neat and tidy where I can. Ill add fabbed up sun visors to hide the seam at the windshield and call it good. Sorry didn't get a pic of the painted panel installed permanently ( I will for the next installment) Did mock the engine up in the eng compartment though. Heres a teaser for ya. Thanks for looking gang!!!
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LOL this engine swap has been a huge headache. I've had it easier putting small block Chevy V 8's in Datsun 240 Zs' real ones that is, not models. Any whoo!!! Here is the engine in its final resting place, along with a few gratuitous header pics LOL...It's close now gang, may have it over the finish line by sunday. Heres to hoping!!! 
