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Post by pete on Nov 10, 2021 19:25:22 GMT -7
Yeah, been concentrating on a build for another forum Joe turned me on to. Trying to revive the place, see a few from here have made it there as well. Also, been concentrating on my show cars, The Fulton N.Y. model car show/contest is happening this November 21st. (First show in better than 2 years!!) I have been tying up some loose ends and getting ready for the show...Hope to blow some minds this year with what I have in store for em. Here is a taste of what I have been up to for the show. Been adding all the little details that make this look convincing. Also discovering along the way that I need to scratch build a few things to finish it off, like a drum pump, some wood wheel chocks and a pair of bottle jacks (Not done yet) Hope to blow some minds with the whole Ford Drag Team ensamble...We shall see .     If I get a chance I will post up some highlights of the build I'm doing on the Jerrys Cherrys forum for you guys!! Soo, not gone just too busey for my own good LOL. |
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 10, 2021 20:38:35 GMT -7
WOW, that is a lot of great scratch building there Pete, nice work..
I think a lot of us have been absent from time to time... including me, life, work and
everything else just seems to get in the way at times.
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Post by leon on Nov 11, 2021 2:47:12 GMT -7
Really nice work there Pete!
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Post by poet on Nov 11, 2021 14:01:02 GMT -7
Awesome!
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Post by pete on Nov 12, 2021 13:20:27 GMT -7
Thanks fellas. Its been a long road with this project.
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Post by louvee8 on Nov 12, 2021 23:29:47 GMT -7
Looks very convincing Pete. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole truck .
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Post by pete on Nov 13, 2021 10:50:12 GMT -7
Thanks! its almost done at this point. There are a few pics of all the cars in my gallery. Just isnt one of the whole finished ensamble. May have to remedy that when its all finished...
Just an aside here...I would love to see some pics of that 36? Ford of yourse!!!
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Post by sharp on Nov 13, 2021 22:32:57 GMT -7
Love it Pete!! Looks really good, very nice work!! I would like to see some pics of that 36 Ford too. I always liked the look of the 36.
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Post by pete on Nov 14, 2021 12:35:09 GMT -7
Thanks Mike...its been a long road. Yes, I always liked the lines of the 36 coupe. Used to work on a 36 Ford Phaeton for its owner a good while back. General maint' and repairs. Fella used it as a daily driver For years. I used to take it to shows/cruises and the occasional parade...lOL...Good times. Speaking of shows... Heres the complete package, ready to go! LOL...Behold! The 69 Ford factory Drag Team of Hubert Platt and Randy Payne!!!    Think I'll blow their minds!?... |
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Post by pete on Nov 14, 2021 15:59:52 GMT -7
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Post by lowlife on Nov 16, 2021 3:18:29 GMT -7
Fantastic work Pete, on both projects.. The trailer set up is mind blowing all right ! Incredible build i hope you do well at the show with it... Looking forward to seeing more of the Nascar too, rear suspension is incredible so far  |
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Post by pete on Nov 16, 2021 13:20:23 GMT -7
Thanks Martin!!! I hope the drag Team does well too. The Charger is coming along slowly but its getting there. I'll have more to post on it in a few days.  |
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 17, 2021 0:19:59 GMT -7
WOW! Stunning work as always Pete.
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Post by pete on Nov 22, 2021 15:53:02 GMT -7
Thanks Dale! Well, the Fulton model show/contest was good. The Drag Team was the rock star of the show! Everyone loved it. Cant tell you how many pics were taken of it. LOL...They'll start showing up on the interwebs soon I bet!! Let me know if you see em somewhere. I was invited to bring it down to a show in Allentown PA In October. The shows held in a car museum (Too cool) Everyone swore it should win "best in show"...LOL...It didn't. It did win "Best Ford" though. Judges moved it to the "Miscellaneous" category. It got lumped in with dioramas and Sci Fi...  Oh well, leaves the door open for the local IPMS show in April. I think it will be well received there too. Also! My 70 R/T Charger won first place and best mopar. My 64 Cobra won 1st place and my Bronco took 2nd. All in all...Not too shabby. I did manage to grow the stash by 8 more kits and a few Detail master goodies came home as well.   |
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Post by pete on Nov 23, 2021 17:55:20 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Nov 25, 2021 3:13:43 GMT -7
Congrats on the wins Pete. Well deserved!
Charger is coming along nicely.
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Post by pete on Nov 25, 2021 6:29:21 GMT -7
Thanks Leon! |
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Post by pete on Nov 29, 2021 17:26:55 GMT -7
Had to adjust the cross member (Grind a trough in it) to get a proper Hemi to fit and sit low enough. And that was after altering the oil pan so it wont scrape on the ground! LOL. First pick is the initial fit, second..well...yeah gotta do it up right!   |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 29, 2021 19:57:08 GMT -7
Un................believable!!!  |
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Post by pete on Dec 6, 2021 15:45:11 GMT -7
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Post by pete on Dec 13, 2021 15:29:05 GMT -7
Ok Have an update on the Bobby Allison Charger. Finally got a proper Hemi (Out of the parts stash) Then had to make it fit the chassis. P.I.T.A..Fabbed a trans mount and a few other choice components that didn't exist in the kit (Remote oil filter mount, Overflow tank. fuel pressure regulator/filter assy..And so on...LOL...Here is where its at now gang...    . Stay tuned!!! |
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Post by leon on Dec 13, 2021 15:54:46 GMT -7
This is looking really good Pete!
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Post by pete on Dec 15, 2021 18:42:09 GMT -7
Thanks Leon!! Finally got the chassis permanently mounted under the body. I really was sure the window glass was gonna POP right out. Its all a tight fit under the body. Talk about 10 pounds of s... in a 5 pound bag. Its so tight that the hood wont fit between the fenders now LOL...Gonna have to shave the side of it down and re-paint...Other than that, it fit together, mods and all like I almost know what I'm doing! Heres a few pics gang...Enjoy!!    Now for the hard part, finishing out the build. Hopefully the next pics you see will be of the finished product! Thanks for looking everyone and stay tuned...It aint over yet!! |
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Post by poet on Dec 16, 2021 6:53:39 GMT -7
Excellent detail!
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Post by pete on Dec 16, 2021 13:33:59 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis!! Its coming along, still a bunch to do though.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Dec 16, 2021 19:41:13 GMT -7
That engine is absolutely beautiful, great work Pete.
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Post by lowlife on Dec 17, 2021 4:41:54 GMT -7
Great work Pete, awesome amount of details in this ! |
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Post by pete on Dec 17, 2021 13:59:31 GMT -7
Thanks gents! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 19, 2021 21:08:21 GMT -7
Man that thing looks good Pete!!! Keep 'er comin' man. Christmas or bust!!!!
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Post by pete on Dec 23, 2021 14:11:24 GMT -7
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