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Post by mrmike on Sept 30, 2022 14:55:54 GMT -7
The chassis is almost completed, except for the exhaust tips, wheels and tires.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by coyotecrunch on Oct 3, 2022 6:22:23 GMT -7
So clean, so cool, loving this build!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 3, 2022 6:49:53 GMT -7
Thanks coyotecrunch! I have used up all my issues of Roadrunners and now it is on to the GTX!
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Post by Deano on Oct 8, 2022 12:57:23 GMT -7
This build is coming along very nicely indeed.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 9, 2022 6:42:25 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! I keep picking away at this build and sometimes I just sit and look at it wondering what to do next. Then I pull out the instructions.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 9, 2022 19:15:36 GMT -7
I did some detailing on the front grille, rear trunk lid and the taillights. Then I started taping the hood for the Performance Hood Treatment.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 11, 2022 2:43:14 GMT -7
Chassis is looking good so far Mike! What color is that?
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Post by mrmike on Oct 11, 2022 6:40:53 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The color is MCW Seafoam Turquoise Metallic. I saw this color on this body in my mind and I had half a jar leftover from my Dodge Caravan.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 27, 2022 7:51:13 GMT -7
I finally painted the '69 GTX with Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black. Next will be Gloss Clear over the Matt Black to bring out a glossiness to the paint.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 28, 2022 1:19:48 GMT -7
Looking very cool Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 28, 2022 5:54:10 GMT -7
Thanks Dale!
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Post by sharp on Oct 28, 2022 6:09:40 GMT -7
Great looking paint and color. I like that MCW paint it sprays really nice. Nice work Mike!
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Post by coyotecrunch on Oct 28, 2022 6:38:13 GMT -7
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Post by mrmike on Oct 28, 2022 14:14:04 GMT -7
Thanks Mike and coyotecrunch!
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Post by Deano on Oct 29, 2022 12:52:14 GMT -7
Looking good Mke!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 29, 2022 14:17:57 GMT -7
Thanks Deano!
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 29, 2022 20:45:57 GMT -7
Beautiful paint work! Unusual color for this car but it does look good.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 31, 2022 6:56:13 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The more I thought about a color for this car, the more I thought about the MCW Enamel Paint that was given to me.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 10, 2022 8:21:00 GMT -7
I found the wiper motor on an old AMT Dodge Challenger firewall and I added a power brake booster.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by Deano on Nov 12, 2022 12:56:38 GMT -7
Nice details Mike
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Post by mrmike on Nov 13, 2022 7:45:58 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! The more I look, the more I find and add to the GTX if I can do it.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 15, 2022 9:58:00 GMT -7
The engine bay is complete. I even added the extra horn on the other side of the radiator core support. After looking at several other builds of the '69 GTX, I noticed a squat in the rear suspension. I decided to add a couple of risers to the rear leaf springs to raise the suspension a little.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 18, 2022 20:24:30 GMT -7
I added the Air Induction for the GTX even though I don't have the proper hood for it. The dash has been detailed and is ready for the rest of the interior. I started foiling the sides of the GTX. So far I have the front clip is completed.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 19, 2022 7:28:48 GMT -7
What I'm seein' I'm liking. Great idea on the wiper motor Mike!! Something small that I always do in my engine bays is to get rid of the seam line going right through the middle of the radiator cap. Why manufacturers always seem to put a seam line there is still a mystery to me. A small but effective move to help an engine bay look less like a model and more like the real thing. Love the progress on this car man.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 19, 2022 8:35:35 GMT -7
That seam line is from the mold halves and the plastic being pushed into the mold. The molds have been around for years and they tend to leak a little from time to time.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 27, 2022 15:46:05 GMT -7
I foiled the side moldings this afternoon. I have to use Metal Foil Adhesive which is another step for me. Maybe it is time I broke down and got some new foil.    More Mopar to come... |
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Post by sharp on Nov 27, 2022 18:26:13 GMT -7
Nice work Mike!! Looks great!!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 27, 2022 20:12:37 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! I really do need to buy some new foil! This old stuff stinks!
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Post by mrmike on Dec 1, 2022 8:17:46 GMT -7
My attention span must be getting shorter than usual. I have finished the front and rear window frames. I still have to do the side window frames.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Jan 7, 2023 10:36:33 GMT -7
I finally finished foiling the GTX. I had to finish the foiling the drip rails and the side vent windows. After I had done that, I painted the interior roof with Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black.    More GTX to come... |
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