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Post by islandrods on Jan 11, 2014 7:40:47 GMT -7
here is my entry its a 48 Ford coupe, I have a Hot Wheels inspired theme for this one
here where I am at with the start of the bodywork.
a long way to go
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jan 12, 2014 7:37:12 GMT -7
Looks very cool Irods do you have a pic of the hot wheel inspiration ?
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Post by poet on Jan 12, 2014 8:41:06 GMT -7
I'm scared of you!! I like that idea.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 12, 2014 10:44:19 GMT -7
This is gonna be great  |
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Post by islandrods on Jan 12, 2014 11:52:54 GMT -7
Hi CustomMuscle Here is the picture of the car which I was going to use for this build, have no idea how the rear end is but I have a idea for mine.  |
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jan 12, 2014 12:53:21 GMT -7
WOW Waaay Cool !!! I think I might have that Hot Wheel
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Post by poet on Jan 13, 2014 16:31:32 GMT -7
Wow is right!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 19:00:09 GMT -7
Interested to see how you modify it....I'll be watching.
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Post by islandrods on Mar 4, 2014 5:28:23 GMT -7
Update on this build,been doing some bodywork only, have changed the grille opening,fittied the skirts and hood scope, filled in rear light openings,have cut out section in rear panel to take exhaust pipes. Here are some pictures of where its at, the filler needs rubing down and re - primering.    have just put some primer over body needs abit more filler, will post more photo's soon, also primered chassis ready for a gloss black top coat. thanks for looking Islandrods |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2014 6:57:06 GMT -7
this is looking good!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 4, 2014 9:33:57 GMT -7
Nice work looks great so far  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2014 13:35:40 GMT -7
lookin good..
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Post by islandrods on Mar 8, 2014 3:49:40 GMT -7
UPDATE: First coat of paint, this is automotive gloss black, let this settle for a couple days then start masking up for next coat this will be done in flip paint (Green to Blue)that will be the top section including hood and boot. Here is a couple of pictures     Thanks for looking Islandrods (Graham) |
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Post by islandrods on Mar 14, 2014 7:53:17 GMT -7
UPDATE here are a couple of pictures of the the roof and hood painted, the paint is colour change violet over black.    thanks for looking Islandrods |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Mar 14, 2014 7:56:24 GMT -7
Vet nice
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Post by jbailey on Mar 14, 2014 8:36:40 GMT -7
Super shinny, and I like the color combo!
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 29, 2014 17:11:22 GMT -7
Looking good. Very nice paint job. keep it coming.
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Post by islandrods on Apr 5, 2014 2:14:33 GMT -7
Latest update been putting the engine together and working on chassis,been getting interior painted. think now i have got it to sit as low as i want it, now start on putting the fibre optic cables in for the working lights which are going to be the front lights and i have drilled 6 lights in the rear. the next job is to wash the body of and start to polish it. here is some pictures of where it is at.     Fibre optic's  thanks for looking any comments welcome Graham |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Apr 5, 2014 9:21:40 GMT -7
Looking good
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 6, 2014 13:43:29 GMT -7
Going to be sweet nice paint |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2014 9:23:12 GMT -7
Very very nice  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 13:13:46 GMT -7
That is a wild paint job. Love it..
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Post by Grandpabeast on Apr 15, 2014 13:54:31 GMT -7
Oh that is looking scare good !!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 18:16:43 GMT -7
sweet sweet eye candy cant-believe-my-eyes-smiley-emoticon
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