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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 20:53:36 GMT -7
Ok . You probably figured out what I will be doing for this one. I only build 1 nascar type. The King Richard Petty. Going to be cloning 1 of the dodge chargers he drove.   |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Feb 10, 2014 20:56:16 GMT -7
Well there's the kit I misplaced  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 21:02:27 GMT -7
Well there's the kit I misplaced I will send it back when I am done... |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Feb 10, 2014 21:03:47 GMT -7
Well there's the kit I misplaced  I will send it back when I am done... Overnight delivery please |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Feb 10, 2014 21:32:16 GMT -7
Cool junkman this MOTM is getting good smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by AK on Feb 11, 2014 6:15:53 GMT -7
Oh! Most excellent choice Junkman!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2014 19:41:06 GMT -7
Thanks ak..
I was having second thoughts last night as the mehaim began.
this is the worst kit I have seen for fit and the mold of the body.
the body took alot of flat sanding. Rolls in plastic above each fender well.
windshield post. To thick. Needs trimmed out at side window opening.
the lips at door lines are big.
The fit of the cage to chassis is another story.
so guys. If you have this kit. Be ready for some work to make it look right for the build.
or I just might be to picky..lol
pics in a little bit coming at ya..
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Post by wheaton79chris on Feb 11, 2014 19:51:50 GMT -7
I love those polar light chassis. But you're right the body is way too thick and uneven
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Post by AK on Feb 11, 2014 19:52:36 GMT -7
OH NO! smileyCAELY0UD_zps3cc8a166 I was excited that you were building this as Richard is my all time favorite driver and was thinking maybe I'd pick up this kit, or maybe the Talledaga kit. Wonder if usiing an AMT 71 Charger body or an old MPC 74 Chager body would be easier to work with....
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Post by wheaton79chris on Feb 11, 2014 19:56:04 GMT -7
AK a lot of mods doing it that way but if you did I would get the mpc body. The amt body is way off the mark
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Post by AK on Feb 11, 2014 20:21:59 GMT -7
okay, just a thought...I think I've got some old MPC Charger and Roadrunner NASCAR bodies and some parts buried DEEP in my stash somewhere. Maybe some day I'll dig them up and see what would be involved in mating them to the Polar lights chassis.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2014 23:24:49 GMT -7
I agree chris. way to thick of body and such. Chassis makes a nice one with alot of fitting and sanding. AK. I got the petty charger out and body is able to fit the chassis. Not much work either . Looks like sand the side cage down a little and trim the side of chassis. not to much. The grille and all looks better. The torino is a little better. Not as thick as the charger. They can be made look good with a little elbow rubbin.. Well. enough of that. After alot of prep and more here is what I came up with.   |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Feb 12, 2014 0:00:55 GMT -7
Looking good junkman your getting there  |
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Post by AK on Feb 12, 2014 8:02:14 GMT -7
Chassis looks great! and that sexy Charger body is going to be sweeeeet!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 14:04:26 GMT -7
Thanks gard and AK.. Now if it fits...   |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Feb 12, 2014 16:16:02 GMT -7
A little tip junkman. Instead of trimming cage or chassis remove some material from inside the body. It may still be snug but it will look tighter and sleeker for a built from a street car appearance like they still were in those days
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 6:19:32 GMT -7
Thanks for the tip. I have this one under control..Chassis fits great in the body. The MPC petty body is the one that would be tight. Here is where it is at. I love details. So how about drilling out all the hood pins, window bolts. and support holes. Adding hood pin straps on front.  Next work on the shocks and small block mopar to power it up.   More to come.. Stay tune brothers.. smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5 |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Feb 13, 2014 11:53:20 GMT -7
Looking good |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 18:56:51 GMT -7
lookin good junkman!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2014 22:47:03 GMT -7
Thanks guys.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 18:21:32 GMT -7
Ok Body and chassis painted. Painted with Grabber Blue.. Engine block painted and now onto assembly of engine, red strip on body and more. Stay tune Nascar buddies.. smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5   |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Feb 17, 2014 18:27:31 GMT -7
Real nice |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 18:35:21 GMT -7
lookin good Junkman bowdown-right
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 18:43:21 GMT -7
Its coming along. Very nice
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Post by AK on Feb 17, 2014 21:00:44 GMT -7
I like it Junkman! My last muscle car was a Petty Blue 73 Charger SE!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 23:14:54 GMT -7
Thanks Guys..Appreciate the comments. Well here is what I got done tonight. Shocks finished and placed. Bolt heads on the shocks. Bolt heads are small silver jewlery bead locks or crimps.. 2nd radiator installed. Engine mock up in the chassis.. More to come..  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 6:15:26 GMT -7
progress last night was stomping in the petty garage. the rear was assembled with the goodies, engiine got a work over, and chassis is starting to come alive..  brake line and bolts are silver wire for floral arraingments. drill out backing plates, make a block with hole straight through, run wire from one side to other through block and presto. brake line. bolts just drill hole, add a piece of wire and clip off.    engine got the usual bits. Dist., fuel line,throttle cable, ect.   |
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Post by AK on Feb 20, 2014 6:47:24 GMT -7
Looking good junkman! I like the attention to detail!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 7:04:16 GMT -7
lookin good Junkman!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Feb 20, 2014 7:15:43 GMT -7
Looks great junkman nice detail |
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