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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 3:53:41 GMT -7
Well, after the setback on the 57' i pulled out a seconds Smoothster kit, stripped the parts of all the brushed paint, and decided to open up the boot (trunk) aswell, thats about as far as i got tonight.   got a couple of days off , so might get a fair bit dome on this for a quickie build. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 4:27:13 GMT -7
Not to shabby! I got a bit done too as you seen. not to shabby on my end either plus, I did a few small craft projects for the wife to keep her moving on a few things that I had to spray paint (her projects) she does all the work but the spraying, I do that. she doesn't care to learn how to use a spray can! But ohh well that gives us some together time in the shop......
The opening trunk, no "rumble seat" then?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 16:27:04 GMT -7
No rumble seat mate, just a tidy trunk area, lined out to match the interior i think.
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Post by jbailey on Oct 17, 2014 17:57:45 GMT -7
Never been a fan of Boyd and his boydsters, but definitely looking forward to what you do with this kit!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 18:57:12 GMT -7
Thats cool Dale! Something just a little.....different! Nothing wrong with that!
As far as Boyd goes, I never seen these kits for sale anywhere locally or when I lived in PA....... They like a normal kit then, or? I know "Smoothster" is merely cause the way the body was smoothed out, but, is that all? I imagine it had some extra special motor too!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 23:12:25 GMT -7
Yeah, late model wank factor injected Vette motor, will do something with that for sure, but it does have a full tube chassis though, lots of potential i think.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Oct 18, 2014 16:19:08 GMT -7
Looking good so far !  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 21:45:02 GMT -7
BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY down the bottom of the world today, PERFECT for paint. Base coat of black,  Then, i blew some metalic silver from about 2 feet away, so it just hazed the black. (bit hard to see though). Also a light silver stripe over the centre.  Then mixed some aqua blue with some clear, so it became more of a wash than a solid color.   The chassis and basics of the engine.  Can't complain about the amount of silver flake in my paint, this was left on the bottom of the jar. 
And a quick mock-up.
 and no, the brake caliper will NOT stay pink.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 1:47:08 GMT -7
I love that teal Dale! You add yer own "Metal Flake"  Lucky guy to be able to do that! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 2:08:02 GMT -7
I love that teal Dale! You add yer own "Metal Flake" Lucky guy to be able to do that! It's only a high metalic silver Auto Acrylic from my local auto paint store mate, $20 for half a litre, lasts for years mate, it makes a great base for Candy paints too. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 2:19:18 GMT -7
NICE! I'll have to see if I can get the same from my local one, (there really is about 4 of those stores locally to me so....) I'll be searching that one out!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Oct 20, 2014 13:38:42 GMT -7
Very nice looking paint job on this Sweet , and there's nothing wrong with pink LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 15:41:40 GMT -7
Thanks Paul, but i don't think pink brakes suit this one though.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2014 2:23:24 GMT -7
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Oct 21, 2014 14:31:54 GMT -7
VERY COOL DC - I like this build!!!
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Post by jbailey on Oct 21, 2014 15:55:34 GMT -7
This is looking like a mighty fine street rod there Dale! Nice color choices!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2014 18:06:46 GMT -7
Already? Man! Good pace. It looks great n
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2014 0:17:03 GMT -7
Thank you CC JB and Ice, it is a pretty simple kit, and as i did not really bother modifying much, it flew together, should be done tonight i reckon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2014 5:35:18 GMT -7
Dale AWESOMELY done man! I can only DREAM of getting them done that fast LOL To much to do, around the house and all. errr (Time of the year) but...... I am working daily in the shop so.....PLUS I have all sorts of other numerous projects going at once.......retired early due to some slight health issues but I'll NEVER be "bored" not to say the least! As said tho, NICE pace man! I reckon, I know what your next...... errrr.............ummmmmmmmmmmmm project will be!  |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Oct 23, 2014 17:32:49 GMT -7
Looking good DC  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 2:31:50 GMT -7
- I gotta say, just noticed the seats, the blue you added to them looks GREAT!
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