41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 7, 2021 20:20:06 GMT -7
Been in the parts gathering stages for a while, finally got my 4 Ala Carte noses to slice and dice. One of the major issues is the mix of original photos and the "restored " photos. The restored version has the floors modified for leg room and a large trans tunnel to clear the GM 200-4R Metric tranny, the seat bad angles are modified and the gauges are Dakota units. A lot of dective work and 235 photos from the Peterson Museum.
Started with a 7" (7mm) channel and a 3" (3mm) top chop. Moved the rear wheel opening up 7" and sectioned the door area to move the bottoms up 7". Re scribbled the door openings and eliminated the lower hinges. Chassis wise I made up early style radius rods and moved the front cross member forward 2" (2mm). On the rear made up a stock style spring and shock mounts.
The engine is partly the Olds from the original Revell Stone Woods Cooke Willys with modified Parts Pack Caddy valve covers. Blower is a parts box mix with a scratch built blower manifold and carb manifold. Carbs a from the AMT 53 F1 pick up. I need to machine the cars Almquist air cleaners The blower belt set up is from the AMT Wynns Jammer and the generator belt, pulleys and generator mounts were scratched. Started with the mods below the doors where the original panel shape was remade for the "fins". Paul
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 8, 2021 2:27:20 GMT -7
Off to a great start on this car Paul. REALLY nice start!!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Oct 8, 2021 12:38:49 GMT -7
Very nice, do you have a picture of the actual car ?
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41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 8, 2021 19:29:15 GMT -7
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 8, 2021 19:41:08 GMT -7
Here is a bit more progress, i have the rear about 80% to shape. A bit more filler on the right top where it blends to the deck lid and more definition on the side "bumps". Last is to re scribe the lower trunk opening. I've mostly used Rage body filler, but nobody had any local so I bought a quart of Bondo Ultra. Dries pretty fast with minimal hardener, bonds well to polystyrene and it will wet sand with 400 to blend. A wet coat of primer and it seems to be good. Paul
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pete
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Post by pete on Oct 8, 2021 20:27:54 GMT -7
OMG...My dad has that album!!! I used to stare at that deuce on the cover all the time!!! This is going to be soo Ra-di-kool. Looks to be off to an amazing start so far Paul!!!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 8, 2021 21:59:14 GMT -7
Now this is DEFINITELY gonna be cool. My mom had that album as well.
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 9, 2021 21:14:41 GMT -7
Awesome build, love it
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41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 11, 2021 11:12:39 GMT -7
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malcox477
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 12, 2021 20:47:40 GMT -7
That is so cool
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 17, 2021 9:17:49 GMT -7
I'm right there with Marcos on that!!! AWESOME!!! |
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41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 20, 2021 11:16:28 GMT -7
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 24, 2021 22:49:54 GMT -7
Maaaan, that body work makes me want to do something like this Paul, definitely this is a show stopper, can't wait tp see more
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 25, 2021 7:22:52 GMT -7
Out Frickin' STANDING work Paul!!! Wow man!!!
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Post by 41chevy on Dec 1, 2021 11:04:16 GMT -7
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