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Post by geezerman on Dec 30, 2014 13:46:51 GMT -6
Joining in a group 40 Ford themed build over at Skids place
Out and at it early this morning !!
First, my usual disclaimer,that I'm about as shallow as they come. I build my models to be seen on a shelf and look as good as possible in photographs. Not real interested what goes on from the sewer view other than making stuff work together. Wasn't planning on getting radical.
I want it low but was too lazy to try to Z the rear end. So I dug out a bagged rear end. come to find out that Zing the rear may have been easier. But I got it down where I want it it, even though it ain't pretty.
Now to get the front slammed. The kit's dropped axle with the through wire rod makes the fronty look as high as a gasser. Tomorrow, I'll address that issue !!
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Post by geezerman on Dec 31, 2014 15:01:29 GMT -6
Not a lot of progress today.
I'm working on the front cross member for the front axle.
However. The 303 Olds engine in the kit is getting a small change. I found some Big block Chev heads and valve covers in my generously restocked salvage yard. I had to shorten that tall oil filler tube (?) to clear an alternator, also from the salvage.
 
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Post by harron68 on Jan 3, 2015 7:10:39 GMT -6
For a time the 409 engine with those unusual heads/valve covers was hard to find. I'm glad they made a comeback in kits and you're using them. As to the shortcut to get the model low, I guess if it works for you, that's fine. I once despised any model without an engine one could see. The rarity of some vehicle models and the quality of some kits without engines doesn't bother me as much anymore. "Just build kits" should be our song. Thanx!
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Post by geezerman on Jan 4, 2015 11:46:13 GMT -6
Happy new year to me !
Today got me to wondering why I fight this mismatched stuff all the time !
I guess that answer is, that I just can't do mainstream assembling and give up my individualiy. I have to mess with even new kits when I get one.
OK, The wheels I chose, and had the whole rear end set to go, caused me to FUBAR the 5K deep dish steelies while trying to mount them! DAM hollow tires again !!
Went deep into the salvage yard, found another bagged rear end and dug out a set of 5K resin 'Cragars" and a set of slicks that fit. Rear end is a little different so I'll have to locate it differently.
Also, in the background, notice the marks on the body. My intention was to pie cut section it to get a little more rake (green wedge shape). Not too sure if I want to go that route. I must be getting old !
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 4, 2015 15:46:24 GMT -6
Cool idea though.
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Post by geezerman on Jan 11, 2015 11:22:23 GMT -6
I have the stance I want
And I might as well show y'all this.....in case it never sees the light of day again !!
 
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 11, 2015 14:50:08 GMT -6
That's the right stance and I think the pie wedge will work nice.
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Post by harron68 on Jan 11, 2015 18:41:25 GMT -6
My heavens! You done it! Long section to remove. Stance on the fender section in front so low you could plow snow up here in the Midwest with it. Good luck, and don't apologize for the artist/creator in you, let it out from time to time.
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Post by geezerman on Jan 14, 2015 11:31:08 GMT -6
I have the easy part under control. Now it's trying to get it all to fit together
Going with the Deluxe grill.
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 14, 2015 16:10:42 GMT -6
Looks good. I like it.
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Post by tomcd62 on Jan 15, 2015 21:14:13 GMT -6
looks good as usual, but if all else fails there is still time to make it a stocker ,get the lighter out, just joking,tom
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Post by geezerman on Jan 24, 2015 13:09:20 GMT -6
I'm gettin' there !!
Body and fenders ready for a paint attempt. Gettin' the interior tub ready for the minimal interior effort.
Hitting the first obligatory hitch. The neat alternator failed a couple of attempts to clear the hood, so it's going another route and with a smaller unit. The Carbs were too tall also, and didn't look that great with the air cleaners lopped off, so I'm dumbing that down with something shorter and simpler from the salvage yard. I'm expecting more grief trying to match the interior tub with the body and fenders after painting. But I'm muddling on.
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Post by geezerman on Jan 30, 2015 10:29:03 GMT -6
Paint on. Now to see if stuff will still go together.
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Post by bob29579 on Jan 30, 2015 18:45:10 GMT -6
That's looking really nice.
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 6, 2015 14:32:06 GMT -6
Nice sectioning work.
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