arni Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I first built this kit in 1986 and when I saw it again had to get two of them..Doing this one with independant rear suspension.It has a V10 from a Dodge viper,so it has mildly increased power!The engine in place with manifolds.The shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I'm really starting to like the look of the 40's coupes and this one's another stunner. Interesting mods you're doing. I vote for a bumper delete too Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 I'm really starting to like the look of the 40's coupes and this one's another stunner. Interesting mods you're doing. I vote for a bumper delete too Ashley Bumpers,what are dey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Got the engine done,it was sprayed Humbrol polished steel and cleared - the Humbol is rather delicate..The engine test fitted in the chassis,just had to nibble one engine mount to clear the belts.Got the chassis sprayed in primer.A view of the engine in the body.A overall view.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Sorry about the naff picture (lack of..) quality,tried to get it to focus - took multiple pics and these were the best!.........Sprayed the shell in Tamiya ts19 met blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Took more pics today,perhaps the camera was on 'the rag' as it was exactly the same settings,distance etc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Looking good Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Nice colour, looking forward to seeing this one completed! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks gents. Got her cleared today,it was a rare day when I did not feel too wobbly - a stroke wiped out my balance and trying to walk on a cane while carrying stuff......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Looking good. Sorry to heard about your stroke mate. Life can be a (insert suitable word or phase here) sometimes. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I really like that blue! We had a 40 Chevy Business coupe that we dropped a 350 into. That thing was incredibly dangerous. The body would flex and twist trying to bite the road. These bodies are very light (you know, for an American car) and anytime you really floored it, it would try to swap ends on you. Having said all that, if given the opportunity I would have totally put a Viper V10 in if I had a chance. It's crazy and dangerous, but it's fun. Really great fun. Keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 I really like that blue! We had a 40 Chevy Business coupe that we dropped a 350 into. That thing was incredibly dangerous. The body would flex and twist trying to bite the road. These bodies are very light (you know, for an American car) and anytime you really floored it, it would try to swap ends on you. Having said all that, if given the opportunity I would have totally put a Viper V10 in if I had a chance. It's crazy and dangerous, but it's fun. Really great fun. Keep up the good work! Cheers Thud. Decided to use some aftermarket wheels on her. Done the window trim - using a furniture scratch repair pen,it looks black! How she looks at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Those wheels really suit it actually lol. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Those wheels really suit it actually lol. Ashley Those wheels really suit it actually lol. Ashley That's why I used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am stealing that pen idea. I was building a unmarked Chevy Impala police car for a friend, and I masked and painted the window trim. I had to do it over and over until I got it right. This looks so much easier. I agree with Metro, those rims look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Got the engine in today as well as the interior tub.The radiator too..Did the running boards in blue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 This is looking sweet, I love that colour too, I agree with the others about the wheels they really suit the wagon. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arni Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Yes looking good there. Rear wheels seem to poke out a bit. Overfenders? hehe Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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