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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 25, 2019 6:14:06 GMT -5
I'm glad I could give you my thoughts on it without offending you! LOL! That's always a concern for me these days. I'm all for constructive criticism during the build-up phase. It can be frustrating when you think you have something where you think you're done with it and someone points out a flaw or a way to improve the build. But, saying something helpful is great, and I can always choose to ignore it if I want to With some gentle prodding from Ed, I have redone the exhaust. It didn't take much prodding though because bed side exhausts were always how I envisioned this build anyway. But I didn't have the materials on hand to make them, and when those Monogram deuce pipes practically fell in place I just ran with it. I took the Monogram mufflers and cut off the pipes, and notched them to accept the solder. Then, through a few bouts of trial and error I got the tubes bent up. I did have to move the suspension arms slightly inboard to clear the pipes, but amazingly I was still able to use the original mounting holes on the x-member. So, not so bad after all. (the bottom muffler is slightly askew in the pic, so pay no mind to that) I need to make the pipes out of tube to run along the bed, but otherwise I'm very happy with them. Thanks for the push Ed Next up is driveshaft creation and trans tunnel mods.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 25, 2019 15:15:44 GMT -5
Cool! You ended up playing out the direction you initially wanted to go in the first place.......a win-win!
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Post by spex84 on Jun 25, 2019 15:57:02 GMT -5
Cool! I like the extra visual weight the belly-burner pipes add to the cab/bed transition area.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jul 8, 2019 6:48:24 GMT -5
While I didn't spend as much time at the bench as I had planned over the holiday weekend, I did make some progress. I got the steering box and linkage knocked out. 37 Ford pickup box, parts box linkage, with straight pin locators. Last remaining items to knock out are gas tank, battery and taillights. Then general cleanup and paint prep. I've been leaning towards a dark grey since I started planning this build in my head, but still mulling over some options.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jul 15, 2019 6:52:20 GMT -5
I've had trouble getting to the bench lately, but I did get some done yesterday. Finally figured out the gas tank solution, pictures to follow I made the mods to the injection units, replacing the molded tubes with some bootlace ferrules, found on Amazon. I chopped off the old tubes, inserted a short length of straight pin into a hole I drilled in the center of the unit. Once it's painted, the new tubes will set atop nicely. I may try to see if I can shorten them a little without damaging the flare in the process. Getting closer to paint time. Taillights is the last item on the list to figure out. Getting closer.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jul 29, 2019 6:31:13 GMT -5
I have started painting parts, so a picture update should be coming soon
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 5, 2019 6:17:54 GMT -5
Paint! Finally got the motivation together to start painting this thing. Part of the problem was finalizing a color combo. I knew I wanted to use one of the Tamiya airplane colors, so I settled on the Grey Violet. Then I had to decide where I was going to incorporate the 2nd and third colors, and what they should be. Apparently, the old Testors Copper spray bomb has become one of my go to colors because when I look back on past builds I see it all over the place. Usually in subtle places. Well, this time, it's in the forefront. Feels good to see this baby in color, so here's the obligatory fresh paint mockup...
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Post by spex84 on Aug 5, 2019 11:11:36 GMT -5
Cool color combo! The grille and wheels act as the perfect accent to that subtle grey.
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Post by Dennis on Aug 7, 2019 14:19:22 GMT -5
I agree, great color combo!
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Post by Ranchwagon on Aug 7, 2019 15:20:49 GMT -5
I like the colors too! Excellent choice.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 26, 2019 10:06:34 GMT -5
Real update... Painting is done, and final assembly has commenced. Check out the sweet Pontiac from Drag City Casting...
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Post by krassandbernie on Aug 26, 2019 11:05:54 GMT -5
It's nice to see my stuff actually being put to good use..........as in being built or used on a project! I believe this is the first Pontiac engine I've seen assembled other than your '32 roadster which was more of a restoration when it came to the engine.
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Post by Dennis on Aug 26, 2019 11:21:56 GMT -5
That Poncho looks tough sitting in there!
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Post by spex84 on Aug 28, 2019 13:44:57 GMT -5
Looking good! Seems you bailed out on the injector setup?
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 28, 2019 14:23:17 GMT -5
Looking good! Seems you bailed out on the injector setup? I was waiting for someone to catch that I decided that it didn't really fit with the understated feel this build started to evolve into the further I got along. I have the parts saved for a future project. Plus, in the last year I've built 2 injected motors, with another one waiting in deck.
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