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Post by Steve H. on Dec 29, 2007 23:45:39 GMT -5
Thanks to Marc Nellis for posting the pic below... It turned out to be the inspiration I needed for my project! He also pointed me in the right direction for some of the parts. I used the engine from the 66 Rivi, very nice block to start with. The valve covers and plug covers are from the old AMT 32/40 double kit. The 6 pak of Strombergs are Reps and Minis. Its topped off with 2 sets of 49 Merc air cleaners (Thanks, Hollywood!) I scratchbuilt the ribbed valley cover, intake runners and firewall. I also had to mod the fan belts to clear the fenders. I just need to do a second blackwash on the valve and plug covers to finish it off. Yeah, I know, that middle air cleaner is crooked! I bonded 2 mil mirror mylar to sheet styrene with a coating of future, rolling out the excess till it was flat, to create the chrome firewall. I'm making tuck and roll running boards and roof insert. You can see the rough cut running board in the pic below. I'm still kinda split about installing the roof insert... It seems a little too thick and bulky. Heres how she's lookin' at the moment... Thanks for lookin'... Comments always welcome!
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Post by Dub on Dec 30, 2007 0:14:23 GMT -5
Great job so far, Steve! The mirror firewall came out awesome! I love the nailhead for the powerplant too. I've noticed the belts on these motors being troublesome because they are really wide at the top. Gotta clear those spark plug covers, ya know!
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Post by randfink on Dec 30, 2007 0:38:32 GMT -5
Steve, I am absolutely LOVIN' this little coupe! The color, the engine, the stance, the rolling stock; it's ALL good!!
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Post by Duane on Dec 30, 2007 1:06:37 GMT -5
Steve, this Deuce is a SLICK little ride. the gold paint with the chrome, and the white trim; makes this one of the most awesome cars i've ever seen.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Dec 30, 2007 2:56:53 GMT -5
boy that cherry is getting sweeter with each bite!
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Post by geezerman on Dec 30, 2007 6:29:18 GMT -5
NIce work!
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Post by ddlova on Dec 30, 2007 12:39:21 GMT -5
i dont know if it's too late, but you could save yourself some hassle by removing the power steering side of those belts. unless you are building it to have power steering, it's not neccessary to have that side of the belt system. just a thought.
nice job on the intake and carbs, it's a nice set-up! Dave
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Post by hearsedriver on Dec 30, 2007 21:20:51 GMT -5
this one is gonna be a real winner when its done!
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Post by Gray Smith on Dec 31, 2007 10:52:20 GMT -5
Nice engine there Steve...this one will look great once finished,
Good luck with it
Gray
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Post by modeler on Dec 31, 2007 16:08:33 GMT -5
Looking good. Did't realize how much work you did to the body, until I saw some constr. pics some where. great body work. What kit did the Buick engine come from?
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Post by Steve H. on Dec 31, 2007 16:56:05 GMT -5
Looking good. Did't realize how much work you did to the body, until I saw some constr. pics some where. great body work. What kit did the Buick engine come from? Thanks! Just a 4" section... not too much filler! The engine from the '66 Riviera, but I only used the block/trans, heads, water pump and fan belt.
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