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Post by Geezerman Fri 30 Jun 2017, 11:44 pm

been eyeballing this test body and getting antsy !
So I sent Egor out to the salvage grave yard, and he came up with some stuff.
I have SO been wanting to build an engine with a lime green tranny and a red highrise manifold !  I mean, who wouldn't ?

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Alas. couldn't get the heads off to fix this up ! Have to forgo that green tranny. But, Igor got some other stuff together, and we'll see what we can make of it. Found parts for another engine, and scavenged some wheels that will go together,maybe some parts that will make a half believable front clip.

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Post by GaryDainton Sat 01 Jul 2017, 2:13 pm

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Post by Guest Sat 01 Jul 2017, 4:27 pm

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Post by RetiredMike Sun 02 Jul 2017, 1:47 pm

Yeah.

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Post by Geezerman Sun 02 Jul 2017, 6:34 pm

I have 2 models to finish up then I am on this like stink in an outhouse !
Since I will be bashing a chassis, I plan to go deeper with the pie cut section so it will be more obvious.
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Post by Geezerman Tue 04 Jul 2017, 11:33 pm

Jumped back on this for a bit.
Increasing the pie-cut section by 3/32" (8, 342 cm for you metric blokes) at the front.
Notching that much above the trim line to keep the front wheel opening un-compromised.

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Post by Geezerman Wed 05 Jul 2017, 10:11 pm

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Height comparison with the stock body. in primer

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Post by harron68 Thu 06 Jul 2017, 4:28 pm

Ah, I got it. Pretty neat work!

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 08 Jul 2017, 4:25 pm

Subtle but it has a huge effect on the lines of the body. Looking forward to seeing the development popcorn
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Post by Guest Sat 08 Jul 2017, 4:53 pm

Hey Clay, How is this for a "Pie Cut" 57 Chevy. Super Gas Car that runs the Nostalgia Circuit around here.

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Post by Geezerman Sun 09 Jul 2017, 8:40 pm

That is WICKED, Buck !! Ya suppose that's a 'glass special for drag racing?
Mine will be a little tamer than that !
This salvaged body is bare naked. Nothing else, so,scrounging for something to slap on the front, I found this Camero front clip with grille, It had to be widened. I'll have to come up with something else  for some fill in.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 09 Jul 2017, 11:25 pm

I like the Camaro grille - gives the front end a 'mean' look. Not sure what might work best for filling in the sides, maybe some decorative 'fender flourishes' or something? Anyway, looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.
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Post by Skid Mon 10 Jul 2017, 12:34 am

Great idea Clay. '57 sectioned 1705482731

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Post by GaryDainton Mon 10 Jul 2017, 9:04 am

That looks great Clay, very purposeful looking.
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Post by Geezerman Tue 11 Jul 2017, 1:34 am

I have the front pieced and roughed in and in a coat of primer.
It ain't gonns look bad at all. (I think)

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Post by wisdonm Tue 11 Jul 2017, 2:47 pm

Simpler may be better. I sectioned a '57, but unlike you, I never finished it.

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Post by Geezerman Tue 11 Jul 2017, 10:53 pm

I LIKE that start, Don !!
Florida humidity still playing havoc with the paint shop, so I continue on with this 57.
Front all roughed in. Test mock with grille and bumperettes ( Corvette). I have the parking light holes drilled, after this shot.

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Post by GaryDainton Wed 12 Jul 2017, 8:09 am

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Post by Geezerman Thu 13 Jul 2017, 10:16 am

Making some headway in the paint shop on the other 57, but had to scrounge around for a different engine for this one, being that it will be hoodless.
 My original pick was looking too small. Must have been a different scale.

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Post by KatsZenJammer Tue 18 Jul 2017, 11:32 pm

The front end looks great! The 'Vette bumperettes work perfectly '57 sectioned 1705482731
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Post by Geezerman Sat 22 Jul 2017, 12:51 am

Starting the salvage engine build and have front axle location cobbled in .

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Post by TimJ Sat 22 Jul 2017, 1:53 am

Great work on the front end. '57 sectioned 1705482731
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