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Post by Geezerman Mon 16 May 2016, 2:12 am

This is how the front end fits.
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It is now molded in in this foto. The interior tub is setting inside. I'm sure that when it is all painted and ready for assembly, it won't want to fit in. I don't know why that always seems to happen. I'll deal with it.... as usual !!

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Post by Guest Mon 16 May 2016, 2:25 am

Great progress Clay.

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Post by Guest Mon 16 May 2016, 6:11 pm

Looks good. That front clip was a long way from fitting. LOL

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Post by Geezerman Tue 17 May 2016, 11:50 am

Sanding this coat of primer, and I may be ab;e to start thinking about paint.
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Having some grief with Photoshop this morning. Maybe the image will come in later ?
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Post by kpnuts Tue 17 May 2016, 12:10 pm

Looking very nice.

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Post by A5h Tue 17 May 2016, 6:33 pm

Ho ho ho looks great!!
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Post by RetiredMike Tue 17 May 2016, 7:09 pm

Nice work, Clay.

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Post by Guest Tue 17 May 2016, 7:23 pm

This Clay bloke can make anything fit onto/into anything anywhere eh lads ...

Looks really good Clay ... still admire the imagineering you put into these builds of yours

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Post by Guest Tue 17 May 2016, 10:31 pm

Sure looking the part now Clay, great work man. Those seats look really tall now.

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Post by webby Wed 18 May 2016, 11:41 am

Good stuff, Clay. I've chopped/removed the odd roof, but sectioning is one job I ain't game to try.
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Post by Geezerman Thu 19 May 2016, 10:23 am

I've mixed up a kind of Mopar green with One Shot. Not too sure I'll like it . When it gasses out, I may reshoot it with a little more yellow in it.
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Post by Guest Thu 19 May 2016, 11:08 am

Man that was fast. I'm with you Clay on the shade of green. Street Challenger - Page 2 1705482731

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Post by RetiredMike Thu 19 May 2016, 2:39 pm

Green looks OK to me.

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Post by Guest Thu 19 May 2016, 5:44 pm

Looking good Clay.

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Post by Shelby Fri 20 May 2016, 5:03 am

I'm guessing you're looking for a bit brighter green? I don't mind this one myself.
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Post by Skid Fri 20 May 2016, 10:45 am

Still watching Clay, good luck with the interior.

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Post by Guest Fri 20 May 2016, 1:01 pm

Looks good Clay,I have a 70 Chally on the go too!

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Post by Guest Fri 20 May 2016, 1:43 pm

I'm kinda liking the colour too Clay....

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Post by Guest Fri 20 May 2016, 3:52 pm

I think you're going to make it work Clay.

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Post by A5h Sat 21 May 2016, 7:04 am

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Post by Mr Hirakawa Sat 21 May 2016, 11:01 am

Your garage shots always make me do a double take as they look so real.
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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 21 May 2016, 4:35 pm

Very nice build! The detailing and mods are great and that green for the body looks fine in the photo's. Looking forward to seeing more!
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Post by Geezerman Tue 07 Jun 2016, 10:57 am

With the roadster off to the side passing gas, I'll finish this off.
I hardly ever use decals, but even tho I don't plan to clear this, I thought the  TA striping would look good on it. Carefully trimming as close to the design as possible on the decals, placement didn't align at all!! I didn't think the section would matter that much. So, they'll not go on. Too bad, because there is some visible body work on the drivers side that decals would've help hide. I'll just avoid photographing that side.
So a little more finishing touches and it'll be ready for the NMA.

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Post by harron68 Tue 07 Jun 2016, 1:54 pm

Fine work from the ol' body shop! How you can work and paint with so much rain there is a mystery. Hope everything stays dry!

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Post by Guest Tue 07 Jun 2016, 2:53 pm

This is combing along fantastically Clay, lay down a black strip. You obviously have the skill.

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