GoatGuy Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 The lettering looks great Francis! Another detail well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 11:04 AM, crazyjim said: Is there no end to your amazing work? Every update just blows me away. Thanks Jim! This project is a great source of motivation but I think I've reached my limit... who knows? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Codi said: I had to chuckle Francis when I saw the Dodge logo. You sir, have now officially crossed over to the darkside. Turned out quite nicely I might add as well. Keep at it, we're enjoying the build for sure. cheers, tim Thanks Tim, luckily the letters are larger than today's standards, I'll have to think about 3D printing soon... I just stepped into the dark side but I'm back! ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 11 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: I never thought on that, that a detail that I never going to forget Francis, now I need to get me one of those machines Thanks Marcos, I had been thinking about it for a long time but I didn't think I could do it. You should never despair, even if it doesn't work the first time, the effort is usually rewarded... ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: The "Dodge" lettering is quite simply, one of the most amazing accomplishments I have ever seen. Fantastic work, my friend! Thanks Daniel, I am very honored by your kind comment my friend, however I think this kind of detail seems harder to do than it actually is! It's more a work of patience than anything else! Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 8 hours ago, mustang1989 said: This right here..... speaks VOLUMES to me. All the fabrication, modifications and attention to detail all come together to produce such a high quality product that one just can't help but to be impressed. Francis.....you are, without a doubt, one of the very best modelers I've ever seen. Thanks for your generous comment my friend! You have no idea how important it is to have the support of people like you in this kind of long-term project! I'm building it for myself of course, but if the quality of what I'm doing is improving, it's because of you all! ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Francis! Wow, that's quite litterally surgical precision. As they say: you "dodged" all difficulties on this lettering... Bravo! CT Thanks Claude! Good pun as you got me used to for a long time my friend! I would have had a lot more trouble if I had done the Canadian version "FARGO". Let say that I "dodged" the problem... ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 6 hours ago, GoatGuy said: The lettering looks great Francis! Another detail well made. Thanks Dave! Still a long way to go, more details to come sooner or later... Thank you all for your great patience!!! Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Francis you just keep raising the bar on this project. You said you hand finished the letters with a small file, How small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 8:47 AM, Ian McLaren said: Francis you just keep raising the bar on this project. You said you hand finished the letters with a small file, How small? Thanks Ian! This is a small set of Swiss pattern needle files that I bought a long time ago at a local flea market but can be found easily on the internet. Several sizes are available but mines are about 4 in. long with 12 different shapes. Very useful traditional tools for old timers like me... ? Of course, I used them to finish the outside shapes of the letters because the openings were made with the end mill or the drill bit. Hope this helpful, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 This build just continues to get more impressive every time I look. I'm just floored. Francis, your skill and talent are beyond anything I have seen. You are truly an artist... one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Looks just like the set of files I have. Yours appear to work better than mine. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Kromolly said: This build just continues to get more impressive every time I look. I'm just floored. Francis, your skill and talent are beyond anything I have seen. You are truly an artist... one of the best. Thank you so much for your kind comments Roy! I still have a lot of work to do before crossing the finish line, so I hope not to disappoint you by the end... You are welcome at any time! Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Looks just like the set of files I have. Yours appear to work better than mine. LOL You are obviously a harsh judge of yourself because what I see of the craftsmanship of your projects is of the highest caliber my friend! Your hands do the work, the files are accessories! ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Just wonderful, Francis. Smiling, Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thank you Mike! Your amazing work has the same effect on me! ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hello everyone, I had a few hours to make some work on the pickup so I take a few time this morning to show you my latest progress. First, I sanded down the DODGE letters on the hood and I taken a shot to show you the effect I was looking for and I am very happy with the result. Second, the inner fenders or wheel apron are finally installed, I put the engine temporarily in its place to show you the adjustment. Third, I was forced to do what I didn't want, open an hole in the hood... ? The carburetor was just a little bit too high and the hood didn't shut completely so it was the sole acceptable option. There was no way I was going to start over and modify the intake, so I decided to add a little scoop on the hood. I made a first version but modified it so that the rear part is more curved to resemble the shape of the side window, this gives it an identity that matches the shape of the cabin I think. It's not what I originally intended but I think it doesn't detract too much from the original look and gives it a bit more aggressive look. What do you think about it? Comments and suggestions are welcome. Take care, Francis. Sanded DODGE letters to emulate the real ones. Wheels apron finally installed. I was forced to make an opening on the hood, it was the first attempt but I finally made a square opening for more latitude. This is the first version of the hood scoop, I made a new one with a more curved shape on the back. Start over with a second version. I think it's not too bad finally... You can see the carburetor coming out slightly from the hood. Another view, sorry for the blurry picture... I think the hood scoop is an acceptable match for the shape of the side windows and does not distort the original concept too much. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hood scoop looks wonderful and necessary after you put an air filter on the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn62 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 With that engine sitting under it, anything will look right! Have you thought about turning the scoop around so the tapered part faces front and the opening toward the rear? Just a thought. TCOTTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, crazyjim said: Hood scoop looks wonderful and necessary after you put an air filter on the carb. Thanks Jim, however I won't put an air filter on the carburetor because I don't want to hide all the details I did. Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, foghorn62 said: With that engine sitting under it, anything will look right! Have you thought about turning the scoop around so the tapered part faces front and the opening toward the rear? Just a thought. TCOTTC Thanks for the kind comment Tim. It was an option, but I thought it looked too modern when turned the other way. As I mentioned, I think that in this orientation it blends well with the shape of the side windows and gives it a bit more of a period look... Thanks for your suggestion by the way, I was a little confused to have to make an opening in the hood and the more I look at it, the more I like it! ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Nice touch, simple but really good, make the the build look more sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: Nice touch, simple but really good, make the the build look more sweet Thanks Marcos! Sometimes we have to compromise to get things done... I've been going around in circles about this for a while, but now it's a thing of the past! I still have a lot of parts to make, so I can concentrate on other aspects of the project... ? Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 That turned out perfect Francis. Sometimes there's just no option but to go upwards with the mods as there just aint no room to go lower. lol . Very nicely done pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 9:05 AM, Ian McLaren said: Looks just like the set of files I have. Yours appear to work better than mine. LOL Oh man... that gave me a really good laugh! I was thinking the exact same thing, in fact, I might return mine and see if I get a set that work like Francis!! Francis, we are all running out of superlatives to describe your build sir. It really is quite amazing seeing it all come together. I do hope that I have the opportunity to meet you in person one day and see this work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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