MikeBoyle Posted July 11, 2014 Author Posted July 11, 2014 Color is stillWhat's the plan for body color? Call me old school but I think military olive drab green would look spectacular, whatever color you end up going with it will like awesome, keep it goingColor is between Olive Drab and Sand Tan. Can't decide which one yet. Leaning more toward the OD.Thanks everyone for the kind words.
MikeBoyle Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Still plugging away. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Engine and transmission are in place. Hosted on Fotki Finished Optmia Yellow top. Hosted on Fotki Wasn't happy with the "kit" headers, so I broke out some silver solder and tried my hand at building a custom set. They aren't a prefect match, but look good enough to me for my first attempt. Hosted on Fotki Old (bottom) vs. new (top)
Maxicoop Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 that is totally wicked !!!!! can't wait to see her complete .... keep posting updates, they are great pictures of what you are doing !!!!!!!
MikeBoyle Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 Its amazing how much time you spend on all the little details, yet it seems like you aren't getting anywhere. Hosted on Fotki Radiator and trans cooler mounted and plumed. Hosted on Fotki Rear brakes fully plumed, battery mount made and battery cut off made. Hosted on Fotki Close up of cut off switch. Hosted on Fotki Fire wall made. Scratch built brake pedal assembly and throttle linkage.
DynoMight Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Does the body sit back on the frame over the engine or is it stretched out like a funny car? Cool project. Edit-- facepalm I just looked at the first page... sometimes I forget to look at the first page... Edited July 22, 2014 by DynoMight
MikeBoyle Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 Had a minor set back two weeks ago when I severely sprained my ankle and was un able to sit at my desk because I had to keep it elevated. Finally got to where I could sit for a short amount of time and got back to work earlier this week. Got the body painted (Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab w/ Testors DullCoat over the decals) and decaled. Decals are from the AMT Hogan's Heroes Reissue. Waiting on some photo etched tabs so I can mount the front coilovers and then its down to final assembly. With any luck this one will be done soon. Till then, here's a few mock up pics. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
Petetrucker07 Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Looks awesome, amazing work Edited August 10, 2014 by Petetrucker07
Ira Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Great Build Mike! Wonderful Mods and Real Nice Detailing...
MikeBoyle Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 Other than a few minor details I'm calling this one done! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The chassis warped sometime during assembly so it is sitting with weights and shims on it to try and straighten it out. I still have a few little touch ups and things like hose clamps to add, then a final cleaning and I'll post it in the under glass section. Even though it has fought me most of the way, it was a fun build, but I'm glad to be finished with it and on to my next build.
shift13 Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Amazing build makes me miss the old mud drags and swamp racers on tv when spike was tnn
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