Greg Pugh Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 John, I'm going to use it but I'm going to have to go through quite a bit to do so. Admittedly, I really like it. But it doesn't fit worth a darn. And it's really glued down! Lol.So, I'm going to have to carefully grind it off using my dremel. Then I'll use the one from the newer kit but I'll work it over so that it snugs down nice and tight. I will be painting the whole roof white and on the Klingon, I'll paint the center section a gloss white and the upholstered part will be done in a flat white.Although, another idea I have is to just use the center section and graft it onto the roof, leaving out the upholstered wings. Mmmmmm....
Maindrian Pace Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 I've seen just the center scoop used from the roof overlay, and that looks nice, kinda '59 Impala-ish. I think that tip may have even been in the original 1961 Styline instruction sheet under "Advanced custom tips from the pros", or some such.
Greg Pugh Posted June 13, 2017 Author Posted June 13, 2017 Well, this is what I came up with. I think it cleans it up quite nicely. I was able to remove the custom top from the roof by working it very carefully as to not to do any damage to the roof itself. It will require some filler to fix the pitting caused by the glue that was used but it went pretty good. I removed the upholstered panels from the rear-facing scoop and I will end up just attaching the scoop as seen by itself.
Snake45 Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 I think it looks better without that roof scoop. BUT, of course, it's YOUR model.
ChrisBcritter Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Bet it was a relief to find so little damage! By the way, remember the trim on the back edge of the roof should be flush with the roof, not sticking up.
Snake45 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Bet it was a relief to find so little damage! By the way, remember the trim on the back edge of the roof should be flush with the roof, not sticking up.Yup. I'm about to sand that thing off one I'm working on.
GMCMAN52 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 How about turning the back of that roof part to the front so that the grills are facing the front, then at the back of the roof vent you can add a small vent inside the roof to act as a vent system to bring fresh air inside the cab
Snake45 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 How about turning the back of that roof part to the front so that the grills are facing the front, then at the back of the roof vent you can add a small vent inside the roof to act as a vent system to bring fresh air inside the cabIf I HAD to have it, I'd leave it the way it is, and paint the rear of it stoplight red like a huge CHMSL.
Greg Pugh Posted June 14, 2017 Author Posted June 14, 2017 I'm definitely going back and forth on it. But, it was something I was originally drawn to and the original builder used it so I think it'll stay.
RancheroSteve Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Yes, I think if you're going with the "original intent" of the builder you need to use the scoop! Here are some shots of what that rear pillar and trim look like in the real word, if you're interested in going for that. AMT got this part of the car pretty wrong.
mustang1989 Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 The roof scoop is an interesting idea indeed and am looking forward to seeing how that's gonna mix with the rest of this fantastic build. Nice work on that hood Greg.
John Goschke Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Greg, what if the roof scoop were reduced in height? Maybe by half or more, particularly toward the leading edge, where you could thin it down and blend it in so that it starts further back from the windshield header.
Greg Pugh Posted June 19, 2017 Author Posted June 19, 2017 Ya know John, I think this is why I love your work so much. We think a lot alike. Lol. I was staring at the car and the roof scoop quite a bit yesterday and I had this same thought. I think it would make a huge difference to lower it's height. I think it would flow better. Great idea!
Greg Pugh Posted June 19, 2017 Author Posted June 19, 2017 It was starting to become difficult seeing where I'd been and where I needed to go so it was time for it's first coat of primer. Boy oh boy, I've got a lot of work ahead of me! This baby is rough! Lol
Snake45 Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Very nice! It could very well be one of Tom Daniel's sketches in an early/mid '60s Rod & Custom, when he was still designing with taste and style.
Vince Nemanic Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Very nice work. Perhaps something could be done where the lower front fender meets the nose. It looks rather abrupt - how about rolling it into the front pan? maybe a filler piece...
afx Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Hats off to you Greg for saving this one. I think I would have given-in and started with a fresh body.
Greg Pugh Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 I know this isn't that exciting but I've been so busy lately, that any progress is exciting to me! I was able to get the interior tub, the tonneau cover, and the chassis plate painted yesterday. I'm hoping to have some more spare time in the next few months so I can get back going on this.
Draggon Posted November 1, 2017 Posted November 1, 2017 Happy to see some progress, even if it's small
Greg Pugh Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 The original wheels and tires were too far gone, so in keeping with the original builders vision, I went back with chrome reverse wheels and thin whites, courtesy of Pegasus. I didn't have to do much to get the ride height dialed in as it was already set up "just right". I just had to make sure all four tires were on the ground this time around.
Greg Pugh Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Very nice work. Perhaps something could be done where the lower front fender meets the nose. It looks rather abrupt - how about rolling it into the front pan? maybe a filler piece... That was always the plan. I had only had a chance to hang the front end on and rough it in in the earlier pics. I spent some time yesterday finishing it up a bit. Still some work to do but it looks so much better now. Edited November 17, 2017 by Greg Pugh
Vince Nemanic Posted November 18, 2017 Posted November 18, 2017 Just what was thinking of! Looks great.
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