Steve H Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Zippi said: Thank you Alan and thanks for the pics and bit of information. I see the rack of K&S tubing everytime I go to the hobby shop. HL also has a small amount. I'll take a look next time I'm there. Hi Bob, NO FOIL !! yay! Good start so far, I need to get some of the paint you used on the wheels. Not sure if the tubing down south of the border shows metric size too, but if it does, 1mm is approximately 1”. So for a 4” exhaust pipe, 4mm tubing as an example. I’ll be watching… Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve H said: Hi Bob, NO FOIL !! yay! Good start so far, I need to get some of the paint you used on the wheels. Not sure if the tubing down south of the border shows metric size too, but if it does, 1mm is approximately 1”. So for a 4” exhaust pipe, 4mm tubing as an example. I’ll be watching… Cheers, Steve Thanks Steve. I've got some yard work tomorrow to catch up on but if I get done early I'll make a run to the hobby shop and take the header with me and match it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I tried a new color on the seat today. Not sure if I like it or not. Maybe after I get the seat-belts painted it will look better. Edited December 1, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I decided to go with aluminum heads and paint the valve covers blue. I cut the end of the headers off and I'll take that with me to the hobby shop to get the right size K&S tubing to slip over the end for a much better look as the stock two piece tubes look pretty bad. Thank's goes out to Alan Barton for the suggestion and pics. Note to self. Next time I'm at HL buy a proper saw. Edited December 1, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Zippi said: I decided to go with aluminum heads and paint the valve covers blue. I cut the end of the headers off and I'll take that with me to the hobby shop to get the right size K&S tubing to slip over the end for a much better look as the stock two piece tubes look pretty bad. Thank's goes out to Alan Barton for the suggestion and pics. Note to self. Next time I'm at HL buy a proper saw. Get a tubing cutter Bob, I think K&S makes them and it's at HL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Get a tubing cutter Bob, I think K&S makes them and it's at HL. Yeah or maybe a good sharp #11 blade since the tubing is so small. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Get a tubing cutter Bob, I think K&S makes them and it's at HL. You can get a small tubing cutter from Wal Mart, Advance Auto, AutoZone, Harbor Freight, Hobby Lobby, etc. etc. Not hard to find. Edited December 1, 2021 by dwc43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, dwc43 said: You can get a small tubing cutter for Wal Mart, Advance Auto, AutoZone, Harbor Freight, Hobby Lobby, etc. etc. Not hard to find. Thanks for the info D.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, Zippi said: Thanks for the info D.W. Welcome anytime. Here's a link to one from AutoZone, only 12 bucks. OEMTOOLS 1/8in to 7/8in Mini Tubing Cutter (autozone.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Zippi said: Yeah or maybe a good sharp #11 blade since the tubing is so small. Believe me Buddy, you will want the cutter. Just cleaner and straight cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Believe me Buddy, you will want the cutter. Just cleaner and straight cuts. I'll check them out next time I'm out. Yard work and fall check on the heating & air tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 12 hours ago, alexis said: Bob, here is HPI Guy's Build video. In the first part he shows the parts trees. I think I remember seeing the distributor and hoses. You might see if it shows them. HPI Guy has built all 4 fits in the series. (34 Ford, 36 Chevy, 77 Pinto, 76 Vega) All his videos of them are worth watching. I enjoy watching his videos builds. He has some neat ideas.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 8 hours ago, slusher said: I enjoy watching his videos builds. He has some neat ideas.. He does have some great ideas. Any time I want to get info on a kit he seems to have built it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Nice looking project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Nice work on this one so far Bob! I really like all the small touches you're adding. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 hours ago, afx said: Nice looking project. Thanks JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thanks to Alan for the tip on going with black instead of chrome on the dust cap and lugs. It's not a flat black but came out pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Looking good Bob. I was in HL the other day and actually picked up this kit looking at it, then put it back and bought the AMT 55 Chevy Bel Air Sedan. Probably will get it next time. After getting the 55 I got to thinking about all that trim work on it and have about decided to not even fool with it. May take it back for exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Looking good Bob. I was in HL the other day and actually picked up this kit looking at it, then put it back and bought the AMT 55 Chevy Bel Air Sedan. Probably will get it next time. After getting the 55 I got to thinking about all that trim work on it and have about decided to not even fool with it. May take it back for exchange. I know what you mean man. I'm getting selective on my kits now. Specially since the company has a different supplier and they know this new stuff is no good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) Well....with everything going on today I did manage to make it to the hobby shop for some 7/32" brass tubing for the header extensions and I got the distributor wired and painted. Edited December 2, 2021 by Zippi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Got some work done on the chassis and I'm done for the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Yeah Buddy, looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Yeah Buddy, looking good!! Thanks buddy. You know what I like about this kit.......no chrome trim ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Looking good Bob. I do that same thing on my driveshafts once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, cobraman said: Looking good Bob. I do that same thing on my driveshafts once in awhile. Thanks Ray. And here I thought I was on easy street with no bmf to put on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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