2024 Cannonball Run Restomods Build Thread

[Beans]

We have color

[atomicholiday]

39 minutes ago, Beans said:

We have color

Nice color!  What is that paint?

[Mattilacken]

On 2/24/2024 at 3:46 AM, NOBLNG said:

Callaway Corvette twin turbo engine to attempt to shoehorn it into the El Camino.

Try to switch the exhaust manifolds left to right so the turbos comes up instead. The Camino have more space on top than the Vette and less on the bottom where the frame takes alot of space.

Sweet build btw!

[NOBLNG]

5 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Try to switch the exhaust manifolds left to right so the turbos comes up instead. The Camino have more space on top than the Vette and less on the bottom where the frame takes alot of space.

Sweet build btw!

Thanks Anton…I had thought of that, but it would require some fancy exhaust piping. I haven’t gotten seriously into this one yet, as I am trying to get my ‘56 T-Bird painted, struggling with a ‘41 Plymouth and doing a ‘49 Merc. I will have another look at it when I get motivated.?

[Beans]

14 hours ago, atomicholiday said:

Nice color!  What is that paint?

Thanks.  I'm not sure yet if I want to do a candy read over the top or just clear coat it as is.  Probably the latter.

 

[Mattilacken]

Clear is on. Now masking for all the black, maybe some polishing first not sure if I micro mesh it or just use compound. 
 

[thatz4u]

just saw the original Cannonball movie on the LAFF channel this past weekend...

[Beans]

5 hours ago, thatz4u said:

just saw the original Cannonball movie on the LAFF channel this past weekend...

Went to see it in the theater when I was 13.  

[slusher]

3 hours ago, Beans said:

Went to see it in the theater when I was 13.  

Most. All movies are better in the theater…

[slusher]

14 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Clear is on. Now masking for all the black, maybe some polishing first not sure if I micro mesh it or just use compound. 
 

Gorgeous Red and nice finish!

[Mattilacken]

17 hours ago, slusher said:

Gorgeous Red and nice finish!

And now it’s polished, but still need to get a Tamiya finishing compound since I can see swirls still from the fine compound but it’s getting there.

o and no run through which is a first for me, the paint was good to start with so I started with 6000 in some places but ended up with 4000 and then all the way to 12000:)

[Camaro lover]

Small update, but a big one out of the way. I’ve been dreading this part of the build. I bought a photo etch set from MCG. The main piece I wanted was an accurate front grill to replace the original one that was with the kit. 

 

As you can see I broke the original grill trying to remove the center section. So I went into my 56 year old original Camaro kit and used the custom grill included in that kit. I was a lot more careful with that one and was able to open it up. Got the new grill pieces in place. This is my first time working with photo etch. It was a bit harder than I thought it would be but I’m glad I did it. The grill is recessed more than on the real car, but I like it. I’ll be using some of the other pieces of photoetch but thankfully they won’t involve the type of work I just got out of the way.

[Beans]

Got the topcoat on the body and working on finishing up the interior.

[White Rabbit]

It's great to see so much progress; and so quickly too!

A small update for my RX3. After taking some time to further detail the tires, I've gotten back to the engine. The front-side housing is essentially complete, so now it'll be onto the rear-side housing, front cover, and ancillaries.

[slusher]

12 hours ago, Camaro lover said:

Small update, but a big one out of the way. I’ve been dreading this part of the build. I bought a photo etch set from MCG. The main piece I wanted was an accurate front grill to replace the original one that was with the kit. 

 

As you can see I broke the original grill trying to remove the center section. So I went into my 56 year old original Camaro kit and used the custom grill included in that kit. I was a lot more careful with that one and was able to open it up. Got the new grill pieces in place. This is my first time working with photo etch. It was a bit harder than I thought it would be but I’m glad I did it. The grill is recessed more than on the real car, but I like it. I’ll be using some of the other pieces of photoetch but thankfully they won’t involve the type of work I just got out of the way.

Great looking grrill!

[xbazzarex]

every build so far looks awesome, only thing ive done on the SSR is get the parts off the trees and started prepping the body. Had 2 projects i was already working on and just finished one and the other is almost done, then the SSR will start getting updates in here.

[oldcarfan]

No real progress today, but I did make a few positive steps. I ordered a different engine to try. I'm having trouble getting the Coyote twin turbo setup to fit in the Expedition engine bay. I found a 5.2 liter Voodoo and will see if it fits better. I was hit with some inspiration for the front bumper this afternoon and also managed to get the hood to fit a bit better.

[Jantrix]

Scratch building an EFI intake. I'm going to add power steering, modern wheels/tires, and brakes. Paint, I'm undecided on but this Impala has a beautiful bodyline so a two-tone is likely.

 

[Jantrix]

I don't know why I'm getting double posts when I add photos but I am.

 

Edited March 4, 2024 by Jantrix

[White Rabbit]

Current entrants:

 

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) ?
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover)
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha)
19. 1970 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken)
26. 1967 Chevrolet Impala (Jantrix)

[White Rabbit]

Hello all! Just wanted to post a parts update. I recently replaced my old 2k printer that wasn't working quite well anymore with a new 8k 3d printer. Today, I ran the first print: wheels, tires, seats, and front damper covers. If you look close, you can see the branding on the tires.

Edited March 6, 2024 by White Rabbit

[Beans]

13 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Hello all! Just wanted to post a parts update. I recently replaced my old 2k printer that wasn't working quite well anymore with a new 8k 3d printer. Today, I ran the first print: wheels, tires, seats, and front damper covers. If you look close, you can see the branding on the tires.

 

Looks Great!!  what printer did you use?

[Beans]

Managed to get about a 1/8" blob of superglue on the roof.  Pretty thrilled with that.  Of course it happened after the glass is in and the trim is painted.  Looks like some sanding, a lot of taping and a little repainting are in my future.

[NOBLNG]

14 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Current entrants:

 

 

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) ?
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover)
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha)
19. 1970 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken)
26. 1967 Chevrolet Impala (Jantrix)

I’ve been busy with other stuff…but I’d still like to play if I haven’t been kicked out??
Edit:?

Edited March 6, 2024 by NOBLNG

[Beans]

25 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

I’ve been busy with other stuff…but I’d still like to play if I haven’t been kicked out??

You can't get kicked out.  If you finish by the end great, if not, then you are not alone.  This year there is a lot of early activity.  It tends to die down then pick up again around September.