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Post by Dave Neave on May 27, 2013 18:14:32 GMT
Just got this kit on Saturday night (Thanks Andy  ), and had to have a play with it straight away. The kit is really cool, with most of the parts newly tooled. Mine won't be build straight from the box, I just can't do it! The chassis is from an earlier release, so it doesn't have the exhaust notches in the bottom of the rails. The reason for this is that I'm not using the blown small block, I'm using the Hemi from the 5 window kit. I will also use the recessed firewall from the previous releases to clear the Hemi. Colour could be gold, or purple, or red.....something metallic anyways. By the way, the wheels and tyres are gorgeous  |
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 27, 2013 20:14:27 GMT
Tis a nice kit.
The interior is superb!
THC
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Post by jwhalen on May 27, 2013 20:42:01 GMT
Hi,
Looking forward to seeing your rendition of this kit.
Was planning to buy one of these from Andy - hope he still has some left!
Cheers,
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 27, 2013 21:30:43 GMT
Dave
Are you planning on using the tail lights?
I just lost one to the carpet monster and I'm five days off copy deadline for the model.
THC
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Post by Dave Neave on May 28, 2013 10:12:43 GMT
THC
I can help with the tail lights, just e-mail me your address.
Dave
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Post by Dave Neave on May 28, 2013 14:36:53 GMT
The tail lights are on their way, 1st class.
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 28, 2013 20:19:37 GMT
Ta
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 29, 2013 13:23:55 GMT
Received today.
Thanks again.
THC
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Post by Dave Neave on May 29, 2013 19:56:57 GMT
THC- Bloody hell that's quick! Today, I have mostly been drilling holes in things...   |
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Post by Dave Neave on May 29, 2013 20:00:22 GMT
Had to make some more mods to fit the Hemi engine.
I'm using the recessed fire wall from the older roadster kit, which is too narrow for the body, so I have had to make some filler pieces for the sides of the body opening.
I have also had to shorten the floorboard, and angle the foot board back as well to clear the Hemi. Not as easy a swap as it first looked.
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 29, 2013 21:05:51 GMT
Well you will do these things.
THC
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Post by The Hooded Claw on May 29, 2013 22:38:02 GMT
Just a heads up for you Dave; Keep a look out for warpage of the rear section of the chassis frame. Mine has it quite noticeably and a friends is the same.
Not sure it will cock a wheel up but it is noticeable.
THC
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Post by jwhalen on May 30, 2013 13:26:03 GMT
Hi,
I'm having to make a new floorboard and recess the firewall for my prostreet pickup to fit the hemi in so its interesting to hear you're having similar problems with this one Dave.
Keep us posted with your progress!!
Cheers,
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Post by Harley on May 30, 2013 14:16:40 GMT
Get a grip Dave! Just grind down the back of the hemi engine/ gearbox until it fits under the floorboard - it's not like anyone is ever going to see it!
(But of course you will know......)
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Post by Dave Neave on May 30, 2013 17:13:32 GMT
Harley, I have done that so many times in the past This is a nice kit, though, so I'm trying to build it PROPERLY!!! |
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