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Post by Chris K. Hale on Aug 20, 2023 16:42:20 GMT -8
Strange I do the full detail Engine first, I guess to set the mood for the rest of the car or at least see if it fits!I have been known to build 2 or 3 engines to make sure they fit and looks right. Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 21, 2023 4:08:49 GMT -8
I guess we all have our own build flow. For me I prefer getting the body completely done through decaling, polish & wax. Body is then placed in it's display case as a visual reminder as I work the build.
joel
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Post by 2whl on Aug 21, 2023 11:39:36 GMT -8
Thanks for checking in guys. Having a storm come through So Cal meant I spent all day Sunday inside working on this. The suspension is a stack of p/e leaf springs.    After the engine was installed, the chassis braces were added.  Radiators and shrouding.   770 |
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Post by chrissmith on Aug 21, 2023 12:14:11 GMT -8
Wow!! I see your working at Chris Smith pace 🤣
It’s definitely coming together nicely, pretty soon you’ll be painting body parts soon.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 21, 2023 13:41:56 GMT -8
I am nearly speechless. It's looking fantastic
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 21, 2023 14:56:32 GMT -8
Wow!!
Those front springs look amazing.
joel
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Post by gorf on Aug 22, 2023 9:01:56 GMT -8
This work just gets better and better.Have you given thought to sending this WIP to Peter Brock? I know that he would be interested in seeing your work.
Steve
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Post by 2whl on Aug 23, 2023 15:05:26 GMT -8
This work just gets better and better.Have you given thought to sending this WIP to Peter Brock? I know that he would be interested in seeing your work. Steve Thanks Steve. I wouldn't know how to contact Peter. If you have a method to contact him, could you send him the link to this WIP? |
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Post by gorf on Aug 24, 2023 6:43:36 GMT -8
Paul,
I'll pass it along.
Steve
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Post by 2whl on Aug 26, 2023 8:36:10 GMT -8
Interesting story of one of the Daytona Coupes. link |
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Post by 2whl on Aug 26, 2023 15:46:24 GMT -8
I got the rotors and calipers installed. Then I put the wheels on to make sure I didn't have any alignment issues.    Rear window frame painted and hinged.  Window was glued and clamped. I'll take the clamps off tomorrow and see how it looks.  990 |
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Post by chrissmith on Aug 26, 2023 16:26:33 GMT -8
Looks really good Paul, looks like your almost ready to start painting the body!
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 28, 2023 7:40:40 GMT -8
Paul,
Just amazing quantity and super quality of work on the Cobra. The rear brakes with the caliber and brake line is just mind boggling. At this rate you'll be ready for priming and color coats.
joel
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Post by 2whl on Sept 5, 2023 13:09:51 GMT -8
Looks really good Paul, looks like your almost ready to start painting the body! Paul, Just amazing quantity and super quality of work on the Cobra. The rear brakes with the caliber and brake line is just mind boggling. At this rate you'll be ready for priming and color coats. joel Thanks guys, but it'll still be awhile before I get to the paint booth. I want to get all of the detail parts that go on the body dialed in before the color goes on. With that in mind, I worked on the rear window. After getting the clamps off, I trimmed the edges and installed the rivets.   I spent some time doing tiny decals. Mostly the switch labels and gauges.   If you're wondering why the one gauge looks foggy, it's because instead of using the kit supplied gauge faces, I decided to use some clear glue. I bought this product from Art Laski. It dries clear. And it's also the stuff I used to adhere the rear window to the frame.  One hour later and the first gauge is already looking good. So the rest got done.  1144 |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 5, 2023 14:21:11 GMT -8
Outstanding!
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