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Post by grumpygrowly on May 21, 2017 11:08:22 GMT -5
If two scoops are good, then four must be better.  I also added a hood tachometer and a pair of rear quarter scoops. Rear quarter scoops where a dealership option that you had to ask for but they never advertised them, so we don't see to many on the road. Doing some small prep to get this bird ready for paint. The paint I have chosen is a Chevy color but I think it will work; I had a 1975 454 Chevy Nova, Tomato red (orange). I don't own the car any more but I do own a full can of GM Tomato red touch up paint. Yes Tomato is to bright, I am hoping the brown rust coating will give it a darker look.  |
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Post by grumpygrowly on May 21, 2017 12:07:27 GMT -5
Y'all might think I'm a big geek but this is some of my favorite reading. pontiacformula.free.fr/schema/W72.pdfYes the author has the same name as me and the material as actually about the 77-79 T/A 6.6 Trans-am, like the bandit's car. This is THE book on rebuilding your 77-79 Trans-am, worth a read if you have the time. For this build I really only used the history portion to get the feel for the 70's Chicken. |
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Post by TooOld on May 22, 2017 6:32:29 GMT -5
I think it looks awesome with the extra scoops !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on May 22, 2017 6:56:06 GMT -5
It looks like it's running 200 miles an hour just setting there !!
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Post by modelcarfan on May 22, 2017 8:49:16 GMT -5
Just buckled my belt and holding my breath and bracing myself.... okay sir, I m ready.
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Post by grumpygrowly on May 22, 2017 10:04:12 GMT -5
This is as close as I could get to Pontiac's 70's orange; Carousel red using Chevy Tomato red. I think a good helping of gloss would make it pop, I'll try to work on that later today.  |
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Post by TooOld on May 23, 2017 6:25:31 GMT -5
The color looks good to me ! That Carousel Red / Hugger Orange always looks different in photos anyway . I've tried to match it for another build I have in progress and it seems there is no correct color . . . sometimes it looks orange and sometimes it really looks red . The exact paint color is available from Testors/Model Master if anybody else is looking for it .  |
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Post by grumpygrowly on May 23, 2017 9:56:17 GMT -5
The color looks good to me ! That Carousel Red / Hugger Orange always looks different in photos anyway . I've tried to match it for another build I have in progress and it seems there is no correct color . . . sometimes it looks orange and sometimes it really looks red . The exact paint color is available from Testors/Model Master if anybody else is looking for it . No kidding, the perception of the color of the car depends on what it sets next to and the light. I think with some blue highlights and decals it will look orange. |
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Post by modelcarfan on May 23, 2017 16:44:50 GMT -5
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Post by grumpygrowly on May 24, 2017 10:02:48 GMT -5
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Post by modelcarfan on May 25, 2017 1:20:02 GMT -5
Looking awesome. Blue and orange, a good contrast color. Ride on!
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Post by TooOld on May 26, 2017 6:24:21 GMT -5
Lookin' good Jonathan ! |
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Post by grumpygrowly on May 26, 2017 11:51:47 GMT -5
Thank Y'all! Body needs a few minor things painted (door handles) before gloss. I chose to go with a set of glitter bug rims, just cause I could. I'm having fun with this build, but it will be on hold for a week or so. I have urgent family business in Florida and will then rent a car and travel to Arlington national cemetery for Memorial day. while there I hope to catch the changing of the guard and will pay respects to both of my grandfathers, Both of whom fought in WWII.
Y'all enjoy your holiday weekend, have fun in the sun, be safe and happy!
Back soon
Jonathan
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Post by plastimatic on Jun 1, 2017 9:35:37 GMT -5
Got a great look goin on there, Jonathan!
I remember that issue has some soft, slightly warped tires. Might use some card or pvc tube inside to shore them up.
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Post by grumpygrowly on Jun 4, 2017 23:17:47 GMT -5
things moving fwd slowly. I did use Plastimatic's pvc trick. thanks Brother.
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