jeem
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Post by jeem on Jan 16, 2016 11:01:50 GMT -5
Looking great, love what you've done so far!
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Post by TooOld on Jan 16, 2016 15:30:43 GMT -5
Thanks Jim ! For the scoop I reached into the GoMad box again and grabbed that monster scoop .  I started by thinning the two halves . I have this old piece of aluminum with 180 grit paper glued to it . . . it literally took about a minute to remove the material I wanted !   Next I removed a section down the length of the scoop and again sanded it down to the required width . 
The last step was to shorten the scoop by about 1/4" and glue the front opening on at an angle . It still needs a little tweaking but you get the idea .   |
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Post by wardster on Jan 16, 2016 20:56:33 GMT -5
Great tips and tricks, all around! The GoMad's front suspension makes perfect sense, and adds great stance to that kit. Love the "under-hang" (is that a word?) of the front wheels and suspension. That "laminated" blower you made certainly looks the part, too! Great stuff!
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Post by bubbajoe on Jan 17, 2016 12:40:18 GMT -5
That is sharp looking.... it coming out great
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Post by steelwoolghandi on Jan 17, 2016 14:48:53 GMT -5
Like that tips and tricks as well I think I need a block with sandpaper glued to it as well!!! looking good so far!
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Post by TooOld on Jan 17, 2016 20:13:15 GMT -5
Made up a little pulley .   I had to lengthen the hood opening 1/4" and I shortened the height of the blower .  |
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Post by plastimatic on Jan 19, 2016 9:17:41 GMT -5
Works for me!
All that effort paid off. The blower and scoop are a big improvement!
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jeem
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Post by jeem on Jan 19, 2016 11:42:28 GMT -5
Very cool!
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70spop
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Post by 70spop on Jan 22, 2016 17:26:02 GMT -5
After seeing some of these Polar Lights snappers here, I want to get a few of them myself! This Willys is looking great. I really like the improved look of the rear fenders and how the car looks with the GoMad front suspension and larger front tires. Looking forward to seeing this one all finished.
Brian
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70spop
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Post by 70spop on Jan 22, 2016 17:29:48 GMT -5
Have you thought about angling back the rear of the front fender wheel openings a bit to better echo the shape of the tires? Just a thought.
Brian
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Post by modelmaster1958 on Jan 27, 2016 23:52:49 GMT -5
looking great
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Post by TooOld on Jan 30, 2016 9:36:23 GMT -5
Works for me!
All that effort paid off. The blower and scoop are a big improvement! Thanks ! The scoop is better than what's in the kit but it still needs some tweaking . |
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Post by TooOld on Jan 30, 2016 18:16:34 GMT -5
Have you thought about angling back the rear of the front fender wheel openings a bit to better echo the shape of the tires? Just a thought. Brian Great minds think alike ! It's already done , just not in the photos I posted !  |
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Post by jerryg on Feb 9, 2016 13:22:52 GMT -5
Coming along great. The x-tra attention to detail in the mods works really well!
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Post by modelcarfan on Feb 16, 2016 14:58:59 GMT -5
I think the roads are scorched from these spinning wheels. Wild! great modifications! what color? I wonder  a surprise? |
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a surprise? 