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Post by TooOld on Dec 30, 2015 11:40:06 GMT -5
I figure that the Willys build is going to be fairly quick so I've been kicking around ideas for another entry , and I finally decided on a DW GoMad .  I built a box stock GoMad when they were first reissued but never had a good plan for another one . I've seen several of them modified really nice and decided to try something different . Here's the idea .  And a little computer generated body work shows the direction I'm headed with it !   |
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Post by wardster on Dec 31, 2015 21:19:17 GMT -5
Sweet wheel and tire choices!
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Post by plastimatic on Jan 2, 2016 17:59:13 GMT -5
ooh, like it lots!
That roof rake really fits, and I like the matching the body panels to the wheels!
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Post by jeem on Jan 3, 2016 10:16:00 GMT -5
Great idea Bob, should be really cool!
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Post by TooOld on Jan 3, 2016 19:15:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys , now the trick is to make it look like the picture !  |
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Post by yekoms on Jan 3, 2016 20:25:23 GMT -5
I just happen to have a front clip and a pair of quarter panels. I can send them to you if you want them...Cheers,Smokey
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Post by 70spop on Jan 4, 2016 1:22:10 GMT -5
Neat idea to Danielize it!
Brian
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Post by steelwoolghandi on Jan 6, 2016 21:22:58 GMT -5
Wow glad you are taking on that modification and not me! That is going to look so Tough when its done I love the design! Edge of seat stuff here!
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Post by TooOld on Feb 1, 2016 19:11:06 GMT -5
I've got to start somewhere and I need to locate the wheels and tires before I can do anything else , so . . . . . . I'm just going to tape the interior and the chassis plate into the body .  Then eyeball where the axles will go .  I found some tubing that fits over the GoMad axles to use as housings , and I used a cutoff wheel on a Dremel to cut the grooves in the chassis plate .  Here's the tubing in place . Hmmm , an axle thru the oil pan !   Quick and easy . Maybe a little minor adjustment but now I can start the body work !  |
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Post by jeffs396 on Feb 2, 2016 0:09:00 GMT -5
KEWL!!! |
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Post by TooOld on Feb 3, 2016 11:51:50 GMT -5
KEWL!!! Thanks Jeff ! I cut some plastic sheet to the shape of the tires and glued them to the inside of the body .  Then I used some putty to fill in the gaps . This is the first time I've ever used Squadron Putty , it reminds me of the old Testors putty I used as a kid . I guess it will work , I'm just not used to the drying time . I always use a 2 part putty and it dries in minutes !  I'm going for a more stock appearing body so I made a small filler piece for the hood .  Time to watch the putty dry .  |
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Post by 70spop on Feb 3, 2016 12:35:17 GMT -5
Waiting....
Brian
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Post by TooOld on Feb 3, 2016 16:06:52 GMT -5
Added a little more putty to the rear and reshaped the front . I also extended the bottom of the rocker panels .  |
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Post by TooOld on Feb 4, 2016 11:53:14 GMT -5
After work this morning I did a bit of sanding . It needs a bit more putty and some touch-up then I can start on the roof !  |
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Post by jeem on Feb 4, 2016 12:05:52 GMT -5
Lookin' great, keep the pics coming!
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