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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 8, 2020 18:07:26 GMT -6
Looks great! But I'll go along with you about that air cleaner. Doesn't do it for me either. I do hear you on that one Steve! Ok folks.....being pretty much unhappy with the air cleaner that I had on the engine I searched high and low and found one more air cleaner in my stash that actually goes on a 440 and shot it with Molotow Chrome through an airbrush. This time the results were pure magic...…… This looks MUCH better to me....  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2020 22:17:56 GMT -6
There you go. Much better.
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 9, 2020 11:22:54 GMT -6
I agree!
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 10, 2020 9:17:38 GMT -6
Thanks fellas! I'm to the point that I'm now working on the grille/ front end of this bad boy. I can't really fit anything into the engine bay as far as the radiator core support (which has now been extensively modified to fit. Don't ask folks....I really don't know what happened with the fit of everything up front. All parts were test fitted prior to even painting and it all fit perfect. Now ...the front fenders have to be spread in the front some to get the brace and hood to fit. Weird. As far as the grille goes, there's some more mods that I'm doing. Looks like the inserts from the MPC kit turned around backwards fit perfectly in the openings that I cut out of the grille. I've still got some filling and sanding to do to get rid of those nasty ejector pin marks but that's not really a worry of mine. I cut the PE grille inserts out and test fitted. Looks like it's all a "go" at this point. One more side to go...…..    |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 11, 2020 11:57:23 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 14:25:53 GMT -6
And it looks pretty darned sharp!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 12, 2020 13:58:33 GMT -6
And it looks pretty darned sharp! Thanks Steve. I didn't like the kit supplied exhaust tips and decided to fabricate my own out of aluminum tubing. I angle cut a stalk, cleaned both sides up and polished them up. Then cut them to length and installed. Still gotta add the black soot to the insides of the pipes but I'm fairly happy with this result.  |
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Post by another rick on Feb 13, 2020 6:52:08 GMT -6
I have been quietly watching this build come together. Your attention to detail is well beyond most builders. Those exhaust extensions really look the part. My only suggestion would be to us a more "medium gray soot", you wouldn't the General running too rich.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 13, 2020 9:44:00 GMT -6
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Post by stevielewis on Feb 13, 2020 14:14:31 GMT -6
I followed this build from start to finish and I must say I am impressed with your modeling skills. This turned out great!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 13, 2020 14:23:20 GMT -6
I followed this build from start to finish and I must say I am impressed with your modeling skills. This turned out great! I really appreciate that Steve. Thanks man. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2020 14:48:15 GMT -6
It looks to me like one heck of a fine build. Detail is exceptional!
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 13, 2020 15:45:22 GMT -6
It looks to me like one heck of a fine build. Detail is exceptional! Thanks Steve.  |
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 19, 2020 13:28:16 GMT -6
You did a absolutely fantastic job. It was both a learning experience for me to see some of your "tricks" and materials used. No hobby shops in Maine that carry anything other than R/C, so I never get to see any of the newer paints and such. Sure look forward to your next project. Paul
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 25, 2020 13:38:05 GMT -6
You did a absolutely fantastic job. It was both a learning experience for me to see some of your "tricks" and materials used. No hobby shops in Maine that carry anything other than R/C, so I never get to see any of the newer paints and such. Sure look forward to your next project. Paul Thanks Paul! I really appreciate your comments brother. |
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I built one as a kid and have always wanted to have a second shot of it. Only this time I got to add my own touches to it. I started with the stance. I didn't like the high stance of the Lee at all so I set out lowering a bit all the way around. I also went with wider wheels from the AMT Eckler Corvette kit and used a set of tires(which I turned into Bf G's by way of decals ) from the Revell Challenger T/A kit so I could have a more aggressive look. Secondly, if I had one of these it only makes sense to have opening doors....hence the door handles. Third, I love the looks of the 69 Charger R/T grille.....a true testament to the aggressive looking front ends of the time so I opted to show the R/T grille unobstructed by not installing the grille guard up front. Just couldn't do it guys. Lastly, the GL is NOT an R/T which I simply could not have. If I'm going to build a Charger then it's gonna be an R/T and it's gonna have a 440 and not a 383. You're also not going to find a roll bar or CB radio inside. I love the looks of a factory interior in any car and have always liked the Charger interiors in particular so I couldn't "spoil" any of that.
