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Old 11-25-2004, 02:03 AM   #16
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Re: PROGRESS: '69 Ford Talladega

Sweet man, nice to see you back into them.
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Old 03-25-2005, 01:42 PM   #17
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Not the Talladega but another project:
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Kit:
Ever since I started modeling I wanted this kit when I saw it at the local drugstore. I purchased this kit one or two years ago at Wal-Mart where I originally thought you could build a stock version as well. The kit comes with a flip nose, modified chassis, stock interior, a 427, and cool wheels/tires.

PLANS:
Exterior

- Dark red?

Interior
- Three-spoke steering wheel.
- Tubbed out rear w/ removal of rear seats?
- Full roll-cage?
- 5-point seatbelts w/ stock or racing seats.

Drivetrain
- Supplied 427 block, heads, rear-end, and tranny.
- Supplied dual-carb intake manifold or single-carb intake w/ accompanied dominator style carbs.

Other
- New front subframe replacement.
- New front independent front suspension.

Here was the start of the new subframe:


The subframe generally completed:


Subframe mounted on the car:


The construction of the upper and lower arms on my jig:


Test fitting of the control arms, they were a bit flimsy:


Well, any comments welcomed. I'm probably not going to finish this car, or any car for that matter any time soon.

If a moderator goes through this, can you please rename the thread to "Honoturtle's 2005 Projects."
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Old 03-25-2005, 03:12 PM   #18
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Great start.Nice.
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Old 03-25-2005, 03:21 PM   #19
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Re: PROGRESS: '69 Ford Talladega

O damn! Cant you build one of those subframes for my Impala Looks sweet keep 'em coming!
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Old 03-25-2005, 09:49 PM   #20
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Re: PROGRESS: '69 Ford Talladega

These look awesome. I'm working on a 70 Torino Cobra myself. It's out of paint and in the compounding stage. Keep up this awesome work.
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Old 03-25-2005, 10:42 PM   #21
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Well, renamed the thread as you asked. I like the scratchbuilt front suspension you've put on this kit. I wish you luck in building a good pro street Chevelle out of that kit, because good GOD the body contours are all wrong for a 1966 Chevy. Seriously, compare it to the Lindberg 1:25th scale '66 SS396 and you'll see just what I mean.

However, with a pro street project, a little bit of creative fender and roof resculpturing is expected. Make it turn out like Danny Scott's infamous 7 second Chevelle!



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Old 03-26-2005, 07:10 AM   #22
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Re: Honoturtle's 2005 Projects

awsome work on the front suspension!
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Old 03-26-2005, 09:42 AM   #23
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your progress is amazing!
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Old 03-26-2005, 09:48 AM   #24
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Re: Honoturtle's 2005 Projects

that front end is badass
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Old 03-26-2005, 01:45 PM   #25
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Thanks for the comments guys!

Layla's Keeper, the white paint on that thing is making me reconsider. And thanks for renaming this thread.

I've also purchased a Lindberg '66 Chevelle, and completed it several years ago... here it is:


Sadley, it managed to have lost a lot of it's parts. I'll build another one some day, once I find another kit.
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Old 03-27-2005, 06:50 PM   #26
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Awsome so far good luck with it.
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