AMT Ford Probe
mstngcobrasvt98
09-08-2013, 11:47 AM
Found at a local car show swap meet. Not sure on color yet but I know turbo was in order as was some wiring.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_102835.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_102846.jpg
And piping pretty much done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114031.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114044.jpg
http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114057.jpg
Was thinking of some decals, but with all the complex lines on the body there is no way of doing anything. Maybe just a paint job. Comments always welcome.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_102835.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_102846.jpg
And piping pretty much done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114031.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114044.jpg
http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130902_114057.jpg
Was thinking of some decals, but with all the complex lines on the body there is no way of doing anything. Maybe just a paint job. Comments always welcome.
HondaSan72
09-09-2013, 01:32 PM
Fantastic start... Love the turbo setup. What did you use to make the piping? Bends look really smooth. Can't wait to see more!!
mstngcobrasvt98
09-09-2013, 02:02 PM
all of the tubing is small diameter solder. The main part of the turbo and downpipe are plastic rod with solder wrapped tightly around to make the snail sections. All bends are just hand bent. the only bend I used a tool with is the 90° after the turbo. decided to go with a color change paint as the body has a lot of edges. hopefully it will work out. thanks for the reply.
mstngcobrasvt98
09-10-2013, 11:07 PM
Quick update:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_213424.jpg
More solder work...just for you HondaSan. Exhaust is a little bit more tricky at times cause most cars run under the rear suspension. Can be a bit tight at times causing stance issues
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_212849.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_212903.jpg
Engine Bay, pretty plain
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_162010.jpg
Will it all fit????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_213413.jpg
Thats all for now... Thanks for the comments.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_213424.jpg
More solder work...just for you HondaSan. Exhaust is a little bit more tricky at times cause most cars run under the rear suspension. Can be a bit tight at times causing stance issues
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_212849.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_212903.jpg
Engine Bay, pretty plain
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_162010.jpg
Will it all fit????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130910_213413.jpg
Thats all for now... Thanks for the comments.
HondaSan72
09-11-2013, 10:52 AM
Exhaust pipe looks amazing... Flows so smoothly. Fantastic job!
mstngcobrasvt98
09-13-2013, 08:41 PM
Finally got around to the window. I feel spoiled now with window masks...had to do this all freehand
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191333.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191510.jpg
And then to cut the roof supports without breaking the a pillars...just a bit of unwanted stuff to paint
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191359.jpg
Also, I did the taillights with foil. Also experimented with some aluminum tubing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191419.jpg
and
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191439.jpg
Tried to make it look like bulbs and housings.
Hopefully getting the body, glass, interior and chassis together this weekend.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191333.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191510.jpg
And then to cut the roof supports without breaking the a pillars...just a bit of unwanted stuff to paint
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191359.jpg
Also, I did the taillights with foil. Also experimented with some aluminum tubing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191419.jpg
and
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130913_191439.jpg
Tried to make it look like bulbs and housings.
Hopefully getting the body, glass, interior and chassis together this weekend.
Orion37170
09-21-2013, 04:31 AM
the rear lights look interesting, the circle at the corner is a bit strange.
mstngcobrasvt98
09-22-2013, 10:52 AM
Yea, now that i look at it, it is weird. Guess I got carried away. Finally finished it. didn't realize how warped things were, only 3 wheels touch...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164832.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164817.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164900.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164912.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164923.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_165038.jpg
Thanks for watching. Going to start my 1:12 Tyrrell P34 I think. Stay Tuned.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164832.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164817.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164900.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164912.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_164923.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/mstngcobrasvt98/probe/20130921_165038.jpg
Thanks for watching. Going to start my 1:12 Tyrrell P34 I think. Stay Tuned.
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