Honoturtle's 2005 Projects

Well, you guessed it another "progress" thread from Honoturtle. A few months ago, I started on this by making some coilovers in the front for an experiment. Within the past couple of weeks, I've been actually working on it, and hopefully I'll be able to turn it in for the upcoming AFMOTY contest.

THE KIT: This obviously isn't a very popular kit on the net. I haven't gotton a clue why I bought this kit a few years ago, I suppose it's because it had a 427 in it that I wanted to use for another project. The kit had been basically tossed around, never to be built because of the stripped drivetrain.

PLANS:
Exterior
- Dark red body, black hood, and gunmetal window trim.
- Stripped side markers and rear vents.
- Super Stallion Mustang rims w/ Michelin MXX3 tires.

Interior
- Ferrari F50 seats w/ seat belts.
- Race-like interior (no carpet, rear seats, etc.).
- Full roll-cage.
- New steering wheel, and colum.
- Stick shift.

Drivetrain
- Super Stallion Mustang engine and tranny.
- Oil cooler.

Other
- 4-wheel disc brake system.
- Rear-mounted battery.
- New front coilovers, and lowering.
- Rear needs to be raised.
- Chrome, oval dual exhaust tips.

Now for the pics, the first three are from when I first started.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hachirokudesu/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hachirokudesu/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hachirokudesu/3.jpg

Last night, I got to mock up the supercharged engine and tranny, required new oil pan and some cutting.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hachirokudesu/4.jpg

Primered a few minutes ago with Dutch Boy grey primer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hachirokudesu/5.jpg

to make the coils, did you use a spring from a pen?

to make the coils, did you use a spring from a pen?
No, used wire. Here's a tutorial of how I did them: Spring making tutorial, Toughbeard way (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=217532).

looks good so far, keep up the good work

Great start.

JeFF

A good start, looks promissing!

Cool I love it already :grinyes:

Awsome work so far ive been planning something like this but never had the guts or push to do it.

Looks like you are using the Revell Monogram Talladega. I have a 'dega that is stalled at the momemt. Similar concept to yours except I used the AMT kit. Mine has a 427 SOHC with EFI. I'll get back to mine someday.

Look forward to seeing more progress on yours. Marc

Nice work on the springs

Thanks for the comments guys! Currently the body need a bit more sanding, and I'll cover it with Dupli-Color's primer sealer, and it'll be covered with Dupli-Color's GM Autumn Maple paint.

Okiemodelbuilder, got any pics of yours? I've only seen one built (besides the box model) at BMC.

Great progress so far!!:sunglasse

very interesting. looking really good.

Nice to see American muscle getting a chance to shine. The Talladega Torino is one of my favorite Fords. Very nice work on the springs. I'll have to try that one!!

Okiemodelbuilder, got any pics of yours? I've only seen one built (besides the box model) at BMC.

Sorry, don't have any pics, but I might just have to get it out and take some while I'm off on the holiday weekend.

Sweet man, nice to see you back into them.

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:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_01.jpg

The subframe generally completed:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_02.jpg

Subframe mounted on the car:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_03.jpg

The construction of the upper and lower arms on my jig:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_04.jpg

Test fitting of the control arms, they were a bit flimsy:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_05.jpg

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

If a moderator goes through this, can you please rename the thread to "Honoturtle's 2005 Projects." :smile:

Great start.Nice.

O damn! Cant you build one of those subframes for my Impala ;) Looks sweet keep 'em coming!

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.

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!

http://hotrod.com/eventcoverage/p113887_image_large.jpg
http://hotrod.com/eventcoverage/p113867_image_large.jpg
http://www.reitersmetalcraft.com/Images/1966chevelle_sea.JPG

awsome work on the front suspension!

your progress is amazing!

that front end is badass

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:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_06.jpg

Sadley, it managed to have lost a lot of it's parts. I'll build another one some day, once I find another kit. :smile:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/3551666_07.jpg

Awsome so far good luck with it.