Honoturtle's 2005 Projects

[Honoturtle]

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.






Last night, I got to mock up the supercharged engine and tranny, required new oil pan and some cutting.


Primered a few minutes ago with Dutch Boy grey primer.

[CamaroSSBoy346]

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

[Honoturtle]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSBoy346

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 .

[1986Z28]

looks good so far, keep up the good work

[WeaPoN [X]]

Great start.

JeFF

[Wheelin75r]

A good start, looks promissing!

[76 maverick]

Cool I love it already

[SupaMan89T]

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

[Okiemodelbuilder]

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

[primera man]

Nice work on the springs

[Honoturtle]

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.

[tonioseven]

Great progress so far!!

[mrceej]

very interesting. looking really good.

[SLAYTANIC_1134]

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]

Originally Posted by Honoturtle

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.