WIP: WJ's 2003 Grand Am Pro Stock.

[tonioseven]

You're creating another masterpiece as usual!! Please continue to share!

[drnitrus]

another great start. keep the progress coming

[SkylineFan]

Thanks guys, I am glad you all like the subject.... this is gonna be a really cool car when complete.

Speaking of cages, mine for the most part is done. I scratchbuilt 95% of this cage on the kit chassis frame plate. Everything except the bars behind the driver and the lower engine subframe bars were added using various size plastic tubing. I also added a smalle Front mount gas tank cage since by 2003 NHRA mandated front mounted fuel tanks. If you look closely in the pics you will also see I added bracing for the door hinges by the firewall. One more thing.... the front half of the body has been dissected as well. This thing is in pieces!!! 8) 8)








View more chassis pics here:

http://public.fotki.com/Daveyracer/d...nsons/chassis/

[white97ex]

this thing is looking pretty sweet!!!

what method do you use to chop up the body. I've got a resin body on the way of my vette, and I'm still pondering the best way to attack the disection

[fasfun]

AAHHH Another very nice project.
I will follow it with interest
Good luck.

[The Sheene Machine]

Crikey Dave - is there a board your not on!!! This project looks good already - love the research level you do - everything looks spot on.

Paul UK

[primera man]

Time to sit back and watch another master piece unfold!!!

[SkylineFan]

Originally Posted by white97ex

this thing is looking pretty sweet!!!

what method do you use to chop up the body. I've got a resin body on the way of my vette, and I'm still pondering the best way to attack the disection

Russell,
I used the back side of a sharp Hobby blade to "scribe out" the doors. It takes alot of patience!!!

Thanks alot everyone. More updates...

CHassis is in paint. I used a mixture of automotive metallics to create a steel grey type color I was after. This will get alot of CF added to the tunnel, door panels, and rear tubbs... then the entire chassis will be buried in clear coat.




Also added some color to the Body panels. I used Wrangler Yellow and Dupont BLue for the back. Added the flag decal and will clear the whole thing soon.....nevermind the gaps.. the entire car is in mock up state at this time.....

[quadzero]

i have only 2 words for this, wow and WOW. what a beaut!

[Merkava]

Holy crap, Dave. I never stop gawking at the pictures you post. I am floored by your abilities!

Keep it up.

[white97ex]

that paint scheme is AMAZING. truely going to be a show stopper!

[freakmech]

Normally i wouldnt even have looked at this thread but.... holy fuck!
this is awesome... pardon my french. your way to good at this, thank you and maybe next time im at a shop, ill slow down near the drag kits.

Great work!

[shifty217]

That is killer!!!!!!!!!
I love the wheel and tire work.
Doug R

[SkylineFan]

The body is now in clear coat. Needs a polish job and more decals... Here are a few mock pics...

[gionc]

another time speechless! amazing livery on an amazing paintjob: fantastic