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Post by Joe Rix on Oct 6, 2023 7:21:49 GMT -5
Good to see you making progress Joe. The mufflers look sharp. Your use of the black BMF came out fantastic. Good show.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 6, 2023 7:28:31 GMT -5
Thanks Jeremy. It is indeed tricky to work with. Doesn't seem to stick as good as the aluminum or chrome BMF but I was ready for that. Being thick was actually an attribute on these straps as it really brought 'em out. Cool. I’ve been curious about the stuff for a long time, but never heard anything positive. Glad it worked out for you. I think I’m gonna have to get some and give it a shot sometime.👍 You just have to be patient with it and know that it has a pretty low tack on the adhesive side of it. Having a brand new X-acto blade helps..... a lot. |
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Post by mrversatile on Oct 6, 2023 8:36:50 GMT -5
Getting there, bud, keep it coming!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 6, 2023 11:07:57 GMT -5
Looking sharp and clean!!!
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Post by chromdome35 on Oct 6, 2023 11:16:58 GMT -5
Had some time today to get some major progress done in regard to the chassis. Managed to clean the exhaust pipes up of all mold lines and paint them up. Mufflers were treated to a Matte Aluminum BMFing. I mocked up a spare engine and set it in place with the chassis upside down to give me an idea of where to position the exhaust and once positioned, installed the crossmember and glued everything into place. I also received my Black BMF in the mail yesterday so I was able to put that down over the fuel tank retaining straps. Pretty much finished up here save for the exhaust tips installation which will happen once the body is installed permanently over the chassis/ interior module.   This is coming along nicely Joe, I love your attention to detail. What is BMF? |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 6, 2023 11:29:55 GMT -5
Thanks fellas! I appreciate the "good word". Brian ( chromdome35 ) : BMF is bare metal foil. |
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Post by handiabled on Oct 7, 2023 3:05:36 GMT -5
The feature that looks like a fuel tank is actually the spare tire cover. The two supports under it act as a hinge that is held in place by a locking bolt next to the bumper. Not fun getting out on the side of a road on a busy interstate.
Having stared at this from the floor many times, it looks as you are nailing the chassis on this Joe!
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Post by buddho on Oct 7, 2023 8:35:28 GMT -5
Oh yeah....if the the underside looks this good, one can imagine when its flipped. 🤓
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 7, 2023 21:39:06 GMT -5
The feature that looks like a fuel tank is actually the spare tire cover. The two supports under it act as a hinge that is held in place by a locking bolt next to the bumper. Not fun getting out on the side of a road on a busy interstate. Having stared at this from the floor many times, it looks as you are nailing the chassis on this Joe! Right you are Brent. I can't imagine what it would be like to drop the spare on this thing in any kind of a hurry. That.....is a job for the young. lol |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 7, 2023 21:39:33 GMT -5
Oh yeah....if the the underside looks this good, one can imagine when its flipped. 🤓 Thank you Dan. I only hope I can do the top side this kind of justice. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 7, 2023 21:44:33 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 7, 2023 22:33:50 GMT -5
Now those are some great reference photos! What a big help. Can’t wait to see your progress here.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 8, 2023 3:40:59 GMT -5
The next phase of this build will be the installation of the left and right inner fenderwells and detailing them out. I'll be routing engine electrical and headlight vacuum line harnesses on these and then detailing out the engine firewall. Good ol Brent ( handiabled ) has supplied the necessary photos from his very own Corvette to help me out with this. 'Preciate that bud as it's gonna help out a lot!! You are very welcome my friend! I'm looking forward to seeing this come together |
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Post by buddho on Oct 8, 2023 5:43:39 GMT -5
Oh yeah....if the the underside looks this good, one can imagine when its flipped. 🤓 Thank you Dan. I only hope I can do the top side this kind of justice. No doubts in this camp 🤓 |
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Post by ogrejohn on Oct 8, 2023 7:01:07 GMT -5
Doing some excellent work there Joe! Looks like a lot of gizmology under the hood.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 8, 2023 7:30:53 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. Hopefully I'll have a chance to work on this stuff today.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 13, 2023 17:37:48 GMT -5
Alright folks, I've been working on the drivers side inner fenderwell on the engine side installing the headlight door vacuum lines and electrical harness. I ended up making a harness retaining strap out of a strip of PE formed and painted black. The real thing:  The replication:  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 13, 2023 20:34:23 GMT -5
This thing is going to be a stunner front to back. You’re really packing the details in!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 14, 2023 7:05:16 GMT -5
This thing is going to be a stunner front to back. You’re really packing the details in! Thanks Kyle, I'm going to start on the other fenderwell and then it's off to the firewall after that. Evidently folks have been having a tough time with these kits in regard to the hood closure. I'll be looking into that to forecast fit issues with it and the radiator. |
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Post by handiabled on Oct 14, 2023 10:07:58 GMT -5
Look like the real deal Joe!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 15, 2023 8:24:49 GMT -5
Look like the real deal Joe! Thanks Brent. Hoping to wrap this one up soon. |
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Post by Joe Rix on Oct 15, 2023 10:27:51 GMT -5
Excellent progress Joe. This should lead to some really sharp detailing given the superb photos Brent is providing you with.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 17, 2023 17:54:22 GMT -5
Excellent progress Joe. This should lead to some really sharp detailing given the superb photos Brent is providing you with. Let's hope so and thanks Joe.  |
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Post by atomicholiday on Oct 17, 2023 18:52:45 GMT -5
Looks great Joe!👍. At the rate you’re going, this thing might just fire up and run.
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Post by sharp on Oct 17, 2023 20:58:08 GMT -5
Great job on that chassis Joe.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 7:04:21 GMT -5
Thank you guys for the great comments atomicholiday and sharp! Progress has been very slow on this one as of late but I'm taking my time with this stage of the build to make sure everything goes together smoothly. The firewall is almost complete with only the brake lines to fabricate & install on the master cylinder and then the vacuum line to the headlight actuator. I picked out the firewall wiring with a black lead pencil and then painted the standoff clamps a flat black and then picked out various other details.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 27, 2023 9:37:46 GMT -5
Looks like its a nice kit because of its details on the back of the firewall such as wirings and bolts etc.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 27, 2023 23:10:32 GMT -5
Excellent progress. This is going to look like the real deal when you’re all done. All the added details are really going to elevate it. That firewall is looking great.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 28, 2023 2:04:34 GMT -5
Nice work on the firewall! I like the subtle details you made with colors. This is coming right along!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 30, 2023 11:36:44 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. I spent this morning fabricating the brake lines and retaining barrel nuts for the lines. Should have something in a few days as far as a completed engine compartment.
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