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Post by ak on Jan 31, 2024 14:59:43 GMT -5
I’ll try to get started on this tonight with a few pictures.  |
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Post by moparman18064 on Jan 31, 2024 16:29:28 GMT -5
Waiting patiently
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Post by tcoat on Jan 31, 2024 19:28:32 GMT -5
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Post by ak on Jan 31, 2024 20:08:58 GMT -5
I’m building this 68 Coronet using the chassis from this RoadRunner. The engine will probably be sourced from an AMT 71 Charger since (if my memory is correct) it has a 440 engine with a 727 transmission in that kit.  |
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Post by ak on Jan 31, 2024 20:12:04 GMT -5
With just a bit of trimming on the edges of the firewall and radiator support it fits perfectly! Next I’ll mock up the suspension and check the ride height.   |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 31, 2024 20:22:05 GMT -5
Nice!! That’s a heck of a way to get started!!
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Post by lyle on Jan 31, 2024 21:14:49 GMT -5
Nice one!
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Post by ak on Jan 31, 2024 21:22:47 GMT -5
 These rims and tires won’t make the final cut, but they do show the body sitting level. I may raise the back just a bit…🤔 |
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Post by buddho on Jan 31, 2024 21:26:07 GMT -5
Thats looking fab!
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Post by moparman18064 on Jan 31, 2024 22:29:19 GMT -5
Oh, yeah!
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Post by sharp on Jan 31, 2024 23:04:38 GMT -5
Great start!!
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Post by handiabled on Feb 1, 2024 2:57:53 GMT -5
Great start to this! Bookmarked ! I'm along for the ride on this one
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Post by brandonk on Feb 1, 2024 10:27:59 GMT -5
Looking really good. This is what modelling is all about.
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Post by maverick on Feb 1, 2024 16:42:53 GMT -5
Watching this! I too have the same plan in the queue only I'll Be using the 70 Coronet as a doner... Looking good soo far!!!
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Post by ak on Feb 1, 2024 22:22:48 GMT -5
Watching this! I too have the same plan in the queue only I'll Be using the 70 Coronet as a doner... Looking good soo far!!! Thanks! The 70 Coronet should work the same as my Road Runner donor kit. I’ve about got all the details worked out so I can start getting some subassemblies glued together and ready for paint. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2024 7:45:27 GMT -5
Great start with mocking everything up to make sure the stance is right on Alan and it looks right on so far. Going to the concession stand......anybody need anything?  |
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Post by ak on Feb 2, 2024 18:31:16 GMT -5
A little more progress on the Coronet! The engine from the Revell Mr. Norm’s 68 Dart fit better so that’s the one I went with. The rear axle from the Dart was used as well since it has an 8 3/4 which would have been the correct axle for a 68 R/T with a 440 Magnum with an automatic transmission. The chassis got a little paint and the body was prepped and painted. I’m going to give the body about a week to dry before handling it. In the mean time, I’ll start on the interior.   |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 2, 2024 19:18:35 GMT -5
Sweet!! Nice work on the paint.
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Post by ak on Feb 2, 2024 22:03:37 GMT -5
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Post by sharp on Feb 2, 2024 22:30:00 GMT -5
Looks great Alan. that's a real nice looking color.
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Post by moparman18064 on Feb 2, 2024 22:44:41 GMT -5
Color works well with that car. Good choice
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 3, 2024 10:48:02 GMT -5
What a cool color and it seemed to lay down nicely on that car body Alan. Good call on the Revell engine as well.
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Post by ak on Feb 4, 2024 18:36:08 GMT -5
What a cool color and it seemed to lay down nicely on that car body Alan. Good call on the Revell engine as well. The paint is Kylon “Bright Idea”…..you know Chrysler never had a high impact color called bright idea, but I think they should have! 🤔 |
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Post by 70 STING on Feb 5, 2024 11:53:14 GMT -5
I like the overspray on the chassis look. Didn't know that was a real thing until I saw it on the bottom of a plastic model kit.
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Post by atomicholiday on Feb 5, 2024 12:23:42 GMT -5
That chassis looks terrific. Very convincing.👍
Krylon you say? Did you do that overspray with a rattle can?
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Post by ak on Feb 5, 2024 17:26:42 GMT -5
That chassis looks terrific. Very convincing.👍 Krylon you say? Did you do that overspray with a rattle can? Thank you and yes, The whole job including the overspray on the chassis is all rattle can. The black portions around the rear wheel wells and the front suspension areas were covered loosely so as not to have too harsh a line. |
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Post by ak on Feb 5, 2024 17:29:52 GMT -5
I like the overspray on the chassis look. Didn't know that was a real thing until I saw it on the bottom of a plastic model kit. Since Mopars are unibody cars there’s no chassis to get paint separately. That is why there’s body color over spray around the edges. ✅ |
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Post by atomicholiday on Feb 5, 2024 17:34:21 GMT -5
That chassis looks terrific. Very convincing.👍 Krylon you say? Did you do that overspray with a rattle can? Thank you and yes, The whole job including the overspray on the chassis is all rattle can. The black portions around the rear wheel wells and the front suspension areas were covered loosely so as not to have too harsh a line. Looks really good. I’m gonna have to give that a try on my GTX build. |
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Post by Leon on Feb 5, 2024 18:34:55 GMT -5
This is looking good Alan!
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Post by buddho on Feb 5, 2024 18:39:49 GMT -5
Love the color!
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