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Post by imatanker on Sept 24, 2013 16:16:15 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, but I'm not really sure if I like it I may try some changes tonight.
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Post by imatanker on Sept 24, 2013 16:41:22 GMT -5
Thanks Neems. Those pics help a lot. I knew I took a chance on the seats with the brown, but I think I'm gonna stay with that color. I'm plannig on trying to do some seatbelts (excellent pic,just what I needed  ) in black and I think they will show up better on the brown. Likewise with the Armor sand interior. Let's just call it "in theater mods".  |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 24, 2013 19:42:41 GMT -5
Tonight's progress. Steering wheel and shifter in place. I may do a little more detailing on the dash.  And here's the first attempt at the seatbelts. Thanks again for the piccys Dicky.  Andy, I did your seat first Buddy. If anybody needs to be strapped in, it's you |
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 24, 2013 19:53:02 GMT -5
Jeff, is there room in the back seat for me?  If so.....im gonna need a bigger seat belt! Looks nice my friend, Rock on Jeff! BTW, what was tha meaning of life again?   |
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Post by Leon on Sept 24, 2013 19:55:27 GMT -5
Interior is starting to take shape Jeff.Nice work on the seatbelts .Be very careful Jeff  ,he may want to marry it when your done.LOL  |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 24, 2013 20:03:34 GMT -5
Don't worry Gary, I'll just throw ya in the bed, just like when we where kids.  If you check your PM's in the morning you may find some inspiration,. Leon, I thought of that. That's why He'll be strapped in first |
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Post by braille on Sept 25, 2013 0:09:56 GMT -5
Jeff, that dash resembles the dash on my Toyota Tercel - no radio. Looks like your passengers will have to sing along with you so don't strap them in too tightly. Great job on the seat belts, just sitting there on the wood block they kinda do look like baby seats but without the arm rests.
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Post by imatanker on Sept 25, 2013 17:06:40 GMT -5
You're right about the seats Eddy. I've got two strapped in the back seat of the truck to cart the Grandkids around |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 26, 2013 18:54:38 GMT -5
Hey guys, sorry about the lack of updates  Been putting in 11 hour days and I'm not as young as I used to be. Back in the saddle soon though. Thanks for your patience . |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 27, 2013 15:34:21 GMT -5
Dicky, I will try to do better in the future. Just please don't start calling me Andy Should have a good update late tonight or in the morning |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 29, 2013 16:08:08 GMT -5
O.K., between new desktops and Grandkids, it's been a busy Weekend. But I did manage to squeeze some bench time in. Not much I know. Seat factory has completed their order    Now on to the body  Body? Body? Anyone seen a body? |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 29, 2013 16:21:40 GMT -5
Thanks D. When I first opened the box, I thought the body was missing. I was looking for a one or two piece assembly. It will be interesting for sure |
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Post by paulh. on Sept 29, 2013 16:28:11 GMT -5
I found this set in my stash this afternoon -had completely forgot I had it. I think I originally got it to scale up the parts for s 1/35 Bieber rather than stratch one up from Mike Shakletons plans  Yeah Right- like I've got any of the nonce to doany of that... Might actually build one or other of these sometime if my eyes don't give out first  P |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 29, 2013 16:33:51 GMT -5
I found this set in my stash this afternoon -had completely forgot I had it. I think I originally got it to scale up the parts for s 1/35 Bieber rather than stratch one up from Mike Shakletons plans Yeah Right- like I've got any of the nonce to doany of that... Might actually build one or other of these sometime if my eyes don't give out first P Paul, The Biber part of the kit looks well detailed and pretty good. There are a lot more pieces. It should build up pretty well. From what I can see, the bridge segments are made so they can be deployed. |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 29, 2013 18:58:34 GMT -5
Oooooh some seriously tasty Horizontalandverticalassnbacksupportage assemblies fella - she's really comin' along a treat Jeff Belts look peachy I am humbled by your phraseology and am very thankful for your accolades ........ I think That big word you used, isn't that what Mary Poppins used to say? MORE PROGRESS! We have a body,almost     Looks a little weird with out the belly pan. Sides, fenders, and grille are glued. Roof and bulkhead are dry fitted and taped to keep things settled. Wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Fit is really good. Model On. |
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Post by TRM on Sept 29, 2013 19:03:00 GMT -5
Making some fantastic progress Jeff!!! Office parts are looking amazing!! Keep it coming!!!
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Post by Leon on Sept 29, 2013 19:49:30 GMT -5
Nice body work Jeff,good to hear there were no probs .The office looks good with the seats in. |
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 30, 2013 9:51:46 GMT -5
Howdy brother Jeff! Nice works on the wee Dingo Gringo! Sharp lookin vehicle bro. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 30, 2013 11:15:15 GMT -5
Great progress here Jeff , the seatbelts really look the part ....are you gonna put this in a dio?
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 30, 2013 14:49:17 GMT -5
Nice body work there Jeff! The seat factory looks like it did the trick as well, got to have the proper restraints for this ride after all! |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 30, 2013 16:44:07 GMT -5
Many thanks Gents. Your comments are most welcome. Hope to get a little more done tonight (eastern standard time Dicky). Deano and Dicky, A Dio? REALLY? The way I build it would take Me longer than Andy's DUKW build. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 30, 2013 18:28:07 GMT -5
But you could make it a long standing dio , something you can work on in between things? kinda like what I do Deano |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 30, 2013 18:54:52 GMT -5
Deano,hadn't given that ANY thought I will take it under advisement Guys, the fit on this kit is so good, the large gap between the body and the front end worried Me, but I think I found the reason. Take a look at these two photo's and tell me what you all think.   I think it has a tilt front end. See the grab handle? |
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Post by braille on Sept 30, 2013 23:18:34 GMT -5
Jeff, good progress and great job on the seats, I especially like the seat belts. Ah, oh, Jeff where did you manage to get that oversize fancy toothpick that is placed in front of the vehicle in some of your pics? Are you taking up woodworking too?  |
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Post by imatanker on Oct 1, 2013 3:28:42 GMT -5
Eddy, geez Buddy, keep it on the down low will Ya. You'll spoil everything. |
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Post by Leon on Oct 1, 2013 5:04:10 GMT -5
Jeff,i have to agree with you.Sure looks like a tilt front end. |
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Post by imatanker on Oct 1, 2013 16:16:28 GMT -5
Leon, that's the way I'm leaning. Made some progress last night, and should have an update later tonight.
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Post by Leon on Oct 1, 2013 16:29:06 GMT -5
Looking forward to it Jeff.
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Post by imatanker on Oct 1, 2013 19:30:19 GMT -5
I've been messing around with the new 'puter trying to figure out the picture thing, so I didn't get as much done as I wanted tonight. But moving forward none the less Glue dry, tape off the body. Things seemed to stay in place fairly well.  Rear lower body panel, tailgate, and rear bulkhead stuck  Bellypan trimmed, sanded, dry fitted and ready for primer. Hood and roof dry fitted just to make sure  That's it for tonight,it's off to the basement to prime.Whoop! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 1, 2013 20:16:10 GMT -5
Woohoo, paint time! Looking forward to it Jeff!
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) in black and I think they will show up better on the brown. Likewise with the Armor sand interior. Let's just call it "in theater mods". 
If so.....im gonna need a bigger seat belt! 
,he may want to marry it when your done.LOL 
If you check your PM's in the morning you may find some inspiration,.
Been putting in 11 hour days and I'm not as young as I used to be. Back in the saddle soon though. Thanks for your patience 
