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Post by 67impala427 on Mar 28, 2008 22:58:14 GMT -5
First, to all of the long time members here at TMM, I want to apologize for my very limited participation in the last year. For the newer members, my name is Alex. I'm supposed to be helping Bobby maintain this board here which I must admit I haven't been able to do lately. I've decided to jump back into the hobby no matter what. Although I've been very busy the last year, I made up my mind to make time for building. My first project is a '69 GTX by AMT. It will be an all out custom with opening doors, hood, a custom interior and who knows what else. I'm glad to be building again and glad to be back with the TMM family. Alex.  |
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Post by wayfastwhiteboy on Mar 28, 2008 23:04:08 GMT -5
Glad you're back, Alex! Missed seein your builds around the forum. Can't wait to see some progress on this one.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 29, 2008 20:54:37 GMT -5
Who are you?? Are you new here?? LOL J/K buddy. Glad to see you back in the swing of things. I missed having you on here. Cant wat to see what you do with that GTX.
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Post by 67impala427 on Mar 29, 2008 23:05:08 GMT -5
Glad to be back guys. I've already opened the doors and trunk. I picked out wheels and I added rear tubs. The rear suspension is next. I'll get some pics up asap.
Alex.
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Post by 67impala427 on Mar 31, 2008 22:57:05 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 31, 2008 23:03:50 GMT -5
Looking good Alex. Man its good to see you back into building.
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Post by gautreau on Mar 31, 2008 23:38:50 GMT -5
Alex are those rims from a diecast kit?
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 1, 2008 22:54:08 GMT -5
Alex are those rims from a diecast kit? Yeah, I got them of Ebay. Not sure what kit they came from. I bought 3 different sets. Alex. |
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Post by vwdave on Apr 1, 2008 23:33:15 GMT -5
Looking like a bada$$ B-body already, Bobby....even in early mockup. Please keep us posted on this one.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 2, 2008 22:49:51 GMT -5
Thanks Dave but its Alex who is building it. My skills are not up to his level.
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 8, 2008 0:43:02 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 8, 2008 8:02:31 GMT -5
The now famous "Kulchock Toad Sticker". I am honored.  This model is going to look goooooooood. Keep us up to date. |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 8, 2008 16:53:08 GMT -5
Looking sharp Alex. I'm glad to see you back to building.
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 24, 2008 0:24:52 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 24, 2008 19:03:21 GMT -5
Looking good Alex. What color did you have in mind?
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 24, 2008 20:26:14 GMT -5
The dark metallic charcoal gray that you see on the chassis with black to match the black rims. Dark and sinister.
Alex.
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 28, 2008 17:22:59 GMT -5
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Post by gautreau on Apr 28, 2008 21:45:25 GMT -5
Alex
The GTX is looking pretty mean.It reminds me of "The Hammer".Is that the look your going for?
Jeremy
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 28, 2008 22:47:37 GMT -5
Alex The GTX is looking pretty mean.It reminds me of "The Hammer".Is that the look your going for? Jeremy No, I can't say that it is as I am not familiar with "The Hammer". To be honest, I had the wheels and I needed a body big enough for them. I had three kits to choose from that would work and the GTX kit won out. Since the wheels were black I felt that the car should have similar dark colors. I'd like to see this "Hammer" though. Alex. |
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 28, 2008 22:50:47 GMT -5
A little test fitting for the soon to be coil over shocks. I need to add brake lines and complete the coilovers, then the rear end will be pretty much complete. Alex.  |
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Post by gautreau on Apr 29, 2008 7:18:47 GMT -5
Alex
Have you ever watched Fast & The Furious 3 Tokyo Drift?The Hammer is the car that Vin Diesel drives at the end of the movie.
Jeremy
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Post by 67impala427 on Apr 30, 2008 22:57:47 GMT -5
Alex Have you ever watched Fast & The Furious 3 Tokyo Drift?The Hammer is the car that Vin Diesel drives at the end of the movie. Jeremy I did a search for the FnF Hammer and found it. I saw it on Rides a couple of years ago. Nice, reeaall nice. Similar to what I had in mind. Of course I was thinking of a V10 instead of a 500ci wedge, among other things. Alex. |
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Post by 67impala427 on May 4, 2008 21:48:48 GMT -5
I've completed the coilover shocks and attached them to the rear end. The test fit to the chassis seems to be fine. I also added the brake lines. Alex.    |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on May 4, 2008 21:57:22 GMT -5
Good progress Alex. That will be a beast when finished.
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Post by 67impala427 on May 8, 2008 23:30:38 GMT -5
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Post by 67impala427 on May 9, 2008 12:53:43 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on May 9, 2008 21:08:03 GMT -5
Nice work on the hood Alex. You need to cast that in resin and sell them.
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Post by 67impala427 on May 9, 2008 21:20:22 GMT -5
Nice work on the hood Alex. You need to cast that in resin and sell them. I thought about that Bobby. I'm not always pleased with the ones offered and I always make my own anyway. I need to learn a little about casting. Alex. |
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Post by 67impala427 on May 30, 2008 23:38:48 GMT -5
It's been a while since I've updated this one. I've been very busy. I'm working on the engine now. I have to complete it so I can design the new engine compartment around it. So far I have installed the lines to the injectors, (I think that's what they are) and added "GTX V10" to the valve covers after smoothing them and removing the Viper logo. Alex.  |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on May 31, 2008 0:09:50 GMT -5
Looking good.
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