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Post by badroadahead on Apr 2, 2012 10:38:00 GMT -5
With the ‘30’s – ‘40’s look to them I thought I would try to make a hot rod V8 bug. I added the wheels and triple blower engine to see the proportions. I may not keep these set ups…or maybe I will. I made a radiator shell but I’m not sure it’s what I’m looking for. I don’t like the fact that it looks like a pig nose, but maybe I can remove that look and still keep the shape. The chassis is extended from the Beatnik Bandit. I’m debating whether or not to chop the roof. I will definitely add some extra pieces to the body to make it unique. All constructive criticism and suggestions welcome. Dave        |
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Post by brucewayne on Apr 2, 2012 15:37:06 GMT -5
Why don't you try triming the cut part on the nose clip, leaving the fenders on and mounting them like a roadster ?
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Apr 3, 2012 22:50:32 GMT -5
 Yeah I like that idea! And maybe use the custom radiator from the Tweety Pie II? ;D I like your design and concept here Dave! Can't wait to see how it ends up! Thank You for sharing Later Russ  watching this one!
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Post by Gothic Kustomz on Apr 14, 2012 23:06:04 GMT -5
Why its po,po,p,p,p, porky the pig, yea bro I agree get rid of the radiator, nose, run it open like a 30's radiator grill...
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 18, 2012 8:23:11 GMT -5
OK, I dumped the "Pig nose" and made another out of a '57 vette front. I'm still not sure if this is the route I will take. I need something unique for this front end. I have seen ones with the old '30's radiators and the Rolls and '40 Ford fronts and I want something different. I will make the grill opening lower. I don't want it open that wide...it looks like it's yawning.....but it does have a European look though. Opinions are welcome. Dave    |
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Post by gangster on Apr 18, 2012 9:33:19 GMT -5
cool looking build going there.
The vette front looks cool..
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Post by Bill (admin) on Apr 18, 2012 21:09:37 GMT -5
Much better choice in my opinion.
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Post by clutch on Apr 19, 2012 0:26:39 GMT -5
I like the shape of the new front end, suit it well. Maybe lower and flare the grille opening?
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Post by Gothic Kustomz on Apr 20, 2012 13:11:52 GMT -5
I'm gonna have to agree with every one else, looks so much better...
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Post by badroadahead on Apr 20, 2012 13:42:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the honest opinions guys. Here are a couple shots of the smaller grill opening. I thinks it looks better now.   |
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Apr 21, 2012 18:50:06 GMT -5
 I like the new grill Dave How bout some mesh in it? Looks good thank You for sharing Later Russ
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Post by Gothic Kustomz on Apr 22, 2012 16:34:28 GMT -5
Like the changes, BUT, yeah BUT, when I see it it looks like a baby is ready to pout, it might just be me, I don't build rods, actually did you steal the grill opening from the cobra? looks better then the last one sorry....
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Apr 24, 2012 21:10:07 GMT -5
;D "NUCLEAR FISSION!"  I thought that I recognized the design! Way Cool Dude!! |
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Post by badroadahead on May 30, 2012 10:57:14 GMT -5
It's been awhile since I posted. I have been really busy lately. I went to some classes for work in Florida and Mass. I also started beekeeping and set up my first hive. Really cool hobby and I didn't get stung yet. Ok, here is an update on the VW. I added the sunken taillights using two different sized tubes. The top will be the tail lights and the smaller ones on the bottom are the reverse lights. First I filled in the rear window and added 3 round holes but I didn't like it so I added louvers to the rear window that I think fit in pretty good. I also created a trunk space.    I sanded off the sharp edged of the Monogram slicks so they are rounded. I think this gives a better look. I will finish them smoother.  |
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Jun 11, 2012 19:47:37 GMT -5
Dave the louvers are AWESOME! How did you do it? I really like your work! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
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