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Post by mrmike on Apr 2, 2021 8:48:59 GMT -5
This kit has been in my stash for a while and I plan on making some mods to it. The kit is an AMT '69 Barracuda and it will be backdated one year to 1968. I removed the peak on the front panel and I will replace the hood with a hood from Modelhaas, I replaced the trans with a Torqueflite short tail trans from Competition Resins and I partially assembled the engine, the wheels and tires are Pegasus Shuey's, the interior console is from the Revell '68 Dart Hemi kit. I haven't decided on a body color yet, but the interior will have white seats and side panels. The body has engine compartment side panels from an old AMT Charger chassis and it will have side markers made from shirt pins.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 2, 2021 14:30:03 GMT -5
I started working on the chassis by drilling out the exhaust. I will add some styrene and put on some aluminium tubing for exhaust tips. The engine has been painted with Mopar Street Hemi Orange Engine Paint. I need to drill the distributor cap and the heads for ignition wiring. Since the paintbooth was up and running, I painted some engine parts with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 2, 2021 15:52:44 GMT -5
Nice start...
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Post by mrmike on Apr 3, 2021 17:02:40 GMT -5
Thanks! Just getting started...
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Post by mrmike on Apr 4, 2021 10:42:54 GMT -5
I went to drill the distributor for plug wires and the distributor broken off the water pump. I used my cordless drill on a slow speed and routed a groove for the replace shaft made from 1/16th inch styrene. I enjoy adding plug wires to my engines! I was thinking of replacing the water pump with another unit from my parts box, but I decided to stay with the kit unit. I found a better detailed set of exhaust manifolds and I will use those instead.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 4, 2021 11:38:25 GMT -5
Keep with it buddy!!! Gonna be great when you are done...
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Post by mrmike on Apr 4, 2021 21:20:51 GMT -5
Thanks Joe!
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Post by tubbs on Apr 5, 2021 6:16:07 GMT -5
nice. going to be a nice build. love these cudas. i am waiting to see your bodywork on the hood and front area.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 5, 2021 8:16:46 GMT -5
Thanks Al! I have done most of my bodywork, but I haven't taken any pictures of it yet.
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Post by DusterEd on Apr 7, 2021 13:59:48 GMT -5
I’ve got some of those kits looking forward to see your work on this one.
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Post by tubbs on Apr 8, 2021 6:20:48 GMT -5
can never have enough of these kits. or any kit for that mater!! looking good as usual Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 8, 2021 8:21:33 GMT -5
Thanks Ed and Al! I got a couple colors of paint and now to decide which one I want to use.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 8, 2021 13:10:08 GMT -5
Other than some touchups and a few decals, the engine is done. This is a high performance 383 CID with a four barrel carb. A test fit in the chassis shows that some mods are necessary.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 8, 2021 17:33:11 GMT -5
Yeah mine was a tight fit also...
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Post by mrmike on Apr 9, 2021 8:39:47 GMT -5
Mine fits perfectly now that I have shortened he transmission, removed the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds and extended the opening for the fan. Now I can prime and paint the chassis.
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