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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2022 17:12:31 GMT -5
Spent a little time on the GTX this afternoon. I assembled the engine and lettered the tires. The engine had no valley pan of cover and the intake manifold just sat on top of a wide open area. I made a cover from a piece styrene and glued it in.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Sept 9, 2022 18:11:11 GMT -5
Way better!!!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 9, 2022 21:08:18 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! The more I looked at them, the more I didn't like the valve covers I had put on. I found a set that I liked better and while they are not 100% correct, they do look a lot better!    More GTX to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Sept 10, 2022 12:10:55 GMT -5
I like those better also!!!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 10, 2022 21:26:49 GMT -5
The chrome ones I had placed in the box. The painted valve covers were with the other valve covers that I have squirreled way. These fit a lot better, too. Now to decide on the carburation...4 barrel or 6 barrels.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 12, 2022 20:13:47 GMT -5
Tonight I painted the engine, the distributor and cap and I made an ignition coil, painted it and wired it and the 6-barrel carburation. Now, you are asking why did I paint the 4-barrel and the 6-barrel intakes? I haven't decided which one I will use yet. Why they don't add ignition coils to these kits is beyond me.    More Plymouth to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Sept 12, 2022 22:23:33 GMT -5
Decisions, Decisions...
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Post by mrmike on Sept 13, 2022 8:22:53 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. Right now, I am leaning towards building a stock 440 with a 4-barrel carb. But, the 6-barrel is calling out to me!
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Post by tubbs on Sept 13, 2022 9:47:52 GMT -5
440 4 bbl!!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 13, 2022 14:11:10 GMT -5
Thanks Al! Your vote has been noted.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 18, 2022 20:29:32 GMT -5
I started detailing the engine. I added my plug wires, fan belt with power steering pump and alternator and the fan. I had to make an ignition coil from a piece of round styrene stock and added a wire to it. The tires proved to be problematic, so I replaced them with a set from Revell and I will add some white letters to the tires.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Sept 18, 2022 20:55:54 GMT -5
Looks good Mike!!!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 19, 2022 12:31:40 GMT -5
Thanks Joe!  |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 26, 2022 10:35:57 GMT -5
The 440 CID engine is complete and ready to be installed in the chassis. I added the air cleaner and decal and then I installed a STP Racing decal on the oil filter. The alternator has some clear red paint on the fins to represent the wire turnings on the armature. The wheels and tires have been further detailed and I still need to find tire decals in my stash that I know I have.    More GTX to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 26, 2022 16:04:06 GMT -5
I decided to add more detail to my 440 6 pack. I used a piece of wire and some superglue and added the hose from the PCV valve to the carbs. Then I found my Shabo Tire Graphics and added Goodyear to the tires. I thought I had an extra set of water slide decals, but I must have used them elsewhere.    More GTX to come... |
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