1969 Daytona Charger - Marty Robins

[Frank]

Building two HEMI's.

De-chromed all the parts in bleach.

The bleach did not remove the chrome on these valve covers.
They are from the re-release of the Revell kit.
Must be some new form of chrome. The other items where done in about 5 minutes.

That is all for Sunday.
I will not be back at the bench until Saturday, at the earliest.
thanks for looking in.
Sorry it took so long for updates.
Frank ldguy

 

[Iron Mike]

Try some Castrol Super Clean or Westley's Bleche white for stripping stubborn chrome.
Looking good!

 

[Frank]

Thanks for the tip Mike.
I will try the Westley's Bleche white. I have some in the garage.
Frank

 

[Iron Mike]

Put it in an old pickle jar, mark what's inside, it will strip chrome for years. Also works removing mold release from resin parts.
B)

 

[Frank]

More great tips.
Thank you
Frank

 

[moon puppy]

Just don't get those mason jars mixed up..ask me how I know.

 

[Sherman 18]

Nice!

 

[iambrb]

Neat Stuff! One of my uncles (A Battle of the Bulge veteran, no less) owned one of the few hundred street versions of this car in 1970! I remember riding in it, the front end would drag on everything it seemed, but it was common for people to chase us down the street, trying to buy it.

 

[lupanzer]

...

Luiz.

 

[Rhino]

:drinks

 

[Frank]

Ok, received the Marty Robbins Decals today.
Will take pictures tomorrow.
Been away from the bench for the last week.
Progress photos coming.
Frank
:frantic :frantic :frantic

 

[moon puppy]

In the meantime, for your listing pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zBzZJd-nfw

:dance

 

[Frank]

The Decals from Mikes Decals.

The front grill and spoiler.

The mock up with tail feathers.

I may get a little time tomorrow at the bench.
Frank
B)

 

[Rhino]

Nice! Unexpected, but your very same attention to detail shows through!
:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Woo, really nice, I've never seen this level of detail in a car.

 

[Frank]

I was able to get some quality bench time today.
First up:
Front suspension.

I could not get the body to sit how I would like.
It end up being the plastic front supports, SOOOOOOOOOOO,
Out comes the brass rod.

The left side done.

On to the wheel base.
Measured out 117 inched on a 3x5 card.
Two holes in front lined up for attaching the rear end.

Left side

Right side

Hopefully more time at the bench tomorrow.
Thanks for looking in.
frank

 

[moon puppy]

Git'er done Frank!

 

[Frank]

Ok,this week was a bear, but Sunday and Monday I almost got the rollcage done.

Rear Shock supports:

Front mockup with Hemi:

No yard work today:

Thanks for looking in.
More this weekend, hopefully.
Frank

 

[Iron Mike]

Very nice!

 

[Frank]

Well, two years since I touched this model, my how time flys when having so much fun.
Two year delta, October 16, 2018 Chassis ready for paint.
Today - paint, OK primer, but paint.

Body primed

Now to why I dislike white plastic.

The white areas needed MORE sanding.
Welcome back
Frank