64 1/2 Mustang Convertible--update 3-23-10

[virgmeister]

I have had this for a few years, and got the ambition to build it. I am putting in a 351 Cleveland w/tri-carbs. I may change it to an automatic tranny. I dont know yet if i will do a ton of detailing, or leave it to paint detail. I will be putting on a set of cool wheels/tires. I have the painted parts in the purple lake. I have a vision. now if i can "Git er Done" lol. I hope you enjoy this build.











To my amazement, this came apart very easy. I have a few colors i am running through my mind. The painted parts are in the purple lake. Most of the car was molded white which makes things a whole lot easier...lol.





Thank you,
Virgil

[ScaleModelRestoration]

Nice Stang Virgil!!!

Looks to be a monogram one 1964 1/2 Mustang convert pace car...........i did one 11 years ago. and done it up in red.....(Have a un-built one some where also......)......so any color will fit it well....... thanks for sharing your restro project! Keep us updated on the progress if you could........

[virgmeister]

I sure will Mj. Look for progress very soon.

Virgil

[olskoolrodder]

I will be too,Virgil ol buddy! ;D

[MoparMarc68]

hmmmm, I'm thinking dark blue with white stipes and interior!

[virgmeister]

Thank you fellas. I know i do NOT want to go with stripes, everybody has done it, and shelbys were factory with them. I have to do something a little different with this one. Something that "POPS".....lol. It is possible the interior will be white. I havent changed my mind on that yet.....LOL. Keep the ideas coming. I am listening.

Thank you,
Virgil

[virgmeister]

I started back on this project, as it needs to be done real soon. I wanted side scoops on it, and the kits i thought had them, either didnt have them, or were too small. So, i went on a search, and found 2 of these like 1/20th scale mirrors. I cut it down the center, narrowed it, angled it, and here is what i am going to use.... ;D ;D ;D





What do you all think of it?? I like it.....lol. It will fit the style of build i am doing. I have most all of the parts repaired, and puttied, so the next step is to wash, and primer/paint.

Thank you,
Virgil

[MoparMarc68]

Not bad Virgil. It sticks out little to much for me but other than that I like it.

[virgmeister]

Thank you Marc.
I have most everything primered, the gold is on the oil pan, and time to get some paint work going. I should have engine updates by the middle of the week. Later today, i will have the body and body parts primered.









Virgil

[MoparMarc68]

Looking good Virgil. At least you are getting some work done on yours LOL.

[virgmeister]

LOL. Thank you Marc. Here is some more to look at..... ;D ;D ;D

I got a whooole bunch of painting done..... ;D ;D. The body color is my custom mix. The interior will be white and black. The semi-gloss black is my mix. I will be airbrushing a light coat of clear over the flat white interior parts to get that vinyl look. The engine still has a little way to go before i call it done. I hope you like the looks of it.

























I cast one of these armrests from resin. Can you tell which one is cast?? (Top or Bottom???)





Thank you,
Virgil

[MoparMarc68]

Mmmmmmmmmm, I can almost smell the paint fumes from here Virgil LOL. At this rate, you should have this one done in no time at all.

[virgmeister]

Mar 26, 2010 5:47:53 GMT -5 MoparMarc68 said:

Mmmmmmmmmm, I can almost smell the paint fumes from here Virgil LOL. At this rate, you should have this one done in no time at all.

Thank you Marc.
I have been out of the building loop the last couple of days, i should be able to get some work done on it today. It is getting closer.....woo hoo...lol

Virgil

[virgil]

IT'S DONE!!! Got to the finished section to see it.

Virgil