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Dodge Magnum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I decided to start building my ’06 Magnum kit. Earlier in the year, I pulled it out and figured out which wheels I would use. I had also started prepping parts by removing mold lines. Now it was time to primer all of the parts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nearly all of the parts for the Magnum are primed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After the primer dried, I sprayed all of the suspension and engine parts satin black and silver as required. I masked the chassis and sprayed all of the heat shields. The engine was built and suspension attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I touched up a few details on the body and started spraying color. I sprayed using Scale Finishes Dodge, Y9 Dark gold paint. This is my second project using Scale Finishes paint and I have to say it is frustrating to use. It builds very slowly and is difficult to get in all the panel lines. I ended up running out and was not able to ensure even color and metallics. I had to order another bottle to finish the project. While I wait, I moved on to other projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Y9 Dark Gold is a color from the 70’s. I love these old colors!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I did sneak in interior painting as well as detail painted the wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stunner wheels were much easier to paint than I thought. I was able to hand paint the gold portions with no issues.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I finally settled on an interior color combination of buff and dark grey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

39 Chevy Rework<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since I had to wait for another bottle of paint for the Magnum, I decided to tear into my 39 Chevy rework project. The project would require a fair amount of fabrication to adapt new suspension. While digging through my parts stash, I found a front suspension piece from a ’94 Firebird which fit perfectly. I taped the front suspension in place, marked it and drilled the chassis to use the Firebird’s locating pins. I also decided to use a Dodge rear axle and a multilink setup. The chassis will need significant filling and sanding before it is ready for paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally, I had no intention of reworking the interior, which really needed it, because it would require separating the body sections. I was concerned that I would damage the paint. Alas, I dropped the body and managed to separate the sections. The paint was damaged but not bad enough to require a complete repaint. Now I could add as much to the interior as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is almost no detail in this interior. I detailed the dash and steering wheel and added flocking. This looks much better than the all black interior.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On to the catalyst for this rework! The wheels! I didn’t want to go with plain chrome wheels like I did on my ’53 Chevy build so I decided to paint the inner part of the wheels red. After testing the color scheme, I realized the tires needed white walls. Using a lexan body cutting tool, I made perfect circle masks and sprayed the tires. I topped off the wheels with machined hub caps from Parts by Parks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plenty of masking and spraying. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Along with everything else, the engine was stripped, painted and chromed with Spaztix as required. I added a Detail Masters distributor and wiring. The chassis details were completed along with a new cross-member to attach the rear suspension. The exhaust was built using solder and the original mufflers. I wrapped up the chassis build by using a ’94 Firebird driveshaft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Almost like it was meant to be!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now that the chassis, wheels and tires were complete, it was time to bring everything together. I glued the interior in place, then the body sections and finally glued all of that to the chassis. I wrapped up the build by added Detail Masters tail lights, Spaztix chromed bumpers and aluminum tubing for exhaust tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This thing looks awesome!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’m really happy with the finished rework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Builds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I’m never content to work on one project at a time. I stripped paint from the Camaro parts for the Hemi Charger build. New to me, I tried paint from Automotive Touch Up<\/a> and sprayed parts for my ’70 SuperBee build. The new paint encouraged me to start building the Moebius 71 Ranger. Find Pictures below.<\/p>\n\n\n