Gonna have to do something about that radio. I aint likin’ THAT at all. Dang macro shots!!! 
That interior looks absolutely amazing Joe. I have to agree that that little touch with the clear definitely enhances the carpet. Good call there.
Coming along really nice! Interior is stunning and the motor - well, I would put on an engine stand and call it done [H]
Thanks Joe and John.
Well guys since I couldn’t use the wheels that I wanted I decided to use my favorites which are the Weld Draglites. The only problem with those are that 99.9999% of the rear wheels that I’ve seen whether they are resin or kit supplied have the bead locks on the wheel…which I do NOT want for a streetable vehicle.
Here’s where we start. A set of resin Draglites from Competition Resins:
After some research I found what I want to coat the wheels with. This months issue of Scale Auto has a whole 5 page article devoted to the different methods of chrome coating and clearing. After reading through it I’ll be going with the Molotow chrome with Spaz Stix Ultimate Clear both of which I ordered last night. Here’s after removing the bead locks and drilling out all the wheel holes, center hole and the unused lug stud holes and cleaning it up a bit as compared to the untouched one on the right.
I found a block of time last night to work on the interior so I could finish it up this morning:
Just keeping an eye on you! The project is looking good. Love those keys on the seat!
Maxie
Thanks Max! [Y]
You know there’s really not just a whole lot more left to this kit now but the body, glass and chrome trim. I assembled and installed the front wheels and tires this morning. I had to enlarge the inside diameter of both tires to accept the wheels but other than that and having to sand another set of wheels down to rob the center caps to use on these it wasn’t all that bad of a construction for them.
I primed the cab, hood and separate roof panel this morning. Here’s about where the stance is gonna be. Nice and low…
I also fabricated an A/C line with a blue A/N fitting this morning to install on the A/C dryer. I just couldn’t go with that little 3mm section of line hanging out of the dryer. 
Really great progress Joe. I appreciate all the fab work. Really setting everything off. [Y]
Thanks Mark! Glad you dropped by. [Y]
Looking good what color this time?
Thanks Nick. We’ll be going with…
Black:
Color is on all exterior parts now. Just waiting a few days for the paint to totally cure out before I start sanding some of the dust particles out and movin’ on to the clearing process.
Looking good, Joe.
Wow! Everything is coming along nicely. It all looks sensational so far Bro.
Thank you for dropping in and for the encouraging comments guys. Will be wrapping this one up hopefully within the coming few weeks.
I masked off and painted the flames this morning. I personally think they are a tad bit too bold but…I think they’ll tone down with a clear coat some. Just gotta wait a day or so before I do clear the cab and hood.
After a couple of mist coats and let the part being painted sit for a minute or so I go for the wet coats. This photo is after about 15 minutes in the drying booth. The “Wet Look” is one of the best gloss coats I’ve worked with. Man I love this stuff!!!
It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to see what the reflection in the paint is. Won’t see the clear coated parts again for another 3-5 days till they gas out.
Hey, flames are supposed to be bold! Those are
awesome. That gloss looks to be super slick for sure…
Max
Thanks Max.
Well…this is supposed to be the idea here. I don’t like the wheels and tires on this one much but the flames are what I’m centering on. Just a tad bit toned down so it doesn’t overpower the rest of the paint work.
Mustang, I don’t know how I missed this thread. This is looking seriously awesome! I love it. You are now subscribed so that I don’t miss an update.
Really like those grey flames. Grey, who woulda thought.
Tell me about the wet look paint. Is it the Testors stuff in a spray can?
Can I borrow the keys and take that beauty for a ride?[H]
Jim [cptn]