I’m going to “try” to install it without taking the dashboard off. If unsuccessful, looks like I’m going to have to. Shouldn’t be too hard to do.
I’m surprised on how the decals laid down so well on the dashboard and steering wheel. The dials were done first then the wood panel decal went on last.
BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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BlackSheep214
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
I was able to glue the CB to the dashboard... from the backside. I can see the notch where it’s suppose to go. 
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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BlackSheep214
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
The "Red Tomato" is painted!!
Hood and rear panel...
The main body...
That's all I'm going to do for now. I'm off on a family vacation to Vermont and Fort Ticonderoga. We leave Sunday and return on Wednesday night. This time will give the above parts a chance to cure completely before I move any further. I will check in on these forums from time to time - mostly at the hotel for the night.
Hood and rear panel...
The main body...
That's all I'm going to do for now. I'm off on a family vacation to Vermont and Fort Ticonderoga. We leave Sunday and return on Wednesday night. This time will give the above parts a chance to cure completely before I move any further. I will check in on these forums from time to time - mostly at the hotel for the night.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
Looking great! Can’t wait to see the white stripes painted on there!
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
Very nice!BlackSheep214 wrote:T
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BlackSheep214
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
The way the hood is resting, I have a funny feeling it’s going to fight me to get it to sit properly once installed.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
Looks like you’ve got a good base coat to start working with Tom.
A friendly bit of info for you. If you foresee problems with the hood to body fit this is the best opportunity you’ll have to straighten it al out. Don’t wait till you’ve got a good gloss coat and then try to take care of it. You won’t like that outcome. Looking forward to seeing more from this build
A friendly bit of info for you. If you foresee problems with the hood to body fit this is the best opportunity you’ll have to straighten it al out. Don’t wait till you’ve got a good gloss coat and then try to take care of it. You won’t like that outcome. Looking forward to seeing more from this build
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BlackSheep214
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
Yeah, that thought did come to mind. If the issue is caused by the tabs on the hood, I may opt to snip them off. If there is a tight fit, I may have to sand the side edges. I won’t know until I get home and back on the bench to figure out what to do. Worse case scenario would be is to simply strip the paint off and start over.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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BlackSheep214
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Re: BlackSheep's Starsky & Hutch Ford Torino
This is what I suspected and afraid was the problem. The hood is warped. 
Any ideas on how to solve this issue? I had thought about soaking the hood in hot water and putting some type of weight to reshape/straighten it out. Not sure if I should strip the paint before doing so or not. Thoughts and advice would be appreciated.
Any ideas on how to solve this issue? I had thought about soaking the hood in hot water and putting some type of weight to reshape/straighten it out. Not sure if I should strip the paint before doing so or not. Thoughts and advice would be appreciated.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn