daytona365 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) On 19.2.2018 at 12:57 AM, ZAQ 178 said: The body is waiting on paint. I got exhaust photos from Camera Daytona so bottom chassis has been modified/notched for the correct way the exhaust runs. Please bear with me, I haven't made it through all 90+ pages of the Daytona threat yet, but that gas tank....isn't that gonna get in the way of the mufflers if they're moved more inwards? Edited March 2, 2018 by daytona365 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 That gas tank & exhaust will soon be addressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona365 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, ZAQ 178 said: That gas tank & exhaust will soon be addressed! that's an awesome build you're doing there! I've been into that hobby myself for many years but have been taking a break more or less since having started a family. You got me inspired to start again...I have a MV daytona build that dates back to my tens, similar like you. Mine though is in a state which is not really worth preserving. I do have two more unbuilt ones stashed in my basement, plus too many more, still wrapped boxes.... I have to close off my Vanishing Point Challenger built first however before I can start something new. Here's a Nash Bridges Cuda I have built: and this is the Challenger WIP: Edited March 2, 2018 by daytona365 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Wow! Those are both amazing builds! Very nice details too! When I was about 11 I think, I built my original Daytona model (I’m 42 now). It was in storage for many years and when I got it back at age 38/39 there wasn’t much left of it. Windshield frame was broken off but still there, missing windshield, seats, wheels, engine & front & rear suspension. All I got back was the body, interior tub & frame lol. I used spare mustang model parts to build it back to this. Now, since I didn’t use the wheels, seats, engine etc from the new Daytona build(I used all Corvette parts) those parts will go into my old original Daytona & all the mustang parts will come out lol. I say try & revive that old Daytona! Edited March 2, 2018 by ZAQ 178 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, daytona365 said: but that gas tank....isn't that gonna get in the way of the mufflers if they're moved more inwards? 5 hours ago, ZAQ 178 said: That gas tank & exhaust will soon be addressed! Here's a shot of my under-body and you can see a portion of the gas tank above the exhaust pipes on either side. The tank sits up high, literally right under the trunk and thereby limits the height of the trunk space to little more than the depth of a small suitcase. Edited March 2, 2018 by Sonny-Burnett 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Thank you S-B!!! I cut the gas tank out & recessed it up further into the trunk area. After all... I don’t need a spare haha. Interior will be completed tonight as I think I’ve reached my skill level limits before I screw something up! Lol Its getting exciting now! I can’t tell you all how much fun this is! Many of you have been extremely helpful in my project w/ details & photos but... Jagvic paved my way and gave me the inspiration to take modeling to a new level! March 27th 2011 was his last post w/ no completed Daytona model pics. I hope he is ok!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Sonny-Burnett said: Here's a shot of my under-body and you can see a portion of the gas tank above the exhaust pipes on either side. The tank sits up high, literally right under the trunk and thereby limits the height of the trunk space to little more than the depth of a small suitcase. Damn that thing looks awesome! You’re a lucky man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just now, ZAQ 178 said: Damn that thing looks awesome! You’re a lucky man! You should HEAR it ..it is mean sounding as the exhaust is not fitted with any mufflers. It has sound bafflers in the exhaust but gives it a growling sound when revving. And I'm dying to take the Daytona out in about another month when the weather is warm enough (dry enough lol). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) My 88 Mustang sounds mean too! Mac shorty headers, off road H pipe, full Flowmaster catback exhaust back by 275hp. I built this car from the ground up but now feel I need a McBurnie Daytona! Edited March 3, 2018 by ZAQ 178 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Sonny-Burnett said: You should HEAR it ..it is mean sounding as the exhaust is not fitted with any mufflers. It has sound bafflers in the exhaust but gives it a growling sound when revving. And I'm dying to take the Daytona out in about another month when the weather is warm enough (dry enough lol). I want one!! You’ve all made me Daytona crazy lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Went out for dinner, a few tequila shots, came home and finished the interior. I’m glad this is behind me! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, ZAQ 178 said: I’m glad this is behind me! It looks like it could surround you! Incredibly convincing detail! Bravo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, ZAQ 178 said: Went out for dinner, a few tequila shots, came home and finished the interior. I’m glad this is behind me! Lol I'm blown away by the incredible detail and accuracy of this interior . WELL DONE!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dadrian said: It looks like it could surround you! Incredibly convincing detail! Bravo! Thank you bro! In this crew, that means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Sonny-Burnett said: I'm blown away by the incredible detail and accuracy of this interior . WELL DONE!! Thank you so much! I spent almost 3 months pouring over photos, details, expanding photos & enhancing sharpness to get little details in. My hand is only so good though & doesn’t quite keep up with my vision but fairly close ha ha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Grafted the Corvette firewall to the Daytona interior tub w/ the brake booster. Lots of trimming & cutting here! A quick mock up of the frame, motor & interior tub in place as well as the Corvette front fender aprons that’s I cut and grafted into the Daytona frame. It all fits like a glove w/ some serious trimming and cutting as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, ZAQ 178 said: Grafted the Corvette firewall to the Daytona interior tub w/ the brake booster. Lots of trimming & cutting here! A quick mock up of the frame, motor & interior tub in place as well as the Corvette front fender aprons that’s I cut and grafted into the Daytona frame. It all fits like a glove w/ some serious trimming and cutting as well. You just might have to fly this thing out to @volobrian‘s for some forced aspect side-by-sides when they get the Daytona back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I'm def going to see the Volo car when it's back..I'm about 60 miles south . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 May drive mine up for a side by side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I would prob give up a lot to see the Camera & Stunt (VOLO) Car at this point. I’m way behind all of you on this site but hoping to catch up fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, ZAQ 178 said: I want one!! You’ve all made me Daytona crazy lmao. It DOES get under your skin...I was looking for mine for about 4 years before pulling the trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I’ll bring one of my MV synthesizers. It will be the best photo in the history of this site. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Picked up a set of Boranni wire wheels to replace the wheels that came with the Daytona kit. Borrani on left, Daytona on the right. Took 4 weeks for these little stupid wheels to get to NH from Japan. You can see through the spokes on the Borrani wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Btw, this is a tequila fueled build tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAQ 178 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, daytona365 said: that's an awesome build you're doing there! I've been into that hobby myself for many years but have been taking a break more or less since having started a family. You got me inspired to start again...I have a MV daytona build that dates back to my tens, similar like you. Mine though is in a state which is not really worth preserving. I do have two more unbuilt ones stashed in my basement, plus too many more, still wrapped boxes.... I have to close off my Vanishing Point Challenger built first however before I can start something new. Here's a Nash Bridges Cuda I have built: and this is the Challenger WIP: These builds need repeating. Been looking at them in expanded view on & off since posted. Makes my build look like a little kid did it. Extremely nice work done here Daytona365!!!! That Vanishing Point Challenger is so damn sweet! #Kowalski Edited March 3, 2018 by ZAQ 178 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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