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Like it just came off the showroom floor
60 FORD.....W.I.P. UPDATE 12-23 BODY
Last post 12-28-2008 10:12 AM by Fordforever. 18 replies.
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- raisin27
- Joined on Nov 09, 2003
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60 FORD.....W.I.P. UPDATE 12-23 BODY
Havent done a factory stock for awhile, so I thought I would give it a go. Doing AMT's 60 Starliner. Ive built this one a few times but I think my skills have improved so I want a nicer one to display.
Started with the motor, its a 352 ci/360 hp big block.
Since looking at the pics I decided to raise the air cleaner .020 and add the oil dipstick that i forgot! Told you its been awhile since I did a factory stock.......LOL
Next up.....the chassis
Thanks for looking,
Raisin
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v19/amazinraisin27/
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- plumber
- Joined on Dec 15, 2003
- west of Omaha
- Posts 935
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
That engine alone is a work of art! I love the boots for the plug wires. I'll be watching this build closely as I have two of these kits yet to be built. Thanks for sharing!
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- modelcarjr
- Joined on Mar 18, 2006
- Spring, Tx
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
Raison, where have you been? I been looking for those 55 Chevys in yellow and white but haven't seen them yet? Hope everything is well! Let's see 'em! 
JR
Quote: If you cannot have a good time, what kinda time can you have?
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- Modelcarsz
- Joined on May 05, 2005
- Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
Great start, raisin. I love the old '60 Ford. My dad had two different 1:1 '60 Fords in the mid '60s. He wrecked the first one, and replaced it with another! Good old car. I have three of these kits on my shelf to build. I am going to build one just like the ones my dad had. I will really enjoy watching your progress. Keep us posted.
Nice job on the motor -- Les
"sometimes it is best to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open thy mouth and remove all doubt"
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- peanutgallery
- Joined on Feb 15, 2005
- Southeast Pennsylvania
- Posts 1,818
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
I have to agree, the engine is a work of art....keep us updated
"It's 106 miles to Chicago...we have a full tank of gas...a half pack of cigarettes....it's dark...and we're wearing sunglasses.....HIT IT"
Blues Brothers
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- Fordforever
- Joined on Nov 08, 2003
- Pennsylvania
- Posts 1,073
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
Looks great raisin.I have always enjoyed you're builds.Keep us posted.The 60'Starliner is a great build.
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- henri1
- Joined on Feb 15, 2006
- the Netherlands
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
They told me a '60 engine should be with silver covers?? How is that?
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- raisin27
- Joined on Nov 09, 2003
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. engine
Heres the chassis........its really a nicely detailed piece right out of the box. I added brake and fuel lines along with a parking brake assembly. The tires are from AMT's 58 Edsel, and the factory full wheel covers are from modelhaus.
Thanks for looking,
Raisin
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v19/amazinraisin27/
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- modelcarjr
- Joined on Mar 18, 2006
- Spring, Tx
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
A work of art! Great looking build, raisin! 
JR
Quote: If you cannot have a good time, what kinda time can you have?
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- henri1
- Joined on Feb 15, 2006
- the Netherlands
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
Great underpinnings! Nice to see fullwheelcovers instead of thos dogdishes! Curious what colour the body will be!
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- dimaxion
- Joined on Sep 20, 2006
- N.E. corner Indiana
- Posts 926
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
You have nailed the engine . Where did you get the valve cover decals ? The chassis is great also . the Gold Color is right . Someone posted a list of engine colors on this forum . I had copied it and refer to it often . Thanx for sharing...
It is Stryene I'm addicted to ! Too many cars , too little time .
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- Gordon
- Joined on Jun 02, 2004
- Far North Chicago Suburbs
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
Beautiful FE and chassis, Raisin. Always love to see your factory fresh Fords! -Gordon
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- musclecar
- Joined on Sep 22, 2008
- marion ky
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
Raisin Nice job so far. How bout a little more info on the plug wire boots. 
So many kits, So little time
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- raisin27
- Joined on Nov 09, 2003
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
Many people have asked about the spark plug boots. Its an ancient family secret that is guarded from generation to generation. Men have died keeping this secret, but if you promise not to tell anyone..................its insulatin stripped off wires inside of eathernet cable.
Raisin
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- raisin27
- Joined on Nov 09, 2003
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Re: 60 FORD.....W.I.P. update 11-4 chassis
Its been awhile since I have been able to make any progress on my models. I went back to work at the begining of Dec. (YAY!) and its cut into my modeling time. I got the Starliners body painted and foiled for the second time. This is a replica of the car my Dad bought new in '60 and after the first body was done I noticed that his car did not have the rocker panel trim! Back to the drawing board........I did a second body after removing the mentioned trim. Now I dont know what to do with the first body I made!
Thanks for looking,
Raisin
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v19/amazinraisin27/
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