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I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

I re-started my 1/24 replica of my Sport saturday.I spent a couple of days and a lot of hours some time ago building an accurate header panel with a grille.After I completed it and was very pleased with it,I put the kit away.Now,a couple of months later,I'm going with the TC nose.This car is going to be a VERY accurate replica.I spent about 3 hours saturday and got the rear suspension functional with springs and functional lower control arms.I also fabbed up a nice set of warlock lers.I'm working on the front suspension now trying to figure out how to make the front wheels poseable and the suspension functional.I got the Cobra R rims from a guy in England,the 5.0 from a 1/24 stang kit,and I'm making the Pypes X-Pipe from either brass or aluminum tubing.I also found an AOD tranny for it.The seats will tilt and all of the wiring will be there,top and bottom.I also fabbed up a double hump crossmember.In the pics,there's a single TC exhaust.That's just for fitting purposes.It's going away.I also have fabbed up an AOD shifter and handle.Like I said,it'll be super accurate.It should be finished by the end of summer.Anyway,just wasting my day so I thought I'd share.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #1 –
Pics
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #2 –
I don't post pics.I could never figure it out.I don't know why I have a hard time with it.If I e-mail them to you,can you post them/If so,send me your e-mail and I'll take a few.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #3 –
Vinn, hit me with up, i'll have them up in a few
PM me when sent

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #4 –
ok he will do it then!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #5 –
What was your e-mail???
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #6 –
mines boss351@verizonmail.com
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #7 –
Sounds cool Vinnie.
I took the '87 TC model and gave it my own twist as well.
Now it has a 5.0 with full dual exhaust from an '89 Mustang kit, custom built chrome straight pipes, and an electric fan. It's been lowered by shaving 1.5 coils on the rear and using the Mustang front end. It has chrome 5 spoke wheels with visible disc brakes.

It still needs work, I haven't messed with it since January but I'll have to get some pics on here later.

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #8 –
Put the pics in the Official Model Thread ;)

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #9 –
i started a t/c kit and i fed up the paint on the body. the kit i have comes with the fms body kit!
wheres the pics i got everything set up to post them for you and they haven't come yet!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #10 –
Blueovalboy010689@yahoo

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #11 –
Not sure how "functional" you want the suspension to be, but a good place to get close-to-scale springs from is "clicky" pens.

Otherwise, an easy way to simulate springs is to wrap coated wire around a sprue or small wooden dowel.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #12 –







Pics ALSO going in the model thread

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #13 –
I already have springs.They were made for this type of work.I've had them for a long time.They are accurate to scale,and functional.The rear is already bouncy if you gently push on the car.The front,that's another story.The real car relies on struts and springs,so,I'll try to fab up some struts from brass tubing,or plastic tubing for the look (they will have to compress),and let the springs do the actual work.it'll be a very intricate kit when I'm finished.I am fabbing up an Explorer intake like mine as well.I may bend up some aluminum and make a set of tiny scale BBK headers.....maybe.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

I'm bored so I'm building a model replica....

Reply #14 –
Sorry the pics are so big.That's my fault.I haven't figured out how to scale them down on the computer.Oh well,better than nothing.....or maybe not.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..