49-50 mercury movie car

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Unfortunately I had to shave the blower and lower the carb to get a good height. So the next 3 pics are before I had done that.
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Hopefully not too bad!
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Comments

2 22 June 2020, 02:31

Peter Hardy
Beautiful!

22 June 2020, 03:03

JD
What is that silver color called? It's delicious eye candy!

22 June 2020, 05:42

Martin Oostrom
Speechless

22 June 2020, 06:11

Chaz Gordon
As fast backwards as forwards

24 June 2020, 20:02

Peter Hardy
Had another look Tim. I keep coming back for some reason. Maybe I just like it eh?

24 June 2020, 23:11

JD
" You know what the trouble with you is? You're too violent "

24 June 2020, 23:45

Spanjaard
interesting

25 June 2020, 00:02

Tim Heimer
Jd, I just might have an attitude problem. Just a small one! LOL Hoping to have done by this weekend.

25 June 2020, 03:56

JD
"Hey dirtbag, you're a lousy shot. I don't like lousy shots."

25 June 2020, 05:09

Martin Oostrom
I'm still trying to decide whether picture 1 is the real car or Tim's finished model. The guy is soooo good, it could be his model, right?

25 June 2020, 07:17

JD
"This is where the law stops, and I start, sucker!" Ok I'm done 😛

25 June 2020, 08:30

Tim Heimer
Jd....LOL! Martin ...you're too kind. My work is only as good as many others here. Peter ... the car does draw you in, I still remember the awe of it when I first saw it! And now 34yrs later I get to build one! Damn I'm old! LOL

26 June 2020, 03:31

Nigel Chapman
That looks fantastic. Love your mini Stallone. Are going to do a mini Diorama?

28 June 2020, 09:15

Tim Heimer
Thanks Nigel, and yes, him leaving the supermarket. just using a picture back drop like the Lucifer project.

28 June 2020, 12:30

Tim Heimer
O.k I've done some more research/ remembering and found that I need to add the floor shifter and a tach on the steering column to complete the interior as much as possible, so that's done. As of last night I had some anger management issues after messing up the paint job with only 6 small pieces left to glue, so the completion will now be delayed .

28 June 2020, 12:41

Nigel Chapman
Been there done that, hang in there. How many times have you had to watch the movie ?

28 June 2020, 15:08

Tim Heimer
I haven't yet. Saw it when it came out. Just research online so far, but will take time eventually and watch. Found out a car guy built the 1st car and then Hollywood made 4 more but slightly different, 3 were totaled, 1 stunt car was able to be rebuilt plus the original still exist. Soooo, when I get done it will be the best I can do. There are dozens of slight differences.

28 June 2020, 21:51

Tim Heimer
O.k just a fyi, the color I used is the Tamaya FX-56 Metallic grey.

26 July 2020, 17:48

Album info

Converting a 49 mercury model to the 50 mercury car used in the movie Cobra. Aftermarket parts used, AMT Tire kit and the set of hub caps. Switched steering wheel from another kit as well as engine parts, also used side mirrors from 69 Mustang. Made up the scoop and door handles, carved gas door in rear fender and filled and sanded front marker lights.

Cobra

37 images

1:25

Completed

1:24 City Cobra (Scale Production TMF24002)

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