Xmod Corvette Project

Racer240 · #1 11-27-2003, 06:20 PM

I just remembered that when I was little I bought a Corvette model kit from an arts&crafts store. And I went looking for it in the attic (hoping it was still in good condition). I found it after only about 5mins of searching (boy am I lucky

) and it was as I remember still in great condition nothing missing. So I brought it down and put it next to my xmod to see if it was the same... and it is! I was so excitied because I thought I was too slim to go on the chassis. I then unsrewed the bottom of the corvette, took out the seats and stuff and placed it on the xmod chassis... problem time

First prob I noticed was that the side was a little long so I measured it 3". I then measured the supra body... I will have too cut off 3/8ths of an inch in the center on the corvette in order for it to fit. Next prob was there is this little tab right in between where the passenger and drivers seat were. If I cut it then the chassis would fit in correctly with only the motor plug sticking out. Other than that width is fine, even the corvette tires fit on the xmod wheels. I was thinking of using velcro(sp?) for mounting on the body. I may be able to mount on lights. The body is lighter than the xmod body and I guess the opening on the top will help let out heat from the motor.

Now for the questions... what do you guys use to cut through the center of the body to shorten it? And what do you use to put it back together, krazyglue? What should I do about the tab once I cut it, sand it to make it smooth, apply something to it? Answers and suggestions appreciated. If this works out this will be the first thing I could really count modding I suppose.

Sorry for the bad pics... My family's digital camera is with my dad in the Phillipines (visiting his relatives) right now so I'm using my sister's webcam.

Supra and Corvette

Corvette without stuff inside

It will mount fine on the chassis once I cut through the center of it and remove the tab.

Width is perfect in my opinion.

Rear is just high cause of the tab... I'll show it in the next pic.

And last one, the tab (It's right on the motor)

Ah and if able could you tell me what year this corvette is? I'm not that all into cars so I don't know. If this post seems so sped up because of my words, it's because we're trying to get our christmas decorations up and thanksgiving meals done

neurokinetik · #2 11-28-2003, 12:53 AM

That's a '97 or newer Corvette. Probably the only generation that doesn''t easily fit on an XMod.

Racer240 · #3 12-01-2003, 01:40 PM

Thanks but I'll still try and get it on. If you could, could you tell me what tool do you use to cut through the body to shorten it?

I'm new at this and I haven't seen what tool people use.

XAnubis · #4 12-01-2003, 01:48 PM

well there are a number of ways:
one is a body saw...thats whati call them there the really thin bladed hobby saws with the high arch.
2. Dremel...worth it's weight in gold if ya aske me..kinda pricy but oh so worth it. Use a medium cutting disc, at a low speed so you dont melt the plastic.
make sure you go slow and measure twice cut once!

Good luck!

neurokinetik · #5 12-01-2003, 06:51 PM

Well, if you want it to look good, I'd think about extending the chassis rather than cutting sections out of the body...

Racer240 · #6 12-02-2003, 09:01 AM

I have the supra chassis, so how do I extend it? Can it even go any further?

neurokinetik · #7 12-02-2003, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by Racer240
I have the supra chassis, so how do I extend it? Can it even go any further?

You'd have to fab up a couple of pieces, preferably out of fibreglass sheet. If you can find a way to relocate the front driveshaft holder and fab up a stopper for the end, then you will have successfully extended the chassis. Actually, I may have to go out and buy some 1/16th sheet so I can try it. But then I'll probably end up buying a band saw to cut it with.