The 89 MattMobile Build Thread.

[WarPig]

This...

Matt, this is how video blogs should all be done. You got the points across without missing a beat. Very well done.

I have no witty titles for said build. Just get crackin'!

Edit: I am digging the bumper before the RPF video!

^^^ What he said :lol :thumbsup

As for a title, how about "Mattmobile 89: the Capricious Caper"

 

[Nightwing Returns]

Matt, I cant wait to see what you do with this

 

[the_batdemon]

I'm looking forward to following this thread. I second the comment of getting the parts as you find them, especially the interior parts, if you are going for (semi)accurate aircraft parts. I also agree with getting an air compressor and impact wrench. It'll make tear down easier.

About the gloves, why not buy a pair of mechanics gloves? They're more durable than latex gloves, obviously. But, then again, you haven't had the full experience of working on a car until you're whacked your knuckles trying to remove a stubborn bolt. :lol

Oh, when looking for a hydraulic jack, look for one that has the best input to output ratio. Like those ones NASCAR uses...a couple pumps and the car is in the air.

 

[MGC]

Every day in the office I sit next to the styling maquette and the plans for this Batmobile and it made me appreciate the car more than the film ever did - I always thought they over-reached a bit with it because on camera it never quite worked.

I've been told from a good source, by the way, that the speedo was from an MG? Not sure if that's commonly known or not, I don't follow the community around these cars.

 

[MadMike]

well, i have no idea on how to call it, but what about your own batman-themed intro (munson, nananananananana munson, nananananananana munson...and so on)? :lol

 

[OldKen]

Mattman: begins

 

[BTTFSpencer]

Will your kit have the chopped up rear fenders that Jay Ohrberg did to make it slimmer so it could fit on a flatbed? Or will this be an accurate body?

I live near an Ohrberg replica, and I have to say...it doesnt quite do it for me, the body that is. Definitely looks smaller than I would have thought. The WB Batmobiles however look perfect...gotta love how WB takes care of their stuff..gotta love it.

-Spencer

 

[DarthVeach]

I told Matt in a PM, I didn't know if anyone else noticed since I haven't read the entire thread, but the day he uploaded his intro video for this project to Youtube was June 23rd! The day the original Batman opened up in 1989! That has to be a sign of good luck!

 

[MattMunson]

Will your kit have the chopped up rear fenders that Jay Ohrberg did to make it slimmer so it could fit on a flatbed? Or will this be an accurate body?

I live near an Ohrberg replica, and I have to say...it doesnt quite do it for me, the body that is. Definitely looks smaller than I would have thought. The WB Batmobiles however look perfect...gotta love how WB takes care of their stuff..gotta love it.

-Spencer

Good eye for detail sir, though you are only half correct. The batman Returns car included the thinned down fenders, so it is screen accurate... to the second movie. And yes, mine will have the thinned down fenders. From what I understand, if you add in the extrra inches, the thing won't sit on any kind of standard sized flatbed.
So for the sake of practicality, that's the way I'll be going. Great question though!

 

[BTTFSpencer]

Good eye for detail sir, though you are only half correct. The batman Returns car included the thinned down fenders, so it is screen accurate... to the second movie. And yes, mine will have the thinned down fenders. From what I understand, if you add in the extrra inches, the thing won't sit on any kind of standard sized flatbed.
So for the sake of practicality, that's the way I'll be going. Great question though!

Are you sure about that?

The story I got was the thinned down fenders were only on Jay Ohrberg's replica's that were made for WB theme parks, Jay wanted to be able to put it on a flatbed for transportation...but the original Hero car's from the first film were kept the same for Returns, just repainted per Tim Burtons demands.

I'm pretty sure the only extra car built for the second film was the turntable car...which is I believe essentially a shell.

Oh, put this towards my correctness. :lol :thumbsup

 

[Chris Fields]

wow, good luck, it will be a long but rewarding journey

 

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

OK.........the proverbial thread question............"Any updates?"

<ducks and covers>

 

[Nightwing Returns]

If its any help, I heard the same story BTTFSpencer mentioned. I never heard it was the done for Returns. I was always under the impression that the Returns car was a repaint of the 89 with windshield wipers.

And does anyone know which body Mark Towell used?

 

[Nightwing Returns]

YouTube - ‪putsch1's Channel‬&rlm;

Did you ever see this replica? Its amazing, street legal, and they actually made a turbine engine one as well.

 

[the_batdemon]

I think that car above is/was in Columbus, OH and for sale earlier this year.

Matt, did you get to talk to this owner while living here?

 

[MattMunson]

That dude in Ohio is a member of one of the forums I frequent, and yes... he is awesome!

I had my first setback today! Looks like the caprice has a cooling problem. I cracked open my Haynes manual and have found a few things that I'm going to investigate to get it fixed. I think it will be a fun exercise.

Also, the garage is officially finished, and ready for the Caprice. Just last night I hosed it all out, mopped it up, and it's looking nice and shiny.

 

[Urbanmx]

Wow this is cool if you are rich.

‪World's only actual turbine powered Batmobile‬&rlm; - YouTube

You could buy a little RC jet engine and have it running when you drive they sound pretty awesome too.

 

[EvilRocketeer]

less talking and more building

 

[nightrider]

Very cool project Matt, that's my favorite batmobile. I can appreciate the scale of what you've embarked on. When I first undertook building a custom bike, it seemed at first to be fairly straightforward. I purchased the kit needed to alter the frame and most all the parts I'd need for the job. After it was well under way however it quickly became overwhelming. All sorts of things I'd never considered.

Probably the most advantageous thing you can do for a project like this is learning how to weld. It seems once you can do your own welding, a whole other world is opened up in terms of fabrication.

Anyway, will be following your progress.:thumbsup

Oh, and I know others have said it, but BE CAREFUL! Can be dangerous work.

Chris

 

[8 perf]

Nightwing hinted at it above, but here ya go on the real turbine powered one. Watch this if you ever need a motivational boost.

‪World's only actual turbine powered Batmobile‬&rlm; - YouTube

Like everyone else, i will follow this thread eagerly. So cool to se one of these getting built. You mentioned a build forum for this you frequented. Mind sharing?