shafer Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) I have started a conversion of a gtx to make a famous race car , not an exact replica, but just a representation of pettys plymouth click this link to follow the buildhttp://pettymodelcar...lbumid=13852726 Edited September 23, 2012 by shafer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm very interested in seeing how you convert the rear bumper to the 1972's version ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darquewanderer Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 You also need to change the hood. Petty ran a flat hood without the airgrabber or creases. BTW, I'm following this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) You also need to change the hood. Petty ran a flat hood without the airgrabber or creases. BTW, I'm following this one. Incorrect. Both the 1971 and '72 STP Roadrunner ran the power bulge hood. Petty did run a couple races with the all flat hood, but plymouth wanted him to use these hoods exclusively. If people saw the winning car with one they would want the option on thier car. It goes along with the whole "win on sunday/ sell on monday" thinking. There were even a couple Chargers that ran with the stock hood, until Dodge stepped in and made him run the power bulge hoods. Edited September 22, 2012 by MAGNUM4342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) By the way Clyde, I now have the wheels Jacen was supposed to send you. I'll have them in the mail monday. As for the rear bumper, that's not so tricky. You could go with plastic and putty to build up the proper taillight housings and file them to shape, but personally I would say lay hands on the MPC unit. Since the MPC is 1/25th and the Revell you are using is 1/24th the MPC unit will be slightly too narrow. Just cut it down the center, top to bottom and use sheet plastic to widen it. Add enough sheet plastic to get it to match up flush with the fenders and the splash panel should line right up. I can provide the bumper with the wheels if you want. In fact, I can send you two resin bumpers. Just cut them slightly off center to get the width you need and glue the two parts back together. I was going to mention the fenderwells and core support but I see you've removed them. These cars all exhausted both pipes out the driver's side. Other details you might consider, is the checkerboard pattern Richard's seat had, and the peace symbol head rest on the rollbar. STP had a car in the 1971 Daytona piloted by "Fast Freddy" Lorenzen. A Ray Nichols prepared car. (also with the power bulge hood) Edited September 22, 2012 by MAGNUM4342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 I just covered the rear light panels with chrome paper, here is the body so far, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 added 23 new pix to the link of the build up above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I only see painted hood centres and not actual power bulge hoods ... Petty switched to a Charger some-time in '72 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I only see painted hood centres and not actual power bulge hoods ... Petty switched to a Charger some-time in '72 . They are there. Maybe not the best pics. I'll try to find some better ones. Starting at Michigan Richard began running Chargers, but he did not switch so much as add it to the stable. In 1969 Richard wanted to switch to the Charger but was told no. He went right across the street to Ford and signed on to drive Torinos. The boys at Plymouth lost thier minds over this. They created the Superbird to lure him back to Plymouth. Richard was relatively happy with the cars he was running but still wanted to move to the Charger. In 1972 with teammate Buddy Baker running Dodges, the move was fairly seamless. He finished out the '72 season running the Dodges AND the Roadrunners. Richard did not like the '73 style Roadrunner and switched to Dodge full time in 1973. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 very informative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 can some one post up what the back of this car looks like in a pix - is the bumper , red chrome or blue, this will really help as i try to get the bumper close to right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thats come a long way there buddy. Looking good, better than that stock one that left here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thats come a long way there buddy. Looking good, better than that stock one that left here. thanks for allowing me to get that kit from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) can some one post up what the back of this car looks like in a pix - is the bumper , red chrome or blue, this will really help as i try to get the bumper close to right. A 43 on each side and a "Petty Enterprises" decal in the center. I thought I had a better shot but rear end views aren't real popular in racing. (Something about not being out front ) Edited September 24, 2012 by MAGNUM4342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 A 43 on each side and a "Petty Enterprises" decal in the center. I thought I had a better shot but rear end views aren't real popular in racing. (Something about not being out front ) thanks that helps!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Here are the changes I made to the stock kit cut down ,reverse and fabricate a rear spoiler, make sheetmeteal extentions for rear bumper , and door handel blanks fill all seams , doorhandels, parklights, ect, and repair 6pack hole in hood using plastic body filler integrate tbird - roll cage and dash to stock chassis painted seat with checkerboard patter and added seat belts added real hood pins fabricate transmission tunnel on stock chassis hole punch in meteal foil a fuel inlet used hole punchers for this paint and decals fabricate a front air spoiler that goes under the lower grille make window brases from chrome pinstripe so whats next chassis componets and figuring where I can find a hemi to fit, kit came with 440 if i build this engine i will have to glue the hood closed, ( any one want to trade engines ?) fix reaar bumper for correct look Edited September 24, 2012 by shafer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 http://pettymodelcars.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=13852726 click view as slide show here you can find a slide show of the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Great build Clyde. Coming along very well, looking forward to the finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken#5fan Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Nice build you got going. As far as engine, pick up one of the current Revell '68 Chargers. It has the hemi with racing headers. You will need to scratch build or purchase a resin intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ken is correct. That's one of the better HEMI's available right now. The intake is fairly easy to scratch build too. Here's a shot of the engine bay. It's the 1971 car and a replica but it's correct almost to the last bolt for both years. I'm adding a resin intake and rear bumper to your package. I didn't make the PO today because Jacen came home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 thanks so much - great reference shot of the engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) here are some more pictures Edited September 25, 2012 by shafer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I have test fit the suspension and the wheels , but I am somewhat in limbo now with this build because new parts for it are on the way, i wont post more until i get the parts for the modifications. thanks so much jacen and kevin Edited September 25, 2012 by shafer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Parts are on the way chief. Jacen made me switch out the wheels because I was about to send you the wrong ones! DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafer Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 hows this for the rear bumper? my pix are too big to post so click here for the pic http://pettymodelcars.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=166514564 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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