Dennis Lacy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) This project started by receiving an unsolicited resin '27 roadster body in the mail one day from my pal Jon Ferren. Tucked inside was a short note reading, “Thought you could make something cool out of this – Jon.” Like most (all?) of us, I already had plenty of projects needing attention but decided to show my appreciation for Jon's gesture by getting to work right away on making something out of the body. The body was originally intended to be used on the new Monogram / Revell Slingster dragster kit. Having just built the one Slingster I had before receiving this body, I had to come up with an alternative starting point for the chassis. The only thing I had on hand was an unbuilt Double Dragster rail so that's where I started. Particulars: AMT Double Dragster frame modified with re-worked bars in cowl area to better fit T body. New seem-less front cross member made from 1/8” tube. AMT '57 Chevy '409 engine block, heads and valve covers. Axle holes in block filled. AMT Chevy parts pack bell housing and direct-drive “in/out” gear box. AMT Chevy parts pack chrome oil pan and Potvin super charger modified to fit '409. Double Dragster magneto wired. AMT Double Dragster headers - drilled. Revell '32 5-Window Moon fuel tank with re-clocked brackets. Fuel system plumbed. Revell Orange Crate front axle and suspension parts with scratch built steering link. AMT Double Dragster quick change rear axle. Revell Tony Nancy 22 Jr. front wheels and tires. AMT New '33 Willys Halibrand 5-spoke rear wheels and AMT parts pack slicks. Altered States '27 Roadster dragster resin body. AMT Double Dragster seat, parachute, dash board, tachometer and steering wheel with Revell Tweedy Pie gauge decals and photo etch bezels. Testors 1-coat Fiery Orange paint with miscellaneous decals. Edited November 24, 2014 by Dennis Lacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That's cool! I love "old school" dragsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 yeah great job of assembling all those parts to come up with this. looks beautiful and I really like the 409 with the front blower setup. that's something you don't see everyday! the body, did it come with wheel wells cut out of the side of the body or did you do that to sit the body back on the chassis? jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 the body, did it come with wheel wells cut out of the side of the body or did you do that to sit the body back on the chassis? jb Yes, the body comes with the wheel openings cut out. I did have to enlarge them a little to fit the bigger M&H slicks as the body is originally designed to fit the Slingster dragster which has smaller diameter slicks. There is also a roadster pickup counterpart to it, as well as, several standard '27 roadster bodies available, with and with out the rear deck louvers. Nice quality and fair prices. I should also note, this body isn't available from Altered States website. It is sold on Ebay by the seller "olmandowntheroad" who is the same person as Altered States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 hmmm thanks for the info. I want to find a more stock one, without the wheel cutouts, but I dig the louvers in the rear deck! I will have to take a look at their site and keep my eyes open on ebay. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fabulous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Kool. I'm with Harry on this one. I too love those old style dragsters. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fabulous looking dragster. I love the shape of 27 T's and have been wanting to acquire bodies to build both a roadster and coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Very nice, and really captures the look of the early '60s Comp jobs. This might be the best use I've ever seen of the Double Dragster rail frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Great build, very inspirational and accurate to a "T" I'd say !!! :D Thanks for sharing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well considered and cleanly built. It looks correct in every way. Thanks for providing the list of parts/sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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