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In the spirit of keeping this thread going....here's one from the 2011 NNL NATIONALS...


http://images57.fotki.com/v256/photos/6/998986/10122006/DSC_0893-vi.jpgDSC_0893-vi.jpg

Chris Waroner is the builder of this '32 Ford AA/SR dragster. He told me it was well along before my article in the same subject appeared.
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Thanks for looking...TIM

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From the 2012 NNL Nationals....

http://images51.fotki.com/v299/photos/6/998986/11162415/DSC_0453-vi.jpg

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It wears "B/A" (B Altered) NHRA classification livery, which means it is a post-1971 or so replica, but to my eyes this one is a classic 1960's A/SR drag racing machine. Darrell Peters' "Altered States" is based on the MPC '32 Chevy Cabriolet kit, but wears all the appropriate A/SR modifications. They finishing touch is a sharp 409 Chevy engine, a terrific choice vs. the so-commonly seen SBC's out there.

And yes, this is the same Darryl better known as "Doctor Darryl" who makes some pretty cool aftermarket drag and Midget decals for us....TIM

http://images50.fotki.com/v1573/photos/6/998986/11162415/DSC_0459-vi.jpgDSC_0459-vi.jpg

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Here's my poor little stalled out project. I fubar-ed the paint, then decided I hated the lime green, so its just sitting on the shelf.

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I love this, just paint the scoop and radiator shell with red oxide primer,paint the roll bar white and put some numbers and a class on the doors with some thinned out white paint and it would look awesome. Then it would look perfect for that era of race car.

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Thanks for the props Pete and Bill. This was my original version, but fixing the radiator shell was problematic, and putting the moon tank in front made it look goofy. I like the way it is now, with the hood and no tank. I'm planning on painting it with the new Testor's Aztec pearl green, close to the original color, but being acrylic, very easy to spray.

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In the spirit of keeping this thread going....here's one from the 2011 NNL NATIONALS...

http://images57.fotki.com/v256/photos/6/998986/10122006/DSC_0893-vi.jpgDSC_0893-vi.jpg

Chris Waroner is the builder of this '32 Ford AA/SR dragster. He told me it was well along before my article in the same subject appeared.

DSC_0892-vi.jpg

Thanks for looking...TIM

Wow, just saw this one for the first time...super nice work !!! I really like the opening trunk detail w/battery and cable.

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Thanks for the props Pete and Bill. This was my original version, but fixing the radiator shell was problematic, and putting the moon tank in front made it look goofy. I like the way it is now, with the hood and no tank. I'm planning on painting it with the new Testor's Aztec pearl green, close to the original color, but being acrylic, very easy to spray.

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Great job...really captures the feel of the era !!! I love the wheel/tire choice.

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From the 2012 NNL Nationals....

http://images51.fotki.com/v299/photos/6/998986/11162415/DSC_0453-vi.jpg

DSC_0453-vi.jpg

It wears "B/A" (B Altered) NHRA classification livery, which means it is a post-1971 or so replica, but to my eyes this one is a classic 1960's A/SR drag racing machine. Darrell Peters' "Altered States" is based on the MPC '32 Chevy Cabriolet kit, but wears all the appropriate A/SR modifications. They finishing touch is a sharp 409 Chevy engine, a terrific choice vs. the so-commonly seen SBC's out there.

And yes, this is the same Darryl better known as "Doctor Darryl" who makes some pretty cool aftermarket drag and Midget decals for us....TIM

http://images50.fotki.com/v1573/photos/6/998986/11162415/DSC_0459-vi.jpgDSC_0459-vi.jpg

Wow, another really sharp car that I just saw for the first time...looks period perfect !!!

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