1320wayne Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If you have been following my Honker AWB build you may have seen this project sitting in the background. It is another build that I started on a number of years ago that I have just recently gotten back to work on it. It started life as a glue bomb builtup Johan funny car that I was able to tear down and refresh most of the parts. I am using Whoopiekat decals. The finished piece will pretty much be an out-of-the-box build with only a few minor changes. For one I'm using the AMT parts pack M & H Racemaster slicks and the glass is clear acetate as the kit glass was beyond salvage. So far I have gotten the body painted and decaled along with rebuilding the chassis, interior tin, new glass and the front suspension is complete to the point that I am able to mount the front tires and wheels. I am also currently working on the engine and rear suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 This thing is really sweet Wayne, those decals look Great..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 This thing is really sweet Wayne, those decals look Great..... Thanks. the decals are a bit darker than what they would normally look like as I had to double these up due to a workbench incident that damaged the original set. Which brings me to this disclaimer. If you are ever battling a flying wasp in your workshop and your trying to kill it with wasp spray make sure that the overspray will not land on a painted/decaled body. Found out the hard way that insect spray makes for a perfect paint stripper. Or in this case little white specks where the spray landed on the roof and stripped the decal in spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Great job Wayne! This looks awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Wayne, you absolutely NAILED the stance and overall look on this build. I love the early funny cars and can't wait to get to a 71' Mustang some time next year. Your car looks just like they did back in the day......which IMO was the very best era of drag racing. Certainly will be following along. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Bravo ! Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Here's a few more pics. of the partial chassis and engine assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Awesome build going Wayne. Love the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I like it Wayne~how you been? I love the Jo-han Challenger kit! I won one for 22.00 incld shipping! Im now looking for the *dodge fever* or? For it! I just did the RamChargers funny car! It came out sweet! Did you print your decals Wayne? Good work pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 It sets perfect..........Glad to see you bring it back out Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 This is great and like everyone else said, the stance rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 What a great scheme that car has. As usual, you are killing it Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I love to see the early Funny cars. You're doing a great job and really enjoy seeing your work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The song, "Telstar", by The Tornadoes holds a special place in my life. A vacation at the Colorado River in '62 or '63. A snack bar there had a juke box that got over $3.00 in quarters from me as I tried to wear that record out. Nice model too Wayne. Man, is that chassis old or what? Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie@mrtractorsales.com Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wayne, great job , you have hit it spot on ! hope to see it as you build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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