Fuel Coupe Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Sorry for posting this in two places, I figured not everyone goes into the drag section. The back story: In 1959 two brothers and some friends fueled by Budweiser and and late nights in a garage with a furnace fueled by burning tires. Working in shifts the boys set out to build a gas coupe to run at Detroit Dragway. After a hot lap through the neighborhood that woke up all the neighbors and caused a driveby from the local P.D. the boys got two hours sleep and loaded up from Akron to Detroit. Once there they were laughed at and almost failed tech. Once through tech thy were almost shutdown at the starting line when they convinced the starter to allow them to make an easy run. That "easy" run was within a few tenths of the national record. People knew they were for real then. Art Chrisman saw that run and named the car "The Flying Outhouse". The won A/comp with a new national record of 10.14@ 142.85 backed up with a 140.62. and opted out of middle eliminator and decided to run in AA/Dragster. They were on their way to another track record when after a few red flag starts the car finally blew the clutch racing against Rodney Singers 480ci blown Lincoln. Two weeks later the coupe ran a 9.63 that was the last time the car ran. The car was dismantled and sold off never to be seen again. This is the story to best of my knowledge. I want to that Todd Schmidt and the Hollish Brothers for the help in recreating this neat little piece of drag racing history.. This car is approx. 95% scratchbuilt. The only kit items that were used on this build were the engine, blower, rear tires, rearend and cowl. the rest was scratchbuilt and very few items from the after market. I wanted to see if I could build a model without using a whole lost of items that made the build look like jewelry but more realistic... Edited February 25, 2010 by TxRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TimKustom Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Very cool model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 That's a really good model of a really ugly car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 That's a really good model of a really ugly car! Now that's the truth!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stone Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Looks good, Shane. I enjoyed following it from start to finish. Can't wait to see what's next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I saw the article on this one in HRD, and thought it would make a killer model. Looks like I was right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 That thing looks sick!! Nice one for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Wow Shane, You really nailed it! I studied the article on the recreation of the coupe, and you have done an excellent job of recreating this wild rig! I've really enjoyed following this build. Thanks for some first rate entertainment. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 This is a great idea for a build, and I think your intention of using the scratch built parts to recreate the realistic look really paid off. I like the stance and the original photo that accompanied your build too. I came across this coupe on the forum after doing a little research on Bantams. I still have some things to figure out, but your model has definitely given me some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys, Im a little let down by the lack of responces but I understand this car may not be everyones cup of tea (It is ugly as heck). The real car has some really cool history. That coupled with the fact that the model has very little pulled from the aftermarket. This car wasnt built by modifing a kit or adding a bunch of detail parts (which is the way I normally build). I wanted to see if I could build something that wasnt kitted or offered in resin. To me its the best and most accurate work I have done to date. Personally I think it blows my Saddleback AND Pure Hell cars away!! Edited February 27, 2010 by TxRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt LeBlanc Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's my cup of tea!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's my cup of tea!!!!! HA HA thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ...Im a little let down by the lack of responses but I understand this car may not be everyones cup of tea... Don't be. The "edgier" and more original ideas for builds usually pull an underwhelming number of responses. Your assessment of your build is spot on! Take a breather and then go for the next one when inspiration comes knocking. In the meantime know that, whether we replied or not, there are plenty of us who admire and are inspired by this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well Shane, here's my reply.....I LOVE IT!!! You did a fantastic job replicating this car, ugly? Yes, Cool? Very much so. I had just read an article not long ago about this car, and to see it done in scale is awesome. Lots of work there, and it all was worth it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 OK, it's weird and cool at the same time, but it would be more impressive if you could shoot some pictures that weren't on such a huge, pebbly surface. Looks like a salamander in its cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks guys, Sjordon. I'll get right on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 A great car with great history. You did a superb job. A work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 AWESOME little build there Dude!! i love it and scratch build to boot! TOTALLY AWESOME MAN!!!!! i remember reading that article in hot rod deluxe too! any chance you could share your "planning on the frame and front axle" ???? would not mind knowing for a future build of my own (duel blown flat head rail) heh heh great build none the less and thank you for sharing it later dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) AWESOME little build there Dude!! i love it and scratch build to boot! TOTALLY AWESOME MAN!!!!! i remember reading that article in hot rod deluxe too! any chance you could share your "planning on the frame and front axle" ???? would not mind knowing for a future build of my own (duel blown flat head rail) heh heh great build none the less and thank you for sharing it later dude Thanks guys. Well as far as the chassis goes, I used all the reference pics I could get from the owner and figured out the the original Chassis research chassis had a wheelbase of 98" then I worked that out to 1/25 scale. I then used a copy of an old blueprint from Chassis research. From there I built it like a real chassis builder would. I got the two main rails to length. Made firewall hoop, added the two hoops on either side of the drivers cockpit then to two upper rails from the firewall forward. It was tough keeping the twist out of it and there was alot of trial fitting to go with it. On some bends I did use some heat but for most of it I bent the plastic rod/tubing beyond the angle I wanted and let it relax back to where I needed it. In the on the workbench section of this site is the link to the build on this car. If you cant find it I will be glad to send you the link. Edited February 28, 2010 by TxRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Digging it very much! I really like historical builds like this. That is a model to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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