Geezerman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 When I saw a photo of Chip King's Daytona charger, I knew I had to give it a shot. Not an anal replica by any means, but I was hoping to get the flavor of the real thing. Beautiful racer. Too bad it was destroyed in a crash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Geeze, THIS car is to me, a PERFECT example of how a BEAUTIFUL model can be built WITHOUT goin over the top! No fancy paint, just a smooth clean one. Not alot of OVER detailing, just enough eye candy to keep it interesting. The interior is WELL done, for as basic (on offense meant) as it is, it's got alot goin on. The whole thing LOOKS like it was fun to build, and it came out GREAT! Your pretty up on what's happnin, fer an ol' fart Geeze!!!Again, GREAT JOB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Awesome! We had a Daytona-bodied Pro Mod/Top Doorslammer car here in Australia about 10 years ago. It was driven by a fellow named Peter Gratz and at one stage was the quickest Doorslammer in the country and held the world record MPH. The body was eventually outlawed due to the long frontal overhang that apparently tripped the finish line beams ahead of the front wheels as the rear tyres grew in height through the top end. Edited November 11, 2008 by Eeyore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Awesome! We had a Daytona-bodied Pro Mod/Top Doorslammer car here in Australia about 10 years ago. It was driven by a fellow named Peter Gratz and at one stage was the quickest Doorslammer in the country and held the world record MPH. The body was eventually outlawed due to the long frontal overhang that apparently tripped the finish line beams ahead of the front wheels as the rear tyres grew in height through the top end. Thanks, Kurt. Peter gratz ???? Mlast name is Gratz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I just re-hosted the picture for people to see. Unfortunately I can't find any more at the moment but I'm sure I'd have some in an old magazine somewhere. Yes his last name was Gratz and he was one of the big players in the early Top Doorslammer days after the category (that grew from the Wild Bunch group of blown sedan racers from the late 80's early 90's) went "professional" Group 1 in about 1996. He originally raced a 57' Chev but destroyed it a couple of times and then brought out the Daytona with it's advanced (and controversial) rear wing design to take on the big guns. Unfortunately I think money was a big issue for Peter and he simply couldn’t continue any longer as the category expanded to the big dollar operation it is today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 wow i must do one myself very nice build very inspiering now where is that 69 dodge i had a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That is one coool ride .I really like the approach you took on this one seems a good way to get models finished.keep posting your builds I enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very cool indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It seems Chip King can't keep that car off the guardrail, watched Indy on ESPN2 today & they showed Chip taking the Daytona into the wall again, Pro-Mod coverage will be on ESPN2 next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 very nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff ewaskey Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That is way too cool!!!!! Nice build, Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Great looking build Clay. Hey, and don't sweat it about the details, super detailing is way over rated, coming from a detail nut, I know. Is that a resin body, or one you made from a kit. ? (I'd say you hit the flavour nail right on the head too. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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