John Teresi Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Hello.......I am a little rusty but,I will attempt to get back into my first love...... which is vintage drag models......"Goat Guy" AKA Dave Ryberg........has provided some really good photos of the USA 1 Camaro F/C........I would like to make a nice replica of this F/C........the donor is the AMT Wynn`s 777 F/C and a Competition resins Camaro body and Slixx decals.......thanks for looking..... here is the link to the "Under Glass " section to see the finished pictures......thanks http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61037 Edited July 12, 2012 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Oh this is going to be good. With the amount and quality of the photos provided plus your building skills will make this a winner for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 This is going to be very cool project. I remember when you posted alot of Older Drag Builds, and I can't wait to see this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 This one will be worth watching for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 this should be a great build for you john!!!!!! can't wait to see it unfold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I saw this run at the Funny Car Reunion at Englishtown a few years ago. Boy did the whole car twist due to torque when he left the line!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Can't wait to see this build John, you do the "old" cars with a great passion & commitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 John, this will be a cool build. I remember seeing this car when I was a kid at the Maryland tracks back in the day. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Count me in. I'll be watching what you do, and we all know it will be worth it. I will have more pics for your reference as soon as I can get them off the camera. I was at Bruce's again today for over three hours taking pics AND helping him fix the prototype of the 70 Camaro that he accidentally dropped. Fortunately most of the loose pieces were due to lack of glue or gluing areas that still had chrome. I got pics from different angles of the Camaro, Vette, and the Ivo dragster that I hadn't taken last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Another very interested bystander waiting to see where and to what level you take this John. I can feel an enormous win coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 This is going to be fun to watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Are you done yet. I want to do this one as well and will be watching closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygre Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looks like you have all the basics covered. The Logghe chassis in the Kenz & Leslie kit is right for the car. Replace the Ford SOHC with a good quality big block Chevy and you just about got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hello......I started work on the chassis......I had to lengthen 3/8 of an inch........I dug out some rear daisy wheels and the right front wheels......I will scratch build some new shocks and I still need to do more modifications to the chassis.......I will scratch build new tins as well......I bought a 68 Corvette model.....I will use the big block engine for this build.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 few more progress photos.....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 good lookin stuff john. great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Great start John. Can't wait for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 More, more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh man Im glad I tuned in , this should be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 More from the MASTER!!!!!!! WOOHOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looking good John but I was wondering about the Dyno Drags rig you've been working on? Did you finish it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looking good John but I was wondering about the Dyno Drags rig you've been working on? Did you finish it? Hi Ken.......thanks for asking about the "Dyno Drags".......the decals are almost done.......a coulpe more days.......then I will apply them and clear coat everything......I have been working on this USA 1 Camaro.......because it was next on the bench.......so I thought I would get a head start on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 John....this is going to be another one of your killer builds bud!! I will be following along on this journey. You will have this done in 3 weeks right... ... . you are off to a heck of a start and it looks great so far. love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ok, this is one I am not going to miss. Keep rolling John!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Nice start, the chassis is looking good, I'll be watching this as she comes to "life", the USA-1 was one of my favorite All-Chevy F/C's along with the Professor & Mr. Chevrolet himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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