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1966 Chevy Wagon Twin Turbo(FINISHED)

Started by mikey, Aug 21 2012 08:08 AM

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#1 mikey

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 08:08 AM

I'm trying to do a quick build with left over parts that i have.This will be a HOT ROD mag drag week car.It's going to be a twin turbo big block,lenco trans.I don't know about the back window.To cut it out or leave it.
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#2 Dr. Cranky

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 08:09 AM

Oooh, I like it. It's going to look very nice . . . looking forward to more.

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 09:10 AM

Cool project. I look forward to seeing it finished.

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 09:28 AM

This looks like the start of a really cool build...I'm locked in on this one...

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 09:43 AM

Looks like you have a good handle on it already.Did you decide on a color yet?

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 09:49 AM

Let's see what cha got Mikey ,can't wait til you finish :D




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Posted 21 August 2012 - 10:27 AM

l'll have to watch this! l say leave it a panel. But l'm a big delivery fan anyway! Think extra paint possibbilities! Bart.

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Posted 21 August 2012 - 04:38 PM

I don't believe the engine,chassis,hood or tires say " open the back window ".
Just saying...

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Posted 22 August 2012 - 10:06 AM

Thanks everyone for the compliments.I was able to get a little done today.Yes i'm going to keep it a panel.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 12:48 PM

gonna follow this one i wanted to do this same build only with a nitrous motor nd radials where did you get the 66 wagon body

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Posted 22 August 2012 - 02:57 PM

gonna follow this one i wanted to do this same build only with a nitrous motor nd radials where did you get the 66 wagon body


It's from Jimmy Flinstone.I bought it years ago at NNL EAST.

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Posted 23 August 2012 - 02:36 PM

I was able to mock up the motor to see if it will fit under the cowl hood and it did.Hopefully i can finish the chassis and make the rear wheel openings bigger this weekend.
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 04:58 PM

You guys have mad skills!

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Posted 24 August 2012 - 03:42 AM

Really diggin' this. This is progressing nicely and it looks great. Glad that you're leaving it a panel.

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Posted 24 August 2012 - 04:20 PM

looking good man

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Posted 24 August 2012 - 05:24 PM

I got a little done.I stretched the wheelwells and i added a spoiler to the roof.
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Posted 24 August 2012 - 06:15 PM

Oh yeah! Attitude all the way. Luv it.

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Posted 24 August 2012 - 07:14 PM

Really nice work so far. really interesting...

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Posted 26 August 2012 - 09:12 AM

I finished up the chassis.I'm having a blast with this one.I also made dual funnycar rollcage because i've never done one before.Now i will scratch build the turbos.
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Posted 26 August 2012 - 09:27 AM

Here are a couple more.
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