R. Thorne

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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic 1940 Ford Business Coupe Deluxe    12 June

   Outstanding, as usual.  Did you do the fold down rear seats?  My brother had a 40 ford business coupe many years ago and I remember the fold down seats on that car.  Guess they were for Mr. Businessman's briefcase, hence the name business coupe.  Ron.
   
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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic First post, question about '68 Roadrunner class    10 June

   A/S and A/SA were 8 lb classes, I believe.  The weight breaks were in half pound increments down to I or J (8.5 for B, 9.0 for C, etc.).  Divide Nhra shipping weight by horsepower ( 335 for the 383, I think).  So, I would guess the car to be in E or F stock.  Headers were allowed, aluminum intake only if it came stock on the car from the factory (roadrunner did not).  7 inch "cheater" slicks (had 2 grooves on tires).  Hope this helps.  Ron.
   
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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic 1974 GTO/Ventura body    15 April

   Thanks, guys. I was afraid of that.  I have a 1:1 1974 gto (race car) and would like to build a model of it, but my skills are limited (have only built 2 models since this model car "addiction" hit me 3 months ago).  Ron.
   
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   R. Thorne added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers    14 April

   1974 GTO/Ventura body

   Anybody know if this body and/or kit is available in regular or resin mode?  Thanks, Ron.
   

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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic 68 Dodge Dart 440 Custom Finally Finished 3-29-17    26 March

   Just discovered your 1966 nova builds.  Thank you very much, sir, for your posts.  They should be required reading for all newbies.  Again, I thank you.  Ron.
   
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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic 68 Dodge Dart 440 Custom Finally Finished 3-29-17    22 March

   WOW!!!
   
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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic Pegasus 901 tires    22 March

   Just what I needed to know.  Thanks very much, Brett.  
   
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   R. Thorne added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers    21 March

   Pegasus 901 tires

   Anybody know the dimensions of the tires in this kit?  How wide and how tall are the slicks and the front tires?  Thanks, Ron.
   

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   R. Thorne added a post in a topic 68 Dodge Dart 440 Custom Finally Finished 3-29-17    16 March

   I like the black wash grill better.  How about the photo etch with molotow marker?   Ron.
   
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    R. Thorne added a post in a topic Another Thunderbolt - this time the Reynolds Ford car    13 March

    Your builds are awesome.  Brings back memories of watching the 1-1 cars.  Don't forget the 427 badges on the front fenders.  Ron.
    
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    R. Thorne added a post in a topic 68 Nova Modified    13 March

    Nice job.  I especially like the color.  What paint did you use.  Ron.
    
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    R. Thorne added a post in a topic 1966 chevy nova sedan (post)    13 March

    Thank you very much for your input, guys.  Ron.
    
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    R. Thorne added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers    12 March

    1966 chevy nova sedan (post)

    I see a number of model kits for the hardtop, but none for the sedan or post type 1966 nova.   Can someone tell me what is involved to convert a hardtop to a sedan or are there resin kits available?  Thanks, Ron.
    

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    R. Thorne added a post in a topic 68 Dodge Dart 440 Custom Finally Finished 3-29-17    10 March

    As a neophyte model builder (it has been 60 years since I built my last model) I hesitate to question someone of such obvious expertise as yourself, but, shouldn't the Holley carb be the same zinc like color all over and not just in the center as yours is?  Your willingness to share the details of your build is much appreciated by newbies like myself.  Thanks, Ron.
    
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    R. Thorne added a post in a topic 1966 chevelle super stock eliminator    7 February

    Thank you, gentlemen.  PM sent, Rick.