Nitrobarry

Perfect!

Thanks for this. The Photo bucket images are fuzzy but I get the gist of the method.

Never tried to drill holes in a distributor or anything else using micro bits. I`d like to know your techniques. I do have a pin vise if that helps. Also, sorry if this has been covered elsewhere already. I haven`t checked.

I ignore the "Pro Stock" category like I ignore modern NASCAR. To me Pro Stock has run it`s course as the cars bear absolutely no resemblance to the cars they are supposed to represent. I agree with the previous comment that " Factory Stock" and "Factory Super Stock" are far more interesting. I guess I`m biased because "class racing" is my thing. If you want to see innovation in NHRA drag racing, check out Comp Eliminator. That category is filled with it. Everything from 4 cylinder Honda powered altereds to nostalgia front motor dragsters! I might also step on a few toes by saying that "delay box" racing does nothing for me either. Just my opinion...

If you are looking for a rule book earlier than 1958 don`t. There isn`t one. I have original 1955 "Operation Drag strip" and "How to form a car club" pamphlets and these are about as good as it gets. For most 50`s drag cars of the period, the 1958 rule book will suffice. I got these from a very knowledgable collector.

Never thought to much about this kit until I saw yours. WELL DONE! I like it.

VERY NICE INDEED! WELL DONE!

From what I`ve read, your model qualify`s as a 2% car. A true "grand father" of the funny car as we now it. Keep going, I like it!

I`ve just finished some reading on the Ramchargers version of this car. I assume this is a " 2% " car yes?

Would make an excellent NHRA Stock Eliminator car!

Watching this one with much interest! As a side note, those building salt flats/dry lakes cars might want to consider purchasing a SCTA rule book. It has tons of info on different classes and of course, rules. Starting on a VGC (viintage gas coupe) myself.

Start `er up and pull into the beams! Absolutely STUNNING work! Thanks for sharing!

Looks like General Lewis Armistead with sword through his hat. Cool!

VERY VERY FINE WORK! Thanks to all who serve!

Well Done!

Excellent!

Very creative! You know, if you installed some skinny Goodyears you`ve got yourself a great Bonneville racer as well! Love it!

Pardon the Rookie question but, was the flocking already colored or did you tint it in some way? Looking great so far by the way.

Thanks for this!

Nailed it!

I see that Chrome tech is done. Anybody else out there doing this? Also, I read somewhere that you can use gloss white under Alclad to get a less "dark" chrome appearance. Comments?

Thanks for the info. Great looking dio`s!

All of those cars are WAY to Expensive period! When I walk into a showroom and look at the sticker price on a new pickup and wince at the $75-80,000.00 price tag the salesman just shrugs his shoulders and says "that`s the way it is now", I just shake my head. I bought a 2000 F-150 for $25,000.00 brand new, lowered it, put on wheels and tires. air intake etc, and still came in under $30,000.00. Still have it though it`s never winter driven. Try that today!

I see potential in this especially in reissuing obscure kits, if not as a whole kit, then maybe specific parts. I`m thinking something like a hard to find grill or even a body, say a 1961 Buick bubbletop or restoration pieces such as tail lights etc. I know its expensive to do but I think it could be a possibility.

I think one of the prettiest cars of all was/is the 1961 Pontiac Catalina/Ventura 2 door hardtop. I love bubbletops! I`m fortunate enough to have one in my garage.