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On 2/11/2024 at 10:37 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:
It seems to me that the one marked 1971 in your photo is more precise and looks more like the real one, this is the one I would use.
After looking at photos of the rear bumper on 1/1 vehicles, I’m inclined to agree with you Francis, AMTs Duster bumper is a little too sharp on the ends.
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That came out great Michael!
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Looks like your having fun!
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That’s a very cool project! Looking good.
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I’m going to have to start a “Go Fund Me Account” to get you to ACME this year so we can meet, and we can see your amazing builds in person.
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Just now, David G. said:
A good call on the engine swap, this one has nice detail.
David G.
Thanks David, it’s nice to have a parts stash…. If I could just remember where I saw it last….
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7 hours ago, Moparman18064 said:
Looking great Roger. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you get the door handles off like that? Are they still usable? I want to use aluminum sheet for my Demon panels, but my car still used the original door handles. I would like to get them off without killing them. Also, do you plan on using the resin bumper on the grille, or the one from kit? I noticed that the resin one I have is a terrible fit, and the bumper in my new Demon kit looks so much crisper.
I used a sharp X-Acto #11 blade and just shaved them off, I could have reused them as the AMT plastic is soft and cut easily. You could also try their chisel blade as I use them a lot also. I like plastic, so I would like to use only the grille, but mounting the bumper will become an issue as there isn’t much gluing surface, so I will probably use the resin as it’s a pretty clean casting.
I was surprised at the difference in the rear bumpers. The original 1972 is smaller and rounded more than the Duster bumper. I need to do some research here.-
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7 hours ago, Moparman18064 said:
Looking great Roger. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you get the door handles off like that? Are they still usable? I want to use aluminum sheet for my Demon panels, but my car still used the original door handles. I would like to get them off without killing them. Also, do you plan on using the resin bumper on the grille, or the one from kit? I noticed that the resin one I have is a terrible fit, and the bumper in my new Demon kit looks so much crisper.
I used a sharp X-Acto #11 blade and just shaved them off, I could have reused them as the AMT plastic is soft and cut easily. You could also try their chisel blade as I use them a lot also. I like plastic, so I would like to use only the grille, but mounting the bumper will become an issue as there isn’t much gluing surface, so I will probably use the resin as it’s a pretty clean casting.
I was surprised at the difference in the rear bumpers. The original 1972 is smaller and rounded more than the Duster bumper. I need to do some research here.
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Just now, dragcarz said:
Drag Racing in the early years was full of characters, and I’m sure he wasn’t the only one funding his racing through illegal means. I’m not trying to idolize him with this build, I just thought it made a cool looking race car.
Hey Rich, thank you! I shaved th
Sorry about that, my IPad glitched.
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8 hours ago, iBorg said:
Billy Stepp was from Dayton, Ohio. He had an interesting reputation. According to an article in the Dayton Daily News upon his passing, "William Elias "Bill" Stepp was the most famous mobster, gangster and notorious hoodlum the Miami Valley has known." See https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news/26339861/
Drag Racing in the early years was full of characters, and I’m sure he wasn’t the only one funding his racing through illegal means. I’m not trying to idolize him with this build, I just thought it made a cool looking race car.
7 hours ago, Moparman18064 said:Looking great Roger. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you get the door handles off like that? Are they still usable? I want to use aluminum sheet for my Demon panels, but my car still used the original door handles. I would like to get them off without killing them. Also, do you plan on using the resin bumper on the grille, or the one from kit? I noticed that the resin one I have is a terrible fit, and the bumper in my new Demon kit looks so much crisper.
Hey Rich, thank you! I shaved th
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8 hours ago, iBorg said:
Billy Stepp was from Dayton, Ohio. He had an interesting reputation. According to an article in the Dayton Daily News upon his passing, "William Elias "Bill" Stepp was the most famous mobster, gangster and notorious hoodlum the Miami Valley has known." See https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news/26339861/
Drag Racing in the early years was full of characters, and I’m sure he wasn’t the only one funding his racing through illegal means. I’m not trying to idolize him with this build, I just thought it made a cool looking race car.
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8 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:
Nice clean work. Coming alongbnicely.
Thanks Bob!
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Good looking pair! Can you tell us a little more about the 66 Valiant? Resin? Old plastic?
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53 minutes ago, Nitro330 said:
Coming along nicely Roger. Great job on the engine plate!
Thanks Terry, at this point I’ve made several of them. They get easier every time I make one, of course it’s mostly speculation on what the real BTK looked like.
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1 hour ago, Zippi said:
Boy that's looking really good there Roger. That Hemi looks pretty sweet setting in the business end.
Thanks Bob, I sure miss stopping by the garage!
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Really great looking details Terry, and the bumper looks great!
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Looking good, I liked those stretched wheel openings.
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Looking cool Ron, that’s a nice update on an old kit!
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Made some progress today, I added strip styrene to the firewall to fill the gap at the cowl. I notched the K member for the dry sump oil system. I was going to use the Hemi from the Dart Sport kit, but it really lacked detail, I then found an old Johan Sox & Martin Hemi, but there was a hole in the block for the front axle that I started to fill. Then I came across the optional Hemi from the AMT 70 Coronet kit, and decided to combine it with the S&M heads and intake. I then fabricated the front engine plate, Elephant Ears as they were called at times.
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10 hours ago, gtx6970 said:
The one thing I will say. IMO the body line down the center of the car isnt as sharp as I feel it should be.
So maybe you all in detail builders might look into some fine masking . sanding body line work to sharpen it
Sharp eye on that body line Bill, I’m inclined to agree with you, it appears crisper on the original kit.
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2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:
I remember when the world looked just like that! I was 15, in 1974, and had just been into drag racing for a couple of years--since I went to my first drag race! Cool stuff! There was a guy that ran at the strip I first went to who had a gas T altered, that looked similar to yours. It was called "Pre-War Funny Car" which I always thought was a great name!
It seemed so easy to get hooked on drag racing cars back then, they just looked so cool and anyone could build a car.It seems cool car names were the norm. InsaniTy was the cars name, I liked the emphasis on the T. I’m 15 or 16 years old in this photo, I remember I didn’t have my drivers license yet. NHRA didn’t treat AA/FA like a professional class. The funny cars were getting all the attention.
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11 hours ago, M W Elky said:
Rodger that’s a great photo good times for sure. What drag strip was it taken at?
A small drag strip in Pevely Missouri called I-55 Raceway, they had an 1/8 mile drag strip and a roundy round dirt track. The strip closed a long time ago, but I think the dirt track still operates.
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17 hours ago, Volzfan59 said:
This is really looking good! I love the old drag cars from the 70's.
Thanks Steve, me too!
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18 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:
Excellent work on the engine compartment Roger especially knowing how rare good shots of these old racers are. It's always a good challenge to fit a big HEMI between the fenders of these pony cars, but it's also very impressive and intimidating when the hood is open. 😊
Thank you Francis. I’m sure the real builders of theses Hemi powered cars were glad to get rid of the torsion bars, and move the steering to the front as it really opens the engine compartment up.
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