Jantrix Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) This is the next build on my hit parade. I'm honestly not sure what it's gonna look like when it's done. Here's the plan. AMT dirt track modified chasis and drivetrain for the "Mousey" '35 Chevy kit. Body from the Sock it to Me Corvette kit and some Revell trans-am style wheels/tires. So far I have narrowed the Corvette body 1/2 inch to fit the width of the chassis. Next I will lengthen the body 1/4 inch at the top of the front wheel wells. That will make my wheelbase match the modified chassis. Lot's of filler is coming I'm sure. It'll be like no racing car I've ever seen, but it will sure look fun to drive. More soon. Edited September 17, 2015 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Cool idea. One question, is that roll cage going to be covered with a roof? Just wondering about a monkey bar sticking out in the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Wow, I love this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Really cool idea Rob and different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sounds like an interesting project. I will be looking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Cool idea. One question, is that roll cage going to be covered with a roof? Just wondering about a monkey bar sticking out in the open. Nope no roof. Just the roll cage with some padding. Just like on a midget racer. In fact, this technically could be just called a Corvette bodied midget. Sorta. Kinda. Maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Neat looking project. Definitely going to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nope no roof. Just the roll cage with some padding. Just like on a midget racer. In fact, this technically could be just called a Corvette bodied midget. Sorta. Kinda. Maybe not. Gotcha, Rob. Since you called this a "Wacky Racer" vette, I pictured something from the old cartoon. Nonetheless, still something interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Cool idea. One question, is that roll cage going to be covered with a roof? Just wondering about a monkey bar sticking out in the open.If you get a chance, see if you can find pictures of the # 112 modified known as the "Batmobile" that Gary Balough drove to a dominating win years ago at the Syracuse Mile in New York, that car is credited with changing the division forever and bringing about the current style cars.It willgive you an idea of what could be done for the roof.You can do a search for Gary Balough Batmobile images and get literally hundreds of pictures, including quite a few of some nicely built models of it. Edited September 16, 2015 by horsepower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like this.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Interesting. Not the usual choice for a dirt car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Okay I broke out the Dremel and the sandpaper tonight. I decided rather than stretch the body, I'd just open the front wheel wells dirt track style. Made for a lot less body work too. Gonna clean up the mods and fill the center cut. I'm thinking a bright green for paint. The front will be a little closer to the wheels when it's assembled. Lots to do. More soon. Edited September 17, 2015 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Looking great and cool Rob, i really like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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