Jay's Customs Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I`m planning on building a Pro-Touring `68 Charger, but I`d like to see other Pro-Touring cars (or trucks) to know what type of chassis I should use, engine and suspension mods, etc... So post any Pro-Touring model you`ve got, it would be very helpful for my build. Thanks!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Nascar chassis work great for this as you an trim them down and you can get the right stance fairly quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Here's my 68 Custom Charger. Not a full Pro-touring set-up, but maybe some other ideas for you. Made the two side door "scoops" into a 1970 style single. Added more height to the tail spoiler, added front air-dam Added rear rocker flip with quad exhaust, molded in the rear Molded in the front grill-bumper, looks more like a 1970 Revell did an outstanding job on the detail of this kit, the chassis is awesome. I added the twin exhaust collectors for the quad tips Custom hood with grills Engine cover modification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Here's my 68 Custom Charger. Not a full Pro-touring set-up, but maybe some other ideas for you. Made the two side door "scoops" into a 1970 style single. Added more height to the tail spoiler, added front air-dam Added rear rocker flip with quad exhaust, molded in the rear Molded in the front grill-bumper, looks more like a 1970 Revell did an outstanding job on the detail of this kit, the chassis is awesome. I added the twin exhaust collectors for the quad tips Custom hood with grills Engine cover modification Nice smooth body work. Like the heat extractors on the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay's Customs Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the input guys! So far it's pretty helpful! I would like to see some more though, so go ahead and post your pics. Thanks!Jay Edited July 11, 2016 by Jay's Customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Use what ever chassis you are comfortable with, if you don't want to build suspension, and old race car or nascar chassis will give you a great starting point for suspension and big wheel wells, for big tyres, then you just need to make a body fit. OR, you can go and fabricate a 4 link etc and open up the wheel wells your self, either way, it will be challenging, but satisfying.. ENJOY.. 57 Del Rio, just had to remake the suspension, but kept stock chassis. SS Malibu with a Nascar chassis. Another Nascar chassis. Or use a viper as a donor. And just late model wheels and some pro charging.. Or this one that had everything modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroracer Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Go to Pro-Touring.com. Tons of cars and info there. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nice. I am looking to build a 67 Pro Touring Camaro with an LSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackel Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Here's a few recent 1:1 Pro-tourers that might help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackel Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Also don't know if you've heard of Clearly Scale? He ( Jeremy ) had a lot of Mopar goodies for sale & more in the works, including pro-touring wheels/tyres, engines ( Hemis - Supercharged etc ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Monogram 1/24 '79 Z-28 and the Revell IMSA Monza. I'm sorta on a hot rod kick right now, but I do have more pro-touring builds planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I used a stretched Corvette C5-R chassis on a midsize GM floor pan with a custom cage under this chopped '70 Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroracer Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Here's a few recent 1:1 Pro-tourers that might help... I just modeled and 3D printed the rims and tires for this build. They are available if anyone is interested. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay's Customs Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Wow, thanks guys! Really helpful info and pics. I guess I'll get a Nascar chassis, or modify the stock chassis (not sure yet). I'll definitely go check out Clearly Scale and Pro-Touring.com. Thanks!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Ill play along..pro-touring with a bit of a twist... Build log here: Seats are from Clearly Scale, everything I've seen from them looks amazing.. He's also based out of Canada, so that can help you out a little shipping and exchange rate wise. Edited July 12, 2016 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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modelcarcrazy Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) here are a few of mine Edited July 13, 2016 by modelcarcrazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I'll throw my hat into the ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay's Customs Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Thanks guys, I really like seeing what others have built. Does the kit's stock rear suspension work well for this, or should I scratch build an independent suspension setup on all four corners? I'm going to use the stock chassis with a modified Hemi (probably supercharged). Maybe I'll even make it look like a Hellcat engine! Thanks for the tips guys, I really appreciate it!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Thanks guys, I really like seeing what others have built. Does the kit's stock rear suspension work well for this, or should I scratch build an independent suspension setup on all four corners? I'm going to use the stock chassis with a modified Hemi (probably supercharged). Maybe I'll even make it look like a Hellcat engine! Thanks for the tips guys, I really appreciate it! Jay I asked the same question when I was building my drift Pacer. From what I was told, was that a dual leaf rear suspension will work if you upgrade it with traction bars (not the slapper bar style) and a panhard bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay's Customs Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Thanks Jantrix! That cuts down the amount of modifications needed to be done to the chassis and suspension, I'll definitely do that instead of full independent.Would a Hellcat engine be too much for it? Or should I just modify the stock 426 with a blower or turbos instead of a full modern conversion? (I was planning on using the kit's Hemi to make the Hellcat)Thanks!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 My first restomod in triple-threat black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Few more that I couldn't get download before my last response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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