Mahogany Rush Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Finished up my tribute car of my friends Omni that he owned back in the early 80's. It was a kit bash of 3 models. I used an MPC Omni for the body, an MPC Pro-Stock "Firefighter" for the chassis and wheels, then used the Johan Sox & Martin 'Cuda for the dual-plug Hemi. I actually wired both distributors with the correct firing order, which was tough and something I wanted to do for myself, LOL. Used an aftermarket Lenco for the trans with the shifter. Built the roll cage and hood scoop from scratch best I could. The color of the original car was Candy Purple, so I painted it that from a rattle can, but it is more maroon than blueish of the original. I had 2 different sets of decals to use. Special thanx goes out to disconovaman and echoxrayniner from this board for the decals. I showed it to Frank Marino and he was floored. I was happy to capture a car from our past. Thanx for looking. Pics are of the 3 kits, the real car and my tribute model. Original Album cover Frank Marino with car at track On the starting line Edited February 9, 2019 by Mahogany Rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivesuns Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I like it....Great tribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Congrats! That turned out great! Nice to know It finally all came together for ya... Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 You have the 80's pro stock stance down pat. Nice work overall and the paint and graphics are right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Very nice, love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 ? nice build! Good stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I remember that record! Owned it, too. I was already listening to Mahogany Rush, when it came out, and thought it was extra cool with the pro stocker on the cover! Very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoxrayniner Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Man, that Omni came out to be one beautiful little power wagon - and that paint just pops! Glad I could be of help <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Very nice I really dig the car and I haveheard of the band before and some of the music too . Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Very cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well done Max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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