Bill Lawton '64 Thunderbolt

[W-409]

Really nicely done Thunderbolt! When I built mine a few years ago I also lifted the front suspension to about the same height as yours. Made a big difference in the overall appearance. You did an excellent job on this T-Bolt. Makes me want to build another.

[Brutalform]

6 hours ago, W-409 said:

Really nicely done Thunderbolt! When I built mine a few years ago I also lifted the front suspension to about the same height as yours. Made a big difference in the overall appearance. You did an excellent job on this T-Bolt. Makes me want to build another.

When I decided to build another, I bought quite a few super stock decals to build many cars, and finally ended up with 16 T Bolts. I understand some builders don’t like building the same cars over again, but hands down it’s my favorite race car of that era. Always being a GM guy in my own drag racing days, I learned more about these cars most recently just from info on this and other forums. Ford and Mopar are now my favorites. Just wondering how things would have turned out if Chevy never pulled the plug on their drag racing program? 

[MackT]

That's a beautiful build. Your chrome work is outstanding. Did you use bare metal foil? I've seen some Molotow pen work that looks great also.

[bogger44]

On 4/15/2021 at 2:50 AM, W-409 said:

Really nicely done Thunderbolt! When I built mine a few years ago I also lifted the front suspension to about the same height as yours. Made a big difference in the overall appearance. You did an excellent job on this T-Bolt. Makes me want to build another.

Thanks Niko.  I agree the stance on a model is one of those things that can make or break it of sorts.

On 4/15/2021 at 9:44 AM, Brutalform said:

When I decided to build another, I bought quite a few super stock decals to build many cars, and finally ended up with 16 T Bolts. I understand some builders don’t like building the same cars over again, but hands down it’s my favorite race car of that era. Always being a GM guy in my own drag racing days, I learned more about these cars most recently just from info on this and other forums. Ford and Mopar are now my favorites. Just wondering how things would have turned out if Chevy never pulled the plug on their drag racing program? 

Glad to hear you came over from the darkside Tom Lol!  Mainly Fords and Mopars for me too, but do love them all regardless of make.  Yeah it would have been interesting to see what Chevy would've come up with.

On 4/15/2021 at 1:03 PM, MackT said:

That's a beautiful build. Your chrome work is outstanding. Did you use bare metal foil? I've seen some Molotow pen work that looks great also.

Thanks Mack.  All the chrome was done with BMF, a tedious job that I never really look forward to doing but love seeing the results.  I have used Molotow pens on other builds as well and have been pretty happy with the outcomes.

[shoopdog]

I keep coming back to admire this great looking build, but could someone please explain the exhaust setup with the one pipe coming off one header.

[bogger44]

On 4/17/2021 at 9:03 PM, shoopdog said:

I keep coming back to admire this great looking build, but could someone please explain the exhaust setup with the one pipe coming off one header.

Thanks Keith, sorry about not getting to reply sooner.  The way I understand it, since the super stock rules required cars to have a factory style exhaust in place ( though I don't think it had to be hooked up to the headers), Ford decided to put in place a single exhaust pipe instead of duals in a weight savings move.  The kit does come with a crossover pipe for between the headers but I decided to leave it off.

[shoopdog]

12 hours ago, bogger44 said:

Thanks Keith, sorry about not getting to reply sooner.  The way I understand it, since the super stock rules required cars to have a factory style exhaust in place ( though I don't think it had to be hooked up to the headers), Ford decided to put in place a single exhaust pipe instead of duals in a weight savings move.  The kit does come with a crossover pipe for between the headers but I decided to leave it off.

Thank you Tony for the info.

[mustang1989]

Dang Tony! That turned out very well!! 

[crazyjim]

Beautiful build.

[bogger44]

Thanks guys!

On 4/20/2021 at 8:55 AM, shoopdog said:

Thank you Tony for the info.

No problem Keith ?

[Zippi]

Nice build.  Detailing, BMF,  and color look great.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Zippi

[Deuces ll]

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