Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 HI! I was blessed to find a Johan 72 Torino Track racer, mint, for 30$. So... Modified the platform, chassis, front & rear suspensions, shaved emblems, markers, door handles, and added Revell's 2013 Boss 302 powertrain and rolling stock. Amt 66 nova seats (4). Scratchbuilt: interior panels, firewall, console, arm rest, brake lever, shifter, cup holders, speaker enclosure, rear platform, radiator panel + hood inverted hinges & air filter. Hosed & wired. Tamya's Racing white & Testors Wet Look clear. BMF, Molotow & Krylon chrome finishes. I had a very busy spring, having to deal with an inherited estate... but now, it's back to the bench! Four other cars are waiting, so, excuse me, I gotta go... Hours of fun with styrene! CT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: HI! I was blessed to find a Johan 72 Torino Track racer, mint, for 30$. So... Modified the platform, chassis, front & rear suspensions, shaved emblems, markers, door handles, and added Revell's 2013 Boss 302 powertrain and rolling stock. Amt 66 nova seats (4). Scratchbuilt: interior panels, firewall, console, arm rest, brake lever, shifter, cup holders, speaker enclosure, rear platform, radiator panel + hood inverted hinges & air filter. Hosed & wired. Tamya's Racing white & Testors Wet Look clear. BMF, Molotow & Krylon chrome finishes. I had a very busy spring, having to deal with an inherited estate... but now, it's back to the bench! Four other cars are waiting, so, excuse me, I gotta go... Hours of fun with styrene! CT That’s a cool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Yet another great model from the House of Claude ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 A really cool and well done project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Excellent job, your modifications blend perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Trick hood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Very nice Claude, super-clean looks and detailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 The look is very awesome, i really like the color, very neat build Claude !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Nice looking Torino. I like the color along with those wheels and tires. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said: That’s a cool build Thank you Tim! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, cobraman said: Yet another great model from the House of Claude ! Hi Ray! Thanks for you continuous support! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Dave Van said: A really cool and well done project! Hi Dave! Much appreciated, thanks! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 10 hours ago, michelle said: nice work Hi Michelle! Thank you. I know you had a great production in the last months. Keep on! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Can-Con said: Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit. Hi Steve! I suspect the snap version may have a promo type chassis-platform. Might complicate lowering? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Bainford said: Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it. Thanks Trevor. Those Torinos were slick to start with, so a smidge of lowering adds to the look! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Top notch and one of a kind build. The WLC shines beautifully. The door panels are very detailed. I guess that is built up pieces of styrene that have been scribed and shaped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Can-Con said: Man, that thing is slick !! I hope I can come up with a look that cool when I finally do up my snap kit. Hi Steve! Thanks. I suspect the snap kit may have a simpler chassis, like a promo? Might be harder to rake to your liking... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Bainford said: Very very cool, Claude. It sits perfectly. Great style. Love it. Thanks Trevor! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, larman said: Excellent job, your modifications blend perfectly! Thank you Larry! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Trick hood! Thanks Bill! Just the kit's, with the air scoop molded on. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Very nice Claude, super-clean looks and detailing! Hi Nigel! With Civid, we all strive for cleanliness, isn't it? CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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