3men2s Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) HELLO, DRAG FANS...I AM READY TO START A NEW PROJECT SOON AND DOING SOME RESERCH, I STARTED READING ABOUT THIS FAMOUS TRACK AND STARTED TO FILLED NOSTALGIC. FUNNY I WAS WATCHING THE MOVIE CARS FROM PIXAR WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND STARTED TO WONDER HOW MUCH WE HAVE LOST TRYING TO GAIN...AND MONDAY I HEARD ABOUT PONTIAC. I GUESS I AM A CONSERVATIVE, WELL EVERY HOT RODDER IS. THANK YOU!!!! I CAME UP WITH AN IDEA THAT WILL KEEP US REMEMBERING THE GOOD YEARS....A BUILDOFF REMEMBERING LIONS. THE TRACK OPENED IN 1955 AND CLOSED IN DECEMBER OF 1972. LETS RE OPEN THE TRACK IN OUR HEADS. BUILD A DRAG CAR. RULES: 1. MUST BE A 1955 TO 1972 MODEL. 2. MUST BE A DRAG CAR. 3. MUST HAVE PHOTO OF THE 1:1 OF THE ERA. 4. ANY SCALE ACEPTED. 5. ENGINES,TIRES,PAINT SCHEME MUST BE OF THE SAME ERA( NO MODERN EQUIPMENT). 6. MUST BE PLASTICK OR RESIN. 7. PROGRESS POST FROM BOX TO FINISH A MUST. 8. STARTS TODAY AND ENDS IN DECEMBER 31 2009. 9. ALL CLASSES WELCOME. 10. WILL POST ALL ENTRES IN THIS FORUM FOR FINAL JUDGING FROM THE MEMBERS. LET'S DRAG THE LAST RACE 1972. Edited May 1, 2009 by 3men2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Great idea! It's been about 45 years since I built a drag car .. think was an AMT Fiat and defiantly a 64 Fairlane and a Riviera that I actually have a photos of! Gonna have to thing on this for a suitable donor. Meanwhile, here's the photos just to get the mood going... and remember.. these are 45 year old builds when I was just learning about plastic tube glue!! heheh These would ACTUALLY qualify, but NOT in the running. Will be thinking of a new (old) build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm in of course. I have just the "secret weapon" kit at the ready. Bob F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 4. SCALE NOT LARGER THAN 1:18 Why ??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Why ??????????? you know what....that's a dum rulenever mind that any scale acepted...welcome to the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) 3. MUST HAVE PHOTO OF THE 1:1 OF THE ERA. I do have plans for a vintage 60's/70's drag racer however, I only have kit supplied decals. If you retain this #3 rule people will have to make thier own decals to complete the build and not everyone has the ability to do so. I recommend that you change the rule so that any fictional car will do as long as it looks like a period correct car. If this can be changed, add my name to the roster. Edited May 1, 2009 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Well, durn it! I don't have anything that will fit in that category. I do have a sign though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Oh yeah! I think I can work this one into my schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 3. MUST HAVE PHOTO OF THE 1:1 OF THE ERA. I do have plans for a vintage 60's/70's drag racer however, I only have kit supplied decals. If you retain this #3 rule people will have to make thier own decals to complete the build and not everyone has the ability to do so. I recommend that you change the rule so that any fictional car will do as long as it looks like a period correct car. If this can be changed, add my name to the roster. another restrictive rule....ok but the 1:1 photo. must show the style of the car. to prove the era, but if drcide to do a copy of the real car better. hope there is no more problems. please remember the car must represent the eras of 1955-1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Okay then pencil me in with a box stock build up of the drag version of this 68 Charger kit. I do believe that will put me in the right period yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Would a car have actually had to race at Lions, or just any car from that era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Okay then pencil me in with a box stock build up of the drag version of this 68 Charger kit. I do believe that will put me in the right period yes? yes!!!! find in google image a drag charger from the period, looking at the box photo the drag version in my opinion need some meat in the back, lool in your part box and find some slicks.....nascar tires work great for me...check and let me know. welcome masn and thanks for the support. IT'S THAT A HEMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Would a car have actually had to race at Lions, or just any car from that era? YOU GOT IT, WHAT IM TRYING TO CAPTURE IS THE NOSTALGIC FEELING OF DRAG RACING. THAT TRACK WAS A FAVORITE OF ALL THE RACERS. ASK YOUR SELF WHY?.....IF YOU GET A CHANCE WATCH MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITI...YOU CAN GO INTO YOU TUBE AND FIND IT, IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MOVIE. CHECK THE CARS, THE ATTITUDE, THE COMBINATIONS..... THA'T WHAT I WANT....AT THE END OF THIS BUILD WILL LIKE TO SEE DIFFERENT STUFF, CLASSES, COLOR FACTORY BACK CAR VS PRIVETEERS....CARS DONE AT YOU GARAGE AT HOME. WANT TO SEE OLD FUNNY CARS, DRAGSTERS FRONT AND BACK ENGINES. STOCKERS, GASSERS,ALTTEREDS, EVEN THE EXIVITION CARS LIKE THE WHEEL STANDERS JET CARS, TWINN ENGINES ETC...... IMPORTANT...NEEDS TO BE A DRAG CAR..(NO PRO STREETS, NO SHOWROOM MUSSLE CARS NO PRO MODS.) A PRO MOD MAY BE A 55 CHEVY BUT IT THAT CLASS WAS NOT IN THAT ERA.) A 55 GASSER, YES!!! HOPE I EXPLAIN MY SELF, THANKS FOR THE INTEREST. KEEP THEM COMING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Kinda like this? Built this a few years ago. Great thread. Love the old stuff! I'll be watching. Scott Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwrench Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Kinda like this? Built this a few years ago. Great thread. Love the old stuff! I'll be watching. Scott Hosted on Fotki I have some photos from '63 Indy and some of Hot Wheels Dragster and Funny car. Lots of door slammer/Gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) LOVE HOW THIS THING IS GROWING. AND HOPEFULLY WE GET MORE PEOPLE TO JOIN. I HAVE A PROJECT THAT HAVE ABOUT A WEEK TO GO PLUS I NEED TO FINISH MY 917 FOR THE LE MANS BUILD OFF IN THE WERKBENCH SECTION. THAT ONE ENDS IN JUNE. BUT THIS BUILD OFF ENDS IN DECEMBER, SO THERE IS NO PANIC. I ALREADY GOR THE KIT. A JUNGLE JIM VEGA 93 REISUED, BUT THE DECALS R SHOT. SO THINKING, I DECIDED TO DO THIS CANDYAPPLE VEGA, WELL KNOWN AND FAMOUS AS JUNGLE JIM. AS A MATTER OF FACT JIMS FRIEND AND RIVAL. I ALREADY ORDER THE INJECTION HAT AND RIMS. WILL NOT BE USING THE CENTERLINES IN THE KIT...THEY R GARBAGE...... GOT THE DECALS FROM SLIXX, I WILL BE GOING TO THE HOBBYSHOP THIS FRIDAY TO GET THE PAINT. MY ENTRE..BARRY SETZER,VEGA..DRIVEN BY PAT FOSTER. SOON WILL POST THE KIT, THE BOX AND PARTS BEFORE STARTING IT. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT AND LET'S KEEP ON BUILDING AND REMEMBERING. Edited May 5, 2009 by 3men2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2whl Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I like this build. Count me in. I actually raced at Lions in the late 60's before the draft got me. But remember, Garlits unveiled his rear engine car at the Winternats in '72, so not many rear engined rails got to run at Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I like this build. Count me in. I actually raced at Lions in the late 60's before the draft got me. But remember, Garlits unveiled his rear engine car at the Winternats in '72, so not many rear engined rails got to run at Lions. NOWAY!!!! THAT'S HISTORY RIGHT THERE. PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED AND WHAT OTHER CARS AND DRIVERS YOU GOT TO SEE AND MEET. WHAT R YOU PLANNING TO BUILT? THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING TO THIS POST LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE LIONS IS OPEN!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 HERE IS MY PROJECT, ALMOST READY. NEED TO GET THE PAINTS AND TO THE SHOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Came on this as I was researching and posting for interest. I'm getting close to a car. Got a trip to the big city Friday and see what's there for rails. Hopefully some old dragster with a frame I can use on the local Burnside Auto Body's dragster. Dateline: May 6, 1962 There was a major crash this past month at Pratt & Whitney's Airstrip (weekend dragstrip) and some loony with a front blower went backwards into a crowd of Piper Cub executive airplanes on the adjoining runway. The wreck ended up at Burnside Auto Body in East Hartford and the owner can't afford the towing charges OR the Piper Cub damage. The body shop is in negotiations now for the 283 front blower engine and are thinking RACING! Edited May 7, 2009 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdude Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hey I'm new here but would love to join! I'm thinking super stock 62 Bel Air and any thin else I can find in the pile over in the corner! So if it's okay I would like to come and play too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 WELCOME BRO GUYS, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK ME FOR PERMISSION. START SENDING PICS, LET'S ROCK THIS JOINT. I AM FINISHING SOME PROJECTS SO I CAN START DOING THIS THING. THANK YOU...WHO ELSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 TRYING OUT THE SHOES...I LIKE THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Voegelin Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh, man, sign me up! I've been on a Lions jag recently, and am currently working on an HO slot car version of the track circa 1968. But now I've got a reason/excuse to model the '55 Chevy that I raced there in the late '60s. We ran Bracket 2 at Orange County International Raceway on Saturday nights, and AHRA classes (F2 D/Hot Rod) at Lions on Sunday. I've got a couple of '55 Chevy post-sedan kits in the closet, so it's time to get them out of storage. Here's the prototype, photographed at OCIR around 1968. I've got some tiny snapshots of the car at Lions as well, and I'm still kickin' myself for trashing the Lions class winner's trophies during a move . . . Thanks! Rick V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Pentecost Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Oh, man, sign me up! I've been on a Lions jag recently, and am currently working on an HO slot car version of the track circa 1968. But now I've got a reason/excuse to model the '55 Chevy that I raced there in the late '60s. We ran Bracket 2 at Orange County International Raceway on Saturday nights, and AHRA classes (F2 D/Hot Rod) at Lions on Sunday. I've got a couple of '55 Chevy post-sedan kits in the closet, so it's time to get them out of storage. Here's the prototype, photographed at OCIR around 1968. I've got some tiny snapshots of the car at Lions as well, and I'm still kickin' myself for trashing the Lions class winner's trophies during a move . . . Thanks! Rick V. Wow, Rick, that is one sweet ride!!! What color was she and any more details you'd like to share? TimP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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