crazyjim Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 What? I widened a Trantula body about 1/2", shortened the wheelbase, and added an Excalibur front end in an attempt to make a street rod. Next time I need to add a radiator to keep that big Ford cool. Or maybe a VW or Corvair engine instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Real nice work on this - looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Cates Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 WOW, that looks amazing! The color suits it well and the interior is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 That looks pretty cool ! The wide body and interior look great . I'm putting this one in my Ideas folder BOB . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Jim......that is cool man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne's World Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Really cool...what is the turning radius on the Tarantula2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Nice job, talk about thinking outside the box. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 That thing is killer! Really nice work Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Shiny & Swoopy...what more could you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 What? I widened a Trantula body about 1/2", shortened the wheelbase, and added an Excalibur front end in an attempt to make a street rod. I'd say you nailed it Jim. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny K Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Fantastic idea! Looks better than the original ever did and a natural - now that I see it done. Maybe if you just weathered it a bit . . . (just kidding . . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sports850 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 That's a great build and a cool concept , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thank you very much, guys. I just love the swoopy body on that model. There's a couple more in my stash so we'll what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Far out, Jim! Definitely better than the original. Looks like a fun build. Can't wait to see what you do to the next one. Lotsa potential with this kit. Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks, Bart. I don't like the kit body fits together, but it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Do I see just a bit of rust?.........Didn't think so! :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 cool car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro73 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 That looks really cool! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvairJim Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Next time I need to add a radiator to keep that big Ford cool. Or maybe a VW or Corvair engine instead. The heck with the radiator! Where would you put it where it wouldn't spoil the car's lines? Besides, a Corvair engine can make ANY project more cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Not even a hint of rust, Chuck. Thanks Nathan & Brian. I don't know, Jim. I have at least 1 Corvair engine. It's all chrome and I was planning it for the Manx kit. I need to try and find pics of hot rod Corvair engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks, Brizio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 that 427 ford is just right for a wild car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 It's the kit engine with a different magneto, headers, and blower setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Nice job. Also like the idea of you doing another with a corvair engine. I can see that fitting in the lines. bobthehobbuyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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