remingtonbox Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 One thing I can confirm though is that this year my celebrity co-driver/navigator will be Kari Byron and my support crew Adam, Jamie, Grant & Tori. Dammit, I had them contracted also but they backed out. So I contracted Jeremy Clarkson and the Stig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The boys at Javlab are also looking at retrofitting a Wayne Industries gas turbine into the cruiser to replace the standard turbo diesel We figured out your secret Zen. http://youtu.be/U9G18qHPhcM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckaddict Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Haven't decided what to build yet but im thinking of maybe something with some class and some serious power. Pretty sure my last cannonball entry a giant dodge van with two motors collapsed the first bridge it crossed. This year im goining lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The Story: On December 31st, Jack came home with the new toy which will be racing in Cannonball Rally 2013. It's '69 Ford Torino Talladega with 428 Cid engine and it's rust free, so the boys don't waste time on welding it. The co-driver Joe was still bit unsure about the car... It's a FORD! The boys had never built Ford engine. Jack told him that they could find a bunch of books how to rebuild Ford's engine and start doing that, last year they did the same with the Early Hemi in '57 Chrysler and they did it right: Chrysler finished 3rd place overall! Jack bought also a Blower, but they are still unsure to use it or not. The Build: Here's my basis for this project, Revell's '69 Ford Torino Talladega, still sealed. My plan so far is, that I don't have a plan. I just don't know what way this should go-maybe somekind of BlowerPower StreetMachine or then a bit Stock Car style racer... We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Finally received my kit this morning. Here is the UNSTARTED model. Nothing has been glued, painted, or buffed out. lol Edited January 3, 2013 by HNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Is it to late to get in on this i have a parts box 86 elcamino ss id id like to build up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 You have all year Brandon, dive in at will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Sweet i have been looin dor a reason to build it for a whyle now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Brad #2 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm thinking I might have to try one of these CBP's, this one looks like a good one to get in on. I'm still thinking of what to build though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hi guys It's already New Year's Day here in sunny NZ, so I can make a start ahead of you LOL This is my project as it stands so far : Happy New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 As it's the 1st of January here in the UK here is what I'll be driving. I haven't decided on a color yet but there's plenty of time for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick Oh yeah, we get to work on ours later. So there.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick just like the real canon ball run..just because they start early doesnt mean they finish first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Cannonball is all about finding Loop holes and ways around rules & problems Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Count me in with a 76 Gremlin. i have some VERY interesting ideas for it. I like where this is going, I'm very interested. Goodluck buddy One thing I can confirm though is that this year my celebrity co-driver/navigator will be Kari Byron and my support crew Adam, Jamie, Grant & Tori. Well that explains why they just flat out ignored me... Man this contest hasn't officially started and this guy already has the edge. All I got to say is just watch them guys closely, they like using C4 alot. Cannonball is all about finding Loop holes and ways around rules & problems Nick . Also ignoring reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 speaking of loopholes, you guys think i should buy this and enter it ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polar-Lights-Back-To-The-Future-Time-Machine-snap-together-model-car-kit-/121044517738?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c2ed0c36a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckaddict Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 speaking of loopholes, you guys think i should buy this and enter it ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polar-Lights-Back-To-The-Future-Time-Machine-snap-together-model-car-kit-/121044517738?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c2ed0c36a it only does 88mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 True. But once you hit 88 you can win any years run you choose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Funny, I was thinking the same thing last night as I have one in the purple pond for my daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Well gang we are off and running on our sixth(!) Cannonball CBP. I'm very happy to be part of such a dedicated and imaginative group of builders. I'd like to wish everyone a most excellent 2013 and the best of luck in your endeavors. Having said that, lets get to it. Edited January 1, 2013 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacked Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 hi Guys, and a happy new year. i don't know much about the canonball run, but would i be right in thinking a good car would be able to sit on good speeds with out attacting to much attention? thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNTR Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Here is an exploded view of my Toyota Celica. Edited January 3, 2013 by HNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Hello All: I have been looker for about a year or so now. I have picked up a lot of pointers and tips. So I guess it's time for me to step outside and do something now. So with that being said I would also like to get in on this one! I am not sure what I will build but I will post pictures this weekend. Edited January 2, 2013 by Mr.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well gang we are off and running on our sixth(!) Cannonball CBP. I'm very happy to be part of such a dedicated and imaginative group of builders. I'd like to wish everyone a most excellent 2013 and the best of luck in your endeavors. Having said that, lets get to it. Well Put Rob, I'm interested to see how this year's build will progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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