Greg Myers Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Just Google "Altered Bantam Coupe" : https://www.google.com/search?q=altered+bantam+coupe&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=-YeJUaXvFOXN0wH2voGQCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=885 American Bantam Model 60 Altered Edited May 7, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Can't wait to see what's in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Can't wait to see what's in the kit. That bottom photo is Gabby Bleeker driving his Physco altered as I have seen him at both Rockford and Union Grove back in the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 So what body do you think they ment it to be ? A twodoor sedan? or a five window coupe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 So what body do you think they ment it to be ? A twodoor sedan? or a five window coupe ? No idea! To me, it looks like a Victoria with the bustle at the rear replaced by the rolled-under lower section from a sedan. And all of the beltline trim removed. I was going to cut the thing every which way until it was small enough to be an American Bantam. Then I saw that Jimmy Flintstone made an American Bantam body in 1/25 scale, so I grabbed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Just found this http://cacklefest.com/Perrenot.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Great pics Greg. Sure looks like the original Sizzler was a direct copy of Al Bergler's comp. coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Lots of old drag cars here, and plenty of Hilborn injected small block Chevys : http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456464&page=3 Should get the ol juices goin' Edited June 1, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 A little inspiration : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I was there when that photo was taken, how 'bout you Greg? Yes, I will be buying a few of these kits. I just hate "adding" more plastic to my already overwhelming "pile." Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Let's get back on track here guys (and Gals ) Goin' away . . . now how about a little competition Round2 ? Don't you have this in your stash? Dig it up rewrap it, in say a tasty Comp Coupe style box art to do battle with Revell / Monogram ? and we know you still have some of these : Yeah, I know, same kit. But still, a little competition ( get it? ) wouldn't hurt. Mmmmm tasty and you both have this body. How about a great little 2in1 kit ? Bantam Roadster/Coupe kit ? What's this ? Somebodys gonna love this one. With Wayne style Heads no less. 'Cuda's okay, certainly better than the Kit That Must Not Be Named - but this one strikes me as likely Revell's runaway best of 2013. Just plays closest to the company's strengths. ??? Edited December 12, 2013 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thank you for posting your advanced-release build! Looks like a winner to me too. And yes, a flat head...straight six's.....anything goes! I'm thinking blown Olds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm thinking blown Olds... Fortunately there's no wrong answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Here ya go. This one should be pretty easy to duplicate. (Photos from the March, 1961 issue of Hot Rod Magazine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Anybody else have more pictures, better yet any links on vintage drag racing engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Brings a whole different meaning to the term "all motor" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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