MLMDesign Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Here is my entry a 1991 Mercury Cougar XR 7 and this is what i plan on doing to it i am going to take a 5.4 liter 540 HP 2010 Shelby engine and stuff it under the hood and i am going to try adding the Shelby rear differantiol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello boys! (Details to follow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello boys! (Details to follow) HAHAHAHAHA, My daily is a PT, so this one will definitely keep me interested, love your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello boys! (Details to follow) I was wondering if one these were going to show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 HAHAHAHAHA, My daily is a PT, so this one will definitely keep me interested, love your thinking. MINE TOO. An excellent reference. I was wondering if one these were going to show up. This was not my first choice, but over the holiday I picked up a Welly R8 Diecast on closeout and made some comparisons, then went online to research the 1:1's. There is only a 1.25-inch wheelbase difference between them and lots of room in the back to fit the mid-engine V-10. AWD bruthas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I like what I see so far! I'll be getting my kits in line this weekend and I'll post up the boxes. Both the Pacer and Citation were on my shortlist, but I decided on something different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Okay. Here's my starting point. Released once in its stock form and once as a custom. My parts seem to have a little of both kits. I got this from a friend who got it off eBay. Pretty sure it's a '77. Rob ,you could always put one those storage containers on the roof rack for a fuel cell. You wouldn't have to stop very much. Edited January 2, 2015 by Pat Minarick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Rob ,you could always put one those storage containers on the roof rack for a fuel cell. You wouldn't have to stop very much. Please, you're undermining all my ideas! Aren't wagons wonderful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Here is my entry: it will get a drivetrain from a Porsche (think about a rollcage and a midengine), classic wheels from the same donor. dont want to touch the body more than it must be. Sleeper, you know So, buddies - go ahead, watch your back and slower traffic keep right If i am "in time" with the bug, perhaps i will throw another one in. Perhaps a beretta or a stationwagon...we will see... Edited January 2, 2015 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 The one kit that I had to order is being shipped as of today. Soon as it comes in I'll post a picture of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I may get in on this. I have a little Euro spec '80s Escort that could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Here is my entry: it will get a drivetrain from a Porsche (think about a rollcage and a midengine), classic wheels from the same donor. dont want to touch the body more than it must be. Sleeper, you know So, buddies - go ahead, watch your back and slower traffic keep right If i am "in time" with the bug, perhaps i will throw another one in. Perhaps a beretta or a stationwagon...we will see... IF I remember correctly, the Tamiya kit can be built wtihout the hubcaps. Those would be pretty cool, especially if you know how to widen them. The screen raced Herbies uses a 356 engine in them, back in the old days that was the equivalent of a 1700cc. Edited January 2, 2015 by Zarana-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) As of right now, this is what i decided on to hide the NASCAR running gear. Will post pics of parts later today. The NASCAR kit i still need to get to the LHS to purchase. Ill post pics of that as soon as i get it. The NASCAR motor would give this away before i even left the parking lot as its loud. This will help that problem, this should be much quieter. Ive heard really good things about Ross' motors, hope somebody will continue to mold his stuff. Cant wait for it to get here. Edited January 3, 2015 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97Dustang Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Count me in for a build if its not too late to sign up, I wont be able to get any pictures up anytime soon, im stuck out in the middle of the ocean for a while on a ship, but once i get back i'll have a couple kits sitting at the door for me and will post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antikainen Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Petetrucker07: Clever thinking with that loud exhaust noise problem. I was also thinking how to quiet down the nascar engine I was planning to use in my GMC Motorhome so maybe similar Gibson engine would work on my model also. I am planning to locate very large fuel tanks on both sides and inside the body since the lack of space in not a problem on Motorhome. Maybe there would be enough space left for assembling a small rocket engine on rear also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Well I know my cars will be a little loud. "Sleeper," in my books, means, "Looks and sounds stock when parked." When it's moving, you shouldn't be able to see that it's stock cuz it's going so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Count me in for a build if its not too late to sign up, I wont be able to get any pictures up anytime soon, I'm stuck out in the middle of the ocean for a while on a ship, but once i get back i'll have a couple kits sitting at the door for me and will post some pics! There is no rush on getting your pics up. You could enter this in November if you thought you could finish by Dec 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm pulling the Chevy truck. I don't feel it's right to be in here. It has a lot of mods I don't feel like doing right now, anyways. Michaelangelo is still in, though. I put the second coat of putty on the interior bucket and dropped the body in the pond. Next is finding the right wheels, locating the front clip (that'll be a real party,) and making the whole frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'd like to enter this build, but not sure if my idea will be sleeperish enough. I know it was stated no Mustangs, but what about a stock-looking 4-cylinder early Fox model with an updated drivetrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'd like to enter this build, but not sure if my idea will be sleeperish enough. I know it was stated no Mustangs, but what about a stock-looking 4-cylinder early Fox model with an updated drivetrain? I haven't seen a Foxbody Mustang around here that's been fast so it'd be a sleeper in my books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Petetrucker07: Clever thinking with that loud exhaust noise problem. I was also thinking how to quiet down the nascar engine I was planning to use in my GMC Motorhome so maybe similar Gibson engine would work on my model also. I am planning to locate very large fuel tanks on both sides and inside the body since the lack of space in not a problem on Motorhome. Maybe there would be enough space left for assembling a small rocket engine on rear also. Turbine's work as well. Remember the old Chrysler turbine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I haven't seen a Foxbody Mustang around here that's been fast so it'd be a sleeper in my books There's about 7 fox body mustangs in my area ranging from beater to very nice clean daily driver. All of them have V8s and fly down the road, no one's fooling me with one lol. Still I get what you guys are saying, the base model is a 4 cylinder so badged as one it would make for a good sleeper I agree. Just to be clear there is no car or year restriction, this is a "sleeper theme". The guild lines are that the cars must not appear to be fast. Whether it's a rusty crusty classic or a newer plain Jane 4 door sedan. Let's face it the go to 2 door muscle cars like Chargers, Camaros, GTOs, Mustangs etc. from the late 60s - early 70's aren't really going to fool anyone anymore. I'm not saying you can't it's just it's becoming a more common build option in the 1:1 car world much like Rat Rods are. As Rob said earlier if you want to fool anyone with one it can be done but it's really got to look bad. It's still an option on my list of ideas, though I would be more interested in an early to mid 60's rusty crusty 4 Door or maybe a wagon if I can't find something else. Still browsing the odd ball cars, I'd really like to get my hands on a '90-ish Cavalier but all my searches come up short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 There's about 7 fox body mustangs in my area ranging from beater to very nice clean daily driver. All of them have V8s and fly down the road, no one's fooling me with one lol. Still I get what you guys are saying, the base model is a 4 cylinder so badged as one it would make for a good sleeper I agree. Just to be clear there is no car or year restriction, this is a "sleeper theme". The guild lines are that the cars must not appear to be fast. Whether it's a rusty crusty classic or a newer plain Jane 4 door sedan. Let's face it the go to 2 door muscle cars like Chargers, Camaros, GTOs, Mustangs etc. from the late 60s - early 70's aren't really going to fool anyone anymore. I'm not saying you can't it's just it's becoming a more common build option in the 1:1 car world much like Rat Rods are. As Rob said earlier if you want to fool anyone with one it can be done but it's really got to look bad. It's still an option on my list of ideas, though I would be more interested in an early to mid 60's rusty crusty 4 Door or maybe a wagon if I can't find something else. Still browsing the odd ball cars, I'd really like to get my hands on a '90-ish Cavalier but all my searches come up short. Try looking in the promo Section of ebay for a different car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Try looking in the promo Section of ebay for a different car. I considered a Geo Storm promo for about 10-seconds because I've got a couple and they're cheap as farts but knew I wouldn't get excited about it. ... I would be more interested in an early to mid 60's rusty crusty 4 Door or maybe a wagon if I can't find something else. A Johan 59 Rambler Wagon can be found at a fair price if you're patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A Johan 59 Rambler Wagon can be found at a fair price if you're patient. However thats one other few remaining Johan molds that the former owner of Johan is still using. I'm told he's selling them at shows and the quality has suffered. Buyer beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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