Petetrucker07 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Ive decided on running gear, gonna pick up a NASCAR kit. Now i need figure out what to hide it under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 if its a ford use the 50 to57 fords if gm used a 50's chevy or olds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 if its a ford use the 50 to57 fords if gm used a 50's chevy or olds Thats what i was thinkin. Thatll be the plan if i cant figure something out kind of unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 "I don't think" you want to chance it. Why give them any reason to look twice at your car? You just want their eyes to wash over it as you roll past on a closed throttle praying it doesn't pop, crackle or spit back too loudly and that they don't notice that behind the cable tied hub caps you've got matt black 12" mags with speedway tyres... Not to mention the fun of trying to overtake slower traffic when you can't see round it and have to rely on the navigators expression to judge when to pull out - if he's not actually screaming then it must be clear yes? But of course everyone can do what they want. I just like to think through all the options before I start to build. Which is probably why I won't actually start for 9 to 10 months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Ive decided on running gear, gonna pick up a NASCAR kit. Now i need figure out what to hide it under. They fit real nice under a '58 Chev... ...or with a bit of cutting, under a Nissan Cherry However, my original inspiration for the '58 was an early 50's Hudson on a late model NASCAR chassis which was featured in one of Hot Rod's Dare to be Different issues. Edited January 1, 2015 by zenrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Alright! I'm ready for that topic to come up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I have decided, after a lot of ideas i am going with a 40 Ford sedan Delivery, with a Ferrari Testarossa for the driveline and suspension, with the right paint job, it should only look like a very tidy shop truck, i hope. I am calling it " TESTOSTARONE " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Excellent choice Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks mate, this will be interesting trying to make it work,and look convincing that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I like Testosterosa better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I like Testosterosa better. I like that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 whoa Dale, most excellent idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Alright you animals. It's time to kick the tires and light the fires. Fire up your shop crew and get cracking. Don't forget to post up a pic of the parts/kits/re-builder you are starting with if you haven't already done so. I'll get some pics up later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Happy New Year All!! My official entry for my first-time Cannonball build. The 1971 Nissan 2000 GT-R hardtop. I will be using the engine and driveline from the C-6 Compuserve Corvette with some alterations for street use. I'll be taming the body to look more like the base coupe than the GT-R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) . Edited March 17, 2015 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 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. Edited January 1, 2015 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packmule Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Here is the start Dodge L-700 Engine possibly a Hemi or a Cat, nascar, road racing parts, whatever I can find in my parts box. Figure I'm going to need some HP and handling to keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMDesign Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Count me in with a 92 Mercury Cougar XR-7. It's gonna look like a rainbow as far as body panels go. 92 Mercury Cougar XR 7 that's cool. I am in with a 91 Mercury Cougar XR 7 i will post photos later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 92 Mercury Cougar XR 7 that's cool. I am in with a 91 Mercury Cougar XR 7 i will post photos later. Cool! Two old Cougars in the run! How are you planning yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've been salvaging parts from kits and buying jumkers for various reasons so will have to head down to the garage for a look at what might work. A couple ideas brewing .. I've avoided this and other group builds because of my finishing record, but many were noted for not finishing the Cannonball! have some ideas involving a 968 or wreched Ferrari .. but there are piles down there )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Two running for me this year! The Chevy is almost done, so I decided to go with the Scout as well. The Scout is going to be a painter's rig, just like it was before when I built it back when I was seven, even the same phone number. It's going to need a whole new frame, just because the last one looked horrible, not to mention it was 4WD, which I didn't want. I'm going to scratch a new frame out of Evergreen. The Chevy has a smallblock. I'm going to make headers for it, and two straightpipes with dual Cherry Bombs. I'm going for an Army surplus beater look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) This is what I'm starting with .Not sure how to get all the Corvette chassis under the Smart ,but I'll figure it out. The Smart is a snap kit so I can take it apart and put it back together as much as I need to, it also comes with 3 front nose cones, doors ,and rear fenders. It looks like I'm missing one of the rear tires ,that should be fun to find. Edited January 1, 2015 by Pat Minarick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 If anyone can do it I'm sure you can Pat. Brilliant entries so far guys, I got a feeling this is going to be an incredible year for the run. Haven't decided on my poison yet, got a few ideas but nothing solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 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. Edited January 1, 2015 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Happy new Year! Please count me in with a VW Bug, the old one from Tamiya. Pictures will come up tomorrow. Lets rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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