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Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger host a TV show called Roadkill. They both work for Hot Rod magazine and Motor trend. The show is my favorite, these guys do things to cars that I thought only I did (put a Chevy 4.3L V6 boosted by a Ford Powerstroke diesel turbocharger in a Datsun Z). You can see them on Netflix season 1 only and all episodes are on youtube. If your into cars at all, Watch them! I've included the link to the youtube page, its a list of all the episodes. Finnegan's 55 Chevy is a rusted out body with a gasser chassis, fiberglass hood and a big old Hemi. Finnegan first saw a car like this in a movie called "2 lane blacktop" from 1971. I'm sure we've all seen it. Joseph I love this car and have plan to make my own. I hope to do the Blasthemi before paint or fiberglass hood. (Sorry pic of a pic.) Just awesome work keep it going! Again great work on the car. Jonathan
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What did you see on the road today?
GrumpyGrowly replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I think its a Morgan Three-wheeler could be an ACE cycle car. what ever it is, it's cool. Just under the back plate it says "Baron" and just under the sideveiw mirror are 3 Manfred von Richthofen decals. Wheres Snoopy? -
I do see trailers come up on the --- All the rest-- section. They tend to be campers. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/104726-lets-see-your-scratch-built-trailers/?do=findComment&comment=1478720 I would just post and if its in the wrong spot, someone will move it for you. cant wait to see what your doing. Jonathan
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Sneaky Pete
GrumpyGrowly replied to fshoemake's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Awesome! Pete looks great and the demo Olds is too cool. -
Which Model Gave You a Whoopin'?
GrumpyGrowly replied to 10thumbs's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
AMT 53 Corvette, man that thing kick my butt up and down the work bench. I'm not accustomed to that kind of beating, so it sits on a shelf watching my every move like a vulture. I was quitting smoking and trying the patch for the first time. I ended up using a heavier dose patch after running out of the 7mg ones. went out to work on the 53 and nothing fit parts were way to hard to put in. For some reason I chopped the front fenders off, maybe in some hallucination I thought it looked good. I ended up a green pile of goo on the floor; I was ODing on nicotine patch. After clearing my head for a few I got back to the 53, What a mess! I did my best to clean it up but chopping those fenders off was just wrong, still dont know what I was thinking. It does look like i need new carbs I do not smoke any more and only chop off fenders as last resort. The Vulture is my nemesis, a reminder and a prize all in one. kind of a love hate thing. Now i do know know it was the patch that kick my A but at the time the 53 was what stood out. I too have tried my hand at several Nomads and have never been happy with them, so unhappy with them I'm not sure what Ive done with them. I would guess trashcan. Jonathan -
Eisbrenner Seagraves
GrumpyGrowly replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Beautiful Rigs Sir. I always learn a lot from you and your builds. I do share them once and a while with the other guys in my unit, -----CAL FIRE Northern Region Humboldt - Del Norte Unit--- . Great work, and thank you. Jonathan -
Ford C600 + Super Wagon
GrumpyGrowly replied to GrumpyGrowly's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks every one! This was a fun build and I'm happy y'all like it. Jonathan -
Revell Silverado & waverider question
GrumpyGrowly replied to 57peppershaker's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
the one I picked up is a pinch over 2in by 5in, came with a trailer. -
Ford C600 Tilt-cab flatbed dump, 534 high performance big block, ( I do know that's not a thing ) quad carb Latham blower with exhaust port headers. It pulls the Super wagon (also not a thing) power assist remote operated triple carb straight 6. As a child I was surrounded by large industrial machinery; my father worked for Chevron at the refinery in Richmond. I loved to sit and watch the big trucks go by, all pretty in their powder coat paint. I truly enjoyed the single use vehicle made out of spare parts. The refinery had large trucks moving in and out all day, Trains with freight coming and going, Tanker ships docking in the bay and the biggest playground in Richmond. the playground has play equipment that would be to dangerous for kids today, but it was all painted in the same powder coat as everything else in the refinery. That place had it all and on a clear night you could sit and watch the refinery burn off unplanned over-pressuring in the flarestack, think huge flame thrower. I've had a box of c600 parts laying around for a year or so. A month ago I sent someone a front bumper out of that box and while digging around I added up all the part and thought I might have a full truck. But I needed exhaust, intake, valve covers and one frame rail was shorter than the other. Digging in the Ford parts I found a set of model T valve covers, I think the blower and headers came from the same kit. AMT tall T. The wagons I6 came out of the parts box too. The Idea came from my power assist walk behind mower and the scissor lift at work. I guess it looks like a giant Radio Flyer. This was all in fun and straight out of the parts box. I do have pics of the build and can tell you which kit each part started in, if y'all want that info. Thanks for checking out the Ford C600, let me know what y'all think. Jonathan
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2, same kit Blue one is my wifes 1:1 the VWX wing was a car-toon I saw. the tires on that are from the Moebius 1956 Chrysler 300b, they fit perfectly and look awesome
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I do agree did one like that with hood scoop and fender exhaust ports.
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VW X-wing
GrumpyGrowly replied to GrumpyGrowly's topic in WIP: All The Rest: Motorcycles, Aviation, Military, Sci-Fi, Figures
I have more pic if wanted thank you all for checking out my VWX-wing -
VW X-wing
GrumpyGrowly replied to GrumpyGrowly's topic in WIP: All The Rest: Motorcycles, Aviation, Military, Sci-Fi, Figures
A little shaping and putty Some paint Work on the tub Engine and wheels on -
AMT's Phantom van
GrumpyGrowly replied to Agent G's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
G that's an awesome subject. Love a good van project. Jonathan -
'60 chev stepper
GrumpyGrowly replied to dieseldawg142's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Great Ideas for this truck. I'll be watchen. -
Truck Kits You've Scored Recently
GrumpyGrowly replied to Superpeterbilt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I got the jimmy flinstone 53 hornet pickup and a 52 hornet kit for parts. Also My plywood laser cut Combine came today, all the way from the Ukraine. Wow what a day! -
Is it me or is it my builds?
GrumpyGrowly replied to 72 Charger's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Brother It happens to us all. Posted a 56 Chrysler 300b under glass. I got No replies and 12 views. -
The wife said her 2002 ford focus was acting funny. " Vibrates when foot on brake pedal and in R or D. I went out and poked around for a while. I found that the motor mounts were broken, causing the vibration. I also found that the transaxle mount to still be in good working order. picked up 2 new mounts. to remove the passenger side mount I had to remove the timing belt cover. Local service shop did the timing belt 3 weeks ago. when looking at the cover I saw where they broke it and then tried to cover/fix it with superglue. but superglue makes fume burns on hard black plastic that show up white. some one tried to cover the burn marks with dark grease. never said a thing when the wife picked it up. after replacing the mounts (yes I did them in the driveway) I took a test drive and found the brakes were awful. took it home and replaced the front brake pads, much better now. When I removed the front drivers wheel I was shocked, the sway bar link was not attached at the sway bar and the struts were dead. took my 3rd trip to Oreilys auto parts, nice friendly people. picked up 2 new sway bar links and a pair of struts. Once again I made a mess in the driveway, but now the car is "like" new and my wife was happy and I still have a Sunday to my self. Total cost $235.00 + blood and sweat. You ask - Why does this make me happy? It's because the wife was pushing for a new car at $17,000. But shes happy with the focus, and that is what pleased me today. I think its a pretty little thing. Jonathan
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