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Is that nailhead and headers included in the kit?
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VERY nice! looks period correct to me.
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very nice. what techniques did you use to grunge it up?
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super CLEAN! I've never seen painted whitewalls this perfect.
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It would be cool to build a hot rod using black, white and grey tones. Like a 3-D version of those old photographs
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Placed my order today at my LHS for the 30 Ford. Should be here in a week -
yeah, those Scandinavian roadsters are really cool. I was going to ask about the red tipped headers. I've never seen those before
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Love it. Very nice build!
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I like more traditional engine choices, but it's a very cool build. I love the Anglia grill shell. Can't wait to get a few of these kits!
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WOW, I love this build. Very inspiring. Excellent weathering, and those weld lines are cool! Nice to see details of the 4 banger. I'm building one of those now and it helps visualize the final outcome. My only critique is that the wheels and tires need some wear and tear, What's this rat rod community build thread you speak of? do you have a link? I would love to read your write up
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Green would be cool with bronze wheels and engine block
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It's a tough looking and sounding Goat, but I prefer the leaf springs up front aesthetically speaking.
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I didn't get under this one to look. I don't think it's a southeast gasser, so it probably has a different set up that is outside of their rulebook. It's hard to tell how it is sprung
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I took a handfull of pics at the Steel In Motion event. I will take lots more reference photos at their final event this Fall
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Hey Ray, Watching the Southeast Gassers at Union SC back in May was what inspired me to get back into modeling after 10+ years. Watching and hearing those cars up close is the best! Can't wait to go to Greer in the Fall!
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The Blistex type cap, (even the smallest ones from a make-up sample tube) was too big for a belt pulley. Maybe the ribbon could be wrapped and glued to a slice of styrene tube.
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I'll stick with the injected set up. I will start a new thread once the build begins. I'm just collecting opinions and educating myself here before diving into it. Still have to finish up a 4 banger rail job on the workbench first.
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Hey Bill, Yeah I'll probably keep the injectors on the 6-71. I like the idea of a junkyard dog being super mean and fast. Junkyard Dog may be a good name too. Curious though, if carbs are used, is the fuel pump on the lower passenger side front of the block? Once I get to the craft store I can collect supplies for the blower belt. The vinyl tape on the outside and the ribbed ribbon on the inside may work. I also found some very small ribbed caps from a tube of my wife's makeup that may work for pulleys. Something like this Blistex tube. Hopefully the size will be right.
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After thinking it over, would a shade tree racer have the budget for fuel injection? was it expensive in 64? That would be the easy route since thats the motor i have. Just wondering if a beater would look funny with an injected hemi.
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That's the plan Bill, The 53 truck frame seems easier to work with and modify that the 41 Plymouth. Both are AMT kits but the truck frame has less stuff molded in place. I'll probably need to scratch build ladder bars unless the parts box gods are with me.
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The rear wheels and tires are coming from this kit. They seem thinner than the bigger modern slicks, and the chrome steelies are pretty neat. (chrome will be dulled and weathered0
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Hey Mike, Got an extra Miss Deal kit to trade? I get your point, I'm just trying to make something out of what I already have.
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Jon, So far, my research tells me that the FX class allowed for more mods. the engine could be set back further, less stock items required etc. Others with more experience may want to chime in. http://nostalgiagassers.com/category/nhra-rules/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/60s-drag-racing-class-and-termanolgy-assistance-needed.381436/ http://gassermadness.us/Gas_Classes/index.htm
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Yeah, If I had a gasser kit I would be all set. Trying to source what I have on hand, but thanks for the tip. If I see that kit I'll pick one up. Once things come together I'll get some pics up.
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Great feedback Bill, thanks. I'm pretty confident that my wheel / tire choice is accurate, but I'll be researching more for sure. Maybe weight could be lost elsewhere to compensate for the heavier frame. Definitely want to keep the junkyard build vibe going. Great tip on the blower belt!
