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  1. Gramps46
    Interesting photo Rex. The Registry says CSX 2142 went through many iterations and only the original front half of the chassis is original. I recently received this book which has a chapter devoted to the 1963 Le Mans race and the entry of CSX 2142.
  2. Gramps46
    Thanks for posting this build as others have noted seldom seen and yours is a beauty. Front suspension is a gem.
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    Yes, I had the lights on and the headlamps were rotated.
  4. Gramps46
    Though I consider myself to be a Corvette Guy this is a new one on me. Thanks for sharing.
  5. Gramps46
    Bob, the model is 1/25th scale AMT. Sadly I had to sell it for a more family friendly car..
  6. Gramps46
    In 1964 Revell was promoting their 1/32 slot racing sets and offered prints of their four racers for $1.00. Yes, that is correct $1.00. I rushed to send in my $1 and fell in love with the Corvette. It became my dream car. Of course I had to build a model of my dream car and used an original issue AMT 1963 Split Window. Added some Halibrand Kidney Bean mags and some UMI number decals and there it was in scale. Then in the mid 1970s the dream came true, my own Split Window! It needed a lot of work but I was up for it.
  7. Gramps46
    1964 Le Mans Ford GT (no 40 yet) art print. Stumbled upon it on the Bay.
  8. Gramps46
    Excellant simply excellant. Thanks for taking us along for the ride
  9. Gramps46
    Very well done.
  10. Gramps46
    I really appreciate your building this and sharing it with us. As mentioned already it was a major expenditure, but I was one of the lucking ones to get one.
  11. Gramps46
    Wow! Now that is impressive and seldom seen.
  12. Gramps46
    Cool group. My pick would be an Ramcharger
  13. Gramps46
    Are the tires and the wheels one piece?
  14. Gramps46
    Well once again I screwed up. The center stripe should be black like the sill strips, not blue. Fortunately I have a Cady decal sheet with the right size stripes.
  15. Gramps46
    That Marcos is truly an amazing look car. I was not familiar with it so looked it up and yours in scale does it justice.
  16. Gramps46
    Thanks for sharing this one. It is a super build
  17. Gramps46
    Like Helmut says. another level. Looking forward to the next installment.
  18. Gramps46
    In the mailbox just now. Love the box art. Just found art print on eBay!!! Yeah!!!
  19. Gramps46
    Old fumble fingers posted this in the wrong place initially. Trying again. Shelby American ordered 2 competition spec Cobras in 1963 from AC Cars to be prepared for Le Mans. The specification included one with LHD and one with RHD, Dunlop mag wheels, modest fender flairs, enlarged gas tanks, fastback top and short trunk lids. Both cars remained in England till the LM race. Drivers of the white car, CSX 2142, were an American Ed Hugus and Englishman Peter Jopp while the green car, CSX 2132, was driven by Englishmen Bolton and Sanderson. Stirling Moss was the team manager. The white CSX 2142, DNF Engine failure. CSX2132 finished 7th. The model was based upon an AMT 1/25th scale Cobra kit. I beat Brad (Historic Racing Miniatures) with my own vacuum formed top, fender flares, and side fender vents. Unfortunately, the white paint has yellowed over the years.
  20. Gramps46
    Now that is one smart looking rally car Rich. The decal work is remarkable. The posable front wheels are what we have come to expect, bravo.
  21. Gramps46
    Looking real good.
  22. Gramps46
    You look very pleased Snake.
  23. Gramps46
    Impressive build. Especially the open hood louvers and the upholstery.
  24. Gramps46
    It is a deal Ray and thank you very much. PM sent.
  25. Gramps46
    Now that is a good looking Mercury Club Coupe. Might just have to put that on my watch list.
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