Nitrobarry
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Thanks for this. The Photo bucket images are fuzzy but I get the gist of the method.
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Never tried to drill holes in a distributor or anything else using micro bits. I`d like to know your techniques. I do have a pin vise if that helps. Also, sorry if this has been covered elsewhere already. I haven`t checked.
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I ignore the "Pro Stock" category like I ignore modern NASCAR. To me Pro Stock has run it`s course as the cars bear absolutely no resemblance to the cars they are supposed to represent. I agree with the previous comment that " Factory Stock" and "Factory Super Stock" are far more interesting. I guess I`m biased because "class racing" is my thing. If you want to see innovation in NHRA drag racing, check out Comp Eliminator. That category is filled with it. Everything from 4 cylinder Honda powered altereds to nostalgia front motor dragsters! I might also step on a few toes by saying that "delay box" racing does nothing for me either. Just my opinion...
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If you are looking for a rule book earlier than 1958 don`t. There isn`t one. I have original 1955 "Operation Drag strip" and "How to form a car club" pamphlets and these are about as good as it gets. For most 50`s drag cars of the period, the 1958 rule book will suffice. I got these from a very knowledgable collector.
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Never thought to much about this kit until I saw yours. WELL DONE! I like it.
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VERY NICE INDEED! WELL DONE!
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From what I`ve read, your model qualify`s as a 2% car. A true "grand father" of the funny car as we now it. Keep going, I like it!
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I`ve just finished some reading on the Ramchargers version of this car. I assume this is a " 2% " car yes?
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Would make an excellent NHRA Stock Eliminator car!
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Watching this one with much interest! As a side note, those building salt flats/dry lakes cars might want to consider purchasing a SCTA rule book. It has tons of info on different classes and of course, rules. Starting on a VGC (viintage gas coupe) myself.
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Start `er up and pull into the beams! Absolutely STUNNING work! Thanks for sharing!
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Looks like General Lewis Armistead with sword through his hat. Cool!
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VERY VERY FINE WORK! Thanks to all who serve!
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Well Done!
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Excellent!
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Very creative! You know, if you installed some skinny Goodyears you`ve got yourself a great Bonneville racer as well! Love it!
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Pardon the Rookie question but, was the flocking already colored or did you tint it in some way? Looking great so far by the way.
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Thanks for this!
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Nailed it!
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I see that Chrome tech is done. Anybody else out there doing this? Also, I read somewhere that you can use gloss white under Alclad to get a less "dark" chrome appearance. Comments?
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Thanks for the info. Great looking dio`s!
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All of those cars are WAY to Expensive period! When I walk into a showroom and look at the sticker price on a new pickup and wince at the $75-80,000.00 price tag the salesman just shrugs his shoulders and says "that`s the way it is now", I just shake my head. I bought a 2000 F-150 for $25,000.00 brand new, lowered it, put on wheels and tires. air intake etc, and still came in under $30,000.00. Still have it though it`s never winter driven. Try that today!
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I see potential in this especially in reissuing obscure kits, if not as a whole kit, then maybe specific parts. I`m thinking something like a hard to find grill or even a body, say a 1961 Buick bubbletop or restoration pieces such as tail lights etc. I know its expensive to do but I think it could be a possibility.
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I think one of the prettiest cars of all was/is the 1961 Pontiac Catalina/Ventura 2 door hardtop. I love bubbletops! I`m fortunate enough to have one in my garage.
1961 Imperial Destruction derby car
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Perfect!