Claude Thibodeau

Hi! Bright sunlight today, so, some additionnal pix. Comments & critique welcomed. CT

Hi! The rear spoiler was made using a discarted plastic "cartridge" of Gilette Trac-II blades. Once you sand off the exterior "walls", the perfectly spaced vertical dividers spare you the agony of aligning wing blades in symetry, and the risk of glue joints showing. And it's akin to styrene, so easy to glue mounting brackets and paint. Same use on this Nova Pro-Stock... CT

Hi! Thanks for the kind words. Hex fittings and braided hoses are scratch. Less refined than aftermarket units, but more challenging. CT

Hi! A few pix from a Duster promod I just finished. Body from Mongoose's F/C with front end separated. Opened ds door. Matt Hayes floorpan + Larry Minor T/F engine & blower + rear end, with Lenco trans. All the rest (and I mean ALL) is scartchbuilt. Alclad chrome on WHITE enamel base (less dark). Tamya's TS-87 with candy orange on top, to get that "cognac" tint. Home-made decals & graphics (car is named ARROGANCE... since these monster motors look just arrogant, don't they?...) Enjoy! CT

Hi Mr Teresi! I've been a fan of your spectacular builds for many years. Imressive! I look forward to see your golden touch on Thompson's monocoque funny car. I had the same interest for that rare beast, since I was a subscriber to HotRod in the 60's. As a teenager, I gave a shot at this famous car, sacrificing a "regular" Mustang FC in the process. The result was as you could expect from a 14 years old enthusiast... And the car was ultimately lost in a basement flood. Fast forward to 2014, and upon returning to the hobby after 30 some years off, I decided to try it again. I used the Tommy Grove (or Gas Rhonda) Mustang FC, since the body is of good quality, and already has the typical FC proportions "built in". The Tommy Grove kit was also the basic supplier for the mechanical bits. Therefore, it is not an exact replica, but rather an "hommage" to this unique car. Included are a few pix of the construction, and the finished car. I will follow your built with great interest! Claude Thibodeau