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  1. Shark
    Like Radretireddad said above, got started as a kid in the 60's. I build mostly Nascar. Quit watching it years ago, so I sorta relive the past building and researching my projects , which lately have been leaning towards the independent drivers.
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    Here in the South, a lot of of the local tracks run a "Moonshiners" division using the Crown Vic or Grand Marquis. Pretty much the same modifications as you described. Maybe a simple roll cage and racing seat. Plus they usually have a claim rule to keep the cost low. Looks like it will be a fun build.
  3. Shark
    There's one in the Thunderbolt kit, maybe someone has a leftover they could send you.
  4. Shark
    Steve, thanks, I was afraid of that but hopeful. Bill, that is a great idea, the wheels I am doing look like the ones you did.
  5. Shark
    I am doing rebuild where unpainted wheel became soft around the outside rim from being in contact with the tires. Anything I can do to reverse this and save the wheels. Thanks
  6. Shark
    I like the stripes like they are, subtle, but there.
  7. Shark
    Basically the same as Steve. I paint with gun metal or cast iron paint, mist red primer like he described, then a coat of dullcote
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    That frame works well with a number of early 60's Ford products. I am putting under a 64 myself, only the stock body to make a Nascar. I used it under a 62 and will do so when I get around to the 1963 I plan to do
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    I agree with Steve. If it would lower the cost, a plain white box with black lettering would suffice. I am sure most have seen box art that says the kit built on the artwork photo was modified or used additional parts.
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    I do like Bainford recommended, use .020 square and liquid cement it in place. After thoroughly drying, wet sand over the added strips, this will round the corners.
  11. Shark
    If you find the decals, please post some new pictures and let us know where you got them. I'm in the same situation
  12. Shark
    The rear tires look like more recent Revell parts pack items
  13. Shark
    If you airbrush, you can get it from MCW. The former owner was friends with Arnie and did several builds for him. So he had all the correct colors.
  14. Shark
    Thanks guys. I hate that they are not having it. I only get to go to 2 shows a year, that being one of them. Ricky, see you are a vet, Thank you!
  15. Shark
    Does anyone know when the Clemmons show is, I know it's coming up. Forgot who was putting it on or else I would go to their website. Thanks
  16. Shark
    I use tube glue like Force said, I use clamps on it and let it sit overnight.
  17. Shark
    I'm a little late to this post You mentioned the pin striping, Powerslide made a decal sheet that has that on it for the large scale Petty Charger. I think Mike's Decals is out of stock, but you might be able to round up one. Nice sheet.
  18. Shark
    I think that's what most people do. Some casters use very little or even no release agent. But to be on the safe side, I soak bodies in Westley Bleche White tire cleaner overnight, then scrub with Dawn and a toothbrush.
  19. Shark
    Sorry I couldn't help. Never seen lacquer do like that, so I am interested in what the cause may have been.
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    Stupid question: are you sure the last ones are lacquer? He is transitioning to enamels. The only time I have had finishes like that were using enamels. I prefer lacquer, if you use it in higher humidity it usually blushes or milks up.
  21. Shark
    Chroming a Thunderbolt is equally as fun. By the way folks, Model Cars magazine #222 has two of Michael's builds in it.
  22. Shark
    Thanks for posting this and the vendor information. Always wanted to build one of these as my mom had one, 318, hubcaps and all. Tough ole car. Not of her doing, but was wrecked so many times, everything except the roof was replaced at least once, including suspension pieces.
  23. Shark
    I haven't tried them yet, but Model Car World has some metal colors, even a tinted gold for carburetors.
  24. Shark
    I think Southern Motorsports Hobbies has the pro stock interior tub without the back seat in it.
  25. Shark
    Here are the seven versions: stock, Bonneville car, modified sports car, wild custom, rally car, road racing and stock drags. Some of these versions are so close to each other
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