White Rabbit

Great updates everyone! We're not even a month into the Run, and the builds are already looking fantastic! Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher) 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj) VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan) 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex) 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken)

I've finally begun my RX3 while I wait to complete my current build of Aoshima's Huracan. The RX3 kit is a curbside with not many parts, in particular, chassis parts. So, I'm using this build as an opportunity to better my 3D modeling and printing skills. The picture below is a 3D model of the RS Watanabe R-Type that I'm currently working on. It's nearly complete with some additional detail/adjustments to be made and, of course, the tire needs modeling as well. The size is 16x8.

Great updates and participation, everyone! I'm really enjoying seeing all these WIP updates. Definitely keep 'em coming! We're only two weeks into the Run, and we already have 24 entries and are already on page 8! Fantastic! Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher) 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj) VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan) 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher) 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj) VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)

You're good to enter your VW!

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher) 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)

I did a little research on the cars, and they seem to be the first two of a commissioned two hundred by VW. The project was canceled, however, and only these two were ever built. Further research showed that, when they were offered for sale in the USA, they were 50 state legal for road use. Therefore, it would be eligible for this year's Cannonball.

The activity and enthusiasm for this year's Cannonball is outstanding! I'm glad to see so much motivation! Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) pending 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit) 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)

Entry changed!

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) pending 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan) Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang (KWT) Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)

My entry for this year's Cannonball will be the mighty Mazda RX3. The kit is curbside, but I'm planning on adding the 13B rotary from the third generation RX7 (FD).

You're good to go with the Coyote.

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) pending 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1983 Oldsmobile 442 (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r) 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)

The '70 Super Bee itself is within this year's theme. However, the Pro Street part is going to fall into the extreme performance realm, which would not be part of the Restomods theme. As for the kit, it depends on the modifications made; that is, if the chassis is tubbed or has a bespoke race chassis, then that would not be permissible.

Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) pending 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday) 1983 Oldsmobile 442 (Can-Con) 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover) pending 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)

The engine choice is up to you. As the guidelines state, the engine would ideally be from the same manufacturer, but it's not obligatory.

As Anthony said, we're on page 2 already with 13 entries! Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick) 1966 Ford Mustang (beans) pending 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman) 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods) 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)

We're still three days away from the start, and we already have nine entrants (I would be the tenth, but I'm still waiting for my kit to arrive)! Updated Entry List: 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08) Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel) 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan) 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef) 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)

You bring up a good point: Cannonball specific modifications. The theme is Restomods, but it is still the Cannonball and if the mods are Cannonball specific and don't run contrary to the theme guidelines or are a justifiable Cannonball mod, such as Brian stated for fuel capacity or auxiliary lighting, then it is permissible. Again, it's up to the builder to decide what is in the spirit of the theme and Run. Fuel cells bring up a grey area as, for the Cannonball, they've been a part of vehicles from the beginning; however, for Restomods, it becomes trickier as the look of a full race-type cell would be a significant change to the look of the chassis. However, there are fuel cells that seem to be directed more towards the hot rod community, rather than competition. These tanks, in my opinion, would not significantly alter the look of the chassis and is keeping more with the theme. It's a compromise between staying true to the theme, but also engaging in Cannonball-esque mods. vs. I will add another line or two the guidelines on the main build thread page to clarify the Cannonball portion.

I'm glad to see such enthusiasm already! So, let's get this entry list started! Entry List 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian) 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer) VW Golf MK2 (stitchdup) 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)

Thank you! This year's Run has a certain challenge to it, to be sure. But, like all challenges, I believe that it will bring out the best in everyone and push some of us, myself included, to go beyond our current knowledge to elevate our skills to achieve the final result we envisage.

Thank you, Tim! Glad I could help.

Thank you, Anthony! It's my pleasure to continue the great Cannonball adventure! I'm passionate about the Cannonball and believe that it was truly an incredible feat that those outlaws embarked on. And it's an honor for me to be able to continue that rebellious spirit in scale form! I second Anthony in that it's going to be an honor to build alongside such great Cannonballers!

Thank you, as well! My view on the modifications is that they should be believable, and, as you stated, within reason. If the mods would be reasonable to make on a 1:1 restomod, as we're defining it for our purposes, then they are certainly within the "spirit" of the theme and guidelines. Swapping some drivetrain components and interior bits certainly seems reasonable and something that I can imagine someone doing full scale. A lot of these components, for example, a rear axle with custom brackets, could be made to drop into a classic car with minimal work on the chassis itself. I've been using the word "spirit" a lot because this theme, with its subjectivity and differing definitions, can easily become over regulated; which I don't believe that it should be. But, it can also become quite nebulous and go in various directions. Furthermore, I've tried to create a balance in the guidelines so that there is a clear theme and consistency, but with enough room for creativity so that we can all build something that we truly want that captures the theme, or spirit, of this year's Cannonball.