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No problem, Stuart! And that's exactly, what I meant. Just didn't know correct words to explain it.

Here we go again, I built set of pedals. Since there's manual transmission, I took two dashboards, and they both had only gas and brake pedal. I cut those pedal parts seperate, and built new rods from metal tube. I think, they look pretty good, and much better than those original parts. Next I'm moving on to dashboard, it still doesn't look right.

Little update on this build too. I built set of pedals. Since there's manual transmission, I took two dashboards, and they both had only gas and brake pedal. I cut those pedal parts seperate, and built new rods from metal tube. I think, they look pretty good, and much better than those original parts. Next I'm moving on to dashboard, it still doesn't look right.

Thanks! That paint scheme is cool, but I don't know, how I'm going to paint it without making big mess. Hopefully it turns out good, and there's no paint stripping needed...

Really nice details on that engine, looks great. I often forget to install dip stick... Hope you don't mind, if I give little suggestion: Maybe push those ignition wires bit lower from both sides of that distributor. Now those wires look like they are made from metal, as they are like that. Maybe that doesn't matter in finished model, but that's what I should do.

On the last update I added some putty for the chassis, and now I've sanded them smooth.Sanding was bit tricky from some spots, but I think, I managed to get them smooth, primer will show the mistakes then anyway. The third picture shows, that I removed other ejector marks too. And of course they needed some putty, so today I can sand them smooth too. Lots of ejector marks to remove, but I hope this is going to be real nice model when finished...

Oh, thanks for that information, needs to be careful and watch for the hood clearance. I just like that twin plug set up system, makes this engine look bit different, compared to some new Hemi engines.

That's great idea to paint those graphics, as Wayne said. I hate installing bigger decals. Paintjob looks good, after wetsand, are you going to clear it. Maybe that would give smooth and shiny look for it...

How are those textes done to the doors. They are looking very good, and so does that engine also. Detailing is great, and headers are looking very good. Really beautiful build, can't believe, that it's really built in 8 days.

Turbo Pro Mods are quite interesting too. Well I like supercharged engines the best, but these are interesting-just like bombs when they are gettin' ready for the start. Great job with the frame on this one, and body looks very aerodynamic. It's going to be incredible build, and looks like needs to buy at least one larger scale model kit. Maybe not Drag Car, but anyway....

Nice NASCAR build, and great to see Pizza Hut decals, because I absolutely love those pizzas at Pizza Hut! Nicely done, great paintjob and decals fit nicely. I can't find too big mistakes from it.

Thanks Roger for that link to your Photobucket! Now I know, how to install those ignition wires, thanks. I'm not sure about the ignition wire colors yet-maybe I'll use red... Didn't find many pictures from the web, but your Pro Stock album helped a lot:

Forgot to ask about the ignition wiring of this engine. Since I don't know, how to install spark plug wires for this, because there are 16 wires, not 8 as usually... If anyone has picture or any other information, please let me know and post them here...

It would be great to have these available in Resin. When I cast them, quality is not so great, they need some bondo and sanding before paint, but I'm just learning. Only bad thing is, that if you start casting these, shipping costs too much, maybe more than that product does....

I just realized, that needs to take few resin copies from those valve covers. I haven't seen them in any other kits, but this has them. If I cast one pair of them, I can use those as masters for next set, and then I'll be able to glue original ones already on their place. I Might cast that oil pan too, but not sure about that yet.

I voted real, just because I might see a driver inside? And exhaust brackets are nice, and all of those panels lines etc. are really sharp, and somehow they are looking very realistic. But also it looks like model too, I must say that it's really tough one.

Needs to buy one of these, and build something like this:

Ok, I have AMT Chevrolet Monza right now on my hands. I've had it for a while. It's better quality kit, as I was expecting. There are seperate axle systems, and there is an engine too. Interior looks like pretty close one, but of course some modifications needs to be done. I'm building this version as Chevy Monza, so next one, I buy will be converted to '79 Skyhawk. Well, there are pretty much parts, but somehow they just don't look right. I will fit those parts together before I start painting them, so then I can see if I can use them or not. So I'm going to complete model once without paint, and then I know, what needs to be done, so it looks good. Here are some pictures, what's inside AMT kit http://s1038.photobucket.com/albums/a463/VintageDragRace/76%20Chevy%20Monza/ .

I bought two air cleaners, and I'll be using other one for that C/Street Mustang project. Those are resin, of course. I will continue these soon, I just have too many projects going at the same time, and still trying to finish something for 2011.

Well, this looks cool! I like seeing Top Methanol (or Alcohol) Dragster being built too, because if I can see modern Dragsters, they are almost always Top Fuel. Nice job with those body panels too, and detailing is incredible. Thanks for sharing this build.

Wow, engine and blower are looking very realistic. Somehow they just look like they're made from metal, not plastic. Transmission looks very good too, detailing is very high level. Great project.

Great job with this build. To me, it looks like you are on the Bentley factory, and post pictures from those cars in progress. Can't believe that it's a model. Very nice job with it, your builds make building models look so easy.

Thanks everyone. Needs to look for those, I'll let you know, what I found or didn't find.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking. I'll do like that, and when this is going to be Pro Stock, some day I will have Super Stock and Pro Stock Cudas next to each other. Your Challenger looks very good, can't believe that it's Die cast originally.

Ok, I have new question, please answer if you know anything. I need to find Slicks for my Peterbilt build. Where could I find slicks, which are at least as high as those original truck tires? Maybe some larger scale model kit has them. I will look, how large those truck tires are, and post that information here soon. Any help would be appreciated.