Fuel Coupe

Rick, I just got off the phone with Matt and he said he would bring it for me..

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Rick I'm working that weekend, But I will get with Matt and see if he will bring it and set it out for me on the display table... Im not sure what his plans are for the day I think he usually sells at your show... Bob, John. Thank you for the kind words... This one truly is a heap...

DONE! Hollish Bros. Coupe.

In 1959 two brothers and some friends fueled by Budweiser and and late nights in a garage with a furnace fueled by burning tires. Working in shifts the boys set out to build a gas coupe to run at Detroit Dragway. After a hot lap through the neighborhood that woke up all the neighbors and caused a driveby from the local P.D. the boys got two hours sleep and loaded up from Akron to Detroit. Once there they were laughed at and almost failed tech. Once through tech thy were almost shutdown at the starting line when they convinced the starter to allow them to make an easy run. That "easy" run was within a few tenths of the national record. People knew they were for real then. Art Chrisman saw that run and named the car "The Flying Outhouse". The won A/comp with a new national record of 10.14@ 142.85 backed up with a 140.62. and opted out of middle eliminator and decided to run in AA/Dragster. They were on their way to another track record when after a few red flag starts the car finally blew the clutch racing against Rodney Singers 480ci blown Lincoln. Two weeks later the coupe ran a 9.63 that was the last time the car ran. The car was dismantled and sold off never to be seen again. This is the story to best of my knowledge. I want to that Todd Schmidt and the Hollish Brothers for the help in recreating this neat little piece of drag racing history.. The only kit items that were used on this build were the engine, blower, rear tires, rearend and cowl. the rest was scratchbuilt and very few items from the after market. I wanted to see if I could build a model without using a whole lost of items that made the build look like jewelry but more realistic...

Alex, I just realized you are 13 years old. Fantastic work little guy. Stay with it....

Phil, The Johan kits are what you are looking for. However the $50 tag on them is a bit much. The Green Model King kit you posted is close but when put side by side you will see they are totally different. The Johan and the AMT hamtown were the same kit and the molds were shared between the two company's. The Rambunctious kit you posted will work but that particular auction is for the box only. the olds and Ram-Rad you posted would be a good deal if you want the olds too or it could make some good trade stock The palmer kit wont work.. $300 is outrageous. Keep looking you can get them WAY CHEAPER!!! Keep watching the Bay as there is one that ended for $10. Most times they will end around $35. If you want pics to see the differences in the two kits I'll be glad to post them...

True but if wants to replicate it correctly the Johan kit and the hamtown were the same....

The car you are looking for is called the hamtown hemi that was put out by AMT. Long gone and somewhat desirable today. with a bit of luck you can locate a Johan Challanger (RAM-ROD) funny car and keep an eye on eBay for the decals from seller smracecars2009 and you can put this one back together for dad.

Not because of the models. But because I have a really good friend who called/texted me constantly through the day to locate a couple kits for me.

Thanks to My Good friend Matt LeBlanc I was able to pick a couple of drag kits that I have never owned. Thanks again buddy.

How do I get in touch with Ron Andrews

I really want one of these but don't know where to look

I wasnt able to go but I made some deals by proxy. THANKS for the Hook up Matt!!!!!

how about for us slackers who wont be going to the show, Where do we order from?

get well soon Dave, Gotta give you props for letting folks know whats up. I have a trade dragging on now going on since feb 1 . he's had his item. Im still waiting for him to ship mine. He'll be outted soon....

Bill. i have a set of the white metal ones but I would love to have a set of your designed BRM's.

Heres mine, Its a bit messy right now. And part of the stash I really wish Matt would post his up. He has a whole garage enclosed for his. Very impressive..

Thanks again guys. On the chain cover I basically shot Alclad magnesium with a bit of aluminum, once dry I thinned down some humbrol flat white extremely thin.I used a stiff brush and "flicked" the bristles from about 10 inches away. Not completely accurate but I think it will work. I'll post pics when car is completed...

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Bob I have done some light weathering around the blower and where the heads and pan meet the block. Its really hard to see in the pics....

Thanks guys, I know this car isnt everyones "cup of tea" buts been a fun one for me....

This is the last update you'll see in the workbench page. I still have a ways to go so be looking for it under the drag car page or completed page..

If he's not interested in it, Shoot me A line. I'd like to have it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBVuDUpmebE Step up your game fool...