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The Gas Ronda mustang funnycar is back out ?
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All I can say is WOW! This is TOO COOL!
gtx6970 replied to Custom Hearse's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Blah, looks like a Camaro ran under a Viper and they merged, with not so good results -
Very nice. Is that a MPC 1971 Challenger I spy ?
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Here is your chance. 1969 Coronet vert promo
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
IF ( key word ) I had the extra coin, I would be high bidder right now. I collect moper promos and this one would be MY holy grail. This is only the 3rd red one I've ever seen in maybe 25 years. -
Something you mght want to ck out are plain old rubber O rings. You can buy a lifetime assortmant at Harbor Freight for under $10 I think
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I don't do contests, so all I have to do is please me . And I go more for the overall look. So stance is important to me to accruately replicate the 1/1 I'm trying to recreate for my shelf. I usually stay with box stock or pretty close to it. I MIGHT do ignition wiring and maybe some fuel lines but thats about the extent of my detailing list. But i'll work for hours trying to get a funnycar body to sit down over the ft tires, otherwise they just don't 'LOOK ' right.
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Pretty cool, well excuted. It's not my style but I kinda like it. And I'll give you one thing, You sure think outside the box thats for sure.
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Ok, I did manage to get a little time at the bench over the past few days. Got the blower scoop injector all plumbed ( not sure I'll do that again ) And have the blower and all the fuel lines in and started running ignition wiring. I remembered why I did more box stock builds while doing this, I just can't see the tiny holes to run this stuff like I used to . Lines and fittings are all from Micheals craft dept. So it's not 100% accurate but good enough for me. Also repainted the wheel centers in a flat silver to more accurately resemble the real car back then. Getting the interior tin to sit down over the chassis is giving me some fit issues, and I want the ft of the body sitting down lower over the ft tires . So I have to work on that next. ( sorry about the crappy pictures, looks like I need to clean my camera lens) Comments good and bad always welcome.
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Sold it many years ago. But I used to have a bright blue with black interior 1971 Demon 340 And the lone original MPC issue I have . Started this build sometime maybe 10-15 years back. I broke a few of the vertical tail light bars out of one side and got disgusted and put it in the box .
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Sweet, Revell kit I assume ? the more I see of these , the more I think I need to get me a couple
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When they're ready , PM me + pencil me in for 2 sets . I might try to make one set work to do a 1971 Challenger Unless there is going to be a challenger set as well , then I'll take a set of each
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Here is your chance. 1969 Coronet vert promo
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I would love to have one to add to my collection. And I thought real hard about it at the $1100 buy it now. I think it will bring mid-teens myself . At the current price it's a pretty good deal even though it's not perfect When it comes to Mopar promos , A 1969 Coronet convertible is the top of the heap,,,,. , and a RED one is hands down the hardest one of them all to get -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321085998759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Heres your chance once again. With the recent sale of 2 green cars and a red one a few weeks back . I had a feeling these would start coming out . Not mint by any means , but it now was $1100 , once a bid was placed the BIN is gone. so all bets are off . anyone care to wager how much this one goes for when the hammer drops ?
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462 MPH on the salt
gtx6970 replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I just watched this . WOW, just doesn't seem to be enough. And to strap your butt in that at those speeds has to be a rush unlike any other Speedweek is on my bucket list to see someday. -
NEW DESIGN POSSIBILITIES
gtx6970 replied to Dr. Cranky's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Interesting. Safety wise, I can see them being slighly safer than one of the 3 wheeled things they call motor cycles, and this thing has a heater and airbags. I kinda like it. and if it's all it's made out to be . I'd own one -
It's for nothing more than bragging rights for the filthy rich to answer the op, no
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462 MPH on the salt
gtx6970 replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I don't really follow LSR stuff in any way . so bear with me. What is to be gained by these attempts , outside of your name in a record book. ? I can only imagine the financial backing commitment something likes this requires , yet for what. ? -
I know the decals to do the Stepp car was avail ( but think they are being redrawn / remade ) And I don't think they are avail yet. Not aware of either of the others if they are or not, I'll take a set of each if anyone knows
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Oh Yes, I like this one a lot. Especially like how the chassis looks compared to the original molded one. Got one of these in the upcoming list myself .
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Are You a "One & Done" Builder?
gtx6970 replied to Casey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
To me it's all about the subject. I tend to stay within certain subject matter. So the chances that i'm only going to build one of a particular kit is unlikely. Exceptions are maybe non mopar factory stock builds. Drag cars (all makes) and Mopar factory stock make up 90% of my subject matter. I do have a 1959 Corvette to do maybe next winter. And,, I am looking for a few more non mopar factory stock kits to do down the road, unfortunately they are mostly long out of production annuals. So budget is a factor I have to take into consideration, so says the CFO. -
462 MPH on the salt
gtx6970 replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Holy cow !!!!!!! thats haulin -
1/25 Revell '70 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda 2'n1
gtx6970 replied to MachinistMark's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I just ck'd the 4 ( all in various stages of incompletion ) have and they all have clear windows -
1/25 Revell '70 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda 2'n1
gtx6970 replied to MachinistMark's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
To be honest, I didn't know it wasn't currently avail. I probably have 4 or 5 of them so I haven't been looking fror one either. They are super easy to find at swap meets in the $5 to $10 range . Or worst case, buy one of the assembled 'promos' . it's the same kit just molded in red and pre-assembled. -
Welcome aboard. I'm in northern Ky btw