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Im aware of the SS/A hemi cars. I already have that one built Im working on the less known SS/EA 440 auto car . Bob Lambeck was primary driver
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Anyone know for sure engine color on this particular car. Instructions says Chrysler red( orange ) A 1968 440 or 383 GTS Darts engine would be turquoise in color
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Nope. Making my own Its a Kit I body I cut the roof off of. Used the MPC 1968 Body as a guide . Molded sunvisors are from Revell Dart kit. 1968 kit on right my 1970 on left Got the resin RT stuff from harts parts ....I think. It's been a while so not 100% sure
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A good friend of mine owns an original LO23 car campaigned out of Sabina OH back in the day The Kessler Brothers car But it would require far more paint skills than Im capable of or a one off set of custom decals be made
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Here is a video of the actual car. Probably one of my top ten favorite drag cars from the period These LO23 cars made GREAT race cars. I have a few more decals / kits to build Next up is the Dick Landy SS/EA car ,,,OR I might move on to the Demented dart . Or the Charle Allen SS/EA car ???? decisions decisions
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I cant answer that, Ive had these dist kits for quite a while . still have maybe 3 or 4 left
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Thanks, But Im a long ways off
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A slight snafu ( dropped it this morning ) I think I better call this one done and walk away . Basically box stock with exception to the MAD pre wired dist and Slixx decals Paint is Tamiya Metallic blue with duplicolor semi gloss black interior, Engine is a True Value rattlecan Pumpkin orange to give the looks of Race Hemi Orange My decals ae getting old and they had some cracking issues So its not flawless . BUT, I can live with it Imo. These cars make GREAT looking race cars
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Nice Very nice I did one a few years back. That tri tone interior can be tiring
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Where is Chad with R2 February news?
gtx6970 replied to Chris in Berwyn's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
See there, We are total opposites. I'll TYPICALLY , just buy kits of vintage American cars, And MOST of them are either Round 2 or Revell Although I do have maybe half dozen or so 20-30s era classic big touring cars IMO Its a good thing we all dont like the same thing. It would get boring I like looking at some of the Imported cars/kits. But deep down zero interest to tie up space in the display for them -
Well, I gues sthe cat is out of the bag , so to speak. Its The Larry Griffith 1968 SS / A Hemi dart Got the body painted yesterday . Decals today ( THAT was fun . ) My Slixx decals are starting to get old, And Even though I put a clear topcoat of these before working with them . I still had cracking issues I had a MAD pre wired dist, so decided to use it . Might still add fuel lines . Maybe
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Where is Chad with R2 February news?
gtx6970 replied to Chris in Berwyn's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Although quite true. Most non mopar people wouldnt know the differences outside of maybe the grill itself -
This year's AMBR winner...
gtx6970 replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Agreed, I was told the owner had well into 6 figures in the Woody when it was done -
This year's AMBR winner...
gtx6970 replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Im not a street rod guy by any means, BUT, Having used to work in a shop that built high end cars. I can fully appreciate the effort, time and money that goes into these kinds of builds. It takes a team from start to finish and an owner that's committed to bring it to fruition . I used to work for Clay Cook whom built this one https://www.hotrod.com/features/award-winning-1937-ford-woodie-long-way-beach/ In person these cars are phenomenal and like any cars done at this level it would take days to understand and take in all the little details it takes to compete at that level -
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Wow. They look good. I'm afraid I'm not getting that detail involved I'm thinking at the most plug wires and fuel lines. Or just keep it box stock????
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Yes....actually already gone since these pics were taken
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I was after ( since found ) a Landy SS/EA Dart kit . This is not Shirley Shahan's car, Good guess. Though, Ive never even considered that one. Might have to look for decals now that you mention it . I have several of these kits on the shelf
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Nice, I have the decals to do this car. And its on my short list . Probably this summer Chris is the 1st one to finally do this sheet with the correct colors https://www.ebay.com/str/gloryyearsdecalsandgraphics
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Hemi was a light pumpkin orange up to 1968. ( aka race hemi orange ) And maybe even some Very early 69 street hemi
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1/16th scale California Charger Dragster
gtx6970 replied to Mr.1/16th's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Very nice Ive always thought The Keeling - Clayton cars were one of the best looking FED of the era , bar none -
Nothing fancy Probably gonna be a stock box build with exception to aftermkt decals. Been a while since I've done one of these. So felt better ck it closely as I go along. I was actually a little worried I had opened the rear wheel wells to much. But.....I think I have it about right. ( fingers crossed ) Anyone dare a guess which car it's going to be ?
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Where is Chad with R2 February news?
gtx6970 replied to Chris in Berwyn's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
THIS ^^^^ I buy based on subject matter and that alone. Accuracy is secondary If I don't like the subject ( not matter who makes it ) Its simple. I don't buy the kit.