Chuck Most Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I wouldn't call this NASCAR. Heck, I'm not even sure if it qualifies as a jalopy, really. But I'll post it in this section because I'm pretty sure this is where it would end up anyway. I started with the Teague kit, but didn't end up using much of it. I removed the front end, narrowed the firewall, and made the side and inner door structure. I had originally opened the trunk, but my hinge setup didn't work the way I wanted, so I glued it back shut- there's an old Hayward resin fuel tank back there. The wheels and tires are also resin, of unknown origin- 6-bolt GM wheels cast with Firestone Darlington tires... suggesting this has had a GM 1/2 ton truck brake upgrade at some point.The paint and bodywork are intentionally rough- why make it look too good if it's just going to get bashed to hell every Saturday night? This is the 13th Hornet I've built, so I originally wanted to number it 13, but after finding some dark blue 03 decals in my spares box, I decided to go with that instead. All decals are leftover from other projects- mostly Dirt Track Race Cars reissues of AMT kits, though the STP, Bell, and Firestone decals are from a Revell Kurtis Midget.
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Really like this one...gave me a big 'ol smile. Sure looks the part of a weekend warrior.
wrecker388 Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Sweet. I love seeing the wacky/cool creations you come up with.
slusher Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Great build Chuck, your really putting out some awesome builds..
Dave Van Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 VERY cool build!!!! I did the decal art in the Moebius Hudson racers so any Hudson racer is neat!! The rebuilt firewall is well done......I've seen photos of these old fender-less racers but never tackled one. I think the #03 came from the Model King Chevy S-3 NASCAR kit....which I did the art for too! Nice work!
Chuck Most Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Thanks guys. I think the #03 came from the Model King Chevy S-3 NASCAR kit....which I did the art for too! I believe you're right- I was thinking it was either that one or the Mercury Cyclone- I know the sheet came with one of them.
wheaton79chris Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I need that on my shelf.......gimme gimme. Different and cool
Old Coyote Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 That is just too cool ............... great work sir B)
mod3l Lover Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 We have a half mile dirt oval track right near my home town. That kinda fun was a Saturday night thing while growing up. Awesome, what a ton of memories! David S.
Chuck Most Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks, guys. Here are a few in-progress pics, just because.
AZGARY Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Very nice build! Thanks for the build photo's. Checkered flag quality! Azgary
KeithJackson Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Looks great. I would just hate to be the one trying to change those rear tires in a hurry.
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