Chuck Most Posted June 7, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Chuck, that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Really like this one...gave me a big 'ol smile. Sure looks the part of a weekend warrior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sweet. I love seeing the wacky/cool creations you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Great build Chuck, your really putting out some awesome builds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That's just an eyepopper! .. looks the part to a tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Awesome build Chuck. Looks awesome!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 8, 2015 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Very cool. Nice work on the understructure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 That is definitely cool! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton79chris Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I need that on my shelf.......gimme gimme. Different and cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That is just too cool ............... great work sir B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted June 12, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Love the look and color, great project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob29579 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Really cool. Great job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks, guys. Here are a few in-progress pics, just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 COOL!!! It looks like a real build photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Chuck this is just awesome mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGARY Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Very nice build! Thanks for the build photo's. Checkered flag quality! Azgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJackson Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Looks great. I would just hate to be the one trying to change those rear tires in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcar32 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Love it, Love it, Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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