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It's time to start my next build. I have gotten the Monogram "The Slingster" customizing dragster. There are lots of good pictures of old rails to choose from. I have seen a picture of one of Don Garlits early rails that I like. I remember as a kid in Tampa Florida going behind Don's shop to see if we could find anything cool the he was throwing away.

I plan building it with the blown Chrysler engine. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please let me know. 

Bill

 

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yes im with everyone, my vote is for 3
BUT, its going to use little from the kit, even the frame is greatly different, if you plan on using the revell kit, i would vote for #2, it looks almost spot on

 

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Hi Guys,

I haven't decided which to do, but I am leaning towards #1 or #2. I am not planning to duplicate the car, just build something towards a style. I don't think my skills are good enough to replicate a car. I do have a question for everyone. I am planning to put a blown Chrysler in it. Looking at pictures, I have seen several different colors for engine blocks. I have seen what appears to be black and I have seen a darker red. Is there a correct color for a early 60's Chrysler.

Thanks,  Bill

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Hi Guys,

I haven't decided which to do, but I am leaning towards #1 or #2. I am not planning to duplicate the car, just build something towards a style. I don't think my skills are good enough to replicate a car. I do have a question for everyone. I am planning to put a blown Chrysler in it. Looking at pictures, I have seen several different colors for engine blocks. I have seen what appears to be black and I have seen a darker red. Is there a correct color for a early 60's Chrysler.

Thanks,  Bill

Bill, there is no "correct" color for a race engine. Whatever color that the builder favored would be used. They could be spray painted with VHT from rattle cans or even brush painted with Rustoleum. Use any color you like. Black was (and still is) very popular. Find something that contrasts or compliments the frame and body work. The sky is the limit!

I used flat red on this one to compliment the red frame and body work.

WF

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Finally got started. Started putting the frame together. It was harder than I thought it would be to get everything aligned correctly. The rear end had to mounted as part of the frame.

Bill

 

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Looks good so far Bill, that frame looks pretty straight, just take your time, that's what I have to do. I like the second photo, looks like that's where you're headed. 

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This is an interesting project as I just bought the same kit. Frame is looking very good so far.B) Keep it coming.

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Little update. I painted the engine block Tamiya Navy Blue. The fit of the parts so far is very good.

Bill

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"Finally got started. Started putting the frame together. It was harder than I thought it would be to get everything aligned correctly. The rear end had to mounted as part of the frame.

Bill"

Actually, you can install the differential after the frame is "welded" together. What I did was to slice the end of one axle tube off at the point where it exits the mounting hole in the frame. Now that the diff is shorter on one side it can be slipped into the chassis! If you saved the piece that you removed, you can add it back on after the diff is installed in the frame or use a piece of styrene tubing.

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WF 

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Not a lot left to do other than paint the body. I paint outside, so I am going to wait for warmer weather. I'm in Florida, so I like to have the temperature above 70 deg.

Bill

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