gasser59 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I just can't seem to finish a project without starting another. It's in the early stages and I'm starting with the ZZ Top body and had planned on using the frame but my previously owned kit is without one. I'll have to figure out what to do and may just make one. Here's a picture of the one that inspired me although I'm not building a replica of this. I do like the faded red color with all of the chrome and black. Here's the early start. Front wheels and tires are still uncertain and it will definitely have an early hemi. Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Looks like a cool project, will be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks Dumpy. I got another kit from a friend and it looks like the only thing I can use the frame for is a pattern to make a new one. It has the muffler, exhaust pipe and battery molded in. A fabbed one will look better anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 when you cant see the valve covers because the cowl is covering them, that's a hot rod!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 is that the eliminator body from the 80's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 DOH!!u told us what body is is!!!!!sry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 hmmm nice !!!! very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I love this style of race-car. The altereds were always among my favorites to watch. Great project, good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Cool car. I always like the looks of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Sa-weet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like a cool project, will be watchingMe too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I love this style of race-car. The altereds were always among my favorites to watch. Great project, good start. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Brad... Now this is going to be one Killer Build. You have my Attention that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxRob Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Early Hemi is the perfect choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looks like a great project ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looking forward to seeing a scratchbuilt frame for this come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhorseman Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Alright, You got my attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Great project! When you're done I have a match race waiting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice one Walter. You're on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 This is a great theme Brad, thought about this one myself. I have a resin chopped 32 Ford stowed away. I've had a look at this setup before, I think even the frame from the one you're finishing up will fit without much work. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) The ZZ Top frame is kind of a mess with lots of sink marks and the molded in battery box and muffler with exhaust pipe. Be quite a bit of work to make it acceptable so I would rather make a new one. I think it'll be stronger too. Edited January 9, 2016 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Brad, I meant the frame from the Altered T you have on your bench. That one would probably fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 No way that fits Michael. The chassis is way too short. You know I sure had to go check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Worked a bit on the new frame rails. Making them from Evergreen stock. No pics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Love this , I'm watching....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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