Let`s see some Pro-Touring

[catpack68]

Here’s a 71 Rally Nova I built over a year ago.

Edited June 4 by catpack68

[Dragonhawk1066]

I think these qualify as Pro Touring.

Edited June 4 by Dragonhawk1066

[Beans]

A mustang I never finished because I rushed the paint job and it turned to cracked BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH.  

[bill-e-boy]

Good to see this coming round again. Some nice builds here. A few of mine

56 Chrysler 300B- slammed with original hemi with some changed bits in engine bay. More about stance, wheels and colour choices

56 Nomad - 409 power

69 Torino Cobra Jet - very subtle stripe - colour is gun metal with light gun metal stripe 

 

[yellowsportwagon]

Johan Rebel

on a stretched NASCAR chassis

[yellowsportwagon]

65 Riviera inspired by the Matin Bros build

[yellowsportwagon]

[Dragonhawk1066]

6 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said:

Johan Rebel

on a stretched NASCAR chassis

This one is stunning! Eye candy every time I see it!

[yellowsportwagon]

2 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

This one is stunning! Eye candy every time I see it!

Thanks it’s one of my favorite builds.

[thatz4u]

56 Chrysler 300-V

[Sport Suburban]

On 7/4/2025 at 8:38 AM, yellowsportwagon said:

Johan Rebel

on a stretched NASCAR chassis

This is just stunning. And that rear wing!!! love it!

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

A few that I've built over the last three years...

CT 

[sidcharles]

On 7/12/2016 at 5:43 AM, DeeCee said:

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/Model%20pics/DSCN0398_zpssfvhp0aq.jpg

 

 

 

the foible of clicking the "unread content" option is that there are things never before heard.  i still gotta study up what Pro-Touring is, but in the interim .... how do you get your windshield glass to sit so tight to its frame?  are certain kits manufactured like this and i just have not come across them? or do you cut a rabbet in the interior side of the windshield glass area to allow the glass to nestle into it?

 

thanks

 

sid

[Claude Thibodeau]

2 hours ago, sidcharles said:

the foible of clicking the "unread content" option is that there are things never before heard.  i still gotta study up what Pro-Touring is, but in the interim .... how do you get your windshield glass to sit so tight to its frame?  are certain kits manufactured like this and i just have not come across them? or do you cut a rabbet in the interior side of the windshield glass area to allow the glass to nestle into it?

 

thanks

 

sid

Hi!

For one, the second thing I verify after I establish stance and rake with the rolling stock is... The fit of the kit glass! Indeed, it is frustrating if a nice build gets marred by poorly fitting glass. The culprit is most often the windshield, and sanding, bending and other measures are often needed.

I resit the urge to adjust the glass SURROUND (posts, cowl and roof) to the actual glass. I do the opposite. And I always separate one-piece glass unit to its multiple sections, for ease of adjustment. 

Good luck!

CT

CT

[sidcharles]

so after tracing the trim on to the plastic "glass",  you would shave/ file the exterior surface [presentation side] around the perimeter thinner to get it to extend outward?

from what i see, it's the older, especially AMT, kits which have the deepest & most obvious setback.

 

thanks

 

s.e.

[Claude Thibodeau]

3 minutes ago, sidcharles said:

so after tracing the trim on to the plastic "glass",  you would shave/ file the exterior surface [presentation side] around the perimeter thinner to get it to extend outward?

from what i see, it's the older, especially AMT, kits which have the deepest & most obvious setback.

 

thanks

 

s.e.

Hi!

Most kits, whatever the brand, have glass units that mount from the inside of the body, and rare are those that are beveled to "slide in" the opening. I see what you are looking for, the "flush fit" look. Well, my friend, you'll have to sand and trim to obtain that look. It's possible, just a lot of work (see pic). 

CT 

[slusher]

On 7/12/2016 at 4:43 AM, DeeCee said:

Use what ever chassis you are comfortable with, if you don't want to build suspension, and old race car or nascar chassis will give you

a great starting point for suspension and big wheel wells, for big tyres, then you just need to make a body fit.  OR, you can go and fabricate a 4 link etc

and open up the wheel wells your self, either way, it will be challenging, but satisfying..   ENJOY..  

57 Del Rio, just had to remake the suspension, but kept stock chassis.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/Model%20pics/DSCN0398_zpssfvhp0aq.jpg

SS Malibu with a Nascar chassis.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/Model%20pics/NAS-RAT%20003_zpslr8pcbj6.jpg

Another Nascar chassis.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/Model%20pics/nomad003_zps8c311b65.jpg

Or use a viper as a donor.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/MOPARS/done%20004_zpskzrpkwg1.jpg

And just late model wheels and some pro charging..

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/MOPARS/christinedone007_zps24a3c7c3.jpg

Or this one that had everything modified.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii529/Deecee360/MOPARS/DSCF5731_zps3625e3c5.jpg

Fantastic group!

[slusher]

On 6/4/2025 at 5:57 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said:

I think these qualify as Pro Touring.

Oustanding group of builds I love the Ford pickup in Gulf colors!

[slusher]

On 7/6/2025 at 3:09 PM, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi!

A few that I've built over the last three years...

CT 

Absolutely Stunning builds Claude !

[Claude Thibodeau]

4 hours ago, slusher said:

Absolutely Stunning builds Claude !

Thanks Carl! You may have seen a few on this forum in the last years, however. 

CT