69 Corvair flat top drag car

[cobraman]

Started this one yesterday. Flat top drag car. Roof removed and hole filled with sheet plastic and molded. Have not decided if I will use a funny car chassis or a FE dragster chassis.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Good start. Another choice would be the chassis from the piranha.  That way it could be rear engine. Just a thought.

[slusher]

Keep them coming Ray..

[Nytrozilla]

Good start. Another choice would be the chassis from the piranha.  That way it could be rear engine. Just a thought.

I like your train of thought Bob.

If you don't have a Piranha in your stash, perhaps the recent AMT Chezooom might work. Not only is it rear engine, it's a Corvair too. Pretty much assures a wheelbase fit.

Happy to see it as a topless car. I've got a soft spot for them.

[Snake45]

How about putting it on the dragster--not the altered, but the dragster--chassis from the AMT Double Dragster? I've been wanting to pull that stunt with something for a while now. Since I'll prolly never get around to it (who we kiddin', huh?), the idea is yours to pirate.

[bobthehobbyguy]

If you use the double dragster frame then use the twin chevys also. Definitely will be differeht.

[cobraman]

I think I have settled on the funny car chassis. I had to shorten up the wheelbase some but not much. I have the body in primer for the third time and I think I may sanded and puttied out all the bad spots. Will still need to cut the holes for the engine and roll bar.

[vintagercr]

It's going to look cool!

[Randy D]

Hi Ray,  I always enjoy your builds!  This one is shaping up to really cool.

 

Randy

 

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. Slow going on this one. You know how life sometimes gets in the way and I lost my motavation for a bit. Here is where I am as of today.

[Dogfish_7]

It has all the makings of a very fine build. Looking forward to watching.

[cobraman]

Well today I did what always is tough on me when I do one of these flat top cars. That being the openings and trying to get them spaced right and sized right. Won't say I nailed it but was lucky enough to get them close enough for me.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Coming along nicely. 

[Jmaracing]

Looking good Ray.

[cobraman]

Thanks much fellows. I had to enlarge the rear wheel wells a bit. Car getting it's final primer coat today.

[DumpyDan]

SWEET!

[Davewilly]

looking good Ray!

[cobraman]

Thank you guys. This one is pretty much done. I painted it Ocean Blue. I shot the clear today so I may take finished photos tomorrow.

[Crazy Ed]

   That sucker looks Good Ray. Ya know you've build kind of a two fee Car there! On the one hand you've got the intended 1/4 Mile Car with the Wheele Bars, but if yoou remove them you've got quite the Salt Flats Car also!

[cobraman]

Thanks Ed.

[nitro norman]

I thought you might like to see this.