AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Greetings and hello to all,,, Built for MODIFIED PRODUCTION class, similar in equipment to a Sox and Martin, Landy, Grotheer style Mopar door slammer from the late 60s early 70s era I suppose.  Added some goodies from the parts stash, decals, and a bit of this and that as well.....paint is Testors Inca gold, then Tamiya clear, and finally Tamiya pearlcoat , and finally polished and waxed out. That's about it, and about all this ol' bird here can muster up for now. I welcome comments, or anything that you may want to ask .... all the best,,,,the Ace.....   Edited January 16, 2017 by AC Norton text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Very, very nice! You've done a good job of capturing the look and "feel" of these things. Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That IS gorgeous ... sure does look like it belongs!Building the car you had would be really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Very, very nice! You've done a good job of capturing the look and "feel" of these things. Well done and model on! thanks, Richard.....your comments are appreciated as always. this kit has a million pitfalls, and can be tough to get some things JUST the way you want, but generally it will do......best, the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 That IS gorgeous ... sure does look like it belongs! Building the car you had would be really cool. thank you Mike, your kind comment is appreciated. the Ace........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Why blue headlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Why blue headlights? many doorslammer drag cars, then and now as well,  tint them in various colors for accenting other colors on the car, and give that ' hot rodded', modified appearance. Its something I have always liked in most cases,,,,thanks for asking, Harry......the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Why blue headlights? Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Why not? ....yeah, Steve,,,that was my first thought on that strange question too....thanks for jumping in first. the Ace..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Really sweet "Bird" and it definitely captures the look of the time. Â Sure do miss that era, you could go to a salvage yard (called junkyards back then) scrounge some parts and pieces and go racing fairly competitively. Â And as far as the blue headlights I meet more of them on the highway today than I ever did in the late 60's; still they add that period touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That's a real nice and clean build Ace! Excellent attention to details, looks without flaws to me.Even the side "running lights" look real, don't see them too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Awesome looking build. Blue headlights look cool. I like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Really sweet "Bird" and it definitely captures the look of the time. Â Sure do miss that era, you could go to a salvage yard (called junkyards back then) scrounge some parts and pieces and go racing fairly competitively. Â And as far as the blue headlights I meet more of them on the highway today than I ever did in the late 60's; still they add that period touch. thanks, Rick, for your comments.....the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I like it, nice work.Then again I am a little Mopar centered.Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Beautiful work! thanks Jesse, for your nice comment...........the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 looks great, Love the color too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Beautiful bird indeed! I would like to build one some day, great color and clean build, very inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 That's a real nice and clean build Ace! Excellent attention to details, looks without flaws to me. Even the side "running lights" look real, don't see them too often. thanks, Michael, for such nice feedback. it's very inspirational to hear that from an esteemed builder such as yourself....I used to have such drive and determination back in the day, but now just want to have another donut and pass out...lol.............regards, the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-31 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Super job, captures the feel in the early days when my dad used to race a Top Stock 66 chevelle at U.S.30. Just wondering if they made you run a dummy exhaust system ,cause I noticed you added one to the roadrunner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Super job, captures the feel in the early days when my dad used to race a Top Stock 66 chevelle at U.S.30. Just wondering if they made you run a dummy exhaust system ,cause I noticed you added one to the roadrunner? .....Todd, if was an NHRA stocker, super stocker, or m/p car, then I'd say yes . but, AHRA and IHRA had different rules, so that's a good question.....was U.S. 30 sanctioned by NHRA,,,I can't recall.....the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Awesome looking build. Blue headlights look cool. I like it? thank you Joe, for your comment here......best, the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknkim14 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Killer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Killer.... thanks for that, Nick....I am fairly pleased with the car.......best, the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-31 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 A.C., not sure of the sanctioning body , think it was AHRA back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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