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As I'm usually not into bigger scale stuff I'm finding a need for one and not sure if one exists. What I'm looking for is a Chevy gasser type car, doesn't matter what kind of car as I'm looking mainly for suspension and engine. I want the engine to have a blower, and looking for a gasser type front suspension to where the nose will be up in front.. I've had a KrAzIe idea going through my head, yeah I know I get those a lot, but now I'm wanting to go through with it!!! Thanks for any and all help you can give!!

If anyone has just the parts would help to, I have a few things to trade if they would be of interest!!

I would need.....

Complete engine and trans and all components to go with. headers, blower, carbs, and everything connected to it..

Rear suspension, springs, shocks, tires, wheels and wheel backs etc..

Front suspension, springs, shocks, tires, wheels and wheel backs etc..

Posted

Nobody kitted a "Gasser" in 1/16th scale. The closest would be to start with an AMT Chevy and start scavenging other kits for parts or get some 3D printed / resin parts. 

Image result for AMT 57 1/16

Image result for MPC Corvette 1/16

 

 

Posted

How big would the parts be compared to a 1/25th kit? Looking to fit an engine down into a 1/25th car.... 

thanks for the info Daddyfink!!!!!

Posted

They are night and day as far as size goes. If you are building a Zingers type of car, 1/16 parts would be great for that! 

Here is a pic for reference. No mine models. 

Smallest is 1/25th, second is 1/16th and the biggest is 1/8th

Image result for 1/16 vs 1/25

Posted

Kool, thanks for the comparison Jesse!!!! I think it'll work out ok!!!!!!! I want to do more of a Roth T-shirt type of car!!!!!!! Now to find a 1/16th scale gasser!!!!!!

Posted (edited)

Kerry,

Starting with any 1/16th scale hard top, '57, '55 or the Corvette you will have to fab up your own straight axle and ladder bars. I would suggest looking at the full size aftermarket suppliers. Speedway has a few of these "gasser style" front suspensions sold as kits and, looking at the pics you should be able to whip a good looking replica in 1/16th scale.

 OR... use one of the 1/25th scale kits as a guide. just measure everything and scale it up accordingly

Mark

Check out this thread... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/122253-my-112-scale-57-chevy-gasser/

Edited by astroracer
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  On 4/10/2017 at 10:43 AM, astroracer said:

Kerry,

Starting with any 1/16th scale hard top, '57, '55 or the Corvette you will have to fab up your own straight axle and ladder bars. I would suggest looking at the full size aftermarket suppliers. Speedway has a few of these "gasser style" front suspensions sold as kits and, looking at the pics you should be able to whip a good looking replica in 1/16th scale.

 OR... use one of the 1/25th scale kits as a guide. just measure everything and scale it up accordingly

Mark

Check out this thread... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/122253-my-112-scale-57-chevy-gasser/

thanks for the info Mark,  kool stuff there to look at...  I do have a line on a 1/16th scaler that they have done some of that work on it already. Right now the biggest part of the project I'll need is a complete blower set up to make it happen.... intake, blower, belt, carbs, etc......

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