Nytrozilla Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) What happens when you take an AMT Wedge T/F chassis, perform countless modifications, then top it with a Mongoose Duster body? Insanity personified. The Duster body is the result of a Challenger no-go. The windshield was too far back, even with the rear wheel wells set back as far as they could go (for this chassis). The Duster was a perfect fit. I have also started the tin work with the firewall that still needs a massage or two to drop the rear stance and get the roll cage closer to the roof. The "Gotcha' Factor" will be the blower hat sticking up through the roof line. I just figured if someone attempted a back motor F/C today, that might be the hot set-up. I scratched out a funny car roll cage to replace the old dragster type 3 point roll bar. The rear wheels and disc hubs are drilled out for 00-90 studs and lug nutz. As with some folks here, I run into occasional motivation issues and my fair share of distractions. For instance, I just adopted a rescue dog to become a Service Dog to ease my frazzled mind. So far, so good. He owns me mind, body and soul. He's a year and a half old Chihuahua / Dachshund mix called a "Chiweenie". I named him Jabba because it was the first name he responded to. One day soon, maybe this year, he will respond to it again.........BTW, since he's a mix, his full name is Jabba the Mutt. In the first pics, you'll notice my other pet. His name is Batzilla, hopefully for obvious reasons. It's a bash of a Godzilla toy and a vinyl Batman bank. Fair warning. This will more than likely be a slow build. Since I haven't finished a model in a year or so, I have high hopes for this off-the-wall, off-the-hook project. Thanks for listening and looking. All forms of praise and adulation greedily accepted. Jabba has me right where he wants me. Edited August 29, 2017 by Nytrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Nemanic Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Joe old pal, the pics aren't showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 No pics showing. Looking forward to this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Yikes. Thanks Vince & Bob. They were there when I posted. Must be an Amazon Prime Photo thing.I stopped using PhotoBucket. I'll get it figured out. Edited August 28, 2017 by Nytrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Cool pics are showing now. Definitely an interesting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Nemanic Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looks good. I started one back in the 70s and never got the body/engine placement figured out. I still have, maybe I can dig it out and take a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looks good. I started one back in the 70s and never got the body/engine placement figured out. I still have, maybe I can dig it out and take a few pics.Psssssst!!!! The secret is, short input shaft. Just enough to position the engine and still have the headers clear.Couple that with a custom fuel pump and VOILA!!! (NOTE: Your experience may vary.)Feel free to post some pics my friend. Maybe it'll get the Mojo Workin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Great start, so far, Joe. It's going to be a wild one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 That's looking really good joe just keep after it and that little jabba is pretty good lookin guy!!!Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Great start, so far, Joe. It's going to be a wild one!Glad you think so Art. I was hoping for wild.That's looking really good joe just keep after it and that little jabba is pretty good lookin guy!!!VinceThanks Vince. As far as Jabba is concerned, he thinks he's a pretty good looking guy too. It's the eyes. It's always the eyes. I've got some busy days ahead and hope to get back on it before the weekend. I'm doing parts clean up when the Mutt allows me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Nitro.......i`m digging this build Brother.......the Duster body looks cool on the chassis.......glad to see some bench work from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Nitro.......i`m digging this build Brother.......the Duster body looks cool on the chassis.......glad to see some bench work from you Glad you like the Duster. I remember seeing a pic of a nostalgia funny with a R/E set up. Never could find any chassis / body up shots. Also, I'm glad to see some bench time from me too. Thanks NitroBro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Joe, man you have a good project going on here, good stuff. I'm envious too of your buddy Jabba, I remember well my comrades being around when I was at the bench and I miss them dearly.By the way, that's a real snobby looking showroom turntable you show there, now if you get that sucker turning when the car's finished, you might reach YouTube VIP Lounge status.I'll be looking....Greetings, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 That 's a great start to a cool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Joe, man you have a good project going on here, good stuff. I'm envious too of your buddy Jabba, I remember well my comrades being around when I was at the bench and I miss them dearly.By the way, that's a real snobby looking showroom turntable you show there, now if you get that sucker turning when the car's finished, you might reach YouTube VIP Lounge status.I'll be looking....Greetings, Michael Hiya' Michael. The turntable was a lucky thrift shop acquisition inspired by another member here. I'll settle for Facebook Who's This Guy status.That 's a great start to a cool buildThanks Gordon. I hope you're right.I misremembered how busy I am on the first of the month, but I'll shoot for progress before the end of the weekend ya'll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Crazy Wild an' Coooool !!!!!!Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) That looks cool! Cool looking four-legged friend, too!! BP;) Edited September 11, 2017 by Bushpounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Like where you are heading with this Joe! As an FYI, The host hotel for GSL lets dogs in, don't even have to be service dogs. Just not in the contest hall for obvious reasons.Funny, I like the name. Kind of a coincidence too. Sadly 5 years ago we had to put down one of 2 litter mates. (the other was put down 4 months later) The one was named Cheyenne "da mutt", and her sister was named Kuuma. It took a bit but now we have a 4 year old rompin stompin Black Lab/Rotweiler mix named Dixie. Sweetest dog ever and all lab mentality. Kinda nutso though lol. (typical lab) And a 85lb lap dog. (also typical lab)Nice to see you back at the table and hope we can see you at DSC maybe or if not at least GSL! We've had some changes in our lives and have come down off the mountain top and moved into the city. (Phoenix) That means now I can go to both contest he he!Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Pacemakers Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Cool build you got there.. Put some paddle tires on the rear and instance sand rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Randy, Don, Paul, Robert; Thanx a lot you guys.Paul, thankfully mine isn't nutz, but there is definitely some type of brain abnormality going on.I'm kidding of course. However, my niece came over to see him and fell in love, so I gave him to her. Honestly, he was more of atime vampire, (because I was paying too much attention to him) and it also taught me that it was not the solution to my issues.At any rate, he has a new home with more people and a couple new doggie type friends. He's loving life.I hope to get back at it shortly once I get some supplies I need.Thanks for checking in y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Good call on Jabba, doggie will have lots of folks around and other buddies too, he'll be a happier one for sure. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hey Joe, I like it...! looking' forward to watching ya build this puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Yay!! Another 'zilla creation. Looking forward to more imaginative inventiveness from your bench. I've been missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hello Joe, so whatcha been doin'? It's been 3 weeks now and I was really looking forward to a new posting by now. You know I like those rear engine funny cars and like what you're doing here. How about some new pics man. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Joe... I am glad to see you getting back to the bench. It sure looks like you are having a blast building. This is going to be a pretty cool build. Love your new furry friend too, cute little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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