2018 Cannonball Run

[Jantrix]

20 hours ago, Pat Minarick said:

Ok, picked out something to build!

1977 Pacer

Cool choice. I did that wagon for the Sleeperball. If you are going to use the AMC inline 6, check out the one from the MPC coupe. I'm told it's a better version of the engine.

[Jantrix]

Well guys this is as far as I got before I disassembled the engine and dumped the whole shebang in the dip. It looks cool, but the plumbing for the turbo was becoming an increased problem with regards to the intercooler. So the intake will be redesigned to use a top mount intercooler. No shortie tubes, no tubes close to tires. It will also be more visible in the engine bay, more aesthetically pleasing. Luckily this is the only mod for the whole model. More soon.

[Pat Minarick]

2 hours ago, Jantrix said:

Cool choice. I did that wagon for the Sleeperball. If you are going to use the AMC inline 6, check out the one from the MPC coupe. I'm told it's a better version of the engine.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[Belugawrx]

Well the bots from AAR have been working non stop on the CB18 entry...

Moved the rad below the gas tank

Some kind of weird "human interface"

Jake just keeps handing over money and nodding his head... poor sod

Cheers CannonBallers !!

[Jantrix]

Looking good Bruce. 

I have salvaged the slant six. I've repaired the broken stock intake and will be starting to get things rolling in the right direction soon.

[MeatMan]

On 3/4/2018 at 2:15 PM, Belugawrx said:

 

Jake just keeps handing over money and nodding his head... poor sod

Cheers CannonBallers !!

Nice work!!

[Belugawrx]

and don't forget your towel

Edited March 13, 2018 by Belugawrx

[440 6BBL]

Count me in with a Slant-6-powered ´69 Dodge Charger.

Edited March 11, 2018 by 440 6BBL

[Jantrix]

7 hours ago, 440 6BBL said:

Count me in with a Slant-6-powered ´69 Dodge Charger.

Yer in!

[440 6BBL]

My starting point is MPC´s General Lee with a Slant-6 from MPC´s Dodge Deora kit and some tampoo-printed Polyglas tires from AMT´s Parts Pack.

Removed the dual exhausts from the rear axle and scratchbuilt a new single exhaust and also made a new driveshaft for lenght correction from the engine swap. Right now I´m in progress of fitting tiny bits of sheet to the crater between the front fenders to make the whole mess look like a Mopar engine bay.

This build is a test-bed for me. I´m gonna start working on my holy grail MPC ´70 Charger restoration soon and I´m using this build to figure out some possibilities. A dirty quick-build without putty and I´m staying very close to stock condition. Just something I´d love as a daily driver.

[Belugawrx]

The inline 8 got installed (not for the last time)....

Hood scoop started...

roughed the remote from an old valve cover, a shifter from a Cuda, and a taillight, from.....somewhere

fun fun fun

Cheers CannonBallers !!

 

[Pat Minarick]

A little inspiration!

[jeffdeoranut]

On ‎1‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 6:47 PM, Belugawrx said:

Hope you feel better soon Rob

Put me down for the combined vette with a straight 8 with turbos... (picture on page 1)

Let the hacking and slashing begin, Hehehe....

Think I'm going to need all the minions back this time...

Cheers to All CannonBallers!

where did you get the saw blade handle?

[Belugawrx]

2 hours ago, jeffdeoranut said:

where did you get the saw blade handle?

Sorry I can't remember the brand, but it's a fixed handle, non-replaceable blade.

I only use it on plastic, so it should last a while...

[disconovaman]

With the fun I'm having just watching the progress on all the entries... I want to start working on my own. So I picked one that is less Ferrari 308 GTS and more Captain Chaos... This kit comes with the V8 but I will be using the 6 cyl from the Amt 60 Chevy as I have plenty of them anyway. I'm building it as an abandoned Road side service truck that has been resurrected with only new parts nessasary to make it cool and reliable.

https://pin.it/ia7i2g6lwstsaa

Edited March 22, 2018 by disconovaman
Adding pics

[440 6BBL]

Some progress on my end with the ex-General. A week in oven-cleaner and the orange Tamiya spray paint was still totally unimpressed. I upgraded to brake-fluid...it is doing its thing now.

 

A Slant-6 in a Charger...that alone is already hilarious. To make the model even more hilarious, I went with Tamiya TS22 light green. It´s more of a Kawasaki green, but close enough for my taste to act as a high impact color from the Mopar factory. I think the orange Slant in stock configuration looks preety neat in that green environment. And the slightly modified engine bay has been a huge improvement.

 

In addition to the engine bay, some simple work on the front end works wonders on MPC Mopar kits. This model will have steerable wheels and a nicer stance than an OOB built Revell Charger.

 

Would folks buy corrected radiator core supports and firewalls to make chassis swaps on their MPC-Mopars pretty much unneccessary? These two other builds have gotten the same treatment and that white 500 in particular has stolen my heart...that thing is just sexy and the little improvements had a huge impact. If a resin caster is interested...I´ll make a nice set of masters anytime. Huge number of MPC and AMT Mopar kits out there that could benefit from the availability of a core support and a firewall.

 

I´m just racing through this build, maybe I´ll do another inline build when the Charger gets done quickly.

 

One question to the Deora experts. The Deora is the source of my engine, got a yellow molded unbuilt kit without instructions in a different box someday. I´m unable to find an air cleaner for the Slant in that kit. Since I have no instructions, I can´t tell if there is an air cleaner even included or what part is supposed to be it. Can someone shed some light?

[Jantrix]

46 minutes ago, 440 6BBL said:

One question to the Deora experts. The Deora is the source of my engine, got a yellow molded unbuilt kit without instructions in a different box someday. I´m unable to find an air cleaner for the Slant in that kit. Since I have no instructions, I can´t tell if there is an air cleaner even included or what part is supposed to be it. Can someone shed some light?

Nope, no air cleaner included. Let me see if I can find mine (from Lindberg 330) tonight. If I have it, I'll send it to you. Shoot me an address via PM and I'll get it in the mail.

http://round2corp.com/model-kit-instructions/

[426 pack]

Well guys I have slowly lost interest in my cannonball run entire so I am going to drop out of the race until I can find a better project or regain interest in the cobra again.  

[Belugawrx]

On 3/17/2018 at 9:41 PM, Pat Minarick said:

OOooohh, now that right there

[Pat Minarick]

Not sure how the happened , but it did. I'm not going to build the Pacer , but will still use the inline six and maybe a few other parts. I have an AMX and the chassis l made for the Pacer fits the AMX better. 

So I'm changing to an AMX. Glad I wasn't to far on it! Pacers are so ugly anyway?

[landman]

On 1/25/2018 at 9:44 AM, Jantrix said:

I looked at those. I wish they'd do a better job at identifying the brand and model of the engine. Grey six cylinder isn't very descriptive.

Rob, I think the color ID is to avoid naming the brand thus avoiding licensing issues.

[landman]

On 2/26/2018 at 10:19 AM, Jantrix said:

Well guys this is as far as I got before I disassembled the engine and dumped the whole shebang in the dip. It looks cool, but the plumbing for the turbo was becoming an increased problem with regards to the intercooler. So the intake will be redesigned to use a top mount intercooler. No shortie tubes, no tubes close to tires. It will also be more visible in the engine bay, more aesthetically pleasing. Luckily this is the only mod for the whole model. More soon.

 

That looks lovely like this. Can't wait to see the new and improved version.

[landman]

I've decided to join this. It will be centered on a Packard Super 8 which will be twin turboed and dry sumped. It will be mounted to a LeMans Rracer (haven't decided which yet) with a transaxle. The accessories will be donated by an old stock car (oil pump, fuel cell etc.) initially I had thought of a ProCharger or cramk driven blower but the front of the engine will be hidden. hence the turbos.

Edited November 10, 2020 by landman

[MeatMan]

8 hours ago, landman said:

I've decided to join this. It will be centered on a Packard Super 8 which will be twin turboed and dry sumped. It will be mounted to a LeMans Rracer (haven't decided which yet) with a transaxle. The accessories will be donated by an old stock car (oil pump, fuel cell etc.) initially I had thought of a ProCharger or cramk driven blower but the front of the engine will be hidden. hence the turbos.

 

 

Street legal?

Edited March 25, 2018 by MeatMan

[landman]

3 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

Street legal?

It has headlights,tailights and will have a license plate. Actually I have a PM to Rob to see if it is eligible.