'81 Dodge Omni "Mahogany Rush"

[Mahogany Rush]

Finished up my tribute car of my friends Omni that he owned back in the early 80's. It was a kit bash of 3 models. I used an MPC Omni for the body, an MPC Pro-Stock "Firefighter" for the chassis and wheels, then used the Johan Sox & Martin 'Cuda for the dual-plug Hemi. I actually wired both distributors with the correct firing order, which was tough and something I wanted to do for myself, LOL. Used an aftermarket Lenco for the trans with the shifter. Built the roll cage and hood scoop from scratch best I could. The color of the original car was Candy Purple, so I painted it that from a rattle can, but it is more maroon than blueish of the original. I had 2 different sets of decals to use. Special thanx goes out to disconovaman and echoxrayniner from this board for the decals. I showed it to Frank Marino and he was floored. I was happy to capture a car from our past. Thanx for looking. Pics are of the 3 kits, the real car and my tribute model.

 

 

 

Original Album cover

Frank Marino with car at track

On the starting line

 

 

 

Edited February 9, 2019 by Mahogany Rush

[fivesuns]

I like it....Great tribute

[disconovaman]

Congrats! That turned out great! Nice to know It finally all came together for ya...   Model on!

[Mister Twister]

You have the 80's pro stock stance down pat. Nice work overall and the paint and graphics are right on.

[cobraman]

Very nice, love it !

[Hmann68]

? nice build! Good stance 

[Straightliner59]

I remember that record! Owned it, too. I was already listening to Mahogany Rush, when it came out, and thought it was extra cool with the pro stocker on the cover! Very cool!!

[echoxrayniner]

Man, that Omni came out to be one beautiful little power wagon - and that paint just pops! Glad I could be of help <3

[hvymtl]

Very nice  I really dig the car and I haveheard of the band before and some of the music too .

 

 

Michael

[Dave Van]

Very cool!!!

[Belugawrx]

Well done Max!

[vintagercr]

Nice work!