AMT Corvair Drag Car

[cobraman]

Nothing to show other than the box of my new project . Probably little to no mods but will not be building like the box art . 

[Misha]

Great to see another one being built! I currently have one on the go much further down the WIP thread here. Using the 427 Rat out of the 37 Chevy to replace the elephant in the kit. Also adding much needed detail to the interior. With summer and a large garden been away from the bench, now wanting to get back. Look forward to your build, the box art is a great depoction.

Cheers Misha

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Ray, it will be cool to see a Corvair built as a drag car, there aren't a lot of those cars around and anything drag racing related is my favorite no matter the brand!!!

[cobraman]

Got a little done . Body cleaned up and most things like door handles and marker lights removed as mold lines . Also drilled out battery, valve covers for wires . Also drilled pilot holes for dash instruments which I will enlarge with my drill press . 

[cobraman]

More progress 

[Deuces ll]

??....

I came across this picture last night on the hamb....

I thought you could use a little inspiration.... ?

Edited August 15, 2020 by Deuces ll

[cobraman]

That's pretty cool.  Painting the body today.

[cobraman]

In really don’t need inspiration but I could use some talent !  Anyway , moving forward here is where I am . Doing some Mickey Mouse plumbing and wiring . Body painted but needs the decals and to be cleared . 

[Deuces ll]

Looking good!.....

[cobraman]

Thanks. I forgot to remove the markings on the chassis and then noticed it was stamped Barracuda. i guess this whole chassis was also used for the Hemi Under Glass car ??  That would explain the Barracuda tail lights on the chrome tree.

[Snake45]

That roll bar will do a great job of protecting the battery! 

[cobraman]

I hope so it was a very expensive battery . Got it up on wheels such as it is . Body still needs to be cleared . 

[Deuces ll]

Cool!.... Makes me want to go up stairs and build something.....

[cobraman]

Do it Guido ! ?

[Deuces ll]

I will soon..... ??

[BIGTRUCK]

Looks pretty good Ray.

[cobraman]

Thank you Ken.

[rustybill1960]

Nice

I had wondered what that kit built like

Thank You for sharing

[cobraman]

It's not a bad kit Russell but if built as directed the wheelbase is too short. I noticed after installing the front axle. I removed it and moved it forward a bit.

[rustybill1960]

Very good bit of information there Ray

Thank You for sharing

How did it finish up?

Later

Russ