Norristown NSS Ford Thunderbolt

[Brutalform]

This build has been sitting around for too long. I had a lot of it completed, but didn’t have time to get all of the sub assemblies together. Wanted to make it look like the real car as much as I could. I didn’t have all of the correct sponsor decals, so I just used what I had. It’s not exact but this is the way it will stay I suppose. First a few pics of the real car I was lucky enough to find. It’s a legit TBolt that runs low 9s these days, from what I’ve read. 

[Brutalform]

And my completed build. I did some extra details on the interior, with a harness, and scratch built AutoMeter tach. Had to make door windows, to apply the decals to. Hard to see the interior when it’s done. The wheels are resin pieces that I had that came closest to the real cars wheels. Decals are Top End ( Jack Smith).

Edited January 12, 2021 by Brutalform

[larman]

Another excellent build! Looks like a spot on match for the real one!

[afx]

Very nice Tom.

[Len Woodruff]

Love it!

[echo]

Nice build, a lot of nice detailing on your part, engine is exceptional, the Fireball carbs can't be beat for their realistic detail.

[TransAmMike]

Looks great, all Thunderbolts were such cool cars (and I'm not even a Ford guy LOL)?

[cobraman]

Very well done !

[BuilderX]

Excellent replication!?

[Hmann68]

Clean and sharp build!

[mustang1989]

Folks it just doesn't get much better than that. Excellent build in every sense of the word Tom.

[Intmd8r]

Love the Thunderbolts!

excellent execution-the chassis detail is spot on 

[lordgodbob]

Great build! Love it. I'm starting on the Bob Glidden version in a little bit, any "glitches" with this kit I need to be aware of? 

Again, fantastic build and great subject!

 

Tim

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Glen Powers]

Tom, congrats on a very clean and accurate build.

Glen

[Tom Geiger]

Neat build!  Where was Norristown Ford? I live close to Norristown Pennsylvania and there was once a Norristown Ford there.

[slusher]

Looks great!

[DTRocket]

That's how I want my build's to look when I grow up.

Very Nice

[Brutalform]

On 1/13/2021 at 10:24 AM, lordgodbob said:

Great build! Love it. I'm starting on the Bob Glidden version in a little bit, any "glitches" with this kit I need to be aware of? 

Again, fantastic build and great subject!

 

Tim

Thanks Tim. It’s a pretty straight forward build. The front windshield isn’t the best fit, IMO. Really no glitches though. I think it’s a well engineered kit. 

[Brutalform]

Thanks for the positive replies. I appreciate it. 

[Force]

Cool.

[crazyjim]

Excellent.  I just started one for the street.

[Brutalform]

On 1/17/2021 at 9:57 PM, Tom Geiger said:

Neat build!  Where was Norristown Ford? I live close to Norristown Pennsylvania and there was once a Norristown Ford there.

I’m not totally sure, but it is my understanding that the car now is raced by 422 Motorsports. You can do a search on it, and get to see the other cars those guys run as well. 
Also from what I’ve read, this car is an original Thunderbolt, that was raced in the 60s under Norristown also. It used to have similar decals except for the arrow feathers on the side trim. I built that one too a while back. (Pic). I just wish I had cut the holes out of the hood though. I’d like to build the 63 Norristown Galaxie in the future as well, as soon as get some of these stalled builds off the bench.  

Edited February 12, 2021 by Brutalform