Peking to Paris CBP 2022

[stavanzer]

Thanks, Pete. I'll have to study some pics of Stutz cars to see how I stow all the gear needed for the Race on an open Two Seat Racer. One Trunk, Two Running boards and a couple fenders. Be a real trick to getting it all to fit!

[Pat Minarick]

I'm building a '51 Chevy, I'll be using a couple boxes off parts. I would like #6 again.

[Mattilacken]

I would like to have number 36 if possible since i have decals for that.

[Jantrix]

Go ahead and use what numbers you would like. If two people want the same number, I doubt it will bother anyone.

[Mattilacken]

I need some opinions, I think i will change the subject, I was thinking of making this one to a resto mod build but the chassi is a bit hard to modify without replacing big parts of it. So I thought that this might be a good thing to do with it. 
 

Chevelle or ‘Cuda?

[Lunajammer]

15 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

Chevelle or ‘Cuda?

I like the Chevelle. Feels more like a "get -the-job-done" meat and potatoes car.

[disconovaman]

6 minutes ago, Lunajammer said:

I like the Chevelle. Feels more like a "get -the-job-done" meat and potatoes car.

Well said, and I concur. 😄

[Mattilacken]

I did some research and this came up on the official site.

“The 2022 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge will now take place in 2023.”

[Pete J.]

22 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

I did some research and this came up on the official site.

“The 2022 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge will now take place in 2023.”

Ok, wow!  I wonder when they changed that and why?  https://www.endurorally.com/events/the-8th-peking-to-paris-motor-challenge-2022/ That is really subtile on the web site.  No big announcments or anything.  Just a side note.  Bummer.  

So, do we continue and do a 2022?  I am kind of partial to holding it anyway.

[stavanzer]

Of course we continue, Pete. An Extra year of build time is not to sneezed at!

[Mattilacken]

If they can’t run it in 2022 At least we can in scale! So I also say that the run is on! 

[Fat Brian]

I picked up a Tamiya Lotus Super 7 for this run, kind of inspired by James May's Caterham from the Grand Tour's Madagascar episode. I'm going to lift it a bit and run the other pairs of tires from the beetle. I'd like to find a twin cam 1600 Lotus engine too.

[Oldmopars]

Count me in. No idea what I will build yet, but I love the challenge. 

[Mattilacken]

6 minutes ago, Fat Brian said:

I'd like to find a twin cam 1600 Lotus engine too.

Sweet! Imagine the lotus 7 with a LT5

[Pete J.]

I really don't want to make an issue of this so I will say, please build what you want.  There is no prize, purely just for fun but here it is.  The rules for the real deal PtoP are very specific.  It is for as close to period correct generally unmodified vehicles.  Contrary to the name this is not a "race" rally.  It is a endurance rally.  Taking what is essentially an unmodified factory stock car, with very modest upgrades, loaded with all the spare parts and camping gear you are going to need to get to Paris.  Purpose built rally buggy's and other vehicle that you would run in Paris/Dakar may not participate in the real deal.  It is a gentleman's race. 

  As I said, please, build what every you want and have fun with it.  As for me, I am going to stick to the spirit of the real race. 

[Mattilacken]

Did not mean for this build it just came to my head.

[fivesuns]

I'm in with a car to be determined.

[Fat Brian]

On 12/9/2021 at 12:27 PM, Mattilacken said:

Sweet! Imagine the lotus 7 with a LT5

That would be insane, you probably couldn't keep it going in a straight line but it would be fun while it lasted.

[Oldmopars]

Am I understanding this correct, a Ranchero or El Camino would not be allowed?

If that is the case, I’m left with a 64 Cutlass Convertable, 53 Ford Convertible, 64 Belvedere or a 71 Mustang. At this point I think I will use the 71 Mustang as it is a POS kit and uninspiring for any other use. 

[landman]

I was going to do this one until a quick review of the rules negated it. Back to the think tank.

[Oldmopars]

1 hour ago, landman said:

I was going to do this one until a quick review of the rules negated it. Back to the think tank.

That’s what I’m doing for the Cannonball. But, I had the same thought. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

If this thing is going to go for a year, I'll give it a shot.

Early '50s Studebaker, either a bullet-nose or a Loewy coupe, or maybe a '60s Lark.

[larman]

I would like to enter. I am choosing the  Moebius '55 Chrysler 300. Can I request the #12 if it is available? I will be using the Tim Flock version because it has all the stock stuff, headlights, wipers etc, but it also has the nascar interior with the back seat removed, and the heavier duty wheels, etc. So it probably won't need a lot of mods. That means I have a better chance of actually finishing it, lol! 

Edited December 12, 2021 by larman

[landman]

9 hours ago, landman said:

I was going to do this one until a quick review of the rules negated it. Back to the think tank.

 

The think tank is at it.

[stavanzer]

Got my '34 Ford kit ordered. I had vacillated between the Tudor Sedan and the Coupe. I had chosen a coupe, but since I'm doing this, I've chosen to go with the Tudor Sedan instead. More Cargo Room, and the weight differences seem negligible. I partially based this change on reading the story of "Ruby" the Model A, sedan that completed the P2P a few years ago. One Thing I know that I'll do, after reading their story. I'll take a few extra wire wheels, if I chose to keep them. 

So, Now I start on the engine, and wait.