2023 Cannonball Run-What-You-Brung Build Thread

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/11/2023 at 8:46 PM, JerseeJerry55 said:

Please check with me when the NJ Polar Icecap thaws. I’ll have an answer then.

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  On 4/11/2023 at 11:37 PM, KWT said:

Just waiting for it to quit raining when I'm off work as opposed to what I'm getting now...

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The weather is certainly not modeling-friendly in many places. I too am waiting for some clear weather to paint my current project.

[JerseeJerry55]

  On 4/12/2023 at 9:39 PM, White Rabbit said:

 

The weather is certainly not modeling-friendly in many places. I too am waiting for some clear weather to paint my current project.

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Indeed.

[White Rabbit]

Hello all!

I would like to declare a change in my entry for this year's CBR. Originally, I proposed the Delorean with an H12 engine. I do still like the idea, though, I don't believe that I have enough time for such an involved build as my current project (a replica of the 1971 Ferrari Daytona Cannonball winner) is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, I will be changing my entry to a 2016 Mercedes AMG GT.

I chose this car as I had a few criteria for the build: a relatively new car, opportunity for some mild modifications and a true GT (to paraphrase Clarkson: a GT is one that can traverse long distances at a high rate of speed in complete comfort). Also, being a German car, it's made to run 150mph on the Autobahn all day; certainly beneficial for the Cannonball.

[White Rabbit]

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

[Whosurdaddy209]

While my primer is curing on the body I started work on my dash gauges and telescopic steering column

[Tim H]

Well finally found my entry 66 VW Beetle. with a little extra. so I am in.

 

Tim

 

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/16/2023 at 3:49 PM, Tim H said:

Well finally found my entry 66 VW Beetle. with a little extra. so I am in.

Tim

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Welcome to this year's Cannonball!

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

[Beans]

Had a paint mess up that caused me to put a pause on this one for a bit but finally got some paint on it.

Edited April 16, 2023 by Beans

[kermn8r]

  On 4/11/2023 at 8:14 PM, White Rabbit said:

Hello Cannonballers! I just wanted to check-in with everyone and hope that your builds are coming along well. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel to post.

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I've had a patch of life getting in the way. At least right now, next week is looking clear to get back to this.

[slusher]

  On 4/14/2023 at 4:40 AM, Whosurdaddy209 said:

While my primer is curing on the body I started work on my dash gauges and telescopic steering column

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Some really nice work your doing on your project!!

[slusher]

  On 4/16/2023 at 3:49 PM, Tim H said:

Well finally found my entry 66 VW Beetle. with a little extra. so I am in.

 

Tim

 

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Looking forwart to your build!!

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/20/2023 at 3:14 PM, kermn8r said:

I've had a patch of life getting in the way. At least right now, next week is looking clear to get back to this.

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Glad to know that your build will be progressing! Definitely keep us updated with your progress!

[KWT]

Well work was a little lighter than normal this week, so I got to get out a little early than normal... only worked 8 hr shifts this week... so I got the body primed and painted through the week. Unfortunately, I started painting with a partially used can. Shaking it I thought, yeah that's enough... It started to sputter and I ran out just before finishing the wet coat. Internet buying here we go again...

[MeatMan]

Hey gang, I haven't updated in a while so here's a quick one.

I finished my engine yesterday. I was a victim of my desire to add upgrades to the fine engine kit I bought but I think it was worth it.

The engine kit is a basic Vega Cosworth engine with the standard FI with all of the emissions gear of the time. I wanted to add a turbo, air cond compressor, and power steering.

I changed the intake to individual throttle body, and fabricated a new plenum.

The first pic below is a pic of the instruction sheet with the kit layout. I misplaced my original front cover so I had to use the instructions. The next pic is the 3D model of the one I created using a front cover I designed in CAD, and the pieces I added from files I bought from 3D Model Specialties. I used Meshmixer to blend them all together.

The last few pics are the completed engine attached to a Tremec 6 speed that I forget where I got it from. The bellhousing is cut from the engine kit tranny.

I'm nearly done with the chassis so hopefully I'll have some pics soon.

The body has one stubborn area that I can't seen to get smooth. I primed it again yesterday and the ghost seems to still be there but less prominent.

Edited April 23, 2023 by MeatMan

[landman]

I have decided to enter with a 1951 Chevrolet. I intend to keep it as stock looking as possible so as to not attract the attention of the law. However it will have Oomph. Here's a few options, Corvette C5R, 2010 Camaro, LS3 V12 with OBX induction, 427 with OBX induction. I understand some of them may not meet the criteria.

Edited April 23, 2023 by landman
Typo.

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/23/2023 at 4:08 PM, landman said:

I have decided to enter with a 1951 Chevrolet. I intend to keep it as stock looking as possible so as to not attract the attention of the law. However it will have Oomph. Here's a few options, Corvette C5R, 2010 Camaro, LS3 V12 with OBX induction, 427 with OBX induction. I understand some of them may not meet the criteria.

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Welcome to this year's Cannonball!

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

28. '51 Chevy Bel Air (landman)

[MeatMan]

  On 4/23/2023 at 4:08 PM, landman said:

I have decided to enter with a 1951 Chevrolet. I intend to keep it as stock looking as possible so as to not attract the attention of the law. However it will have Oomph. Here's a few options, Corvette C5R, 2010 Camaro, LS3 V12 with OBX induction, 427 with OBX induction. I understand some of them may not meet the criteria.

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IMO if you're going for the near stock look, the Camaro engine would be equally low key but stout.

Btw, I think the only criteria is that it fits in the engine bay. ?

[landman]

  On 4/23/2023 at 10:18 PM, MeatMan said:

IMO if you're going for the near stock look, the Camaro engine would be equally low key but stout.

Btw, I think the only criteria is that it fits in the engine bay. ?

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Dennis, it says in the rules that the engine must have been available to the public, I doubt the LS3 V12 was.?.

 

 

[MeatMan]

  On 4/23/2023 at 10:32 PM, landman said:

Dennis, it says in the rules that the engine must have been available to the public, I doubt the LS3 V12 was.?.

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I missed that part, but it is available to the public. It did not say that it had to be a factory option. It says should be production based, but not that it had to be. Racing is stretching the rules to their max!

http://racecast.com.au/v12ls/

Edited April 24, 2023 by MeatMan

[landman]

  On 4/24/2023 at 1:43 PM, MeatMan said:

I missed that part, but it is available to the public. It did not say that it had to be a factory option. It says should be production based, but not that it had to be. Racing is stretching the rules to their max!

http://racecast.com.au/v12ls/

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I like that philosophy. So all four engines will be considered.

[landman]

Looking at wheels.

1.Nascar wheels and tires, likely not appropriate for long distance highway driving

2. 20" 5 spokes with low profile tires

3.Two types of chrome alloys on Goodyear Polyglas

4.Two types of chrome steelies on Goodyear ZR40s.

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/24/2023 at 1:43 PM, MeatMan said:

I missed that part, but it is available to the public. It did not say that it had to be a factory option. It says should be production based, but not that it had to be. Racing is stretching the rules to their max!

http://racecast.com.au/v12ls/

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Hello all! I just wanted to add my take on this interesting discussion.

Indeed, for those of us who follow motorsports, we know that teams do indeed scrutinize the rule book and interpret the rules to find an advantage over their rivals. And, regarding engine type for our purposes, there is certainly some interpretation here as well; particularly with the bolded words in the above quote. Looking at rules D and F (below), the LS3 V12, according to Racecast, is based off the production V8 version, but, probably more important, is that it is available to the public for street use via the aftermarket. That is, it's not simply a fantasy engine as it does exist and would not preclude someone with the ability and finances to build and run such an engine. This could fall under rule F regarding modifications to the vehicle.

In my view, the engine would be allowed within the rules primarily due to having been borne from the production LS3 V8 (the video below has a good explanation of the engine) and is offered for street use. 

In the end, we're all here to have fun, yet keep it fair; that's where rule F-1 comes in: that the spirit of the rules should also be observed (as is the case in motorsports as well). That is, a full bespoke race engine that was never intended for street use would not be keeping in the spirit of the race. 

What say our fellow competitors as well?

"D. Engines should be production-based. Any type of car and/or truck engine that was/is available to the public is permissible: internal combustion, both piston and rotary; hybrid and pure electric (EV)."

"F. Modifications to the vehicles are welcomed and encouraged. 

    1. Modifications should be realistic to keep with the spirit of the race."

 

Edited April 25, 2023 by White Rabbit

[SmallRed63]

Hey guys, I know I'm a but late to the party, but here's my entry: a 2001 Corvette Coupe built to be a replica of my dad's car. Included is a pic of the 'vette at a track day.

[White Rabbit]

  On 4/27/2023 at 1:00 AM, SmallRed63 said:

Hey guys, I know I'm a but late to the party, but here's my entry: a 2001 Corvette Coupe built to be a replica of my dad's car. Included is a pic of the 'vette at a track day.

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Welcome to this year's Cannonball! You're definitely not late as there are still over seven months of build time remaining!

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

28. '51 Chevy Bel Air (landman)

29. '01 Corvette Coupe (SmallRed63)

[Dominik]

Hi, long time ago, I was often online here, but the time changes and i hope, i will have more time again for posting my "stuff".

let's drop in, if possible, my entry is a fox body mustang. Please dom't blame me, because i have not the exact modelyear of this . 1988/89?

Painted last year and putted back in the box. Don't know exactly, what way it goes, but engine, wheels and seats will be changed.

Edited April 27, 2023 by Dominik