1/8 60s comp coupe

[Fantom]

So I started this 1/8 Lindberg dragster and decided to go comp coupe. I don’t build a lot of drag cars but I thought I’d give this a try. I picked up an early hemi conversion kit from eBay and bought this T body from face book. The body needed the wheel openings relocated so I’m working on that and the upper frame rails needed to be lowered to clear the new heads. More to come

[deuces wild]

Can't wait to see more of this one.....??

[Fantom]

Cut out the wheel openings…I’m happy with it so far.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yes, yes, yes, yes. Few things more sinister looking than a wildly chopped T on a rail chassis with a big ol' blown hemi. Nize.  

[bobss396]

Super cool in 1/8th scale... tough to try that in a smaller scale with a good level of detail.

[redscampi]

Very cool! Is that chassis from the Exterminator kit?

[Fantom]

7 hours ago, redscampi said:

Very cool! Is that chassis from the Exterminator kit?

Yes it is the chassis from the exterminator 

[Fantom]

First shot of primer this evening. I ended up enlarging the hole in the roof. Wheels are a combination of kit outer chrome rim and centers from 3D Scale parts. Primer revealed a couple small imperfections.

[Fantom]

Made a little progress. Rear axle was relocated toward the rear to match the body, the motor mounts had to be redone to raise the engine, made an intake scoop, lowered the front end about 3/4 of an inch.  Body mounts are next and I need to hide some weight inside the engine to hold the front wheels down.

Edited December 28, 2023 by Fantom

[deuces wild]

Love it!....??

[Fantom]

Got some paint on it today, Tamiya white and metallic black, ordered  custom decals for it.

[deuces wild]

Lookin' cool!... Love the way it sits on all 4's....??

[Fantom]

Progress on the build. Re- Painted using Testors extreme laquer, although I’m not sure I’m going to keep this paint, I’m on e the fence as to whether I like it or not. I ditched the kit engine and bought an early Hemi from Texas 3D and started on it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

BIG smile maker.  

[Vettegasser]

Like that paint job a lot

[Fantom]

Progress…finally got a paint job I like, Testors pearl white over Inca gold. With the graphics shown. STS is making the decals as shown. Engine is glued in. Front axle got new steering gear,and the wheels are mounted. Driver’s compartment is done except seatbelts. I also made a little Idol mascot to match the decals.

[ybsluos]

Wow CJ!

[deuces wild]

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