2024 Cannonball Run Restomods Build Thread

[White Rabbit]

Current entry list.

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) ?
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover)
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha)
19. 1970 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken) ?
26. 1967 Chevrolet Impala (Jantrix)
27. 1966 Chevrolet El Camino (NOBLNG)

[avidinha]

#18

The glasses with my new prescription came in, so I was able to get a little more work done on the 512BB.

The doors are hinged with a metal pin that goes through the hinge on the door and into the floor then the top of the pin is captured with the dashboard.

 

I also got the pop up headlight assemblies attached. They have switches that stick through the bottom of the model so they can be opened and closed.

All I have left to do is install the main body onto the rest of the model. Hopefully I can get everything to line up properly.

More next time.

[oldcarfan]

  On 6/14/2024 at 4:48 AM, White Rabbit said:

 

Let me know if you start that company, 'cause I'm definitely in!

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I'm heading to the store for a lottery ticket now! Who knows, someone has to win that Powerball. lol

[atomicholiday]

Been a long time since I’ve done anything for my build here, but I just finished printing the wheels that are going on in.  I decided against the Pegasus wheels I had originally planned on, in favor of these.  I haven’t decided whether I will use the knockoffs or not.

 

[White Rabbit]

Great updates, everyone!

I've been working on the center console. Again, in the style of Singer, but adapted to the RX3. As of now, I'm thinking of running it directly between the rear seats; though, that may change when I get there. There is a phone charger up front, and power window switches behind the shift area. Next, the shift boot and knob.

[oldcarfan]

  On 6/18/2024 at 10:40 PM, White Rabbit said:

Great updates, everyone!

I've been working on the center console. Again, in the style of Singer, but adapted to the RX3. As of now, I'm thinking of running it directly between the rear seats; though, that may change when I get there. There is a phone charger up front, and power window switches behind the shift area. Next, the shift boot and knob.

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You might even add more power points for all the electronic gear a Cannonballer needs to outwit traffic and cops!

[christian-w]

  On 5/24/2024 at 7:21 PM, avidinha said:

There were six kits in this series, there was also a Countach.

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I found the 512BB and the 308GTB at my LHS, they had several of both, but none of the others. The 308 is a full curbside, the 512 is a semi-curbside with an opening bonnet and the top of the engine visible. I don't think they were an official tie in. The guy in the 308 looks suspiciously like Clint Eastwood.

I thought it would be fun to built the 512 for this year's cannonball and, theme permitting, maybe the 308 next year.

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So cool. And the driver in the 512 looks like Dean Martin and the passenger is Sammy Davis Jr - and now look to the movie "The Cannonball run" by 1981, who were driving a red 308

[slusher]

  On 6/19/2024 at 7:05 AM, christian-w said:

So cool. And the driver in the 512 looks like Dean Martin and the passenger is Sammy Davis Jr - and now look to the movie "The Cannonball run" by 1981, who were driving a red 308

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Have it in my dvd player, been watching it..

[White Rabbit]

  On 6/18/2024 at 11:45 PM, oldcarfan said:

You might even add more power points for all the electronic gear a Cannonballer needs to outwit traffic and cops!

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Good idea! I've been sketching some ideas for a modified dash and may have an area to integrate some auxiliary power ports.

[White Rabbit]

Interior modeling continues. I had the idea of removing the rear seats and replacing them with a luggage shelf; similar classic GTs. Here, I've blocked in the area and added two "suitcases." I would also add straps to hold everything down.

[oldcarfan]

  On 6/23/2024 at 12:56 AM, White Rabbit said:

Interior modeling continues. I had the idea of removing the rear seats and replacing them with a luggage shelf; similar classic GTs. Here, I've blocked in the area and added two "suitcases." I would also add straps to hold everything down.

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Not sure how safe it would be, but you could add metal straps and gas caps and make them extra fuel cells!

[avidinha]

#18

I was able to get the body on and the last few bit put on to finish up the 512BB.

I was nervous getting the body on but it came out okay.

The kit came with filler pieces for the rear of the door jams.

The last pieces were the exhaust tips. They just kinda glued on to the under body and didn't really attach to the rest of the exhaust.

But once you turn the car over, you can't really tell.

And hears a completed picture with all the opening parts open.

The doors were hard to get open once the body was attached so when I close them to take the rest of the pictures, they'll probably stay closed.

Here's a link to the finished thread.

 

Edited June 24, 2024 by avidinha

[White Rabbit]

  On 6/24/2024 at 11:38 AM, avidinha said:

#18

I was able to get the body on and the last few bit put on to finish up the 512BB.

I was nervous getting the body on but it came out okay.

The kit came with filler pieces for the rear of the door jams.

The last pieces were the exhaust tips. They just kinda glued on to the under body and didn't really attach to the rest of the exhaust.

But once you turn the car over, you can't really tell.

And hears a completed picture with all the opening parts open.

The doors were hard to get open once the body was attached so when I close them to take the rest of the pictures, they'll probably stay closed.

Here's a link to the finished thread.

 

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Congratulations on completing your entry! It looks great!

[White Rabbit]

Current entry list.

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) ?
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover)
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) ?
19. 1970 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken) ?
26. 1967 Chevrolet Impala (Jantrix)
27. 1966 Chevrolet El Camino (NOBLNG)

[White Rabbit]

  On 6/23/2024 at 1:13 AM, oldcarfan said:

Not sure how safe it would be, but you could add metal straps and gas caps and make them extra fuel cells!

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That reminded me of some photos in the Cannonball! book; particularly, those on pages 88 and 89. Safety was questionable, at best!

[oldcarfan]

  On 6/24/2024 at 11:38 AM, avidinha said:

#18

I was able to get the body on and the last few bit put on to finish up the 512BB.

I was nervous getting the body on but it came out okay.

 

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That looks great!

[Lunajammer]

  On 6/24/2024 at 11:38 AM, avidinha said:

 

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Nice work Andrew, came out very nice.

[slusher]

My work has officially started will have pictures when I get a little more done, with my handicap I’m not fast as I once was.

[Keef]

  On 6/28/2024 at 1:10 AM, slusher said:

My work has officially started will have pictures when I get a little more done, with my handicap I’m not fast as I once was.

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I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

[JimmyRiggins]

Hello all! 
 

Im new to this forum, and this community build really caught my eye! I have a lot of builds that I could see myself motoring accross the great states in… but most of them don’t fit the regulations.  I feel I’ve found a build that’ll fit in very well, so without further a due , I’d like to introduce my contribution to the race…

 

it’s a 1955 ford f100

it has a Lincoln 430 with a Latham blower and side draft carbs backed by a manual transmission and a 9” rear from a 57 ford custom.  It’s going to be a full restoration of a period correct pre 1960 rodded truck .  
 

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[White Rabbit]

  On 7/2/2024 at 2:20 PM, JimmyRiggins said:

Hello all! 
 

Im new to this forum, and this community build really caught my eye! I have a lot of builds that I could see myself motoring accross the great states in… but most of them don’t fit the regulations.  I feel I’ve found a build that’ll fit in very well, so without further a due , I’d like to introduce my contribution to the race…

 

it’s a 1955 ford f100

it has a Lincoln 430 with a Latham blower and side draft carbs backed by a manual transmission and a 9” rear from a 57 ford custom.  It’s going to be a full restoration of a period correct pre 1960 rodded truck .  
 

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Welcome to the forum and to the Cannonball Run!

Current entry list.

1. 1990 Ford Mustang (Fat Brian)
2. 1974 Plymouth GTX (Lunajammer)
3. VW Corrado Magnum (stitchdup)
4. 1975 AMC Gremlin (Tim08)
5. Nissan 240ZG (Spottedlaurel)
6. 1957 Ford Fairlane (MeatMan)
7. 1965 Buick Riveira (Keef)
8. 1990 Ford Mustang LX (53gmc) ?
9. 1967 Pontiac GTO (Pat Minarick)
10. 1966 Ford Mustang (beans)
11. 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Disconovaman)
12. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Westrods)
13. 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (atomicholiday)
14. 1974 Pontiac TransAm (Can-Con)
15. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Camaro lover)
16. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Kermn8r)
17. 1997 Ford Expedition (oldcarfan)
18. Ferrari 512BB (avidinha) ?
19. 1970 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)
20. 1972 Mazda RX3 (White Rabbit)
21. 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (slusher)
22. 1971 Plymouth GTX (Bills72sj)
23. VW Vanagon LLE (tooltime-fan)
24. 2003 Chevrolet SSR (xbazzarex)
25. 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo (Mattilacken) ?
26. 1967 Chevrolet Impala (Jantrix)
27. 1966 Chevrolet El Camino (NOBLNG)
28. 1955 Ford F100 (JimmyRiggens)

[White Rabbit]

Hello all! I hope everyone's builds are going well.

We've already passed the halfway point in this year's build. But, there are still four months and three weeks of build time.

As for my entry, I've been spending time ideating the rear seats. The original idea was to have a rear seat delete option with luggage space in place of the seats. However, proportionally, I wasn't happy with the look. So, some rear seats have been tried. Below is the second design whereby the stock bench is replaced with a 2+2 set up. The design of the seats will match the front Recaro seats.

[White Rabbit]

Interior update: I made some adjustments to the front seats, particularly, the bolsters; and to the center console to better align the shifter with the seats.

[Spottedlaurel]

I stalled for a little bit with my CBR build, I ran out of my preferred Revell SM302 for mid-sheen black and the Humbrol alternative didn't work out very well. And there's a lot of it needed for the suspension and interior....

I found these aftermarket seats which I thought suited the retromod look nicely.

Thought I'd try something different for the carpeted areas, imitation suede elbow patches!

 

Spent a morning playing around with very small pieces from the Hobby Design detail set, very few of which will end up beng seen!

Might repaint the seat centres a darker shade of grey.

I'm happy with the carpet effect, certainly looks like the slightly shiny, nylon-esque material I remember from various 1:1 Japanese cars that I've had. Just need to be careful fitting it, any stray glue shows up and I need to redo it on the loadbay.

Rear suspension etc now in place, with the Hobby Design lowering parts to make life simpler instead of me cutting and whittling away at it. For some reason I glued the fuel tank in the wrong place, so I had a worrying minute or two trying to get the body fitted before I realised my mistake....

Body still in its guide coat, hope to progress that if we get any kind of summer here in the UK.

[slusher]

  On 7/11/2024 at 9:17 PM, Spottedlaurel said:

I stalled for a little bit with my CBR build, I ran out of my preferred Revell SM302 for mid-sheen black and the Humbrol alternative didn't work out very well. And there's a lot of it needed for the suspension and interior....

I found these aftermarket seats which I thought suited the retromod look nicely.

Thought I'd try something different for the carpeted areas, imitation suede elbow patches!

 

Spent a morning playing around with very small pieces from the Hobby Design detail set, very few of which will end up beng seen!

Might repaint the seat centres a darker shade of grey.

I'm happy with the carpet effect, certainly looks like the slightly shiny, nylon-esque material I remember from various 1:1 Japanese cars that I've had. Just need to be careful fitting it, any stray glue shows up and I need to redo it on the loadbay.

Rear suspension etc now in place, with the Hobby Design lowering parts to make life simpler instead of me cutting and whittling away at it. For some reason I glued the fuel tank in the wrong place, so I had a worrying minute or two trying to get the body fitted before I realised my mistake....

Body still in its guide coat, hope to progress that if we get any kind of summer here in the UK.

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Looking great!