R. Thorne Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 This project was started and stalled almost 5 years ago. This was a car I watched at my local drag strip in Chandler, Indiana in the early 60’s and was one of my favorite cars. I decided to build a model of it using only the pics I took off the television while watching coverage of the NHRA 1964 Indy Nationals. This is the kit that I used and the tires and wheels I came up with then. More later. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 I had painted the car with some Testors gloss enamel thinned with lacquer thinner in my new paasche gun. I believe this was the first paint job with an air brush and it turned out “ Ho hum” okay, but I was dissatisfied with it. I built the engine (283 type) with a tunnel ram and 2 fours. I case you are interested, here’s a copy of the rules for Modified Production classes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 This car was runner up to Joe Lunati in Street Eliminator in 1964. A couple years ago, thanks to a local Facebook site and some internet searching, I obtained some more pictures of this car. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 This is what I drug out of storage in the kit box. This kit came with plug wires, photo etch parts, and even bare metal foil type material. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Cool nice project 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 really cool project,cant wait to see it when its done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 16 hours ago, R. Thorne said: This car was runner up to Joe Lunati in Street Eliminator in 1964. A couple years ago, thanks to a local Facebook site and some internet searching, I obtained some more pictures of this car. Looking at this photo you might want to make a tube grill from some paper clips. In the day j c Whitney sold them for just about every make and model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Really looking forward to what you do with this one. Modified Production was a very close runner-up right behind Gassers as my favorite drag class. One of the instructors in my trade-school class ran a 327 powered '56 Chevy in B/MP back in '68. I have an A/MP in plans, when I get back to my bench (got to find it first). Keep those updates coming. From what you have shown so far this is going to be a killer build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Thanks, guys. Paper clips, huh, Michael? Sounds interesting. I have made some progress and will try to post some updates tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 (edited) Did some interior work with good old ts30 Tamiya spray paint and some Mr. Hobby semi gloss. Edited February 28 by R. Thorne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Put the body in my Castro Super Clean tank and let it soak overnight. Came out ok. Then sanded the ribs off the side molding to use the photo etch material included in kit. Also sanded the hood and trunk emblems off. Sprayed it with Tamiya white spray can primer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Thanks to this forum, I have the hood scoop I am going to use on this car and a future Gene Moody D/G car. I am going to make a mold and cast some with the part I got from Trevor. Thanks again, Trevor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, R. Thorne said: Thanks to this forum, I have the hood scoop I am going to use on this car Isn't that what it's for that's looking awesome buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 On 2/28/2024 at 4:26 PM, FoMoCo66 said: Isn't that what it's for that's looking awesome buddy. There are a lot of helpful people on here. Thanks, Ace. Scrounged some headers from the 66 Nova kit and going to put a couple of coats of white primer on them. White high temp paint was very common on 1:1 cars back then. Also, painted the car with ts14 Tamiya spray paint. Got a Double Dragster kit and took the scattershield out of it as the cast iron unit was about all that was available at this time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Some chassis work. Undecided about what type of exhaust I will use. Probably just extend to the rear axle with the pipes and maybe use some glass pack mufflers. Also, may make up some traction bars like these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Used a trans out of a 69 zl1 Camaro stocker I am building and mated it to the bellhousing and painted with TS30 Tamiya. May use these wcfb Carter carbs, or, possibly, afb’s. Headers are done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Tried out some Mr. super Clear gloss coat. Turned out ok. Buffed the top down with my t-shirt first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Progressing very nicely Ron. As a huge '57 Chevy fan I'm watching this one, and hey, don't give up on airbrushing!! Build on!!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 On 3/5/2024 at 8:18 PM, TransAmMike said: Progressing very nicely Ron. As a huge '57 Chevy fan I'm watching this one, and hey, don't give up on airbrushing!! Build on!!😁 Thanks, Mike. Maybe I am just getting old and lazy. I have 2 airbrushes, and all the equipment to use them and some experience with airbrushing, but the spray cans (Tamiya, that is) are just so easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Some progress. Took off tunnel ram intake as this was not available in 1963-1964. Installed stock type 2 four barrel intake with dual Carter WCFB carbs. Installed 4 speed and period correct scattershield. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Drilled some spark plug holes. Notice that this kit comes with plug wire material and the hole placement is already indented for easier drilling. Also, placed the body on for a quick look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Looks killer the nose is at the perfect height to look like an early 60s medium budget drag car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Looks great, Ron! I love what your doing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 On 3/10/2024 at 3:51 PM, FoMoCo66 said: Looks killer the nose is at the perfect height to look like an early 60s medium budget drag car. On 3/11/2024 at 5:30 AM, dragcarz said: Looks great, Ron! I love what your doing here. Thanks, gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 The mysterious missing Traction Masters. They are about all that would have been allowed on this car in 1963-1964. They were supposed to be in the amt Starliner ford kit that I have, but, after 2 searches, gave up. Decide to attempt building some. A bit tedious, but, they should work. Used rods and square tubing, cutting off one side of the square. Waiting on glue to dry. They should mount directly to the frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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