M W Elky Posted October 9, 2024 Posted October 9, 2024 (edited) I built this from a combination of the monogram of snap kit that I found on eBay for real cheap. I used the interior and the chassis plate along with the wheels and tires from the grumpy’s toy pro stock Vega . I cobbled together a small block mopar engine from my parts box I also used the tunnel ram and carburetors from the grumpy Vega the headers are fabricated from sauder and aluminum tubing.The only body modifications made were cutting out the side window panels that were behind the door windows and adding a hood scoop also from the grumpy Vega donor kit .the chassis plate also had to be cut and shortened I made the window net from some old window screen.At some point it the future I will have to go back and add the radiator . I gave it a testors paint job of white and red enamel with star spangled blue lacquer all topped off with wet look clear. The decals came from slixx. Overall this was a very easy kit bash project Until next time thanks for looking, Mike Edited October 9, 2024 by M W Elky Added texf 9
Shark Posted October 9, 2024 Posted October 9, 2024 First time I ever seen someone tackle this project. You did very well.
M W Elky Posted October 10, 2024 Author Posted October 10, 2024 5 hours ago, Shark said: First time I ever seen someone tackle this project. You did very well. Thanks when I saw that monogram kit on line l thought you know that just might all work together
Maurice Henderson Posted October 10, 2024 Posted October 10, 2024 Mike, Outstanding job..I'm definitely a Sox & Martin guy..Using the snap kit as a starting point is not something most guys will think about..I have the 1965 Coronet snap kit that I plan to build into either a Stock or Super Stock build..The paint, fit and finish is really nice..This build is what modeling is all about when your creative juices flow..Job well done my friend.
Altered Ego Posted October 10, 2024 Posted October 10, 2024 Just the imagination to think of this build is incredible. Forget the work involved with putting this together. A very original, very cool and very well done project.
M W Elky Posted October 11, 2024 Author Posted October 11, 2024 20 hours ago, Altered Ego said: Just the imagination to think of this build is incredible. Forget the work involved with putting this together. A very original, very cool and very well done project. Thanks Jeff since building this I’ve been thinking of looking for another snap charger kit and building a what if dick landy version . This was a really easy and fun kit bash project 1
Altered Ego Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 I have some fresh leftover Landy decals from my upcoming Landy's Dodge build if you need them.
catpack68 Posted October 12, 2024 Posted October 12, 2024 Very nice work Michael!? I got see that run Omni a few times at local track when I was a kid
Tim W. SoCal Posted October 12, 2024 Posted October 12, 2024 BITCHEN' Sox & Martin Omni Pro Stock, Mike. Now you have me thinking about finding this snap-kit and building my own... Thank you for the inspiration!...
M W Elky Posted October 12, 2024 Author Posted October 12, 2024 6 hours ago, Altered Ego said: I found this to give you inspiration Jeff thanks for the picture that’s exactly what I have mind .
M W Elky Posted October 12, 2024 Author Posted October 12, 2024 6 hours ago, Tim W. SoCal said: BITCHEN' Sox & Martin Omni Pro Stock, Mike. Now you have me thinking about finding this snap-kit and building my own... Thank you for the inspiration!... I would highly recommend it although we’re probably increasing the demand for these charger snap kits. I wonder if Atlantis has the tooling.
Zippi Posted October 15, 2024 Posted October 15, 2024 Pretty kewl looking drag car. I always liked watching the Pro Stocks run. Loved the battles between Bob Gliden and Warren Johnson.
spkgibsonfirebird Posted December 10, 2024 Posted December 10, 2024 Excellent job! Those were cool looking car's back in the day!
slusher Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 I have not seen that car on tv or magazine in many years. Beautifully done!
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