Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

This build has been a long time coming, it was originally intended for the 2024 Cannonball Run…. But my schedule didn’t line up with the due date for the project (the direction that the build went ended up breaking most of the rules for this years contest anyways) 

im hoping it will be eligible for the 2025 run, as I’d consider the build less than 50% completed.  

But the build goes on!

I wanted to venture into new territory with this build, ie: complete custom wide body kit.

I was originally going to put a turbo on and replicate a dfx motor, but I’ve decided that I really like the way that Texas 3D made the intake trumpets and decided to go naturally aspirated on this motor.  

the suspension has been fully modernized so as to match the performance of the racing motor that I’ve used.  

The front suspension belonged to a Toyota supra, and has been sectioned to fit the mustang chassis.

The rear suspension is a complete one off, mixing components from several different cars in order to provide this car with independent rear suspension and a differential strong enough to handle the power from the Cosworth motor.

here it is as it stands, I’m just going to keep keeping on with the build because I’m very excited to see what it’ll become! 

Without Further Adue, here it is as it stands.

 

DE4D4A1A-549C-4A4A-A622-ACFC41766411.jpeg

7BBA2F30-62FB-4B94-B64D-1E348236D707.jpeg

6440560A-4CC1-4A25-80E2-8C75416585BB.jpeg

ABAA0795-20C1-4D22-B0EA-E88F40DADF4B.jpeg

47AD516C-7CBD-488E-BD29-2B9AB6D1A024.jpeg

EE3D2A82-4EA7-4D95-9B24-31AFB9B1F279.png

BA549764-021A-4CC4-AD28-770E930E91EB.png

C738F23E-E319-418C-8732-BE252FAFDF64.png

14C40570-5AFD-4972-AB51-6953A373C97B.png

557E1927-E36C-4E18-8C1E-6FBA064C3D3B.png

Edited by JimmyRiggins
  • Like 3
Posted (edited)
26 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

i like your vision for this, looking forward to more

Thanks! Definitely more to come soon. I feel it’s a good combination at my interest in muscle cars, road racing, f1 ingenuity, with a touch of JDM flare!

12 minutes ago, NerdmanB said:

Question what is a cannonball run build? Newbie asking. I will be watching this build. Brian 

The cannonball run was a movie about a cross country race, and each year the members of this forum dedicate a build thread (in community builds section) to reenact/re-envision the race with their custom builds. The new start of the build/guidelines for the year are posted late December, shortly after polling and judging for the best in show for the current year is finished.  It’s a cool concept, you should check it out… and consider entering a build of your own! Thanks for checking out my build!

Edited by JimmyRiggins

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...