2025 Cannonball Run - 50 years since the 1975 run.

[Rescued customs]

Just now, White Rabbit said:

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

That suck sorry 

[White Rabbit]

1 hour ago, Rescued customs said:

That suck sorry 

Thanks. I hadn't planned on modeling new brakes for the kit, but it seems necessary now. I'll use this opportunity to make something more accurate and multi-piece for ease of painting.

[Mattilacken]

2025 Cannonball Run Entry list:

1. '62 Chevrolet Bel Air  (W-409)

2.  Ford Escort MK2 ( stitchdup)

3. ‘74 Mercedes 300TD SLC (Mattilacken)

4. ‘69 Chevrolet Camaro (atomicholliday)

5. WV type 1 Van (Fat Brian)

6. ‘69 Dodge Dart (Tim08)

7. ‘67 Ford Mustang (JimmyRiggins)

8. '70 Plymouth Superbird (Keef)

9. ’71 Renault Alpine A110( White Rabbit)

10. ‘75 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

11. Dodge Super Bee (Slusher)

12. ’70 Dodge Super Bee (Sam I Am)

13. Lamborghini Espada (Tooltime-fan)

14. ‘70 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)

15. ‘75 Volkswagen Golf (oldcarfan)

16. ’60 Ford Starliner (blue303) 

17. Shelby G.T. 350R (xbazzarex)

18. ‘73 Mercury Cougar (bill_67)

19. ‘64 Corvette Grand Sport (beans)

20. ’71 Porsche 911 T (Misha)

21. ’73 Dodge Charger (Pat Minarick)

22. ’71 Ford Maverick (bobthehobbyguy)

23. ’70 Ford Torino (kromolly)

24. ‘63 Renault Estafette (camaro69)

25. ‘73 Dodge d300 (53gmc)🏁

26. ‘71 Ford Interceptor (spencer1984)

27. ‘74 Ford Gran Torino wagon (iamsuperdan)

28. ‘58 Plymouth sports fury (Rescued Customs)

29. ‘66 Chevrolet  Malibu (Chasten)

30. ’66 Fairline GT/GTA (geras24)

31. '69 Ford Galaxie (Stavanzer)

32. 73 Nissan Skyline GT-R (Badge73)

33. ’75 Chevrolet Laguna (RockinRoler)

Edited March 8 by Mattilacken

[Mattilacken]

5 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

Traditionaly you are right, but again that car is french so everything might be different  

[stitchdup]

5 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

i'd double check before commiting to changing the brakes. it may be they were mounted backwards to save space as these are small cars and alpine like to be strange

[MeatMan]

9 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

Not necessarily. They look like they could be made to cover the wheel hub., The locator on the front set fit spindles I've seen.
Nice looking work tho. I  just did some and those have me going back to the drawing board.

Its been years since I did mine and decided to pull it down and check it out. Those are correct.

Edited March 5 by MeatMan

[MeatMan]

Here's an update on my Cosworth Monza.
I had to reverse the changes I made for last years run by removing the turbo and serpentine belt setup. I also had to design and print headers to fit the Monza because the ones that came with the engine wouldn't go under the floor pan. I made them shorty style. I also designed a distributor cap closer to what came with the 1:1 engine, and angle plug boots for a lower profile. I also printed some Weber carbs and designed and printed a period air filter.

For the body, I leaned more into the Spyder II look by changing the taillights. That was actually prompted by the fact that I broke one of the kit taillights. I think they came out pretty well. The hood was designed and printed to closely match the Spyder II hood.

I've finished the chassis but won't post that until its rolling. Thanks.

[MeatMan]

I tried to edit my previous post but the site wouldn't let me.
While taking pics I realized that Last year's build didn't require a front plate because it was current, and Ohio doesn't require one. Well in '75 it was a requirement, so I had to add a bracket.
I'm also adding pics of the Spyder II since newer entrants may not have seen them.

[Badge73]

25 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

I tried to edit my previous post but the site wouldn't let me.
While taking pics I realized that Last year's build didn't require a front plate because it was current, and Ohio doesn't require one. Well in '75 it was a requirement, so I had to add a bracket.
I'm also adding pics of the Spyder II since newer entrants may not have seen them.

Brother, that is looking slick. Your research attention is really bringing me into your build, love this. That license plate bracket is as 70s as it gets, so blocky!

[White Rabbit]

6 hours ago, stitchdup said:

i'd double check before commiting to changing the brakes. it may be they were mounted backwards to save space as these are small cars and alpine like to be strange

 

2 hours ago, MeatMan said:

Not necessarily. They look like they could be made to cover the wheel hub., The locator on the front set fit spindles I've seen.
Nice looking work tho. I  just did some and those have me going back to the drawing board.

Its been years since I did mine and decided to pull it down and check it out. Those are correct.

 

Thank you for the responses. I did more research and does indeed seem that the they are molded backwards. The calipers themselves are correct, but just on the wrong sides. 

[geras24]

Update on my Cannonball WIP:

The hood scoop is ready to paint.

I checked the engine height, and it fits well.

The engine is almost ready. I just need to add the fan, starter, and exhaust manifold.

I made the blower and its pulleys from scratch  

I also opened the trunk.

 

And I did a paint test.

 

[Badge73]

11 hours ago, geras24 said:

Update on my Cannonball WIP:

The hood scoop is ready to paint.

I checked the engine height, and it fits well.

The engine is almost ready. I just need to add the fan, starter, and exhaust manifold.

I made the blower and its pulleys from scratch  

I also opened the trunk.

 

And I did a paint test.

 

Coming a long really nice, love the blower.

[RockinRoller]

Hello from Berlin/Germany!

 

I´m in with my 1975 Laguna Hawaiian Tropic car... that jumps the pool in the movie...

First time starting this build I thought it was a easy-peasy buildup... but as usual it turns into a expensive and time-consuming drama... but who cares - that´s the hobby! 😄

I´m a TV- & Movie-Vehicle (model)builder and a collector... so the original MPC box stays unbuild and I decided to grab one of the many issues of that kit.

The kit is absolute cruel... and as more as you dig into the moviecar, you see, it has nothing in common, only the base-bodyshape... much to do and a benefit to join my first community build!

God bless 3D-printing...

 

Greetings,

Oliver

[Mattilacken]

@RockinRoller nice to se a Laguna entering!! I love these cars, and I have one 1:1 Malibu of these years as well.

regarding the chassis, that chassi is nothing as what they had more what the movie car had since that’s a original car and not a race car. So a chassi for the movie car you would be best of with swapinh in a chassi from any of the earlier Chevelle a or Buicks the interior are available as files for printing now, thank good. 
If you want a race car, a GM monogram nascar from the ’80s fits good with minor adjustments. I have understood that they actually ran with original chassis that got modified and I do have a lot of pictures of period correct ones, but it depends on how period correct you want to be. 🙂 for me the Monigram chassis are good. I know a place in EU that carry those kits so pm me if interested and I can give you the link. 

o, and if you didn’t notice in the movie it’s a Laguna until they paint it gray, after that it’s a Monte Carlo.

Here is one of mine:

Edited March 8 by Mattilacken

[Beans]

Got my color on.  Went with Pearl white.  Still needs clear but it's progress.

[RockinRoller]

@Mattilacken wasn´t able to response faster, because the website always shows an error trying...

I restore a 1947 Fleetline Aerosedan for 12 years now... but I would trade against a Laguna to create this one in 1:1! So call me if you are interested (I´m in Berlin/Germany!).

I put so much work to make the chassis fit... I guess I keep it, because this won´t be seen anymore when it is "under glass" or on display. I want to create a "childhood memory" as usual with TV- and movie vehicles we are in danger to push it too far with accuracy - and then never get it done. Must learn that over the last 35 years. 😉

Have to make some additional decals and sculting a new rear-bumper... opened the lights and grille to make it more stock.  So this on goes way too far already. But who knows, where it leads me with my personal issue of "not being able to keep a build simple". 😄

 

 

 

 

Sooo much filling and sanding to do... rear bumper is in a resculpting process to create the cutout for license plate area... tinytinytiny...

 

Greetings

Oliver

 

[Mattilacken]

@RockinRoller great progress mate! Cool project you have going! And nice to find an other in eu that have similar taste in cars as me  hehe

you are doing a great job on this build and I like your fabricated rear panel!

[MeatMan]

Quick update on the Monza.
I flocked the interior floor and painted the panels (not shown) but I have to give them a coat of satin varnish or matte.
Got the chassis mostly done but have some detailing to do.
I'm pondering the rear window louver but won't decide until I paint the body.
I designed the wheels to look like the stock 4 bolt wheels but they look more like Cragers. Gives it that 70's rake.

[Rescued customs]

Hey sorry no updates on the fury been lil busy but this week ima get back on her I rotate my builds so I have worked on the bench some just not on her …. Guys I love y’all’s builds that are currently goin on keep up the cool work y’all . 

[Keef]

On 3/8/2025 at 6:55 AM, Mattilacken said:

@RockinRoller nice to se a Laguna entering!! I love these cars, and I have one 1:1 Malibu of these years as well.

regarding the chassis, that chassi is nothing as what they had more what the movie car had since that’s a original car and not a race car. So a chassi for the movie car you would be best of with swapinh in a chassi from any of the earlier Chevelle a or Buicks the interior are available as files for printing now, thank good. 
If you want a race car, a GM monogram nascar from the ’80s fits good with minor adjustments. I have understood that they actually ran with original chassis that got modified and I do have a lot of pictures of period correct ones, but it depends on how period correct you want to be. 🙂 for me the Monigram chassis are good. I know a place in EU that carry those kits so pm me if interested and I can give you the link. 

o, and if you didn’t notice in the movie it’s a Laguna until they paint it gray, after that it’s a Monte Carlo.

Here is one of mine:

I started one of these as a pro touring/road race build. I’m using an AMT NASCAR kit as a donor.

[slusher]

59 minutes ago, Keef said:

I started one of these as a pro touring/road race build. I’m using an AMT NASCAR kit as a donor.

I like that Laguna! I am all painted and ready to start building on my 70 Super Bee 🐝 going to brush paint the motor tomorrow…

[White Rabbit]

Everyone's builds are looking great! We're definitely going to have tough vote this year!

As for the Alpine, I've been working primarily on parts prep. and 3d. Since the brake calipers were molded backwards, I took the opportunity to build more accurate calipers. 

The calipers will be separate pieces from the rotors; while the rotors themselves will be made in two pieces as well to facilitate painting.

Since I was in the neighborhood, I also modeled a more accurate rear-mount oil cooler.

Edited March 26 by White Rabbit

[oldcarfan]

I pushed through and 'finished' my entry. Now I'm going to take a couple days and let it sit on the shelf at eye level to make sure I didn't forget anything.

[oldcarfan]

I'm declaring my build done! Not sure how, I usually don't finish until a panic influenced late November rush. I spent a couple days looking it over and didn't see any I forgot which is odd! So here it is. The boys' gear is laid out, ready to pack and go the second they get the call with the code word, "Gumball." Whoops, wrong movie.

 

 

[White Rabbit]

Nearly done with the 3D work.

I had made the rims to be compatible with the stock tires, (which they are), but, I decided to challenge myself to model the tires as well. Michelin XAS 165HR 13.

I also removed the windscreen washer nozzles on the body and modeled separate units.