gtx6970 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) A slight snafu ( dropped it this morning ) I think I better call this one done and walk away . Basically box stock with exception to the MAD pre wired dist and Slixx decals Paint is Tamiya Metallic blue with duplicolor semi gloss black interior, Engine is a True Value rattlecan Pumpkin orange to give the looks of Race Hemi Orange My decals ae getting old and they had some cracking issues So its not flawless . BUT, I can live with it Imo. These cars make GREAT looking race cars Edited February 12 by gtx6970 10
Brutalform Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Looks fantastic, Bill. The engine, paint, decals are spot on. Also the rear tires fit perfectly under the wheel wells. You did a nice job on this. 1
Mike 1017 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 I LUV IT !!!! I see you used MAD Distributor. Did they start using larger gauge wire? Mike
gtx6970 Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Mike 1017 said: I LUV IT !!!! I see you used MAD Distributor. Did they start using larger gauge wire? Mike I cant answer that, Ive had these dist kits for quite a while . still have maybe 3 or 4 left
70Monte454 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 This just looks RIGHT! Good job. did you have to tweak the suspension to get it to sit that way?
gtx6970 Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 (edited) Here is a video of the actual car. Probably one of my top ten favorite drag cars from the period These LO23 cars made GREAT race cars. I have a few more decals / kits to build Next up is the Dick Landy SS/EA car ,,,OR I might move on to the Demented dart . Or the Charle Allen SS/EA car ???? decisions decisions Edited February 13 by gtx6970 1
gtx6970 Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 A good friend of mine owns an original LO23 car campaigned out of Sabina OH back in the day The Kessler Brothers car But it would require far more paint skills than Im capable of or a one off set of custom decals be made
Zippi Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Nice looking 68 Hemi Dart Bill. I really dig these old drag cars.
Coyote_6 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Especially nice engine work - great build. Don't drop it again? 🤣 Very nice!!! Steve 1
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 I need to find a proper cab / chassis to put this altogether
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 On 2/13/2025 at 10:09 AM, 70Monte454 said: This just looks RIGHT! Good job. did you have to tweak the suspension to get it to sit that way? Nope, other than decals and plug wires its all the pieces in the Hemi dart kit Keep in mind, The Rear suspension is exclusive to the Hemi dart version
Coyote_6 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Seems a race car builder needs a good transporter or two. What kit did your trailer come from?
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Coyote_6 said: Seems a race car builder needs a good transporter or two. What kit did your trailer come from? unknown, It was an ebay purchase several years ago . I think its scratchbuilt All I need is the cab and related bits https://www.ebay.com/itm/375869203372 Edited February 14 by gtx6970
Coyote_6 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Very cool cab. I bought some 1/700 resin print aircraft for an aircraft carrier build and the detail was amazing, even at that small size. That should be an awesome MOPAR hauler! Steve
Hmann68 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Wow that’s a great looking build, really sits nice! The Griffith scheme was one of the best looking of all those Darts. You did it right 👍
Brutalform Posted February 15 Posted February 15 21 hours ago, gtx6970 said: I need to find a proper cab / chassis to put this altogether Maybe look at a Moebius truck kit, that you can lengthen the chassis on, and add some dual rims and tires?
Brutalform Posted February 15 Posted February 15 BTW, Bill, where did you get that trailer? I have Archway Ford Thunderbolt and the decals to do the tow car. Just waiting to get a resin 64 wagon, and a trailer to complement the T Bolt.
Brutalform Posted February 15 Posted February 15 My bad. I see you already posted the trailer was “unknown”.
gtx6970 Posted February 15 Author Posted February 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Brutalform said: BTW, Bill, where did you get that trailer? I have Archway Ford Thunderbolt and the decals to do the tow car. Just waiting to get a resin 64 wagon, and a trailer to complement the T Bolt. Trailer is an old amt / Ertle blueprinter piece I think.? I may have another trailer if you want it. Ramp bed I bought off ebay several years back...that I think is scratch built Edited February 15 by gtx6970 1
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