gtx6970 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) Anyone know for sure engine color on this particular car. Instructions says Chrysler red( orange ) A 1968 440 or 383 GTS Darts engine would be turquoise in color Edited February 19 by gtx6970 1
dwc43 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 These cars ran 426 Hemi's, and they are Race Hemi Orange. A different shade than the 340 or 440 or Street Hemi orange.
gtx6970 Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 (edited) Im aware of the SS/A hemi cars. I already have that one built Im working on the less known SS/EA 440 auto car . Bob Lambeck was primary driver Edited February 13 by gtx6970 1
dwc43 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Sorry about that. I got the wrong car. Anyways, from what I was able to find out it was blue. I can't find a single pic to prove it though. I did find a die cast car and it is blue and I'm sure they strive for some accuracy on that model cause it was a limited edition run of only 400. Sorry, but that's all I could come up with. My guess it is factory blue turquoise. 1
dwc43 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 You're welcome. Sorry, I could not find a pic or a definite answer.
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 (edited) Will be a very simple no pains ( hopefully ) 100% out of the box build Edited February 14 by gtx6970 2
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 3 hours ago, dwc43 said: Looking good so far. Can't wait to see it finished. Thanks, My ultimate goal is be able to recreate this photo in 1.25th scale I have the Hemi dart, and the Charger done already Once this dart is finished, I'll move on to the 68 Coronet RT 1
Jack L Posted February 14 Posted February 14 L ooking good!!!! Where did the transporter bed come from ?
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 19 minutes ago, Jack L said: L ooking good!!!! Where did the transporter bed come from ? Unknown I think I got it off Ebay several years ago. My gut tells me its a scratch built piece
gtx6970 Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 34 minutes ago, dwc43 said: That will be a cool pic to pull off. I'm close 3
Rescued customs Posted February 15 Posted February 15 7 hours ago, gtx6970 said: Will be a very simple no pains ( hopefully ) 100% out of the box build Beautiful 2
gtx6970 Posted February 15 Author Posted February 15 (edited) Still trying to determine the cars engine color. But....got all the decals on yesterday. Cleared it today. So...I will soon be at the point to just leave it turquoise and move on. Edited February 15 by gtx6970 2
1972coronet Posted February 16 Posted February 16 I started one of these some 20, 22 years ago . I'd painted its engine Chrysler Engine Turquoise - dunno if it's correct, but I like it. I'm sure that "Dandy Dick" at least blueprinted the engine and swapped cams and made other class-rules modifications. Not sure if he repainted the engine (probably unnecessary). I'll enquire to his son , Robert, and see if he remembers.
gtx6970 Posted February 16 Author Posted February 16 Well. Decision made. Turquoise it's going to stay Interior is done. I should have this done later this week 2
gtx6970 Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 Wow. Did the GTS trunk panel That was fun.....Ok. Not really. 2
dodgefever Posted February 17 Posted February 17 16 hours ago, gtx6970 said: Well. Decision made. Turquoise it's going to stay I was about to point out that the engine in the Coronet is orange and that's a 440... seems possible he painted all his engines Hemi orange. 2
gtx6970 Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 11 hours ago, dodgefever said: I was about to point out that the engine in the Coronet is orange and that's a 440... seems possible he painted all his engines Hemi orange. I believe you are right. But its too late now. Im already comminated to use the engine at hand
1972coronet Posted February 18 Posted February 18 I haven't received a reply from Robert Landy regarding his dad's '68 SS/EA Dart's engine colour.
gtx6970 Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 11 hours ago, 1972coronet said: I haven't received a reply from Robert Landy regarding his dad's '68 SS/EA Dart's engine colour. Im in a FB group where several of the Landy family are involved. One replied saying him and Mike Landy built the car , he asked what I wanted to know . Then never heard back with answers to my questions Ive moved on and Turquoise its going to be 1
Tony Coomer Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Great looking build so far. The paint and decal work looks great…
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