Warren Johnson 93 Olds Pro Stock

[Nitro330]

 

I've had these decals for many years and this is a project that I finally pushed myself to do.  Just finished this week.  I was always a WJ fan and wanted to make sure I did it justice.  Started with the Revell "Chill Factor" generic olds pro stock (Didn't want to use my WJ version).  Wasn't sure how much detail I was going to do with it because these kits are not the best.  So I just started and figured it out as I went along.  Did the interior first and spent a bit of time getting the mold lines sanded on the cage. Also, cut out the transmission tunnel and built a new one to accomodate a Lenco air pod transmission from VCG Resins.  Added the airlines and re-did the shifter as well as adding interior electronics, belts and an aftermarket tach.  Now that its done, you can hardly see any of it! LOL.  

Re-did all of the springs in the chassis with actual springs.  Cut off the front clip before I had any idea how I was going to make it hold back on.  Ended up using mini magnets that I built into the frame and inside fendors as well as aluminum rod and tube at the bottom to line it up.  Also cut out the trunk lid and used photoetch Dzus plates from FutureAttraction to support it.  Scratch built the parachute brace, spoiler braces, wheelie wheels and added a chute from Pro Tech.  Rear tires are 3D printed (don't remember where they are from) and are much more accurate looking than the kit tires.  Wheels were scavenged from a Glidden pro stock Thunderbird kit and re-chromed with Revell Chrom spray.

On the engine I used valve covers from Competition Resins and scratch built the intake, remote oil filter plate and dry sump oil tank.  Wired and plumbed to a decent detail.  Since this thing called "work" seems to get in the way of my model building all the time, it took me a while to do, but I am happy with the results. 

[Mopar2]

Wow beyond wow...On an older Oldsmodile Pro Stock.Great detailed build...Very clean...

[Charger Funny Car]

Awesome job on that power plant!!!

[Hemifever]

 Very nice job. Engine detail is awesome, carb linkage looks right on. Congrats.

[bondo bill]

well done

[ChrisR]

Looking great.

[bytownshaker]

Very clean and well detailed Oldsmobile!!!

[Len Woodruff]

Nice. How did you get the bigger tires on the rear? This kit comes with narrower slicks than the other kits.

[iBorg]

Looks great. I love the valve covers. A lot of nice details that deserve a second look.

[Dragline]

Truly Epic build. I would be honored to have that on my shelf I assure you.

[Nitro330]

Thanks guys, appreciate it!

[Nitro330]

2 hours ago, Len Woodruff said:

Nice. How did you get the bigger tires on the rear? This kit comes with narrower slicks than the other kits.

Actually didn't have to change anything, they fit right in.  No modifications required.  The kit supplied tires looked really undersized.

[Maurice Henderson]

Bro, you did WJ proud with this one..I'm a big WJ fan also..The detail and finish are on point..The stance is right on..I've built quite a few WJ cars to include both white cars(the plain white before he got GM Performance sponsorship) the AC Delco car, Blue GM Performance Olds and Firebird, both black Superman cars and Kurts 1st in the 6s car..I now have his black 83 Cutlass and 71 Camaro on the bench right now..Again WJ would be proud, but his quote would be "The car was a tool that I used to accomplish the goal that I set out!!!" If you're going to do anymore WJ builds get his book Drag Racing's Warren THE PROFESSOR Johnson.

[PappyD340]

Awesome build, very well done!

[Len Woodruff]

7 hours ago, Nitro330 said:

Actually didn't have to change anything, they fit right in.  No modifications required.  The kit supplied tires looked really undersized.

Thanks for the info.

[Nitro330]

10 hours ago, Maurice Henderson said:

Bro, you did WJ proud with this one..I'm a big WJ fan also..The detail and finish are on point..The stance is right on..I've built quite a few WJ cars to include both white cars(the plain white before he got GM Performance sponsorship) the AC Delco car, Blue GM Performance Olds and Firebird, both black Superman cars and Kurts 1st in the 6s car..I now have his black 83 Cutlass and 71 Camaro on the bench right now..Again WJ would be proud, but his quote would be "The car was a tool that I used to accomplish the goal that I set out!!!" If you're going to do anymore WJ builds get his book Drag Racing's Warren THE PROFESSOR Johnson.

Thanks Maurice!  I just got the Camaro decals from Slixx, so that's definitely on the to-do list. What color are you using for the Camaro?  I have the WJ book and it just says "a rich red tone".

[Nitro330]

4 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Awesome build, very well done!

Thanks Larry!

[Zippi]

Even though Bob Glidden was my boy back in the day this turned out pretty kewl.  Im diggin it.  Love the Pro Stock and Pro Street.

[Maurice Henderson]

14 hours ago, Nitro330 said:

Thanks Maurice!  I just got the Camaro decals from Slixx, so that's definitely on the to-do list. What color are you using for the Camaro?  I have the WJ book and it just says "a rich red tone".

If you look on the back of the Slixx decals it calls for a Candy Brandywine..It's the same color of his Vega..Yeah, I built that and the white 99 Firebird..I purchase a can from Ebay from 

staplesautopart

cost $58.83  39.95 +shipping 14.40

Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. 1907 Boulevard, Colonial Heights  Virginia 23834-2307 

 

 

 

 

[M W Elky]

On 8/11/2025 at 3:24 AM, Maurice Henderson said:

If you look on the back of the Slixx decals it calls for a Candy Brandywine..It's the same color of his Vega..Yeah, I built that and the white 99 Firebird..I purchase a can from Ebay from 

staplesautopart

cost $58.83  39.95 +shipping 14.40

Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. 1907 Boulevard, Colonial Heights  Virginia 23834-2307 

 

 

 

 

Wow I’ve never have had even close to that invested in paint for a model you guys are really dedicated when fans . Fantastic build with incredible detail 

[Nitro330]

On 8/10/2025 at 5:10 PM, Zippi said:

Even though Bob Glidden was my boy back in the day this turned out pretty kewl.  Im diggin it.  Love the Pro Stock and Pro Street.

Thanks Bob!  As a fellow Hoosier, Bob Glidden was always a favorite of mine also.  I want to do one of his Thunderbirds in the future.

[Nitro330]

8 hours ago, M W Elky said:

Wow I’ve never have had even close to that invested in paint for a model you guys are really dedicated when fans . Fantastic build with incredible detail 

Thanks Michael!  LOL, I have never spent that kind of money on paint.

[Brutalform]

Amazing work you put into this build. I love it. 

[Maurice Henderson]

Mikey, I have looked and tried to get this Kandy Brandywine from so many places and always come up short...So when I was building my WJ Vega, I searched on Ebay and found the guys I posted earlier..I know it's expensive, but I figured I could at least 2 1/2 models out of it..So it was worth it and it's real automatic paint.

[slusher]

Fantastic build!