Custom Body MiniCharger Nostalgia build

[GoatGuy]

This build will be a nostalgia car with a narrow frame, Hemi engine with single plug/cylinder, etc. Inspired by the first nitro cars I saw in the early 70s at Utica-Rome Speedway in upstate NY. The original car was based in Utica. The body came from an ebay find, the 3D printed engine, rear slicks, rims and front rims donated by my good friend and master builder Codi. The chassis and engine is somewhat modeled after the Stone, Woods, Cook Mustang F/C. The dark nighttime image is one I took at that race at Utica-Rome. The car he ran against that night was Paula Murphy's STP Duster. The race that got me hooked! Now my son, grandson, and I go to Maple Grove every September.

Thanks for looking.

Dave

[Zen]

Pretty cool, what scale is this one?

[gtx6970]

Following along for the ride

 

 

That was a killer looking car back in the day

[bytownshaker]

I'll be following along, should be a cool build.

[GoatGuy]

Hey Zen, it is 1/24th. Thanks for checking.

Bill, yes it was, thanks for following.

Edgar, thanks for the encouragement.

[GoatGuy]

These headers from ebay will also go on the car. The image is a before and after shot, getting rid of the excess plastic between the pipes. I started with a Tamiya photoetch saw blade and then a Flexifile with 3 different grits to finish up.

[GoatGuy]

I'm not sure I am using the correct supercharger for this build, but I'm not going for all out correctness (is that a word?). I'm having fun doing it.

[mr68gts]

18 hours ago, GoatGuy said:

I'm not sure I am using the correct supercharger for this build, but I'm not going for all out correctness (is that a word?). I'm having fun doing it.

Nothing wrong with how you're building it, it's yours to build as you see fit. But yes, you are correct, that is the wrong supercharger if you were going for an accurate model. The one you happen to be using is a 14-71 where the original car used a 6-71. (longer case and rotors if you are wondering what the differences are) Indecently, the nostalgia class is limited in parts they can use. Single Mag, 6-71, certain size fuel pump etc.

If I may suggest, add a support brace to the upswept part of the headers. Adds a little detail to your headers and some "correctness".  For reference look no further than the photo you posted, and you will see the flat brace going across the tubes.

Paul