WIP.....69 Daytona Pro Mod..Updated 10/28/10

[1320wayne]

The graphics are really starting to take shape. I roughed up the aluminum just a bit before adding the panel lines just to make it look slightly weathered.

[Fuel Injected]

that engine is soo good even after studingthe pictures i still dont no what you did.

Talent

[1320wayne]

Here is another mockup with the decals complete on one side.

It's getting harder to get anything done as the heat index down here in FL has been murder over the last week or so. Even with an A/C unit in the garage it's hard to stay cool while you are working.

[Scalper]

INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[modelhut]

Wayne, I am very impressed. This build has been very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all of the progress pictures, they have been an inspiration!

Rod

Wayne, I am very impressed. This build has been very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all of the progress pictures, they have been an inspiration!

Rod

[John Pol]

Hi Wayne love this build bye the way what kind camera do you use?Your shoots are great I have a sony cybershoot but really sucks taking closeups.

John Pol

[1320wayne]

Hi Wayne love this build bye the way what kind camera do you use?Your shoots are great I have a sony cybershoot but really sucks taking closeups.

John Pol

Thanks for the comments. I am using a Sony 8.5 megapixel Cyber Shot. I use the setting for the highest quality images. I am by no means an expert with the camera. I've had it for at least four years now and I know that there is probably so much more I could be doing with it to enhance the quality of the pictures.

[John Teresi]

Wayne.....I have been following this build for a while now........all I have to say is this progress build is "WAY OVER THE TOP".........you got some skills buddy.

[Romell R]

You should have given out bibs before this build, cause I think you me a new shirt cause i drooled all over mine LOL! EXCELLENT job my friend. Romell

[1320wayne]

Well, it's been more than a month but I've finally put some other temporary projects behind me and gotten back to this one. All of the graphics are in place on both sides and I was able to get back to the wheel tubs that are made from a combination of aluminum and styrene. Next is to add the carbon fiber decals and clear coat and they will be ready for install.

[Dragline]

Wayne, this is looking OUTSTANDING buddy.

Any more progress on the chassis and motor?

I LOVE this build..

Trade ya for one of mine!!

Bob

[bsoder]

I'm a little lost for words!..so WOW...that HEMI is a JEWEL..the whole thing looks mighty fine

[1320wayne]

A few more details completed. It's a slow go as I am having a huge chore battling this recent bout of high humidity and high temps down here in Florida.

I was able to get the fuel tank in place, although it's not where I had intended it to be. I first attached it further forward but lack of planning didn't show me how high it would be and the sloping front end would interfere. So, I had to pull it off and move it back until it cleared the front bodywork.

I've also got two more sheet metal pieces for the front of the chassis done and covered in carbon fiber. The rear wheelwells are also done and covered in carbon fiber. The one pictured here is merely stuck in place as it's not ready to be permanently attached yet.

[Chuck Most]

Wow- you drag racing modelers always blow me away!

[caine440]

I knew this one was going to be amazing.

Outstanding work!

[Hattley]

I’m new here, so I just stumbled on to your build. With that, I just wanted to acknowledge what a great work of art you’re producing!! I’ll be following this thread.

[1320wayne]

Here is a bit more progress. I was able to finish more chassis panels as well as getting the seat mounted and started on the racing harness. I also had to rebuild the wheel tubs as the first two developed problems. I determined that I would have to mount the wheel tubs before adding the carbon fiber decals. Because the tubs are so thin and flexible I could not get the carbon fiber decals to work without forming air bubbles. I ended up ruining the first set trying to fight this issue. Now I have two new ones built and in place.

[Wolf75]

###### that looks mean!

[Marlowe]

Truly remarkable! The car looks fast and it isn't even moving!

[1320wayne]

Well, the rear sheet metal is done and assembled. I ran out of carbon fiber so I have to wait for a new shipment to arrive before I can have the back half finished.

I finished the racing harness. It was made with Model Car Garage seat belt hardware and blue painters tape.

And I started on the rear suspension. The front half four link brackets are scratchbuilt from styrene and aluminum tubing for bushings.

[Scalper]

wow the seat belts look great.

[ScrappyJ]

Hadn't seen this one in a while, Wayne! It is looking fantastic!

[Dr. Cranky]

Impressive details. Love the paintjob.

[1320wayne]

Here is progress on the rear suspension. I have scratchbuilt all of the four links, aluminum braces for the rearend brackets and sourced some parts box rotors. I still have to add some small rear brakes, center hubs, bolthead details and the rear springs.

[1320wayne]

More progress on the rear suspension area. The differential is in along with the scratchbuilt driveshaft made from alum. tubing. The wheelie bars are also in the works. I made them from alum. tubing and styrene tubing along with styrene rod. There are still lots of bracing to add to the bars but for the most part the hardest parts of the creating of the bars is complete.