Darin Bastedo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm building a custom speedster version. I chopped the top 2.5 scale inches and am using part of the engine cover window from a Ferrari F-50. The wheels are five spokes but I plan to use 427 Cobra style Halibrands on the final version. I haven't completely decided on the paint scheme but I'm leaning toward a Corvette style Grand Sport design. (The 60's version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Looks good so far Darren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 COOL!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 WOW!...this is one of those'Now, WHY didn't I think of that !...ATTABOY, keep us posted....'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 VERY COOL IDEA! Keep it goin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yeppers. Sweet. Great concept. Zora woulda been proud of this one ... except for that idea of Cobra wheels. Blasphemy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I wondered how an AeroVette would look like this, (to go with the Corvette Indy I did in a similar fashion). Thanks for showing me what it looks like outside my imagination, and without having to do anything. I like it so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elan Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 As I remember, Halibrands were also used on some Corvette racers from the '60's. Good start anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 NICE START!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Darin, This is a project that I'll be watching closely. The Aerovette was a sharp concept car but not one that lent itself to customizing. I can see already that you're going to be giving a new life to this kit. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyMojave Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yeah, Halibrand wheels were used on LOTS of race cars, including the GS Vettes. That "Cobra" pattern of Halibrand wheels got used on Eisert Formula A road race open wheel cars, Lola-Chevy Can Am cars, Ford GT40s, lots of Sprint cars, a number of Indy cars, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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