crazyjim Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 What? I widened a Trantula body about 1/2", shortened the wheelbase, and added an Excalibur front end in an attempt to make a street rod. Next time I need to add a radiator to keep that big Ford cool. Or maybe a VW or Corvair engine instead.
Sam Cates Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 WOW, that looks amazing! The color suits it well and the interior is sweet!
TooOld Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 That looks pretty cool ! The wide body and interior look great . I'm putting this one in my Ideas folder BOB .
Wayne's World Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Really cool...what is the turning radius on the Tarantula2?
DumpyDan Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Nice job, talk about thinking outside the box. Love it!
GrandpaMcGurk Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Shiny & Swoopy...what more could you ask for?
Jantrix Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 What? I widened a Trantula body about 1/2", shortened the wheelbase, and added an Excalibur front end in an attempt to make a street rod. I'd say you nailed it Jim. Well done.
Johnny K Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Fantastic idea! Looks better than the original ever did and a natural - now that I see it done. Maybe if you just weathered it a bit . . . (just kidding . . .)
sports850 Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 That's a great build and a cool concept , well done .
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 Thank you very much, guys. I just love the swoopy body on that model. There's a couple more in my stash so we'll what happens.
Bartster Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Far out, Jim! Definitely better than the original. Looks like a fun build. Can't wait to see what you do to the next one. Lotsa potential with this kit. Bart.
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks, Bart. I don't like the kit body fits together, but it is what it is.
JunkPile Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Do I see just a bit of rust?.........Didn't think so! :angry:
CorvairJim Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Next time I need to add a radiator to keep that big Ford cool. Or maybe a VW or Corvair engine instead. The heck with the radiator! Where would you put it where it wouldn't spoil the car's lines? Besides, a Corvair engine can make ANY project more cool!
crazyjim Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 Not even a hint of rust, Chuck. Thanks Nathan & Brian. I don't know, Jim. I have at least 1 Corvair engine. It's all chrome and I was planning it for the Manx kit. I need to try and find pics of hot rod Corvair engines.
crazyjim Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 It's the kit engine with a different magneto, headers, and blower setup.
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Nice job. Also like the idea of you doing another with a corvair engine. I can see that fitting in the lines. bobthehobbuyguy
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