bogger44 Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Finished this one up this past summer. I added some 7" M&H cheater slicks from Speed City Resin, and fabbed up a somewhat accurate exhaust. Other than that, it's oob. Exterior is Dupli-Color Cardinal Red and the interior is, also Dupli-Color, Bright Red. Looking back on it now, I wish I would have picked up a set of Slixx decals for it, but oh well.
High octane Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Your "Bowtie" is lookin' good and just what would Slixx decals do???
Chas SCR Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 MCW has the correct decals for this kit. AMT kit did the decals in all white Nick and it had white with yellow lettering done on the cars.
bogger44 Posted December 19, 2012 Author Posted December 19, 2012 You're right Chas, it was MCW that had the correct decals. Slixx are all white as well. Thanks for the good words guys.
1972coronet Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 That's beautiful , Bogger44 ! I'm still in disbelief that Cone Chevrolet is gone (as is its in-name-only replacement) , although its building is still standing . Bill Thomas also had a dealership , in Anaheim (perhaps post-1962 ?) . Among the first to install 427's in the Camaro (late 1966). But , I divulge ... Lots of history represented here ! Excellent job , Bogger !
Chas SCR Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 You did a very beautiful job of what was given to you in a kit that was made for more for the Dyno Don car release then Hayden's car. If you are ever wanting to do another one but more correct on some stuff let me know and I will personaly help you as I have a lot of stuff for this car from Hayden and Brad Proffitt on the detail stuff that not a lot of people knew about.
gtx6970 Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Killer looking ride. I like this one a lot You did a very beautiful job of what was given to you in a kit that was made for more for the Dyno Don car release then Hayden's car. If you are ever wanting to do another one but more correct on some stuff let me know and I will personaly help you as I have a lot of stuff for this car from Hayden and Brad Proffitt on the detail stuff that not a lot of people knew about. Ok do tell. I have one of these to do and I'm all ears
rmvw guy Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Nice job! I'll never get tired of this one, I need it for my collection.
gtx6970 Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 You're right Chas, it was MCW that had the correct decals. Slixx are all white as well. Thanks for the good words guys. Your probably right, It looks horrible. You should just pack it up (carfully) and ship it to me so I can dispose of it properly
slusher Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Amazing job Tony, l really admire this build, great detail....
Chas SCR Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 GTX, The changes to the car is the decal sheet from MCW, Also from them get the early 1960s cheater slick. When you do the rims and tires you will have to sand the edge of the inner part of the tire just a little. When putting them in just lay them in and make sure the back does not push in to the point of touching the rim it self. The rim will be to replicate the true 11" rim and how the tire stay'ed flush from tread down to the rim. (Hayden cut the rim and widen the stock rim by 2inch) Also for the headers, The kit comes with Jardane headers (Dyno Don's sponser) Hayden ran Sanderson from Ronnie Sanderson headers and they was a fenderwall header. When doing the drivers side the first to pipes piston 1 and 3 go over the steering shaft and the back to go under and up between the steering and frame. Exhaust pipe is not connected to the headers as this was not needed to be in NHRA but the pipe with a muffler had to be in some what of a stock location and back to the front of the rear axle. He ran a straight pipe with a muffler at the end of it for looks. Also for the interior the dash was reworked and only had three gagues in it plus the tach move from the steering colum to the upper dash so he could see it. ( For extra little details you can also add the cloth pins to the fuel line just before the carbs)
W-409 Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Can't go wrong with Bubbletop Chevy Super Stocker, or 409. That looks fantastic to me, paint and detail is really nice. It looks very clean build overall, one of my favorites I've seen in a while. Really nice one.
bogger44 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Posted December 20, 2012 Thanks everyone. Your probably right, It looks horrible. You should just pack it up (carfully) and ship it to me so I can dispose of it properly Thanks GTX, after the day I had at work I needed a good laugh! Chas, thanks for sharing all of that info. I knew about the Sanderson fenderwell headers, but none of the other mods done to the car. Good stuff to know.
Burnout Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Really nice build. The cheater slicks and exhaust mods are really nice touches that are often overlooked.
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