remingtonbox Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 One thing I can confirm though is that this year my celebrity co-driver/navigator will be Kari Byron and my support crew Adam, Jamie, Grant & Tori. Dammit, I had them contracted also but they backed out. So I contracted Jeremy Clarkson and the Stig.
Jantrix Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 The boys at Javlab are also looking at retrofitting a Wayne Industries gas turbine into the cruiser to replace the standard turbo diesel We figured out your secret Zen. http://youtu.be/U9G18qHPhcM
truckaddict Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Haven't decided what to build yet but im thinking of maybe something with some class and some serious power. Pretty sure my last cannonball entry a giant dodge van with two motors collapsed the first bridge it crossed. This year im goining lighter.
W-409 Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 The Story: On December 31st, Jack came home with the new toy which will be racing in Cannonball Rally 2013. It's '69 Ford Torino Talladega with 428 Cid engine and it's rust free, so the boys don't waste time on welding it. The co-driver Joe was still bit unsure about the car... It's a FORD! The boys had never built Ford engine. Jack told him that they could find a bunch of books how to rebuild Ford's engine and start doing that, last year they did the same with the Early Hemi in '57 Chrysler and they did it right: Chrysler finished 3rd place overall! Jack bought also a Blower, but they are still unsure to use it or not. The Build: Here's my basis for this project, Revell's '69 Ford Torino Talladega, still sealed. My plan so far is, that I don't have a plan. I just don't know what way this should go-maybe somekind of BlowerPower StreetMachine or then a bit Stock Car style racer... We'll see.
HNTR Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Finally received my kit this morning. Here is the UNSTARTED model. Nothing has been glued, painted, or buffed out. lol Edited January 3, 2013 by HNTR
camarofreak82_427 Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Is it to late to get in on this i have a parts box 86 elcamino ss id id like to build up
Lunajammer Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 You have all year Brandon, dive in at will.
camarofreak82_427 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Sweet i have been looin dor a reason to build it for a whyle now lol
Bad Brad #2 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm thinking I might have to try one of these CBP's, this one looks like a good one to get in on. I'm still thinking of what to build though.
maltsr Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Hi guys It's already New Year's Day here in sunny NZ, so I can make a start ahead of you LOL This is my project as it stands so far : Happy New Year
TimJ Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 As it's the 1st of January here in the UK here is what I'll be driving. I haven't decided on a color yet but there's plenty of time for that.
Nick Winter Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick
HNTR Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick Oh yeah, we get to work on ours later. So there.lol
diymirage Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm you know I never thought of that loop hole...........Very smart guys. Nick just like the real canon ball run..just because they start early doesnt mean they finish first
Nick Winter Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 Cannonball is all about finding Loop holes and ways around rules & problems Nick
TFchronos Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Count me in with a 76 Gremlin. i have some VERY interesting ideas for it. I like where this is going, I'm very interested. Goodluck buddy One thing I can confirm though is that this year my celebrity co-driver/navigator will be Kari Byron and my support crew Adam, Jamie, Grant & Tori. Well that explains why they just flat out ignored me... Man this contest hasn't officially started and this guy already has the edge. All I got to say is just watch them guys closely, they like using C4 alot. Cannonball is all about finding Loop holes and ways around rules & problems Nick . Also ignoring reality.
diymirage Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 speaking of loopholes, you guys think i should buy this and enter it ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polar-Lights-Back-To-The-Future-Time-Machine-snap-together-model-car-kit-/121044517738?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c2ed0c36a
truckaddict Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 speaking of loopholes, you guys think i should buy this and enter it ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polar-Lights-Back-To-The-Future-Time-Machine-snap-together-model-car-kit-/121044517738?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c2ed0c36a it only does 88mph
zenrat Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 True. But once you hit 88 you can win any years run you choose...
64SS350 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Funny, I was thinking the same thing last night as I have one in the purple pond for my daughter!
Jantrix Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Well gang we are off and running on our sixth(!) Cannonball CBP. I'm very happy to be part of such a dedicated and imaginative group of builders. I'd like to wish everyone a most excellent 2013 and the best of luck in your endeavors. Having said that, lets get to it. Edited January 1, 2013 by Jantrix
hacked Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 hi Guys, and a happy new year. i don't know much about the canonball run, but would i be right in thinking a good car would be able to sit on good speeds with out attacting to much attention? thanks Jeff
HNTR Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Here is an exploded view of my Toyota Celica. Edited January 3, 2013 by HNTR
Mr.Bill Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Hello All: I have been looker for about a year or so now. I have picked up a lot of pointers and tips. So I guess it's time for me to step outside and do something now. So with that being said I would also like to get in on this one! I am not sure what I will build but I will post pictures this weekend. Edited January 2, 2013 by Mr.Bill
Nick Winter Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 Well gang we are off and running on our sixth(!) Cannonball CBP. I'm very happy to be part of such a dedicated and imaginative group of builders. I'd like to wish everyone a most excellent 2013 and the best of luck in your endeavors. Having said that, lets get to it. Well Put Rob, I'm interested to see how this year's build will progress.
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