Chevy 2 Altered Wheelbase Funny Car

[nitro norman]

I built this model from the AMT Rat Packer kit.The chassis and interior were modified for a better fit. The engine is from the kit with a Comp, Resins blower and blower hat. Front end was scratch built with posable steering. Wheeelie bars were made from aluminum,wheels from plastic sprue. Rear wheels and tires are MPC. Fronts are Polar Lights. Paint is Testors One Coat Lacquer, Purplelicious and silver. Clear is Testors enamel polished with polishing kit.

Edited August 4, 2013 by nitro norman

[W-409]

Thanks for more pics and info, Very sharp looking build! My experiences from that kit are not so great, but looks like that with little more effort this can be made very nice looking AWB car. Great work!

[slusher]

Great looking build....

[AZ Boy]

Nice job! Paint and clear looks flawless.

[PappyD340]

Very NICE!!

[nitro norman]

Most of these AMT funny car kits had one thing in common.The interior tub is too narrow. This makes it difficult to get the body to fit properly. The solution is to put strips of plastic along both sides of the top of the tub.You'll have to experiment with the thickness of the strips. I also used sheet styrene attached to the chassis too widen the floor and to extend the trunk floor.

[Draggon]

Excellent work. I love all the mods to the engine and frame. Gorgeous engine, great detail!

[gonzo64nova]

Norm, you did a great job correcting some of the flaws in this kit. The engine set back is a period perfect mod to this kit. - Bill

[heatride]

I love this build its just my style !