57 Ford flat top drag car ? Updated 8-12

[cobraman]

OK guys. Here's another of my stupid ideas for a build. I am going to use these 2 kits to create one. I'm planning on cutting of the entire roof of the Ford body. I will then use sheet plastic and putty and create the flat top. I will open holes for the rollbar and of coarse the engine. I will have to shorten up the funny car chassis about a half inch or so or at least alter the wheel base. I'm sure some other modifications will be required. Aren't they always ? Wish me luck. This is going to be fun !

Edited August 12, 2013 by cobraman

[cobraman]

I messed up. Could someone please move this to the "Drag" section or tell me how to. Thanks

[slusher]

Cool project Ray, l will be watching...

[cobraman]

Thanks Carl, we'll see if this pans out or if I just ruin 2 kits. Heck, I can always use the parts.

[ScaleDale]

This guy doesn't think it's all that far out a build. Roadsters were all the rage at this years Northwest Nationals in Super Gas.

Have fun with it!

dale

[crazyrichard]

nice idea ~~~!

[PappyD340]

Another very KOOOOL project Ray, just remember measure once cut twice or that's the way I do it most of the time lol

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. That 57 Chevy look great ! Mine will not look so good.

[Sixx]

Get to cuttin Ray!!!! LOL!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it

[tooltas]

go prostreeter.

[DrKerry]

Can't wait to see it!!!!

[ScaleDale]

Here's another reference pic from the same race. The Super Gas winner was a '57 Corvette roadster.

Dale

[cobraman]

Don't see a Vette. But it is a beautiful 57 Chevy. If only I had the talent to build something that nice. I would love to see our buddy John tackle something like this.

[Dragfreak]

I think he meant that the winner of the super gas class was a vette and thats just another photo of a car from the same race

[Mooneyzs]

Ray.... This is going to be a great build. I am looking forward to what you will do with is. I love super gas roadster's and am planning on doing a '63 Vette roadster in 1/16th scale. Ray when I get back to Arizona I can post a few super gas corvette roadsters if you want.

[ScaleDale]

Just wanted to add reference pics for the sedan chop. Since there's interest, Here's the S/G winner. He's from Canada.

Dale

[johnbuzzed]

Another very KOOOOL project Ray, just remember measure once cut twice or that's the way I do it most of the time lol

"Measure"? What's that?

[cobraman]

Those cars are all very cool but a bit different than what I have in mind. My body will be over a pretty much stock funny car chassis. Here we go. Too late to turn back now !

[Dragfreak]

This is going to be really awesome ,are you going to be using the funnycar top fuel engine or are you going to put something else in it?

[cobraman]

Going with the funny car kits TF engine.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another interesting and creative build. Love the whole idea, and looking forward to seeing it progress !!

[Ira]

GREAT START RAY!

[slusher]

Off to a great start Ray..

[Ramfins59]

Just keep that imagination churning Ray. I'm sure this will turn out to be a great build... you're off to a good start.

[Brizio]

Looks a good interesting project!