Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 I used to have one of those trailers, but somehow I have nooo idea where it went. Your dragster looks really good sitting there.
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Cool. The lower drag classes don't get enough attention, and it's nice to see one well presented like this. Your interesting split exhaust system is very much in the vein of unusual, experimental things real builders would come up with way back when, too. Very nice work.
Mopar - D Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Alan nice combo build they both look great. Your wagon will will be a perfect tow vehicle.
realgone58 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks very much guys. If it were a Galaxie trailer, I still don't feel it would be contest worthy. Just a cool display model. Best way to get the entire box on this thing together is with lots of body shop tape. Just rig it up best you can and stick little pieces of tape everywhere, then either CA glue from the inside or flow a little MEK into the joints on the inside. You may even want to use some 5 min epoxy, just so you can work with it a bit. If it's not totally square at the bottom rear, it's ok, it will flex a bit and once it's on the frame, it should straighten out. I will take more pics when I hook it up to the wagon. Not sure when that will be though, hopefully soon. Have a few more things to finish up first. As far as the headers on my digger, those started life as two headers from the Lincoln engine kit in the Double T kit. Simply filed off one of the tubes, and inverted one through the other, lined up with the Slant perfectly!
rustybill1960 Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Very Cool build indeed I like it a lot Thank You for sharing Later Russ
Tom Geiger Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Your interesting split exhaust system is very much in the vein of unusual, experimental things real builders would come up with way back when, too. Very nice work. There was / is a guy in California named Doug Dutra who cast a split manifold for slant sixes. It kept one pipe in the stock position and the other one lined up right next to it. He included bending instructions for a exhaust shop to complete the dual exhaust. I always wanted one of those, but only was offered one right after I sold my Barracuda!
1 bad55 stan Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 Both look very cool,i have the same trailer with chevy rally rims,now that i have seen it painted i might have to do something like yours..
kingiguana Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 Great build and combo. A different "slant" on a dragster !!
outlaw035 Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 great work Al....cant wait to see it the tow vehicle....
Greg Cullinan Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 Trailer finish came out great. Beautiful dragster too.
lotno249 Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 Now that is some sweet stuff right there. Love them. Really great job. DJ
realgone58 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks very much for all the compliments. I'll be sure to post some pics of it hooked up to the tow vehicle.
Art Laski Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I love the combo. Nicely done! Edited April 9, 2014 by Art Laski
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now