MeatMan Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 not even the end of the 2nd month and already 40 racers. Tim One things for sure, voting will be tough. Some nice concepts out there.
Petetrucker07 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 40 builders, it would be cool if we all finish our projects.
Jantrix Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) 40 builders, it would be cool if we all finish our projects. Historically about 25-30% is average, however we picked a great theme and it has pulled in a lot more builders. We'll have to wait and see. Personally, this is the eighth consecutive year for this CBP, and in that time I've completed two racers. Last year I didn't even get the kit open. Life happens. Here's the years and the themes of our past Cannonballs. The first four were on the SA forums. 2008 - unlimited 2009 - unlimited 2010 - route 66 rundown 2011 - 30th Ann Cannonball Run/ '81 or older After that we moved here. 2012 - American Graffiti / '62 or older 2013 - unlimited 2014 - Honoring Brock Yates/ '79 or older 2015 - Sleepers 2016 and into the future? - Yeah probably Edited February 23, 2015 by Jantrix
JTalmage Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Yep... I would have loved to have completed AND competed last year... but I got bamboozled by someone in a parts trade... Oh well... the General Mayhem would have probably broke down in true Roadkill fashion anyhow! haha Hopefully this year will turn out decent for me...
Lunajammer Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Historically about 25-30% is average, however we picked a great theme and it has pulled in a lot more builders. We'll have to wait and see. Personally, this is the eighth consecutive year for this CBP, and in that time I've completed two racers. Last year I didn't even get the kit open. Life happens. Here's the years and the themes of our past Cannonballs. The first four were on the SA forums. 2008 - unlimited 2009 - unlimited 2010 - route 66 rundown 2011 - 30th Ann Cannonball Run/ '81 or older After that we moved here. 2012 - American Graffiti / '62 or older 2013 - unlimited 2014 - Honoring Brock Yates/ '79 or older 2015 - Sleepers 2016 and into the future? - Yeah probably For what it's worth, last year I went back and recovered photos of all the finishers of all the years. I thought maybe for the 10th year I'd post a retrospective. Sadly, some of the earlier SAE photos had broken links but I got one representative photo of each entry that's still online. Edited February 23, 2015 by Lunajammer
Jantrix Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) For what it's worth, last year I went back and recovered photos of all the finishers of all the years. I thought maybe for the 10th year I'd post a retrospective. Sadly, some of the earlier SAE photos had broken links but I got one representative photo of each entry that's still online. Very cool. I was thinking for the theme on year ten, we'd do "Stalled Cannonball builds". Edited February 23, 2015 by Jantrix
Foxer Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) The ferrule intake tubes are in and not the best work but they will do. One thin I did that could have been left was file the flange where the tubes almost touch .. the 1:1 has this done and it is very obvious. The copper color is showing through now. May do a little silver touch up. I really didn't have to do this with the small flanges. Here's another shot with the kit tubes in place for comparison Edited February 23, 2015 by Foxer
Lunajammer Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Very cool. I was thinking for the theme on year ten, we'd do "Stalled Cannonball builds". Hey, I'm in already. (Ref. Cannonball 2013).
TFchronos Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Very cool. I was thinking for the theme on year ten, we'd do "Stalled Cannonball builds". That is a cool idea but what about the folks that completed all their prior Cannonball builds, like me? Cool stuff everyone, still nothing worth noting from me yet.
hemihauler11 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 I'm a little late posting all this up but here are my entrys. 75 Dart sport new in box and about a 78 Monaco (whats left of a Dukes of Hazzard police car) The Dart has just been started not very far in though it has stock 360 with added attachments Motor is wired plumbed and in engine bay is nearing completion. Monaco hasn't been started.
Belugawrx Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Man I could enter stalled builds for the next 5 years
Belugawrx Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Here is my build it's a Toyota Vitz in American is called a Yaris. Still waiting on some more parts. That looks just like Deb's 2005 Toyota Echo 2 door What engine are you gonna put in it?
Jantrix Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 That is a cool idea but what about the folks that completed all their prior Cannonball builds, like me? You and any other show-offs, will have to build a Cannonball racer out of a Palmer kit.
vekasiini Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Delahaye February. Nothing is not yet ready. Tires have more space. The rear suspension is still a mystery. Wheels come from Ferrari.
Jantrix Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Good news. My work trip to WA has been cancelled. So I will be spending more time at the bench. I've decided on the gloss rootbeer brown for the Pacer with a tan interior. I'm still puzzling on the roll bar. It's gonna have to be the tightest roll cage I've ever done and painted to match the interior. Edited February 26, 2015 by Jantrix
Dragfreak Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 It's not much to show but it's something, I decided to remove the trim on the Fairlane, there's obviously a couple areas needing some more attention but otherwise I think it looks good
bill_67 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 just updating my build, got the engine and drive line fitted, modified the gto chassis by removing some of the center section out. I also updated the engine intake to look like the 599xx.
64SS350 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 The only progress on the Gremlin is body and frame being sanded. The van, I'm still deciding on which chassis to truly use.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I finally started cuttin on my entry. The first thing I'm gonna attempt is getting the NASCAR back half fitted to the Nomad. I had open the wheel wells about .125 to the rear. I'm gonna have to make the interior look like it was sectioned, which I guess is exactly what I'm doing. This gonna have to fool people with an, all show no go idea.
MeatMan Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Worked all day to get the front wheels to fit inside the wheel wells (barely). I'm working on the rear suspension now which has been problematic because its an independent rear suspension and the setup is way different than what I'm used to but I've got some ideas. Now that I have the front wheels on I have a ride height to aim for.
MeatMan Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 A little plumbing for the 2JZ. More soon. Looking good Rob!!
Helix Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm still in and judging by the looks of what has taken shape so far, I'd better get cracking !
Petetrucker07 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I got the rear section roughed in. Still need some styrene filler pieces, then the putty, file, repeat deal.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Continuing to plug away on this. I fitted the kit bumper mounts to the new rear section. I'll be doing some sheet styrene work on it to make a fuel cell. The top side of the fuel will be under a false floor, I'm unsure if I want hinge it so details can be seen or just leave it solid.
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