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Post by 41chevy on Oct 18, 2022 11:51:06 GMT -5
This is from the switch era in the late 50's when Dry Lake racers started to got go the drag race route.
Made the buggy spring rear set up using extra parts from the Atlantic Fiat kit along with the quick change and axle tubes. The rear spring /shock mounts are from the Tweedy Pie kit and the ends of the Revell 9 inch are grafted on. Front axle is the Revell 32 axle with the spring from the Fiat kit grafted one. Front shocks and mounts are from the Fiat also. Body is channeled 8mm and top is chopped 6mm.
East Coast inspiration! 1957
Attitude inspiration!
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chepp
Some Glue required
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Post by chepp on Oct 18, 2022 14:53:18 GMT -5
I like it. That's a heckuva top chop -- perfect for this!
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 20, 2022 4:44:36 GMT -5
i like it a lot
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 23, 2022 11:54:19 GMT -5
Mocked up the engine set back and roughed out the mounts. The mounts will need lightening holes and a small flange added. The engine is a resin 1957 Olds 371 c.i. based on the Caddy engine pack. I cast up a few engines years ago. Still have a few more body mods left to do.
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Oct 23, 2022 17:21:56 GMT -5
Love the chop Paul. The engine set back is perfect. Love the Olds. Are you going to replicate the rag wrapped around the push bar? :-)
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 24, 2022 12:04:12 GMT -5
I will, using a tissue and diluted white glue.
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 26, 2022 1:52:09 GMT -5
I will, using a tissue and diluted white glue. Definitely need to practice on that, that is something i want to try |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 2, 2022 15:22:14 GMT -5
Great chop ! Love that look , can't wait for more !
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