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Post by kiwidave on Dec 4, 2009 5:22:03 GMT -7
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Post by rickvoegelin on Dec 4, 2009 15:42:18 GMT -7
This is definitely the place to hang out if you like HO drag racing! The quality of the cars here just gets better and better.
The '57 Chevy is sweet. Much better looking and more realistic proportions than the JL version. Looks like it's on a T-jet style chassis -- how about some more information?
Cheers,
Rick V.
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 4, 2009 16:23:22 GMT -7
Hey Rick,
The black Chevy is a Tyco body running a 4-gear chassis.
Cheers Dave.
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Post by rickvoegelin on Dec 4, 2009 19:13:42 GMT -7
OK, now I've got it! The gear clip I could see through the side window threw me off -- I thought it was standard T-jet wheelbase. The Tyco '57s look pretty nice, although I've seen some examples with exaggerated front wheel openings (like the Tyco second-generation Camaro that I'm trying to make into an MM/PS body). Were the chrome bumpers/grille stock or did you Alcad them? Most of 'em I've seen are painted silver.
Thanks,
Rick V.
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Post by SKR on Dec 4, 2009 20:19:50 GMT -7
Welcome Dave, Those rides look great but man! that 57 is absolutely wicked looking. I look forward to seeing more.  Sam |
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Post by hilltopspeedway on Dec 5, 2009 13:33:02 GMT -7
Cool cars KD!!! But you already know I like em!!! Ain't this a great site, especially for the drag race fans...Lots of cool tips and tricks can be found here too!!! RM
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Post by kdog on Dec 5, 2009 14:54:21 GMT -7
COOL STUFF !
I'm intrested in the paint you used on the Vett Chasis. Nylon can be tuff to get paint to stick to, what did you use. By the way it looks cool.
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 5, 2009 16:50:23 GMT -7
Thanks for the comments guys. Rick, I look out for the Tyco bodies with the smaller wheel arches. The Tyco Chevy's were produced with big and small wheel arches. Same with the 1940 Coupe bodies. If you are lucky you can find the Chevy's with small arches and chrome bumpers. That is what I have used. SKR, I have admired your work for a long time. You do some of the best car out there in my opinion! RM thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Kdog the Corvette chassis is dyed red.    Cheers Dave. |
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Post by SKR on Dec 6, 2009 21:51:45 GMT -7
Very Cool!
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 8, 2009 23:41:34 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 10:52:21 GMT -7
Hi im a noobie here, i have a question Mr KIWIDAVE,
i have a tyco 57 chev on a 4gear, i was wondering what make/size wheels and tyres you have on the back there?
the 4gear speciality rims/tyres fill up the wheel arches more than i would like, if i go smaller then the belly scrapes!
you dont seem to have cut the arches bigger... maybe its an illusion? lol
any tips or info would be great coz it a nice job ya did there as are the rest of your rods' simply amazing stuff!
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Post by ol55 on Dec 19, 2009 21:51:07 GMT -7
HI KIWIDAVE THOSE ARE SOME SWEET CARS. LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF YOUR WORK. ALSO THIS IS THE PLACE FOR INFORMATION AND HELP. THIS IS SOME OF THE BEST FOLKS AND RACER'S/BUILDERS ON THE WEB. I JUST KEEP CHECKING OUT ALL THE WORK THESE GUYS CRANK OUT AND AM ALWAYS AMAZED. WELCOME JOHNNY
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Post by kiwidave on Jan 1, 2010 17:13:51 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2010 12:15:20 GMT -7
WOW, nice 40 ford' ANT-HILL photo etch wheel inserts? sweet green paint job, looks like it could be on the cover of HOTROD magazine!! thanks for the wheel/tire tips!
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Post by kiwidave on Jan 2, 2010 15:23:32 GMT -7
Thanks hellboy666. Yes Anthill (Tony) wheels and inserts. They are very cool. I have a few sets and some more on the way.
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