Yes, At this time the '57 Fords are available. They do require some triming of flash in the window areas and what ever chassis mounting you like or they come ready to paint with screw post added. We race them in our Vintage class which races against RRR's '55 & '57 Chevys and the wheel base is set up for JL thunderjet 500 type chassis. These bodies are wider than MEV's, more like an AURORA AFX '55 Chevy, and are a little longer.

How do I order a couple of these ready with the screw post added? I have a couple of leftover JL chassis looking to host a bod and these look like the ones they need. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Thunder Road will be shown on Turner Classic Movies Tuesday July 21 @ 6:00pm.

Set those recorders!!

Marty

Thunder Road will be shown on Turner Classic Movies Tuesday July 21 @ 6:00pm.

Set those recorders!!

Marty

WooHoo, I'll get get to watch it a second time!!! Recorder is set!!! Thanks!!! RM

Isn't that a black & white movie?

de-chromed jl mustang here with vincent wheels, super g-plus chassis
I don't know how many of you guys have tried the vincent wheels for AFX chassis but they are not much fun to try to put on. The rear wheels were pretty tough to get on, much harder than the t-jet ones, the fronts gave me all kinds of trouble...I tried a super g-plus front axle and a tyco narrow chassis front axle but ended up using the front axle from a mega-g chassis because they wouldn't go on the others. Doing it with no wheels press I had to hold the axle with pliers and push with my thumbs. I ruined some other vincent front wheels just trying to get them on.
<img src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/HPIM2641.jpg" border="0" alt="jl mustang vincent wheels"></a>http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/kevin5797/HPIM2641.jpg

Just how do you go about posting a question? I am new to forums.

Thanks,

Rick

Welcome!

Ideally you would select the forum which is most closely related to your question and ask away.

If your question doesnt seem to fit anything, just post it in general.

hEY j49098,

That Purple Mustang looks great with those rims. The tires have just the right space from top of tire to the top of the quarter panels.

Slot Rod welcome to the best little slot board in the world. Enjoy!!

Well I have been CrAzY BuSy lately but, managed to get this Tyco Roadster done up with a bunch of short build times this week in the garage while watching our kids play outside.

The Tyco rear tires on AJ rims look like they rub but, that is not the case. It is a fun ride around Las Zillas Speedway with this little monster!!

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/1970peaches/aagrrr1.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/1970peaches/aagrrr2.jpg

I will be finishing up a few builds in the works currently and then back to my old list of to do stuff. Will be posting up how my JL de-chromed and painted rims came out in the Workshop when a certain little Bug gets finished up soon.

Bob...my brain keeps my list growing and growing and growing all the time...zilla

Nice roadster, Bob. I got one driven by a werewolf thats been under construction for a while, guess I better get off my keister...

Nice roadster, Bob. I got one driven by a werewolf thats been under construction for a while, guess I better get off my keister...

Hooooooooowl....can't wait to see it!

Bob...thanks it was one fun build...zilla

Just how do you go about posting a question? I am new to forums.

Thanks,

Rick


Believe it or not, you just did. Welcome to the board and get ready for some fun! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

de-chromed jl mustang here with vincent wheels, super g-plus chassis
I don't know how many of you guys have tried the vincent wheels for AFX chassis but they are not much fun to try to put on.
<img src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/HPIM2641.jpg" border="0" alt="jl mustang vincent wheels"></a>http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/kevin5797/HPIM2641.jpg

Good looking Mustang!!! Those are some good looking wheels!!! Love the chrome shine!!! Get some small drill bits and open up the hole a bit, then push em on. Drill some holes in some scrap plastic, then insert your axel for a test fit. It doesn't take much...RM

hEY j49098,



http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/1970peaches/aagrrr2.jpg



Bob...my brain keeps my list growing and growing and growing all the time...zilla

Bob...Your parents should have said no to the Sci-Fi movies...zilla, where do you keep getting all these build ideas??? Could there be strange chemicals in the Nebraskan water??? Too funny...RM

de-chromed jl mustang here with vincent wheels, super g-plus chassis
I don't know how many of you guys have tried the vincent wheels for AFX chassis but they are not much fun to try to put on. The rear wheels were pretty tough to get on, much harder than the t-jet ones, the fronts gave me all kinds of trouble...I tried a super g-plus front axle and a tyco narrow chassis front axle but ended up using the front axle from a mega-g chassis because they wouldn't go on the others. Doing it with no wheels press I had to hold the axle with pliers and push with my thumbs. I ruined some other vincent front wheels just trying to get them on.
<img src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/HPIM2641.jpg" border="0" alt="jl mustang vincent wheels"></a>http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/kevin5797/HPIM2641.jpg

Jimmy,
Try using a reamer or a drill bit that is just slightly smaller than the axle diameter and running it into the hole. It will remove just a small amount of plastic. I do this for the tjet size (if they are giving me a hard time)and they slide right on.

GREAT looking Mustang!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Zilla,
You mind is amazing. Now turn the TV off and go to bed. All those SCI-FI movies are gonna rot your brain.

de-chromed jl mustang here with vincent wheels, super g-plus chassis
I don't know how many of you guys have tried the vincent wheels for AFX chassis but they are not much fun to try to put on. The rear wheels were pretty tough to get on, much harder than the t-jet ones, the fronts gave me all kinds of trouble...I tried a super g-plus front axle and a tyco narrow chassis front axle but ended up using the front axle from a mega-g chassis because they wouldn't go on the others. Doing it with no wheels press I had to hold the axle with pliers and push with my thumbs. I ruined some other vincent front wheels just trying to get them on.
<img src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/HPIM2641.jpg" border="0" alt="jl mustang vincent wheels"></a>http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/kevin5797/HPIM2641.jpg

Amazing, Jimmy. The right color on a sweet body with just the right rims. Nothing fancy but just a clean and well executed car that just looks good. Lovin it!

I have just begun process on my second custom! My dad gave me a piece of advice saying you should have more than one going, because while the other one is drying you could work on the other. Its a 55 Chev! Oh ya Jerry I now have a use for those flame decals! This is going to be fun!


Great Mustang Jimmy:thumbsup:!









JordanZ

Hey Jordan, your Dad gave you good advice. It's always good to have a few projects going at once. This way you won't be tempted to rush through one. Believe me, I learned the hard way. I can't tell you how many projects I messed up through impatience. From finger prints, to wrinkled paint jobs ... if there's a way to mess up a custom job, I stumbled across it before I wised up.

The sad part is, it still happens sometimes... and for same old reason too.
Duh! I guess I haven't wised up that much. lol!

Nice 'Stang Jimmy! The Vince rims are a pain to put on Tomy's.... but there worth it!
Beautiful car on a very nice chassis.... a valuable custom in my book. Well Done!

Nice Mustang. Go the Fords!!!!!!

hopefully this weekend I will figure out the whole photobucket thing and post a bunch of pics here to show why I started this thread.
the awesome Pirate specialty from Gear Buster, and much more.

My dad gave me a piece of advice saying you should have more than one going, because while the other one is drying you could work on the other. :thumbsup:!

JordanZ


Definitely good advice. When I was going mad doing these things, I seemed to have 3-5 jobs going at various stages of completion at the same time. As soon as one was finished, I had another one ready to start. That was the only way I'd keep my fingers off the ones trying to dry. ;) rr

has anyone tried to put the vincents on tyco S axles? Are the the same diameter?

Project 1940 Ford. Sneak peek as it looks like it may work out alright?? This weekends mission is to mount the body! Body is sitting on the tires in this pic so will have to be raised a little. Will keep it as low as possible. I am undecided on color and decals at this stage. Will go for a Street Rod or Drag race look???? Any input????? Would love to convert this into a 1940 pick up truck. Just a thought?
tonesua, that's an interesting idea. My Tyco S Vette would look much better with Vincent wheels.

Cheers Dave.

flat black should be great !

but be carefull, I see moulding line on the first pic, near the front wheel (don't know the word in english) ;)

flat black should be great !

but be carefull, I see moulding line on the first pic, near the front wheel (don't know the word in english) ;)

Flat Black is a winner every time for a Street Rod! I was thinking Gloss Yellow with some slotrod65.com red scallop decals. :) :roll: :) for a Drag Race look.

Dave this thing is looking good and your low to the ground idea will realy make this 40 Ford a double looker for sure! Demether has a good eye and kind suggestion of removing the mold line. With a simple removal of it now your finished project will look Smoooooooooooooth as Silk baby.

It is great to see some new Custom builders around here. This is the first place I go to look when popping on to Hobby Talk.

Bob...tonesua thanks for reminding me to try out those Vincents Jerry sent me in trade...zilla

Like that body!!!! Any color will look great on it.. I am slightly confused though.. Did I just see Bob... color me red... Zilla suggest yellow?? Saving the red one for his self he is!!! Oooh, that Zilla is a smarty!!! :lol:

Old Coupe got a tidy up tonight. Saving the yellow paint for a Corvette project. This is a great site Zilla. It's good to be involved. Great hobby!

First off, I'd smooth off the odds and ends like it has been suggested. Then I'd get out my SUBLIME GREEN and go crazy. ;)

By the way Kiwi, where did the body come from? Looks like a great casting !! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

roadrner it's just the Tyco body(black with the yuk flame job). All I have done is remove the piece along the bottom that the Lakepipes(or whatever you guys call them) are attached to. Will be running a 4-gear chassis. Steal any ideas I won't and can't sue!!!!!!!!!!!
I will start another thread tomorrow of the build and get all my pics in one place.

Cheers Dave.

roadrner it's just the Tyco body(black with the yuk flame job). All I have done is remove the piece along the bottom that the Lakepipes(or whatever you guys call them) are attached to. Will be running a 4-gear chassis. Steal any ideas I won't and can't sue!!!!!!!!!!!
I will start another thread tomorrow of the build and get all my pics in one place.

Cheers Dave.

Hey kiwidave - check out my tyco ford custom sitting on 4 gear chassis - i think i made this 2 years ago. Enjoy.

Wes

That's a mean looking car!! It just blows me away the talent on here.

I think that may my favorite "Wes" car... with so many to choose from, I can;t be sure.. but It's a beauty

Flat black for sure.

Since you've thought of making a pickup as well, let me give you another idea. A 40 Ford sedan. There are no sedans available in early body styles so it should be a hit in pro street or pro modifieds motif. Wings and scoops can be an optional glue on for the hard core.

Just thinking.

Gonzo

I think that may my favorite "Wes" car... with so many to choose from, I can;t be sure.. but It's a beauty

thanks - its my favorite too. its will always stay in my display forever!!! LOL..

Wes

Old Coupe got a tidy up tonight. Saving the yellow paint for a Corvette project. This is a great site Zilla. It's good to be involved. Great hobby!

That sure looks real nice the way you did that Tyco 40 Ford body up kiwi & now it is Smooooooooooooooooooooth. Funny how rr was posting up about smoothing it out at the same time you were posting that you did. SUBLIME GREEN eh....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....nope yellow with red scallops LOL....WHAT EVER. ;)

Wes that is a very Mean :mad: (mean is good) looking machine man!

Bob...Iron Crosses on the doors & hood...zilla

Well, here's three of the AW Roscoe's Plymouth Fury/Dodge Monaco Cruiser body style that I'm working on. The two on the right side have had their holes filled in and are sitting in a first shot color. Soon to be unmarked cruisers from back in the day when I started driving. The one with the holes in the roof will be my Fire Chief 's take home car from the 70's. Love these oldies. Did Chrysler ever send one of these body styles to NASCAR back then ? :rolleyes: Hmmmm! :devil: rr

Here's a firetruck that I put together. Got the diecast for .50 at the flea market. Removed the rear end and attached it to an Aurora Mack cab. It looks almost exactly like RRR's firetruck, but for alot less $$$.
hojoe

Hey kiwidave - check out my tyco ford custom sitting on 4 gear chassis - i think i made this 2 years ago. Enjoy.

Wes

Wes, the Grave Digger is awesome man! Nice 935 whale tail, pipes, engine...nice everything!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup ::thumbsup: That's a partspig winner if I ever saw one.

rr has a fire chiefs take home car and hojoe has a fire truck. Kewl stuff!

Bob...Rescue vehicles are fun...zilla

Well, here's three of the AW Roscoe's Plymouth Fury/Dodge Monaco Cruiser body style that I'm working on. The two on the right side have had their holes filled in and are sitting in a first shot color. Soon to be unmarked cruisers from back in the day when I started driving. The one with the holes in the roof will be my Fire Chief 's take home car from the 70's. Love these oldies. Did Chrysler ever send one of these body styles to NASCAR back then ? :rolleyes: Hmmmm! :devil: rr

RR, Do you realize the amount of extra money AW or Aurora spent with extra blueprints, drawings, meetings, molding those specified holes and adding the lights which required an extra mold, extra colored plastic, marketing and you go and fill in the holes??? Don't blame ya, I'd fill em in too!!! Just thought I'd mention that as you rebuild, :p:p Great work by the way!!! As for un marked cars, I always wanted to move the top alternating lights to the grill headlights area, on the AFX Impala. You listening Sltman??? ... RM

Here's a firetruck that I put together. Got the diecast for .50 at the flea market. Removed the rear end and attached it to an Aurora Mack cab. It looks almost exactly like RRR's firetruck, but for alot less $$$.
hojoe

Way to go HoJo!!! Building a great looking truck and saving money :thumbsup::thumbsup: ... RM

I'm listening Hill!!! A "plain wrapper" Po Po car is a cool idea. It could be done easily with a couple of flashing LEDs. I'll have to ponder this one over a bit.

I'm listening Hill!!! A "plain wrapper" Po Po car is a cool idea. It could be done easily with a couple of flashing LEDs. I'll have to ponder this one over a bit.

Actually I was just thinking if you could use a regular LED with some of those resistors you use and use the AFX light mechanism to alternate the bulbs for the flashing side to side effect...??? Just thinking...RM

Yes, it can be done like that too!! The trick will be getting the wires to cooperate.. The body will be tied to the chassis by the wiring. Having the right length so you can service the chassis and have them tuck up under the hood for operation will be the main issue. Certainly do-able!!

my favorite custom car, made by Gear Buster. all custom hand built pirate boat.

my favorite custom car, made by Gear Buster. all custom hand built pirate boat.

Ed,

Yeppers "eye" remember seeing this posted at the start of my entrance to Hobby Talk on this thread and it just blew me away!! Holy Crap this is one incredible & imaginative build by Gear Buster. :woohoo: Har matey them sharks are just waiting for another lunch date from the gangplank.

I remember starting out my journey here a couple of years ago and finding this thread right away. Eds custom thread and all that posted pics here and other custom car build threads on HT inspired me to build custom slot cars at a whole new level. Before it was just dabble and dipping with an occasional custom car untill finding Hobby Talk.

Bob...Aaaaaaaaaaaar now go and build a custom and post it here you scallowags...zilla

I finally have enough finished cars to post a batch. First off, a couple new Dawgs. I also posted them in the Bad Dawg sexy party thread with a much more complete write up and more pics.

'99 Mustang:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00183.jpg

Wolfman '32 Highboy:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00202.jpg

Ford Escort MK2, built from a stripped chrome version which was missing EVERY little part. I swapped in the grille, lite bar and rear bumper from a rallye version whose body was thrashed but had all the parts intact. Its painted in model masters bright aqua pearl laquer and decoed with some old Auto World decals:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00194.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00193.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00195.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00192.jpg

And of course, I have some Jeeps. First up, a fairly lazy custom. More of an upgrade to the original but I think its a LOT better executed than the way AW did the black screaming chicken CJ. Red interior in a black vehicle is guaranteed hot business every time. Ditto with rims that have dark grey centers and silver outer rims. Its not so noticeable here, but I also painted the whole floor in flat black to highlight the doorjambs. To take it another step, I even added a red AW chassis:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00185.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/grungerockjeeper/slot%20stuff/DSC00186.jpg