Got the 55's mounted.Had to do a little Dremel work to the front end area to clear the pick-up shoes on the SG+ chassis. :)

A one, a two, a three...Crunch.......How many 55s does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie roll tootsie pop?

Nice work RiderZ...those look fast! Zoooooooooooom baby! :woohoo:

Zanza,

That red and white one is my favorite of the bunch. Those rims are a natural choice for it. Hot Rods have Slots! :cool:

All the Dash 55s look great but, Red is my favorite colors. Bright Yellow and White would be my 2nd choice for this 55 Dash body. :)

Bob...zilla

Here are a couple of 55's from my collection. The yellow one is just a MM 55, and I know some people don't like stuff sticking out of the hood, but I do. The green one is a beatiful 55 from Dragjet. I think the white boots just make it stand out.
hojoe

Very sparklie.... nd :thumbsup:

This 55 only had a chance as a custom so I hogged it out to fit the dubs. Thanks for the post as I have always put the 55 high on my list of loved cars both real and HO scale.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/hotrailz/55WITHDUBSEYELEVEL.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/hotrailz/55WITHDUBSCLOSEUPREARWHEEL.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/hotrailz/55WITHDUBS.jpg

Very nice. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Some finished,some works in progress

WOW, Tom that white flamed 55 nomad is one of the nicest cars I EVER saw. Who painted it?

Tom,

Can't wait to see how you set up the hood mounting on those two 55s.

:eek: rr

In 2006 iv'e bought two 55' Chevy's. They are from Bruce . The Quality is fantastic. He did the best job and i like these cars more than the Autoworld 55'.
I've paint the Hood and Grill in black.No front or rearbumper. Detailing the lights.The chassis are Tomy Turbo without magnet (for drifts).
Not a great customjob but i like it.


Greatings from Hamburg

Ron

Nice cars Ronppp-now lets see some pics of your track layout!!!!!!! :)

Ronpp,Glad you liked B

Ronpp,Glad to see you liked Bruce's 55 .I was the one who started him doing the 55.I was tired of paying $30 or$40 for bodies a few years ago.Most of them had broken tabs We made them with bigger mounting tabs and with scoops and without scoops.If these are the style you like,let me know.I have about 100 left.Different colors also.Thanks Tom Stumpf

Nice cars Ronppp-now lets see some pics of your track layout!!!!!!! :)

I second that.

Here are a couple of 55's from my collection. The yellow one is just a MM 55, and I know some people don't like stuff sticking out of the hood, but I do. The green one is a beatiful 55 from Dragjet. I think the white boots just make it stand out.
hojoe

Hey that is cool to have an engine stuck there. If you cut a hole in the hood and suspended the engine...well that would be just way cool (I have plans for a MM 55 like that) Nice Job on that yellow mm 55...I love it! :cool:

Chris makes cool stuff....those sparkles are great! 2 great 55s.

Yeah ronppp................. show us your track please!

Everyone keep them 55 pics coming! :woohoo:

Bob...zilla

Ronpp,Glad to see you liked Bruce's 55 .I was the one who started him doing the 55.I was tired of paying $30 or$40 for bodies a few years ago.Most of them had broken tabs We made them with bigger mounting tabs and with scoops and without scoops.If these are the style you like,let me know.I have about 100 left.Different colors also.Thanks Tom Stumpf

Double Respect!!! The Bodys fits the chassis very fine and the Details are great. I've great respect in these perfection.

Yes i'm very interested in 5 or 6 Bodys. You have PayPal? The Price&Shipping?

Greatings
Ron

Thank you RiderZ,

i make some Photos and show it.But its only a "under the bed 1,8 to 0,8m Layout".

Greatings Ron

Slot dawg,Where did you get the rims.Thanks Tom Stumpf
Got them a long time ago from Slot Car Devices I think. Harder to get these days. I intended to look into getting some machined by an associate of mine but I think I need to get like 500 sets to keep the costs down. BTW, if there is a LOT of interest I would check into it.
Dawg

Thanks Slot Dawg.I;m always looking for something different

Well it is time for some more Pictures in this thread. I thought this TYCO Blue Chrome Nomad was a 57 JL pullback in the Auction I won it from. The car was so tiny in the pic. and discription was vague...I laughed but, still need a 57 chrome blue one some day.

The 55 car is an AW that has been PIPED (project in Progress) by Stupid Squirrels from the JL die cast forum...thanks for piping me out squirrel!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/a55r1.jpghttp://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/a55r2.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/a55r3.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/a55r4.jpghttp://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/a55r5.jpg

Bob...zilla

Randy at Hilltop Raceway posted a pic of an AWESOME looking custom 55 black and burgundy w/ a hoodscoop.Comments are made as to its being "foiled". I have heard of this and also of "tape" (?) being used to get a chrome look on an HO body.Will someone please explain (in however little, or much, detail) to a newbie that has never painted or modifed anything (other than a couple of Revell 1/24 scales) what "foiling" is and how i can do it? Thanks Christopher (Harmie) :confused: :woohoo:

Thanks for the comment on the AFX 55 Chris!!! I sent you an email about the foil that should help out. Here's an AFX Blazer with foiled headers. You can use for lots of stuff. I know everyone has different ideas, so choose whichever works for you. Good Luck and welcome to HO racing!!! Randy

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC01871.jpg

Bob, I love that bondoed and primered 55.It looks great.

Tom Stumpf

ronppp,email me at Tomhocars@aol.com and I'LL let you know what bruce Gavins car I have. Thanks Tom

These were Dash Chrome bodies that I sprayed earlier tonight with some Alclad Transparent Yellow (looks gold now) and Transparent Blue. Alclad is a little bit more Expensive hobby paint and not kept in stock any more at my local Hobby Store....oh dang! Will just have to look for it on-line.

Tom (tomhocars) do you have any Chrome 55s for sale? PM me and let me know please!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/agold5.jpg

Going to do up a Green one with Yellow over it. Green looks drab alone and Yellow makes it POP! I know this because it started getting cold and had one done up but, it started going bad....just put some Acetone in my brush and sprayed away the green and yellow...didn't hurt the chrome at all.

Bob...zilla

Bob !! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I Like That Blue One!!!!!!!!

Wes

nice work Bob!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/agold5.jpg

Bob...zilla

They are beautiful - nice job there!! :)

Richard

Thanks guys. Will put these together soon and post the pictures here.

Bob...zilla

Great lookers, Bob! :thumbsup:

These were Dash Chrome bodies that I sprayed earlier tonight with some Alclad Transparent Yellow (looks gold now) and Transparent Blue. Alclad is a little bit more Expensive hobby paint and not kept in stock any more at my local Hobby Store....oh dang! Will just have to look for it on-line.

Tom (tomhocars) do you have any Chrome 55s for sale? PM me and let me know please!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/agold5.jpg

Going to do up a Green one with Yellow over it. Green looks drab alone and Yellow makes it POP! I know this because it started getting cold and had one done up but, it started going bad....just put some Acetone in my brush and sprayed away the green and yellow...didn't hurt the chrome at all.

Bob...zilla Bob,They look greatYes I have chrome cars.i'll be away till saturday.I can check mail but can't ship. Tomhocars@aol.com

Star Wars and a red/grey speckled

Ed, you managed to roll 3 of my favorite things all into ONE slot car!
How cool is that! :thumbsup:

I love the Jawas.
now I have to do the Sandpeople car

O.K. now it is time to put some drivers in a 55...Ed thanks for reminding me that the 55 comes topless now...have a few....soon baby soon.

Nice ones Ed....pink & purty and Star Wars...sweet!

Bob...zilla

Ed, you managed to roll 3 of my favorite things all into ONE slot car!
How cool is that! :thumbsup:
Star Wars, slot cars, and the color pink.........I knew you would love it Joe.

Heres' a new one.

Chris

Nice.I like the 57 "camino also.Tom Stumpf

SWEET, CJ!
Nice and straight!
I am guessing it has the original front end and not a lick of Bondo to be found! ;)

My computer shows me a metalic burnt orange for color. It is very pretty and suits the build. Great choice, man! :thumbsup:

CJ,
Great looking set. Love that color on the 55. Clean! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: rr

Joe
Duplicolor metallic orange. Bare metal foil for the chrome on the sides and grille. Then Clear coated .
Chris

Very pretty CJ.

How about another shot of that "Ansened 'Camino"?

Bill,
I'll do that, but I will add it to "on the bench" this is a 55 thread, I used the 57 to block the poster in the back of the shop...LOL
Chris

Wrenches and Wenches! The hallmark of any good garage.

Hey guys, figure I'd chime in. Here is a little something I did a few yrs back.
MM '55 Chevy Candy Green modified w/door post removed to make hardtop, radius rear wells.
Chassis is a Tuff One built way back, w/Super II magnets, AJ's wide silicones, & AJs fronts.
Also have a stock pea green MM sedan for posterity, or when I rebuild a town layout. Think I'll nix the trains this time. :wave:

Happy Holidays :hat:

Hey guys, figure I'd chime in. Here is a little something I did a few yrs back.
MM '55 Chevy Candy Green modified w/door post removed to make hardtop, radius rear wells.
Chassis is a Tuff One built way back, w/Super II magnets, AJ's wide silicones, & AJs fronts.
Also have a stock pea green MM sedan for posterity, or when I rebuild a town layout. Think I'll nix the trains this time. :wave:

Happy Holidays :hat:

Now that is one smooth Lookin' 55 :thumbsup: Always look at those front AJs style rims but, gonna have to break down one day and get a few. Somebody sells simular ones on the bay but, they don't except PayPal and that always means I need to look in my wallet...Yep. Empty again. lol

Took the kids out for food and Ice Cream earlier tonight at Runza (Bread dough baked around Meat and Cabage with Cheese)Mmmmmmm. Always have money to treat the kids ("me too" lol) now and then. Ginger was out dropping her Sister and our Nephews off some place an hour away then came back...sucks to be her. :cry: Sorry Sweet Heart... :(

I need to make another 55 some day just to give me a reason to come back to this thread and check it out again and again and again.

Bob...zilla

Took the kids out for food and Ice Cream earlier tonight at Runza (Bread dough baked around Meat and Cabage with Cheese Mmmmmmm.)

windows OPEN on the way home!... "aw c'mon Dad...Not Again?"

:lol: nuther

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/dash55blueflame2.jpg

here's one... a Dash with Vincent rims

Just put the chrome on and put it on a Tyco 440x2 chasis a few minutes ago. Tom Stumpf

Tom...
Sweeet!.. nice flame job..
Chris

:) Tmead427 kit I built.