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XracerHO
05-22-2008, 09:41 PM
Randy, the Minor Wagon is Great! WOW, like the color combination! Seen your teaser in the previous AC Delco truck photo, also a Great build!. :thumbsup:

Your guys dropped over to inspect the larger shop & the new concrete floor.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/XraceHO/IMG_0075.jpg

The Camaro is coming along slowly with all the shop construction. It was only striped & primed with silver to spot areas that need more bodywork. Accidents always occur during construction: the original Aurora VW sustained heavy front end damage while testing the wall hoist. The 280Z, a flea market purchase, with the soft rubber bumper needed major clean-up, chroming & T-jet mounting. Want both these small four cylinders running quickly with the price of gas soaring! When ever I find time, probably the fall, I will be putting a big block in my Minor Wagon!
Where's your C5R Corvette by Racing Legends....RM?

bobhch
05-22-2008, 11:00 PM
nice shop XracerHO,

Love this stuff man...nice shop...I went and got some shop stuff but, no time to build a shop right now....gotta go.

Bob...love the shops guys...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
05-22-2008, 11:31 PM
Nice shop X Ho, very nice!!! I see you have outgrown the other shop. You got to have room to work!!! Looks like Ol Yeller has had a long day. I see by the clock on the wall, it's almost quitting time. Also, Glad the concrete worked out for you. Now that you have a nice new shop, keep those pics coming...RM
P.S. Be sure and send my boys home when they get through with the inspection!!!

WesJY
05-26-2008, 09:39 PM
damn!! thats awesome looking shop you got man!!! where did you get it? if you dont mind me asking??

Wes

bobhch
05-26-2008, 11:01 PM
damn!! thats awesome looking shop you got man!!! where did you get it? if you dont mind me asking??

Wes

Joez put up a link some place...there are 4 different sets of Die cast that come with all kinds of goodies. I will try and find the thread and link it here.

Bob...brb...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
05-27-2008, 09:26 AM
Ya need a little help Bob...I think you got lost...zilla???

http://www.mini-motorsonline.com/home.php?cat=9

XracerHO
05-27-2008, 11:15 AM
This shop enlargement project is getting out of hand! When the guys started converting the Semi Tractor chassis to a slotted chassis from an article on HT, a larger door was required.

Randy , the Minor Woodie is WOW :thumbsup: still keep looking at the photos. I sent the boys home with a Pepsi to go! The floor has a second coat of concrete as a result of a gust of wind when misting the flat black - will practice your technique latter then redo, still have more drywall finishing & painting to do.


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/XraceHO/IMG_0080.jpg


Wes, the garage started from Motormax My Garage Diorama but the three walls were made into one, right side from a toy show find & left side from an HO train building. The Dioramas are a great source for garage accessories.

Appreciate the comments guys, thanks.

WesJY
05-27-2008, 03:47 PM
Ya need a little help Bob...I think you got lost...zilla???

http://www.mini-motorsonline.com/home.php?cat=9

thanks!!! Lol about bob...

Wes

WesJY
05-27-2008, 05:22 PM
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Wes, the garage started from Motormax My Garage Diorama but the three walls were made into one, right side from a toy show find & left side from an HO train building. The Dioramas are a great source for garage accessories.

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thanks
wes

bobhch
05-27-2008, 05:32 PM
Ya need a little help Bob...I think you got lost...zilla???

http://www.mini-motorsonline.com/home.php?cat=9


Hey I Uuuuuuum forgot...thanks HT for putting up the link.

I am :lol: about Wes :lol: about me...har


XracerHO,

That is one nice piece of AFX Rare black Cab Over there....I miss mine...why, why, why....don't ever let her go man!


Bob...Uuuuuuum forgot...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
06-05-2008, 11:17 PM
Things have been slow inside the shop, outside is a different story. Me and the boys been doing outside work, much to their disapproval. They did manage to drag home this old resin reject. Most of the top was gone, had to patch it up with JB Weld and filler. Probably should have took it to the dump, but...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03058.jpg

Hilltop Raceway
06-05-2008, 11:26 PM
The boys had to put this on the cooker to get the top checked out. Sure can get a good eye on the body this way!!! Got the windows cut out, excess resin flashing removed, body smoothed down, just about ready for paint. I drilled the rear tail light holes for an inset look. It's sad to cover a yellow body, but some things have to be done...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03240.jpg RM

Hilltop Raceway
06-05-2008, 11:36 PM
I'm went green and blue on this one. Looks better than it sounds. I borrowed the chassis setup from the 37 Ford to see how she'd look. May be a keeper, just need to order some more wheels. Glass is on back order, should be in shortly. I believe Asphalt (the dog) wants to borrow it, at least part of it. And I almost throwed this one away...hope you like it as much as I now do!!! RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03309.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03307.jpg

win43
06-06-2008, 12:07 AM
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!! Looks like they saved it from the boneyard.
Better give the boys a bonus for this one Randy. You know how hard it is to find good help these days.

tjd241
06-06-2008, 08:03 AM
Some of your best work yet Randy....:thumbsup::thumbsup:....nd

BTW: What's the #1 red/white car lurking in the background???

roadrner
06-06-2008, 08:12 AM
What a recovery! Throw an extra case of beer in shop refridgerator for the guys. It's gonna get hot this weekend and they deserve it after this one. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

joez870
06-06-2008, 04:24 PM
Your detail work is awesome, Randy! Great save! :thumbsup:

WesJY
06-07-2008, 12:50 AM
awesome job man!!! :thumbsup: i am gonna have a new shop of my own soon!! i dont know the name of it yet.. it might be called "the loser's shop" or something lol..

Wes

bobhch
06-07-2008, 10:49 AM
I love your builds Randy and this truck with the visor and engine just looks great all around in blue and green with that smooth gold stripe.

Yah your guys have every reason to raise their hands and jump up and down over this one. They might even have to sleep in the shop because it would be to hard to pull you eyes off of this thing....nice!

Bob...Wes is no looser...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
06-07-2008, 12:29 PM
BTW: What's the #1 red/white car lurking in the background???

ND, The Camaro body kits were donated by Dash Motorsports to Coach for his upcoming auction. Team Shell provided the logo's. I tried to do a little painting, volunteer work. Both bodies ( T-Jet type chassis) will be on the auction block, plus a few others, if I can part with em??? RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03319.jpg

WesJY
06-07-2008, 05:06 PM
those are sweet looking camaros!! i ll have to figure out how to paint two colors from bomb cans.. !! :thumbsup:

Wes

SplitPoster
06-07-2008, 05:27 PM
Uh oh, got to save my change for the next auction, those Camaros could convert a Ford man to Chevy! Beautiful Work!

bobhch
06-08-2008, 01:02 PM
BTW: What's the #1 red/white car lurking in the background???

ND, The Camaro body kits were donated by Dash Motorsports to Coach for his upcoming auction. Team Shell provided the logo's. I tried to do a little painting, volunteer work. Both bodies ( T-Jet type chassis) will be on the auction block, plus a few others, if I can part with em??? RM

RM,

Thanks I was wondering what to do with that Camaro that Coach sent for the Auction.

Wanna race...not done yet. Thinking Jasper Powered and some other Sponsors also. Now I gotta go see if I can find a bigger Engine size decal for my hood...har

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/aahooters1.jpg

I love H:):)TERS!

Bob...let's hit the dirt and go in circles...zilla

WesJY
06-08-2008, 01:08 PM
RM,

Thanks I was wondering what to do with that Camaro that Coach sent for the Auction.

Wanna race...not done yet. Thinking Jasper Powered and some other Sponsors also. Now I gotta go see if I can find a bigger Engine size decal for my hood...har

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/aahooters1.jpg

I love H:):)TERS!

Bob...let's hit the dirt and go in circles...zilla

aww mannn thats a sweet looking hooters!! you need to put a hooter woman pic on it!!!

Wes

Hilltop Raceway
06-08-2008, 01:11 PM
Had a feeling you might go with orange Bob...Hooterhead...zilla. I like Hooters, but don't touch em, ahhh!!! Cool dirt tracker!!! Can I bid now??? RM

Hilltop Raceway
06-08-2008, 01:26 PM
Bob...I like hooter's...zilla, Got room to cut and paste??? Black will look great against the orange...just my thoughts...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/robyn_800x600.jpg

coach61
06-08-2008, 07:27 PM
Bob...I like hooter's...zilla, Got room to cut and paste??? Black will look great against the orange...just my thoughts...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/robyn_800x600.jpg

I just wanted to see her twice....:woohoo:

tjd241
06-08-2008, 07:38 PM
EXCELLENT work !!! Here... :thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup: ... A deuce fer each of ya's. ND

bobhch
06-09-2008, 12:28 AM
Bob...I like hooter's...zilla, Got room to cut and paste??? Black will look great against the orange...just my thoughts...RM

RM,

I took your advice and black does look good with orange. She is sitting in clear coat right now drying...pics Tuesday! :woohoo:

She could get me wasted and make me right bad checks any day! Wait I am married to Ginger...oh man...almost forgot. :rolleyes:

Now that is my idea of a H:tongue::tongue:TERS gal...Yeah!

Bob...can look but, no touchy, touchy...zilla

XracerHO
06-09-2008, 06:34 PM
After non-stop yard work & organizing service for the A/C for the past few days, what a Great pleasure to view outstanding builds as Reject Resin plus three fantastic Camaro’s – Randy & Bob great work!

RM, what a tow vehicle with dual exhaust, chrome tow hitch and quad taillights plus the 37 Ford looked really HOT but the 55 had a hood opening but no engine? Just got the hoist built and primed and your guys get a Rotisserie!

Keep the amazing customs coming, RL :thumbsup:.

bobhch
06-12-2008, 11:04 PM
I love H:):)TERS...Thanks again RM for posting that pic and Thanks to Coach for posting it up again.:wave:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/aaduke4.jpg

Here she is again!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/robyn_800x600.jpg[/QUOTE]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/aaduke3.jpg

Have a nice day!

Bob...you can never have to many Hooters...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
06-15-2008, 09:57 AM
If I had her in the car, it'd be a wonderful day!!! Nice Hooters!!! and the Camaro looks good too!!! Just my thoughts...RM

Hilltop Raceway
06-15-2008, 10:08 AM
This was one hurt big time!!! Hit the wall going into turn 1, smack!!! The hit cracked the whole front end off. I had the lead, for a while!!! This was my one of my favorite cars!!! The boys are checking out the damage. May have to retire this one...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03374.jpg

WesJY
06-15-2008, 02:17 PM
OOUUCHHHH!!!

Wes

bobhch
06-15-2008, 04:49 PM
Randy,

Looks like a job for the Plastic Goop or J.B. Weld...you can do it! I know that you are just teasing us all when you say "Retire this one".

Bob...

Bill Hall
06-15-2008, 10:34 PM
Go authentic Randy...use duct tape!

WesJY
06-15-2008, 10:45 PM
Go authentic Randy...use duct tape!

nahhh! use electric tape Randy!! nice and sticky... lol

Wes

coach61
06-17-2008, 04:50 PM
Teasers of Some of Randy's boys charity work....Thanks Randy and Dan!

http://mysite.verizon.net/res7hg20/hoht2008/slots%20172.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/res7hg20/hoht2008/slots%20171.jpg

bobhch
06-19-2008, 02:14 AM
Randy is good people and does fantastic build ups. I gotta win one of the Hilltop Specials from the HOHT Auction man...yeah!

If it is Broken or Scratched it is worth even more because you know it happened at Hilltop Raceway.....Zoooooooooooom baby!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/bobhch/aafixit1.jpg

I had a dream that you fixed this car Randy (image is only in my head.jpg) LOL Next time could you prop up the hood so, the front end doesn't AW Superbird on me please?

Bob...Smash em' up & ship em' out...zilla

XracerHO
06-21-2008, 11:45 AM
Just getting around to the Blazer Panel inspired by Hilltop Shop. Using the new hoist makes the job a lot easier. Ol Yeller seems to express the mood of the entire shop for the summer -slow & easy.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/XraceHO/IMG_0159.jpg

The other lift is a work in progress and the side wall sheeting needs finishing plus paint. Will have to find the same kind of portable lift shown in RM's shop. Just hard racing RM, sure you can repair it, like your Auction Cobra! ...RL

bobhch
06-21-2008, 12:02 PM
Xracer,

Your shop is real neat man...I want one...someday. Lucky!

That Blazer looks right at home in your shop. Nice real nice.:cool:

Bob...got honey do list to do now...zilla :cry:

WesJY
06-21-2008, 01:52 PM
xracer - nice looking shop man!!! :thumbsup:

I am almost done with my "wes world" shop.. will post it soon.

Wes

tjd241
06-21-2008, 07:10 PM
What a great way to showcase the nice work you all do. Waaay cool fellas. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

Hilltop Raceway
06-25-2008, 03:25 PM
Nice rack X Racer, I like the improvements ( ramp flaps ). The little touches just add that much more. Try some chrome foil on those headers side pipes, once you get her painted. Be sure and check for Ol'Yeller before you let the rack down, in case she falls asleep under there. The boys back at the shop were on vacation last week. I guess I need to get em busy and try to catch up. Playtimes over!!!

Way to go Bob...I had a dream...zilla!!! I had to look at this again. If I can get this thing on the frame machine, she should be perfect. I see I even picked up a new sponsor. The things you guys come up with!!! RM

Hilltop Raceway
06-29-2008, 12:53 AM
The boys bought this ol 55 from the auction block. Glass is out, bumpers laying on the floor, now trying to get the headers disconnected. Should be an easy fix...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03360.jpg

The boys cut the rear fenders out for an old gasser look, got it lowered for a newer look. Trying to get in both worlds, an old/new look. Sprayed on a little primer.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03368.jpg

Had to do a little sanding to remove the front fender chrome.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03369.jpg

While trying to get the best of both worlds, the boys chose a yellow/orange combination, trimmed with black. We swapped out the hood scoop for a little more chrome to go with the wheels and grill. You can see it coming!!! I gotta have a talk with the boys...RM
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03873.jpg

sethndaddy
06-29-2008, 12:59 AM
Sweet work Randy, you need to join the x-mas mob this year.

win43
06-29-2008, 12:43 PM
Randy,
Sweet looking 55 :thumbsup::thumbsup: The boys have done a fine job.

WesJY
06-29-2008, 02:35 PM
2 tone color 55 chevy is awesome! i got some to work on.. my shop is back in business. lol

Wes

bobhch
06-29-2008, 09:38 PM
Randy,

Nice color combo man. :):roll::) Love the 55 Chevy with the blower!

Bob...smokem' off Screeeeeeeeeatch...zilla

Hilltop Raceway
07-05-2008, 12:53 PM
While I was on vacation, the boys started working on this AFX pickup. Said they needed a tow truck. This was a nice truck, just had a few factory flaws.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03746.jpg

Had to let JB do a little body work on this one. Actually Mr. Dremel cut into the fenders as I was cutting out the inside bed. The body also had a couple of factory dimples. JB's does good work, but he makes a mess!!! I had to cut out the bed section to lower the body. Again I used my custom side body mounts for ride height. The wheels were also narrowed to fit under the body.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03770.jpg

The boys went ahead and cut the hood for a ProStock engine and shot some primer on for a test look. The factory racetrack side moldings were also shaved off for a smoother finish. Hope you enjoyed the build...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03771.jpg

The color choice was red/black again with silver trim to match the earlier Blazer build. Chrome foil was used on the headers. The boys went with a matching hardshell bed cover.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03882.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/DSC03878.jpg