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08-13-2004, 06:58 PM
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Elder Statesman
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Waverly,Texas
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Now Presenting my "blown" Rat Rod project slot car
Here you go guys....I finally got pics done of my latest slot car project....a Blown Hemi Rat Rod coupe..... 
Let's start with the body.......it's a beautiful resin kit that I got from a guy in France......the kit came with the Blown Hemi,wheelie bars,interior piece and superbly detailed driver, and an awesome chopped top coupe.
The kit is designed to fit on a narrow style Tomy Turbo F1 chassis.......I changed the wheels to some AFX "Steelies" to give it a vintage "Rat Rod" look.....and I added a set of Tyco 440X2 foam tires on the rear....to give it some "meat"
This is a spectacular resin kit........and on this chassis it's smokin' hot! 
Anyhow, enjoy the pics guys
Brian
Last edited by TX Street Racer : 08-13-2004 at 07:02 PM.
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08-13-2004, 07:05 PM
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Elder Statesman
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Here's one last pic....a side profile shot.... |
08-13-2004, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Seekonk, MA, USA
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Awesome hot rod! |
08-14-2004, 12:44 AM
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Top Dog
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Slot Car, Md
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That is nice!!
Scott
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08-14-2004, 02:06 AM
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Very, very nice!
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08-14-2004, 02:09 AM
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Elder Statesman
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Join Date: May 2004
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Thanks guys, I'm glad you guys like this project.....it took me a bit of time to gather the parts and such....but the end result was worth it I think.... |
08-14-2004, 09:05 AM
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Yep-yep-yep,
It was well worth it--great detail, perfect stance, chopped-top, and all motor--the way I like em'. Time well spent... 
cheers.., |
08-14-2004, 10:42 AM
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I like it! Nicely done
Last edited by Captain Fred : 08-14-2004 at 10:46 AM.
Reason: Duh, silly question!
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08-15-2004, 10:12 AM
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Elder Statesman
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: millersburg,in
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Kool!!!  |
08-15-2004, 12:07 PM
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Slotcar Fanatic
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TX,
Lookin' good! rr |
08-16-2004, 08:27 AM
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Very nicely done. No flames? You gotta have flames!
Last edited by AfxToo : 08-16-2004 at 08:28 AM.
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08-16-2004, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by AfxToo
Very nicely done. No flames? You gotta have flames!
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I thought about flames man........but alot of Rat Rods don't have flames....only black suede primer. I'm a HUGE fan of flamed cars........but in this instance I liked the all black look.......I thought it gives it a real sinister look |
08-16-2004, 09:35 AM
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Hey TX,
The motor and radiator shroud are prime candiates for Alclad Chrome paint.
Roger Corrie
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08-16-2004, 09:47 AM
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Elder Statesman
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Waverly,Texas
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by vaBcHRog
Hey TX,
The motor and radiator shroud are prime candiates for Alclad Chrome paint.
Roger Corrie
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I've got a friend who keeps telling me about that stuff....it's like $20 a bottle,right?
I could have easily chromed all of that stuff out......BUT, that's not exactly the look I was shooting for here. Rat rods are all about piecing together a beater car with as little cash as possible......with vintage powerplants,vintage wheels and etc. There is usually minimal chrome....and NO billet aluminum parts like on most of today's street rods.
Rat Rods are very reminisciant of the 50's era street rods.......
I used "Bare metal foil" on the valve covers and radiater....... |
08-16-2004, 10:34 AM
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Location: Maryland
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awesome looking rat rod!!!
Wes
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