Basic build

[bdjupp]

I have decided to do a basic build that has a lot of personal meaning. In 1964 when I was 12, my sisters boyfriend took me to Detroit Dragway for the first time. I got to meet "Big Daddy in the pits and then watch him beat the "Greek" three in a row and go 200.01. I have been a huge fan ever since. I built this car when it first came out and I hope that this build is much better as long as I can avoid the curse of the black paint job.
I have the chassis glued up in the jig, most of the chrome soaking for removal, and the rest of the parts cleaned up.

[bdjupp]

[Deleted]

We'll be looking forward to seeing your progress.

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[dogfish7]

Thought it doesn't start till March 24 th?

[41chevy]

Feb 3, 2018 10:38:48 GMT -6 dogfish7 said:

Thought it doesn't start till March 24 th?

Ends March 24

[Deleted]

Yep, it ends Mar 24th.

[dogfish7]

Sorry. I'm Dislexic.

[Deleted]

Feb 4, 2018 9:35:57 GMT -6 dogfish7 said:

Sorry. I'm Dislexic.

No problem. I'm just old and heavily medicated.

[bdjupp]

I finally had some bench time and made some progress. A newer kit might have been a better project as with less wear on the tooling the detail is better and less flashing. In spite of that it is turning out well. The big issue was that I thought I had the body done and when I walked away for a few minutes the cat knocked the body over and now I have a bunch of cat fur on the nose of the car.

[70sprostockfan]

Good job. Looks like it coming along nicely. Only thing is it's not fair to get the cat to help you build it! LOL

[41chevy]

The build is coming out very nice! Cat probably sense it was the Swamp Rats ride. Inky and Toothless both only like cars with mouse motors. Paul

[Deleted]

Yeah, but even with the hair the project is coming right along.