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Old 04-27-2007, 12:17 AM
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Hi all ,
I'm under construction with an all sheet metal body being hand fab, due to i couldn't fine the model in lexan i wanted. I own a 1965 Chevy Malibu Pro Street full scale , so i decide to build a 1/4 scale 1965 Chevy model Pro Street . Now i know this 1/4 scale body will give me EXTRA WEIGHT , but i'm trying to build this car to take to local car shows. Here are a few photos of my started project.[:@]
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Old 04-27-2007, 12:43 AM
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Wow, You have a lot of patience. That is going to be awesome when you get it completed. Who makes the chassis? It looks custom, but very cool.
Old 04-27-2007, 04:27 AM
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just needs a proper motor!
nice work fella[8D]
Old 04-27-2007, 10:18 AM
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warren,
that looks great. keep up the great work.

I like the wheel and tire combo, that looks bad ass. What chassis is it? I would like to do something similar with my WCM. Any info on the wheel/tire combo would be appreciated.

Thanks
Old 04-27-2007, 11:10 AM
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TIG,
My 1/4 scale car is made by Pro 1 , which was purchased from EBAY then modified.
Thanks Warren528
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yer ol lady is gonna kick your butt if you don't clean up that kitchen
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warren,
What did you modify on the chassis? Any info on the wheels/tires?
I just noticed the NOS, is this a drag car? It must be pretty nuts to drive. How fast is it?

Thanks I appreciate it.
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Old 04-27-2007, 12:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: warren528

Hi all ,
I'm under construction with an all sheet metal body being hand fab, due to i couldn't fine the model in lexan i wanted. I own a 1965 Chevy Malibu Pro Street full scale , so i decide to build a 1/4 scale 1965 Chevy model Pro Street . Now i know this 1/4 scale body will give me EXTRA WEIGHT , but i'm trying to build this car to take to local car shows. Here are a few photos of my started project.[:@]
You've got skills, I know that bad boy is going to look xtra sweet once you get it painted Do you have a 1965 dual exhaust with the sound of cherry bomb mufflers. Keep us up to date.
Old 04-27-2007, 05:31 PM
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dang man i wanted to do the same with a 57' chevy truck but i dont have the patients you do wow im impressed!!!!great job!
Old 04-28-2007, 12:13 AM
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How much do you think the body by itself weighs?
Old 04-28-2007, 07:28 AM
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Nice work...you can look at it this way, now you have a mold to make a lexan body
Old 04-30-2007, 12:42 AM
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TIG,
This car is an 1/4 scale NASCAR. changed to a Modified Pro Street. If you needing infor. on tires check with Todd at BRP. http://www.bishopracingproducts.com/index.php He could build your tire and rims to fit your applications. Tig, the only modification to chassic was moving my rear trailing arms closer inward to run 4" wide tires. This car was clocked at 63 miles per before i added NOS , never had a chance to clock it NOS yet! This 1/4 scale handles just as good as my 1/5 scale.
Thanks Warren528
Old 04-30-2007, 09:13 AM
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you da man warren
Thanks a bunch

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