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1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 7:13:42 GMT -5

Post by volvo544special65 on Oct 9, 2011 7:13:42 GMT -5

I saw that the theme for next months 96er was "longroofs".
I also saw that the low amount of participants are threatening the 96 hour builds, which makes me wanna save them....

The model kit I have that suits the theme best are my 1923 Model T panel.

But....is it even possible to build something TRAKable out of this one?
I am aware that it will very easily fall into the show/cartoon rod category... The proportions of the body is making it less interesting for speed... High amount of drag, clumsy, the amount of weight and the high center of gravity. And it's not really the kind of car you would make a kustom out of...

I have some ideas, they do contain TRAKable parts only, as well as style, but will the cartoony body style be a problem?

Mattias Johansson

robtrat Greaser Posts: 1,415	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 8:51:00 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robtrat on Oct 9, 2011 8:51:00 GMT -5 I think it could work, Mattias, you should proceed with cautious wild abandon!
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 10:16:28 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Oct 9, 2011 10:16:28 GMT -5 You are so right about this one, but it can be done with "class". Give it a shot!
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volvo544special65 Greaser The TRaK Viking Posts: 2,278	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 13:45:59 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by volvo544special65 on Oct 9, 2011 13:45:59 GMT -5 OK, but keep in mind that if you feel like you have to delete it, I did put it up here because you said that I should "give it a shot", not because I can't follow the rules or to be rude to you, OK?
	Mattias Johansson

draggon Greaser The Water Buffalo Home of the Fremont Drag Strip Posts: 2,827	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 19:38:47 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by draggon on Oct 9, 2011 19:38:47 GMT -5 Hmm, I wonder how it would look done up like Joe Cruces Tall T?
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zenrat Greaser Camel Jockey Are we there yet? Posts: 1,250	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 19:49:14 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zenrat on Oct 9, 2011 19:49:14 GMT -5 Correct me if i'm wrong but don't the rules say "themed" show rods are out? If so, then as long as it's not built up like a mobile outhouse or German Helmet (say) then a show rod would be OK?
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robtrat Greaser Posts: 1,415	1923 model T panel Oct 9, 2011 20:13:16 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robtrat on Oct 9, 2011 20:13:16 GMT -5 oh yeah
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Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	1923 model T panel Oct 10, 2011 13:25:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Oct 10, 2011 13:25:39 GMT -5 Mattias...it's possible Son...go for it !!!!!
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