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Post by RodBurNeR on May 4, 2010 0:02:54 GMT -5
they would look good on a 50's car, but not a pre70 built one.  |
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Post by zenrat on May 5, 2010 17:50:18 GMT -5
Thanks Bob.
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Post by dakotajohn on May 11, 2010 10:51:41 GMT -5
I am thinking of doing two tone paint on my `34 pickup along the lines of this  was wondering if this would be a TRaKable paint scheme on this  if not I will probably go with scallops. |
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Post by RodBurNeR on May 11, 2010 13:29:05 GMT -5
I see no problem with it. IMHO that would be more of a drag or race type paint job back in the day, but it's certainly possible hot rods could be painted that way too. It's your model, but I like the sound of scallops! Would they be painted or decals? (not that it matters)
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Post by nobillet on May 11, 2010 13:30:48 GMT -5
I don't see why that paint scheme would not be trakable. Look at the SoCal speed shop paint schemes from the 60's. The only difference is the actual colors of silver and burgundy vs. white and red. Maybe using a cream and red with the same red on the wheels (but I am a sucker for pastels) with a nice Mr. horsepower Clay Smith decal at the bottom of the leading edge of the truck body.....but I am rambling. Very cool truck, love the fenders up front.
John
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 16, 2010 20:00:09 GMT -5
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Post by RodBurNeR on May 16, 2010 22:11:41 GMT -5
my only problem are the tires and rear rims, and steering wheel. I realize they might have been around.....but they make the car look a lot newer IMHO.
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 17, 2010 6:42:41 GMT -5
my only problem are the tires and rear rims, and steering wheel. I realize they might have been around.....but they make the car look a lot newer IMHO. Thanx Bob. I agree. Lobeck Deuces are definitely a more contemporary thing and the signature element of the 80's-90's versions were often those big dirt trackers and the wide and deep mag wheels to go with them. So while these kinds of cars are said to be "traditional" rods and you could make the case for the parts used as being pre-'68 I think it violates the spirit of TRaK if not the letter. So I'll keep this guy off of TRaK. I posted the inquiry because I've noticed some builds popping up here that have been treading mightly close to the edge IMHO. No problem , 'cause building period old school is never an issue for me and I have tons of projects backed up on the bench that are nowhere near the edge! |
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Post by RodBurNeR on May 17, 2010 8:14:36 GMT -5
my only problem are the tires and rear rims, and steering wheel. I realize they might have been around.....but they make the car look a lot newer IMHO. Thanx Bob. I agree. Lobeck Deuces are definitely a more contemporary thing and the signature element of the 80's-90's versions were often those big dirt trackers and the wide and deep mag wheels to go with them. So while these kinds of cars are said to be "traditional" rods and you could make the case for the parts used as being pre-'68 I think it violates the spirit of TRaK if not the letter. So I'll keep this guy off of TRaK. I posted the inquiry because I've noticed some builds popping up here that have been treading mightly close to the edge IMHO. No problem , 'cause building period old school is never an issue for me and I have tons of projects backed up on the bench that are nowhere near the edge! I know what ya mean, I have seen some and removed some. I probably missed one or two..... If you or anyone else see's something that pushes it, just let me know I am not always 100% sure on some things. Thanks Bernard! |
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Post by confederate on May 20, 2010 18:50:36 GMT -5
Hey Bob, how traditional is the straight six out of AMT's 69 Firebird kit? I know it meets the year cutoff barely, but keep in mind, the six is OHC. I have one in progress right now with a Paxton supercharger going into a 62 Pontiac.
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Post by RodBurNeR on May 20, 2010 20:11:46 GMT -5
Hey Bob, how traditional is the straight six out of AMT's 69 Firebird kit? I know it meets the year cutoff barely, but keep in mind, the six is OHC. I have one in progress right now with a Paxton supercharger going into a 62 Pontiac. That's something I don't know about, sorry. I am sure someone here knows....but to clarify, traditional is really 1965 and older, but since we build model cars ... I made 1969 the cut off on this board. So to be technically correct....it's not Traditional at all. But to fit the guidelines....if it's 1969 and older, it's TRaKable. (provided it's rod, kustom, drag, salty or jalopy) |
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Post by ChrisV on May 21, 2010 4:23:52 GMT -5
Randy; If you want to go a really oddball route with your '62 Pontiac, try to get one of Revell's "Mickey Thompson's Attempt 1 kits": In addition to a cool dragmaster frame, you can use for replicating the Mooneyes dragster, the kit contains two supercharged pontiac 4-cylinder engines, to replicate the engine setups the real car ran.
With one of those in the engine bay, you'll have people looking twice at your model!
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Post by CrazySwede on Jun 5, 2010 20:21:15 GMT -5
hi everyone! i wonder if this volvo is trakable? it will NOT be original as in this picture!  a custom from sweden, from me.. the crazyswede! |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 5, 2010 21:13:38 GMT -5
if it's older than 1970....1969 or older....yes....as long as it meets the guidelines.
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Post by zenrat on Jun 6, 2010 3:27:12 GMT -5
Years ago someone in the UK (possibly Andy Saunders?) built a really sweet ragtop Kustom from one of them. Gave it the full lead sled treatment. Anyhoo, how about this? TRaKable?  |
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