Is this TRaK-able? ASK HERE

[flatout]

Thanks Bob...up a little late aren't ya?

Aloha...Pete

[RodBurNeR]

Oct 27, 2010 1:08:10 GMT -5 flatout said:

Thanks Bob...up a little late aren't ya?

Aloha...Pete

1:13 am.... 3 hours away from bed time! haha

[Jantrix]

I think I know the answer, it's not really "traditional" in the purest sense but all the parts are from the right time frame I'm thinkin, so I'll give it a go.

[ChrisV]

From a traditional standpoint, I have to say NO

The combination of a Superstock 426 Hemi, wide Goodyear semi-slick racing tires on dirt-track wheels, and a post-war pickup body on a highboy chassis is just too modern...

On a side note, I have to say, that I think the quarter-elliptical front spring setup looks really great! ;D

[RodBurNeR]

Agreed, Number 1.

[Jantrix]

I figured. The engine is from the MPC 67 Charger. The photo doesn't show them clearly but the wheels are just deep five spokes. But I gotta agree with you. The whole style of this is very modern. Thanks for the ataboy on the front end. I like the look of it, but I think I pushed the wheels out just a bit too far. A 1/4 inch shorter whould have looked better.

[zenrat]

I like it. Don't think it's TRaKable but it is very cool.
However, picture that chassis with narrower, taller rear tyres and the Double Dragster Fiat body...

[volvo544special65]

I have a (partly, but due to some plans, partly not) hypotethical question now.

Let's say that I take a car that came out in 1969. Very late, but still, one of the last TRAKable vehicles.

The same car was produced until 1975, without any major alterations. But as with most of the cars, there IS differences between the years even when the main body was retained.

If I take a model that's supposed to be a 1974, but makes it a custom, with modifications that will delete all things that are different to a 1974 model so it as well could be based on a 1969 model.....

Yay or nay? I know that it is hard to say without knowing more exactly, and if I can't get a clear answer, I'm fine with that and will probably build it anyway...And I know that it is quite close to rule stretching so I'm not sure that I will post it up here even if I will get "Yay" as an answer...because I am doubtful that it really fits the spirit.... But the question itself is interesting, I think. Doing a "possibly" backdating by getting rid of things that will identify a 70s model of a car that were built in the 60s too... How is the opinions on that subject?

[RodBurNeR]

"if we can't see it, it won't hurt us"
The main thing is nothing past 1969. If the car was a 1970 released in late 1969.....then No.

[ChrisV]

Sounds like you're contemplating a VERY interesting project there, Mattias!

It's incredibly hard to tell whether the final result will meet the "TRaK'ability-criteria" based on the sparse info you've provided. (I sense that you'd like to keep the details to a minimum for added chock-effect, so I'm guessing it's something European).

It's obviously harder for late sixties' cars to meet our requirements regarding "traditional" appearance as defined by our guidelines, but as we recently saw (an AWESOME '69 Lincoln sled - Sorry, I can't recall who built it...) it is possible!

One basic requirement would be removing or modifying all items/details clearly identifying it as a post-'69 model - After that it's mostly a matter of the overall style of the build, and since the vintage is "borderline", you obviously have to assess the appearance with greater care than you would do with earlier models.

I guess that's the best advice/direction, I can give you based on the information available.

[volvo544special65]

Nov 26, 2010 17:53:39 GMT -5 RodBurNeR said:

"if we can't see it, it won't hurt us"
The main thing is nothing past 1969. If the car was a 1970 released in late 1969.....then No.

No, I'm talking about a car released as a 1969 model.

If, let's say, the difference between a 1969 and a 1974 model is that the 1974 has a different grille, mirrors, side trims and recessed door handles instead of push buttons... (this was just an example) ...while the main body was left unchanged.

If the side trim and handles are shaved, mirrors and grille replaced with custom ones (of course, still TRAKable style), nobody could in that case say if it was based on a 1974 or a 1969 model. Right?

So would it fly to call it a "1969" in that case even if the basic model was a "1974"?

Style-wise, I know quite well what will fly here and not nowadays, so I am definitely not talking about a Ford Maverick with donk wheels, trueflames, bodykit and a VW Turbo diesel engine...

[zenrat]

I'dve just built it, called it a '69 and seen if anyone could tell...

[cycolacfan]

Some nice ideas in that pick up though, sort of a show car for the street.

[draggon]

What do y'all think....too 70's?

[Bud Ellis " Kustoms"]

I like it But the cragers look too be bout 18 inch'ers If it were me Id jack the front end up and make it a gasser!