Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom

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Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 12:45:22 GMT -5 stingray and gascrank like this

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I finally finished my semi reproduction of a model I built around 1967. The complete progress of this build can be found on the bench. Thanks to Kit Karson for the AlaKart body and interior, and AMT for the re-release of the Double Dragster kit. Gary

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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 12:48:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Oct 30, 2010 12:48:15 GMT -5
	I've been building models in eight (!) decades. Does that make me experienced or just old? I'm old! Well, I do have SOME experience! Gary Hatstat

Bernard Kron Greaser Posts: 4,792	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 12:50:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bernard Kron on Oct 30, 2010 12:50:01 GMT -5 ;D They just don't build 'em like this anymore, except you just did! Excellent!!!
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sdrodder Greaser BIST MASTER Trakbister Posts: 3,387	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 13:41:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sdrodder on Oct 30, 2010 13:41:42 GMT -5 man i love this. This is a perfect recreation of days gone past. How about some pics with the orignal version?
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Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 14:22:46 GMT -5

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Post by Dennis on Oct 30, 2010 14:22:46 GMT -5

Not too long ago I ran across the WIP thread and wondered when we'd get to see this finished, and here it is! I think you did a hell of a good job on the re-creation. The body work is unusually cool and so cleanly executed. I love all the period chassis pieces and blown Buick too!

Is the frame Alclad or actually chrome plated?

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Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 15:15:23 GMT -5

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Florian, I'll get to that picture tomorrow if I can. I had thought about it when I was taking these pictures, but forgot to put it in because I was in such a rush to get the finished model pictures done.

Dennis, I had several of the parts plated by ChromeTech USA. This included the frame with exhaust system, the gas tank, the steering wheel and column, and the spoon gas pedal that I made. The resin rear axle assembly and the AMT 40 Ford Buick (modified) exhaust manifolds were also chromed by Robert. I recommend him for anyone that needs this service. Gary

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Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 16:29:59 GMT -5

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Post by RodBurNeR on Oct 30, 2010 16:29:59 GMT -5

This is downright cool! Roth would drool on this one! This is the modeling I see in the old rags and it's what I think is so cool of the years gone. It's perfect....everything about it suggests a historical build.

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Bud Ellis " Kustoms" Greaser Slow Poke McGraw Striving to build the perfect model car ! Posts: 1,127	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 16:33:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bud Ellis " Kustoms" on Oct 30, 2010 16:33:42 GMT -5 I Dig It Daddy-O !

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 16:36:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Oct 30, 2010 16:36:00 GMT -5 Just plain AWESOME!!! Love the asymmetrical sixties' look!
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krowkustom Greaser Mr. Kurbsider Posts: 531	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 17:39:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krowkustom on Oct 30, 2010 17:39:15 GMT -5 I am so stealing this idea!!!!!!!! Love it
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hearsedriver Greaser Punky Dudester Cremators Kustom Car Club Posts: 1,188	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 18:51:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hearsedriver on Oct 30, 2010 18:51:23 GMT -5 absolutly wonderful! there isnt a single thing i would change on this one if it was me who built it! i simply just love everything about it!
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paraphrenic Guest	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 20:10:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by paraphrenic on Oct 30, 2010 20:10:36 GMT -5 OK Gary... That's just about one of the coolest builds I've ever seen!

Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 20:27:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Oct 30, 2010 20:27:34 GMT -5 HOLYCRAP Gary !!!! wild build my friend !!!! ooohh those good 'ol days !!!!
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Tiny T Tribute Show Rod is in the showroom Oct 30, 2010 20:42:37 GMT -5 chepp likes this

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Post by gmckid on Oct 30, 2010 20:42:37 GMT -5

hell yes!!! . My favorite part is that this is an idea that was completely original, its not based off of anything else, yet it has a real genuine look...
Its also really cool that you still have the original version, and that you were able to recreate such an amazing tribute to it.

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rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5