1965 Pontiac GTO Stock-Car - Printable Version
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1965 Pontiac GTO Stock-Car - KensRedZed - 23rd-Sep-20
Back in the mid 60's they used to race full-size monster stock-cars. Our club has a stock car class that is basically the same idea. Full size cars with a minumum weight of 100-grams with a slow motor (BWNC1). The race is both slow, and hilarious at the same time. I found a model of a static GTO that became a great candidate for my next car.
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Too much red for me. Easy switch to Tamiya bright orange.
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Test fitting the chassis to the body, and card interior. I also tested a set of 5-spoke inserts made on my friends 3D printer.
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Decals, driver, full roll cage, and fire extinguisher added. A small piece of brass was also added to bring the car to the minumum weight of just over 100-grams. The brass plate alone weighs 27-grams. The inserts had to be changed to something that was more period correct. I don't think Chip Foose was making mag wheels back then.
The car is complete, and runs very well. Thank you very kindly for looking.
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RE: 1965 Pontiac GTO Stock-Car - BAracer - 23rd-Sep-20
Kickapoo!
My favourite joy juice.
GT Sprite - GT Sprite - 23rd-Sep-20
Love the low ride look and 1.32 scale. Takes me back I’ve been tracking down and building Monogram Tom Daniel model’s from the 60’s. Bought back some great memories.
RE: 1965 Pontiac GTO Stock-Car - KensRedZed - 23rd-Sep-20
Thank you very kindly, Jeremy and GT Sprite.
It came in 3rd in a field with 6-fellow racers last Saturday. I think it still has the potential for 1st place after some gear puttering. My friends at the club know they will see me in their rear view mirrors very shortly.
