I hope I didn't upset you with my link in my other thread, it was just for the little boy nothing more. Sorry if I have caused a problem here, I hope not.
Modified 1/18 Diecast Mopars
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I hope I didn't upset you with my link in my other thread, it was just for the little boy nothing more. Sorry if I have caused a problem here, I hope not.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Some '63 Dodge 330 variations
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
???? Lost me there.
I starting posting on Lite Wt's Dart thread on Yellow Bullet so I noticed
that you were on there. He and we were the only car trailers at our hotel
for the Hemi reunion last weekend.
I mentioned you in the thread and you better go look at it and see who
spent all Saturday afternoon with Denny, Weeb and I.
John I know it's getting a little late in the evening but that would be Classracer you were posting in not the Bullet. lol
Seems we are all getting a little confused these days. Damn I hate getting old.
I sure wish I could have been there with you guys, I know I missed out on an awsome time.
Seems we are all getting a little confused these days. Damn I hate getting old.
I sure wish I could have been there with you guys, I know I missed out on an awsome time.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Yep.....You're right and alls well.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
dodgeboy
Well-Known Member
thx for the links,checked em out on ebay too my wife bout had heart failure when she seen the prices
1967 'cuda
Dropped on Head as a Baby
YIKES!! I just came across this thread. BEAUTIFUL WORK!!
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One of the 1/18 scale super bees I built for my son for Christmas. Yes it works
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Neat. My brother was working on putting one of those Muscle Machine motors
in the back of a Nylint Econoline pickup to make a wheelstander truck.
in the back of a Nylint Econoline pickup to make a wheelstander truck.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
I took a brand new HWY-61 1964 Dodge Polara out of the box, a new Supercars injected 426 Hemi
(from their altered wheelbase AFX cars) out of the package, a new GMP gasser/altered wheel set out
of the package (had to replace the way too tiny front tires with some from a Maisto 63 Dodge 330 -
perfect fit), a B+M Pro-Shifter from Corrupted Diecast and unwrapped a new set of my own scratch-
built all metal exhaust headers.
I disassembled the car and after sizing up the rear tires I performed a standard "mini-tub" trimming
on the inside of the rear wheel wells then cut the ends of the axle housing and drilled it straight through
for a straight steel axle rod. The rear springs were relocated inside of the frame rails. The rear wheels
& tires fit perfectly for width and diameter and rotate nicely while giving the car a perfect stance.
Up front, the springs were removed allowing the ride height to be set by adjusting the screws that go
straight up through the lower control arms. I made adapter hubs for the front wheels out out aluminum
hobby tubing.
Since the new engine/trans combo was a 727 Torqueflite instead of the A833 4-speed the car came with
I removed the clutch pedal and replaced the manual shifter with the B+M Pro-Shifter unit.
I had assumed that the engine swap would be fall down easy but that was not the case as I discovered
that although the front motor mounts were the same the trans was a little shorter and more importantly
the oil pan was humungous.....which would not have been a problem in it's original intended home in a
car with AFX front suspension (K-member and upper control arm mounting points moved drastically
forward).
After breaking for lunch and an official pondering session I considered cutting the oil pans from the two
motors loose and swapping them (the injected motor's pan was molded in concert with the trans housing)
but the light shined on me during my after-meal repose and I remembered what they did on the real cars
(I should have a welt on my forehead from smacking it!). I was able to drill a cross hole in the pan for the
drag link and notched the K-member for the front part of the oil pan to clear.
Finally reassembled she looks beautiful and sits sweet. I'm satisfied with the result but like a lot of my built
cars it will eventually be destined for eBay as most other cars on this thread. Inquire if you wish.
(from their altered wheelbase AFX cars) out of the package, a new GMP gasser/altered wheel set out
of the package (had to replace the way too tiny front tires with some from a Maisto 63 Dodge 330 -
perfect fit), a B+M Pro-Shifter from Corrupted Diecast and unwrapped a new set of my own scratch-
built all metal exhaust headers.
I disassembled the car and after sizing up the rear tires I performed a standard "mini-tub" trimming
on the inside of the rear wheel wells then cut the ends of the axle housing and drilled it straight through
for a straight steel axle rod. The rear springs were relocated inside of the frame rails. The rear wheels
& tires fit perfectly for width and diameter and rotate nicely while giving the car a perfect stance.
Up front, the springs were removed allowing the ride height to be set by adjusting the screws that go
straight up through the lower control arms. I made adapter hubs for the front wheels out out aluminum
hobby tubing.
Since the new engine/trans combo was a 727 Torqueflite instead of the A833 4-speed the car came with
I removed the clutch pedal and replaced the manual shifter with the B+M Pro-Shifter unit.
I had assumed that the engine swap would be fall down easy but that was not the case as I discovered
that although the front motor mounts were the same the trans was a little shorter and more importantly
the oil pan was humungous.....which would not have been a problem in it's original intended home in a
car with AFX front suspension (K-member and upper control arm mounting points moved drastically
forward).
After breaking for lunch and an official pondering session I considered cutting the oil pans from the two
motors loose and swapping them (the injected motor's pan was molded in concert with the trans housing)
but the light shined on me during my after-meal repose and I remembered what they did on the real cars
(I should have a welt on my forehead from smacking it!). I was able to drill a cross hole in the pan for the
drag link and notched the K-member for the front part of the oil pan to clear.
Finally reassembled she looks beautiful and sits sweet. I'm satisfied with the result but like a lot of my built
cars it will eventually be destined for eBay as most other cars on this thread. Inquire if you wish.
67 prostreet gt
Well-Known Member
How much to have you modify a 68 dart to look exactly like mine ?
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
I get asked that question a lot but I do not do any painting or cosmetics.
If I had a good picture I might be able to assist you but as in the other cars posted
here I only work in the areas of chassis, wheels/tires and powertrain modifications.
I used to know a few guys who would paint, add trim & vinyl tops, change interiors etc.
I do not know anyone who could afford them ($500 and up).
1967 'cuda
Dropped on Head as a Baby
As always, beautiful work!
66340SEDAN
FABO Member #3649
That 1964 Dodge is amazaing!!! 
rayer:
rayer:
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
I have listed quite a few other modded Mopars recently. If you want one just PM me here at FABO.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/jpl986s/m.h...e=STRK:MESELX:IT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
http://www.ebay.com/sch/jpl986s/m.h...e=STRK:MESELX:IT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Thanks. It's gone now. On it's way to a lucky new owner in Utah.That 1964 Dodge is amazaing!!!
67 Power Wagon
Hemi Pawr or BUST!
-GAWD the details you can get with 1:18th scale...........I'ma stickler for details and let me tell ya I get right into it on the 1:25th and 1:24th scales.....
ALL these look AWESOME!
ALL these look AWESOME!
lordoffrisco
Lord and man of honor
Now that's some awesome work! The result simply looks great. :thumbup:
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
I built this one today........
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
67 Power Wagon
Hemi Pawr or BUST!
OMM,
Where do you get your valve cover decals? OR do they come on them when you get the model?
Where do you get your valve cover decals? OR do they come on them when you get the model?
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