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Topic: Davey Allison 1992 Southwest Tour |
George Andrews
Replies: 2
Views: 589
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:44 pm Subject: Davey Allison 1992 Southwest Tour |
Certainly closer to a ASA chassis, maybe even with Wide Five aluminum rims; they were legal in NASCAR's Southwest Tour. I don't recall seeing that car or even the race. It could have been a Rent A Rid ... |
Topic: Snickers Buick |
George Andrews
Replies: 9
Views: 888
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:37 pm Subject: Snickers Buick |
Several of those Stavola Racing Buicks would find second homes in Winston West. Jack Sellers would run one with just the Snickers lettering removed and his number 44, while another driver ( Kevin Culv ... |
Topic: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly? |
George Andrews
Replies: 9
Views: 1067
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:09 pm Subject: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly? |
You can try brake checking Ross Chastain or Kyle Busch!
Actually the methods mentioned above see to work pretty well.
If you have an Industrial Supply house ne ... |
Topic: 69 Ford Galaxie |
George Andrews
Replies: 6
Views: 1222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:20 pm Subject: 69 Ford Galaxie |
I recall a Grand National West Series driver running a 1968 or '69 Ford full - sized car. Give me a day or so to find a picture... |
Topic: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
George Andrews
Replies: 8
Views: 1501
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:04 pm Subject: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
A quote from Richard Petty's 1977 Autobiography King of the Road : " Usually I look in the rearview mirror twice a lap, once on each straight, but if Cale's right behind me I keep one eye on the ... |
Topic: Paula Murphy |
George Andrews
Replies: 1
Views: 798
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:06 am Subject: Paula Murphy |
Paula Murphy died on Thursday, at age 95. Paula was as much - or MORE - of a trailblazer for females in racing than any other woman I can think of. Due to her association with Andy Granatelli & hi ... |
Topic: Jack Ingram Fairmont |
George Andrews
Replies: 15
Views: 3406
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:11 pm Subject: Jack Ingram Fairmont |
And another one, James. I had no idea that a Fairmont was ever used in competition. Great job on the 3d printed build. Usually these look very rough when they are attempted. Yours looks beautiful. Wh ... |
Topic: Davey Allison Busch cars. |
George Andrews
Replies: 18
Views: 5662
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:02 pm Subject: Davey Allison Busch cars. |
As I recall, Ford did not have a competitive V-6 engine in The Busch Grand National Series for quite a long time; certainly nothing that could compete with the Buick & Chevy V-6's. Keep in mind th ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Ken Squire |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 1555
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:30 pm Subject: R.I.P. Ken Squire |
Although I didn't care for his habit of giving many drivers corny nick-names; I will say that Ken SQUIER did much to propel NASCAR into the Television age. RIP Ken... |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
George Andrews
Replies: 57
Views: 12112
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:04 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
A tech question.
To reshape the original mold, how easy is it?
And is more difficult to reduce a size rather than increase?
Using the Monogram 1983 T-Bird as an example, the car side " ... |
Topic: cutting the kit plastic glass??? |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 2037
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:13 pm Subject: cutting the kit plastic glass??? |
I've found it helpful to apply masking tape over the area you want to cut, then layout the cut lines on that & make your cuts. A very fine tooth blade is best, and take your time.
I've never tri ... |
Topic: Lumina 94 bumper. |
George Andrews
Replies: 19
Views: 23100
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:27 pm Subject: Lumina 94 bumper. |
I've always found it is easier to TRIM OFF material ... than to have to ADD IT ON |
Topic: Jimmy Buffet |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 1907
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:33 pm Subject: Jimmy Buffet |
I too was a big fan of Jimmy Buffett, though my favorite Buffett song was Come Monday, followed by Ringling, Ringling, which appealed to my Railroad interests. |
Topic: McGriff #21 Olympia Beer '66 Chevelle Late Model |
George Andrews
Replies: 3
Views: 1878
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:27 pm Subject: McGriff #21 Olympia Beer '66 Chevelle Late Model |
Interesting to see Hershel McGriff in a car NOT numbered 4 or 04 during that time frame. Fellow West Coast racer Ray Elder also enjoyed Olympia Beer sponsorship for many years. |
Topic: Any Chevy mechanics out there? 2014 Impala odd issue.... |
George Andrews
Replies: 1
Views: 1211
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:47 pm Subject: Any Chevy mechanics out there? 2014 Impala odd issue.... |
Certainly sounds like a loose electrical connection, or a wire has rubbed through and is going to ground. Closing the car door or hood likely moves that wire just enough to allow a start the next time ... |
Topic: NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees |
George Andrews
Replies: 1
Views: 1185
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:25 pm Subject: NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees |
It's that time again, The nominees for The NASCAR Hall of Fame. In the " Modern Era " category, I'm going with Neil Bonnett, Harry Gant, Ricky Rudd, Larry Phillips, & Sam Ard.
In the ... |
Topic: NASCAR brakes |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2032
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:39 pm Subject: NASCAR brakes |
On Pg. 37 of the UMI Publications 1973 NASCAR Yearbook, there is a picture of the K & K pit crew changing the left rear tire on Dave Marcis' Dodge @ Rockingham, and a brake drum is plainly visible ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
George Andrews
Replies: 41
Views: 23117
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:58 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
I recall the 1957 Chevy had an weird fuel tank filler behind a hinged door under the left taillight. Looks like the team moved it over to the location shown, perhaps to get it away from the LR tire ch ... |
Topic: Solvaset burn |
George Andrews
Replies: 4
Views: 1796
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:52 pm Subject: Solvaset burn |
Having used both extensively on Model Railroad projects, I will agree that Solvaset is HOTTER than Microsol. My experiences were with Microscale & Champ decals, which were rather thick, but durabl ... |
Topic: Help on Hauler |
George Andrews
Replies: 8
Views: 2868
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:37 pm Subject: Help on Hauler |
The 2nd photo posted is of the race car hauler. Look carefully at the roof and you can see it is recessed, with the various rooftop railings barely visible, laying down in the recess. This feature all ... |
Topic: Hope Springs Eternal |
George Andrews
Replies: 2
Views: 1493
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:25 pm Subject: Hope Springs Eternal |
WOW !!! Now THAT IS NEWS. Was it an overall win for the Prancing Horse from Marinello ? |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
George Andrews
Replies: 41
Views: 23117
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:22 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
I recall that, after the factories withdrew from NASCAR in 1957, all the trick induction systems were banned. Only 1 Four Barrel carburetor was allowed from mis-1957 to 1968 ( ? ), when NASCAR allowed ... |
Topic: 1989 #10 Ken Bouchard Simoniz Pontiac |
George Andrews
Replies: 8
Views: 3529
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 11:48 pm Subject: 1989 #10 Ken Bouchard Simoniz Pontiac |
As I recall the Goodyear vs. Hoosier tire deal was a HOT topic all through Speed Weeks. Dave Marcis was the only driver to stay on Goodyears, and he would finish 20th. Funny that nowadays on the inter ... |
Topic: Petty 1988 Chassis |
George Andrews
Replies: 2
Views: 1522
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:21 pm Subject: Petty 1988 Chassis |
Great photo of a SCARY wreck. Lots of detail in the image; thanks for posting. |
Topic: Ford Crown Vic Racer |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 3032
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:30 pm Subject: Ford Crown Vic Racer |
This is a cool idea; however it WON'T help my efforts to locate a decent used Crown Vic police special as a project car. |
Topic: The Spam Can |
George Andrews
Replies: 12
Views: 4311
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:47 pm Subject: The Spam Can |
SPAM = Some Parts Are MEAT. Not sure which parts, or what meat. No matter -- I still LOVE it.
Dice up half a LUMP of SPAM & fry, while making up a pot of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - flavored o ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Raquel Welch |
George Andrews
Replies: 3
Views: 2068
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:21 pm Subject: R.I.P. Raquel Welch |
Raquel Welch was also the 3rd poster girl featured on the wall of Andy Duframe's prison cell in the movie The Shawshank Redemption. |
Topic: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
George Andrews
Replies: 18
Views: 6845
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:30 pm Subject: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
George, It's a ACE sheet and Mikes has them under the ACE decal section, take a look at them I'm sure you will find it covers every possibility for the Chargers and the Daytona as well. John.
Thanks ... |
Topic: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
George Andrews
Replies: 18
Views: 6845
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 3:05 pm Subject: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
Nice Build !!! Not many Grand National West decals out there; I'll have to buy a set or two.
Question : Did the Powerslide sheet include " Racing Farmers " decals for the sail panels ??? T ... |
Topic: #36 M&M's Ernie Irvan Pontiac Grand Prix |
George Andrews
Replies: 11
Views: 4317
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:15 am Subject: #36 M&M's Ernie Irvan Pontiac Grand Prix |
Nice Work on those decals ! One of my favorite Cup car paint schemes, on one of my favorite car bodies. |
Topic: Changes for 2023 Next Gen Cars |
George Andrews
Replies: 14
Views: 5315
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:42 pm Subject: Changes for 2023 Next Gen Cars |
The NASCAR / ARCA West Series has run mufflers at stand - alone events since the 1970's. While a 20+ car field still makes that sweet sound when the green flag flies, it is much more tolerable in the ... |
Topic: Richie Evans Grabber Orange Paint |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 3566
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:24 pm Subject: Richie Evans Grabber Orange Paint |
Just wondering if Grabber Orange is close to the School Bus Yellow that Bud Moore used on several of his cars, including the Trans Am Mustangs ? |
Topic: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2650
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:09 pm Subject: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
" Fascinating " as Mr. Spock would say. Maybe you do have an obscure variant ??? I always liked that body style of Pontiac Grand Prix, so different from the more formal Monte Carlo & Old ... |
Topic: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2650
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:59 pm Subject: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
The 2 versions of the #1 Pontiac shown have the only spoiler I've ever seen on a 1996 - 2002 Cup - legal Pontiac. I'm sure the Tin Indian teams would liked to have had the extra downforce that straigh ... |
Topic: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2650
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:37 pm Subject: Home Depot "Great Pumpkin" Pontiac |
Very well done ! Wondering if the rear spoiler is the piece that came with the kit ? It likely would not be Cup legal, running straight across the deck lid. |
Topic: David Pearson ASA Camaro Hauler Rig |
George Andrews
Replies: 13
Views: 4924
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:38 pm Subject: David Pearson ASA Camaro Hauler Rig |
WELL DONE !!! The lift off roof showing the hauler interior is a great idea. I recall that hauler was a hand-me-down from The Wood Brothers. |
Topic: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
George Andrews
Replies: 14
Views: 10454
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2023 6:13 pm Subject: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
Yea -- There were many versions of upper engine bay tubes depending on the chassis builder & owner modifications; also how many times the front end was wrecked & rebuilt. The upper chassis tub ... |
Topic: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
George Andrews
Replies: 14
Views: 10454
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:23 pm Subject: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
The car is a rear steer Ford set-up, with the steering linkage behind the front spindles. Also the lower control arms have a single pivot location on the chassis cross-member, and they have strengthen ... |
Topic: tell me what y'all think... |
George Andrews
Replies: 14
Views: 4444
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:22 pm Subject: tell me what y'all think... |
And I always thought A MODIFIED was a 1936 Ford with the front fenders torn off. Or even a Pinto body : Kinda - Sorta ...
I hope the teams that feel the need for portable air lifts in the pi ... |
Topic: sixties bolstered seat |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 3618
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:43 pm Subject: sixties bolstered seat |
Yes, Thanks John for the information. The early Monogram NASCAR Kits ( '81 Buick Regal, '83 T-Bird & Monte Carlo SS ) have what I think looks like the " Banjo Seat ". |
Topic: Help on the Piedmont sponsored cars |
George Andrews
Replies: 10
Views: 4251
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:59 am Subject: Re: olds cutlass |
Will a cutlass 442 work for this car?
Thanks
No it won't work. The Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 was an earlier & entirely different car, actually a sister car to the Chevrolet Chevelle / Lagu ... |
Topic: sixties bolstered seat |
George Andrews
Replies: 7
Views: 3618
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:38 am Subject: sixties bolstered seat |
Bostrom ??? Their van seat was popular with NASCAR drivers in the 1960's. The right side padding was applied by the teams and / or drivers. |
Topic: Help on the Piedmont sponsored cars |
George Andrews
Replies: 10
Views: 4251
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:24 pm Subject: Re: olds cutlass |
Will a cutlass 442 work for this car?
Thanks
No it won't work. The Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 was an earlier & entirely different car, actually a sister car to the Chevrolet Chevelle / Lagu ... |
Topic: Buddy Arrington question...sort of.... |
George Andrews
Replies: 4
Views: 2204
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:08 pm Subject: Buddy Arrington question...sort of.... |
I recall that same car was also driven by Ray Elder in the same timeframe. Also several USAC teams ran the 1974 Roadrunner. |
Topic: help on a Cale decal... |
George Andrews
Replies: 3
Views: 2293
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 11:21 pm Subject: help on a Cale decal... |
That was the official logo of America's Bicentennial Celebration. Not sure of the words wrapped around the star, but that decal dates the photo as being from one of the 1976 Riverside Raceway Cup even ... |
Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2995
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:19 pm Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
Great Job !!! Did the kit decals work out OK ??? This past summer, a weekly racer at Evergreen Speedway Monroe,WA., had a kinda - sorta 1981 LeMans, complete with the Tuf - Lon paint scheme and tiny W ... |
Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
George Andrews
Replies: 5
Views: 2995
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:42 pm Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
Great Job !!! Did the kit decals work out OK ??? This past summer, a weekly racer at Evergreen Speedway Monroe,WA., had a kinda - sorta 1981 LeMans, complete with the Tuf - Lon paint scheme and tiny W ... |
Topic: 1984 Geoff Bodine All Star Racing |
George Andrews
Replies: 10
Views: 4769
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:19 pm Subject: 1984 Geoff Bodine All Star Racing |
Nice build; however that car was from 1984, not 1981. Also wondering about the Blue-ish All Star Racing lettering on the rear fenders; the normal lettering was red. Maybe it was a 1-race-only deal, li ... |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
George Andrews
Replies: 30
Views: 13388
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:09 pm Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Dan Gurney is indeed the answer to the trivia question : " Who was the first driver to win 5 Five Hundred Mile NASCAR Races at the same track ??? " |
Topic: Mossing links...... |
George Andrews
Replies: 6
Views: 2771
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:23 pm Subject: Mossing links...... |
The DODGE Magnum, and the Mirada / Cordoba cousins. |
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