Author |
Message |
Topic: Benny Parsons decals |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 1
Views: 3697
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:50 pm Subject: Benny Parsons decals |
Does anyone have a set of Powerslide Benny Parsons Kings Row Lagunas decals they’d be willing to sell? |
Topic: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 2
Views: 5191
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:07 pm Subject: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
Looking for a set of power slide Kelly girl Laguna Decals. |
Topic: Buddy Arrington decals |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 0
Views: 4007
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:00 pm Subject: Buddy Arrington decals |
Looking for a set of Yesterday’s decals to do Buddy Arrington 71-74 Plymouths. |
Topic: Salvinos MC - Richie Panch -updated 12/10 |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 21
Views: 25138
|
Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:38 am Subject: Salvinos MC - Richie Panch -updated 12/10 |
Oh hell yes Bill that looks light years better! |
Topic: Mopar 440 |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 11
Views: 12954
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:34 am Subject: Mopar 440 |
wouldn't the 383 and 440 share the same intake manifold? I'm not sure.
A 383 was a B engine a 449 was an RB. 440 had a taller deck height. The intake would be wider. |
Topic: Petty Paint Problems - Hopefully Helpful Hints |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 7
Views: 11790
|
Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:02 pm Subject: Petty Paint Problems - Hopefully Helpful Hints |
This could work real well maybe! I would have bleed under for sure knowing my luck. How I do a Petty car is way different. I paint the base white and dayglo. Then I spray a thin coat of automotive 2k ... |
Topic: Sal Tovella USAC superbird |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 1
Views: 5240
|
Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:44 pm Subject: Sal Tovella USAC superbird |
The real car was 1970 Cadillac code 95. Cinnamon firemist poly. It was a metallic color. Best you can hope is to get close to the sheet color. |
Topic: 69 Hurst Olds spoiler |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 3
Views: 6459
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:30 am Subject: 69 Hurst Olds spoiler |
Man I’m sorry I forgot to get back to you. I do have one. Ok me your address was and I’ll send it to you. |
Topic: engine and roll cage color |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 5
Views: 8444
|
Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:23 pm Subject: engine and roll cage color |
I make spatter paint by painting the whole thing grey. Then I mist black and white over that from about 2 foot away. All this is done with rattle cans. |
Topic: 69 Hurst Olds spoiler |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 3
Views: 6459
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:05 pm Subject: 69 Hurst Olds spoiler |
I think I have one let me look. |
Topic: Nichels/Lorenzen #99 RR interior |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 2
Views: 5484
|
Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:23 am Subject: Nichels/Lorenzen #99 RR interior |
I did mine all black that’s what it looked like to me |
Topic: Monte Carlo parts |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 9
Views: 11849
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:05 pm Subject: Monte Carlo parts |
I backdated a Bandit Resins 74 to a 73. I reshaped the bottom of the trunk lid and qtr extensions. Also reshaped the qtrs where the bumper meets them. I made a new rear bumper for it. |
Topic: Decals wanted |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 1
Views: 5128
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:51 pm Subject: Decals wanted |
Looking for a set of Powerslide Friday Hassler Chevelle Decals and a set of Yesyerdays Dave Marcos Charger Daytona Decals.
Thanks
Tim |
Topic: Monte Carlo parts |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 9
Views: 11849
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:49 pm Subject: Monte Carlo parts |
Keep in mind the Salvinos kits only go back to 74 bodies. 73 cars were waaay different in back. The qtr extensions trunk lid and rear bumper were all completely different from the 74 up cars. |
Topic: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 20
Views: 22623
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:21 pm Subject: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
[quote="spooker"]Not a Watts link, it's a panhard rod. Article calls it a "sway bar".
You are correct at first it looked like a watts link. But now I see it doesn’t pivot or have ... |
Topic: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 20
Views: 22623
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:48 pm Subject: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
Now that’s something I’ve never seen before. The watts link is in frt of the rear pumpkin. Never seen one that wasnt in back of the pumpkin before. Probably on account of the quick change rear. |
Topic: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 106
Views: 82903
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:02 pm Subject: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
Hmmm... Looks like the front end could use a bit of a section under the headlights and above the grille, and the peaks of the fenders need to be curved downward a little rather than run straight out.
... |
Topic: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 106
Views: 82903
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:38 pm Subject: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
I can't wait to get some of them they look great and this is a real missing link in the modeling of nascar race cars. I think some of you guy's want a kit that you put in a plastic bag squirt a little ... |
Topic: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 106
Views: 82903
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:23 pm Subject: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
These kits remind me of Polar Lights kits. They haven’t been finessed enough. The general shape is there but way too clunky. My biggest complaint is the roof is too thick above the side windows. The o ... |
Topic: David Pearson 71 Plymouth |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 18
Views: 20698
|
Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:16 pm Subject: David Pearson 71 Plymouth |
Notice in the Hemmings photo what it says on the qtr panel in frt of the tire. “Coming soon Pontiac GTOs |
Topic: Aj Foyt decals |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 9
Views: 12074
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:40 am Subject: Re: Foyt Decals |
If hillbilly doesn't have a set I think I can help you out!
LMK
I haven’t heard anything from him. So I might take you up on your offer. |
Topic: Aj Foyt decals |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 9
Views: 12074
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:45 pm Subject: Aj Foyt decals |
I’m looking for the Yesterday’s set that does the 73-74 Chevelles. The gold 1973 #50 Purolator car . The 74 was a red # 50 |
Topic: Aj Foyt decals |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 9
Views: 12074
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 2:26 pm Subject: Aj Foyt decals |
Looking for a set of Yesterday’s Aj Foyt Chevelle Decals.
Anybody willing to sell a set? |
Topic: From the vault.....I honor of David Pearson.... |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 13
Views: 15655
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:08 pm Subject: From the vault.....I honor of David Pearson.... |
I love it. The best we could do back then. That’s a keeper for sure. Leave it alone looks fresh from the barn. |
Topic: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 20
Views: 22623
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:40 pm Subject: BA '73 Chevelle chassis question |
Like Dave said cars that Bobby built were short a cars with frt steer. Unlike the usual long arm rear steer chassis most were using. |
Topic: Good photos of Benny Parsons 1973 Chevelle.... |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 18
Views: 21914
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:30 pm Subject: Good photos of Benny Parsons 1973 Chevelle.... |
That front end is so wrong it’s not even funny. Someone got waaay carried away with drooping that thing. Don’t look any her near the original pictures. |
Topic: fine mesh for nascar screens, where do you get yours? |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 12
Views: 15926
|
Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:51 pm Subject: fine mesh for nascar screens, where do you get yours? |
I've used screen from a reusable coffee filter basket.
I just bought some of that off ebay. It's 100 micron mesh. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
But it looked good and it was cheap, so w ... |
Topic: Resin Bodies (updated 11/1) |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 15
Views: 18054
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:30 am Subject: Resin Bodies (updated 11/1) |
Pm sent on smh Charger 500 |
Topic: PPP Ford 9" rear idea |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 4
Views: 7990
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:19 pm Subject: PPP Ford 9" rear idea |
I buy any AMT TBird kit I can find for $5.00. I always try to stock about 3-4 for my 70s builds. |
Topic: 1972 Torino, Bud Moore late '72 [updated 6-30-18] |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 46
Views: 46956
|
Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:08 pm Subject: 1972 Torino, Bud Moore late '72 [updated 6-30-18] |
Man Bill nice job on this one! In looking at the suspension pic John sent you that car had a watts link rather than the usual panhard bar. Cool I always thought a watts link was better geometry wise. ... |
Topic: 1973 Gran Torino resin |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 17
Views: 21539
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:30 pm Subject: 1973 Gran Torino resin |
Ok everything forward of the hood except the headlight doors is different on a 73 than a 74-6. The header panel does not have as much peak. The grille is flatter and not as tall on a 73. The bumper is ... |
Topic: 1973 Gran Torino resin |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 17
Views: 21539
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:24 pm Subject: 1973 Gran Torino resin |
Smh hobbies has a 73. It’s nice they had one about 5 years ago that wasn’t great but this one is nice. |
Topic: Let's have a little poll, about future kits from Salvinos |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 72
Views: 112896
|
Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:06 am Subject: Let's have a little poll, about future kits from Salvinos |
A 77 Buick Century. Earnhardt faced one with the Monte Carlo roofline. Others used the roofline of the current Salvi os Cutlass kit. Quite a few were raced. |
Topic: MPC super stocker wheel |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 0
Views: 4227
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:51 pm Subject: MPC super stocker wheel |
I’m looking for a rim for a MPC super stocker kit. |
Topic: Donnie Allisons Hawaiian Tropics Olds |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 6
Views: 9288
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:11 pm Subject: Donnie Allisons Hawaiian Tropics Olds |
I want the correction kit more......
Yes please! |
Topic: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 110
Views: 118001
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:07 am Subject: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
But did they do that on the kit?? I only have 2 built 73 kits....built back in the day so they are in storage...I need to dig them out.
The AMT body is pretty chunky to start with, so the differenc ... |
Topic: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 110
Views: 118001
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:02 pm Subject: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
The best way to make a 73 Chevelle is to put the amt 73 bumper and header panel on a MPC 73 Laguna. The body shape is light years better than the AMT body. A Slantnose Laguna body can also be used but ... |
Topic: Donor chassis for resin 1/25 NASCAR Mercury Montego body? |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 8
Views: 14299
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:27 pm Subject: Donor chassis for resin 1/25 NASCAR Mercury Montego body? |
I managed to jamb an AMT TBird chassis under the SMH Montegoish body. Wasn’t easy. If you have a Bandit Resins body a TBird chassis stretched fits beautiful. |
Topic: Baker Olds kit thread |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 45
Views: 45622
|
Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:34 pm Subject: Baker Olds kit thread |
Stretch a AMT TBird chassis 1/8 inch reshape the rear wheelhousings and you then have a kinda correct chassis. I found the wheel openings to be tight. I opened all four up and re flared the frt slight ... |
Topic: Where can I find aluminum slotted wheels (pic inside) |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 13
Views: 18538
|
Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 1:13 pm Subject: Where can I find aluminum slotted wheels (pic inside) |
I'm after these
VTG VHTF 1:24 - 1:25 MODEL CAR Wheels
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8bgAAOSwooRZkPLZ/s-l1600.jpg
Good luck! Very hard to find. They were super nice though. |
Topic: Allison '72 Coke Chevy? |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 21
Views: 27281
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:10 pm Subject: Allison '72 Coke Chevy? |
When Junior built this car he used a Holman Moody frt clip and try arms in the rear correct? In the third picture posted it even looks to have a Holman moody dash. When Bobby drove his own car did it ... |
Topic: 1966 Buick wheels |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 5
Views: 7777
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:43 pm Subject: 1966 Buick wheels |
Let me cover the postage at least. |
Topic: 1966 Buick wheels |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 5
Views: 7777
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:05 am Subject: 1966 Buick wheels |
What do you want for them Johnny. I bought from you before . We could just meet up again.
Tim |
Topic: 1966 Buick wheels |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 5
Views: 7777
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:46 pm Subject: 1966 Buick wheels |
Looking for a set of the Buick rally wheels that came in the modified stocker kit.
Thanks Tim |
Topic: 1977 OLDS 442 CHASSIS PICS - Good reference for '70s cars |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 7
Views: 13901
|
Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:56 pm Subject: 1977 OLDS 442 CHASSIS PICS - Good reference for '70s cars |
Look how they built their frame around the stock GM rails on the midsection . I think the rules still said a factory frame had to be in place. |
Topic: Decals wanted |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 0
Views: 4392
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:50 pm Subject: Decals wanted |
Looking for Yesterdays Tiny Lund Daytona sheet. Also AJ Foyt 73 Chevelle sheet. |
Topic: Resin Bits For Sale #1... |
Yellowsportwagon
Replies: 6
Views: 9780
|
Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:47 pm Subject: Resin Bits For Sale #1... |
Pm sent |
|