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Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:17 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Ha! I haven't forgotten my project - just been distracted by some other things. AS noted earlier, I'm a slow and easily distracted builder ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:21 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Did I mention that I can be a slow builder?
I had initially painted the car in Tamiya Insignia White (AS-20, Lacquer from the spray can), but once that was on the car, it looked too gray to my eye.
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Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:35 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Minor stuff. I'm kind of a slow builder, so bear with me. I'm using the AMT Pro Shop 1957 kit.
I stumbled across a digital copy of "The 1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide", whic ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:39 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Going with Tamiya Insignia White as the base color - I think.
I feel like matching colors to old school black and white photos is a total gamble, anyway.
Anyway, Tamiya Fine White Primer, followed ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:08 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
admins or moderators - is it possible to move this tread to The Fab Shop? |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Views: 22357
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:08 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
admins or moderators - is it possible to move this tread to The Fab Shop? |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Views: 22357
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:10 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Such a minor update.
I thought I'd remove the headliner from the kit and add some framing in it's place. I started by filling the headliner detail with Tamiya's liquid putty, and sanding. I've star ... |
Topic: Other Model Kits for Auction (Dirt, Porsche, VW, TBM-1, etc) |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:29 am Subject: Other Model Kits for Auction (Dirt, Porsche, VW, TBM-1, etc) |
Hello All.
Looking to thin the herd a little bit, and to fund other projects.
US Seller. All items are from my personal collection.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fss=1&_saslop=1&am ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:12 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Small progress.
Filled and sanded the headliner detail. Clearly this needs more work, as you can still see the sun visors!
https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/2023-07 ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Views: 22357
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:12 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Small progress.
Filled and sanded the headliner detail. Clearly this needs more work, as you can still see the sun visors!
https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/2023-07 ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:24 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
I might use a little artistic license in this case. |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:51 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
OK - more questions.
I've seen pictures of the '52 Hudson Hornet on the Hagerty National Historic Vehicle Registration site (https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club/my-garage/78598943/nationalhistoricve ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 12:44 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Not even an update, really.
It occurred to me that the headliner was probably not in the car, especially with the rollbar and what appears to be much of the trim removed from the side glass. So, I'v ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:52 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Well ... Guess I'm committed now.
First off - I'm a slow builder and I have a severe case of Modeler's Attention Deficient Disorder, so let's just get that out there.
If this should be moved to ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:48 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Thank you, both.
It looks to me - almost - like the vertical chrome trim that would normally be at the end of the '57 fin was replaced with sheet metal. The driver's side having the overflow tube ro ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:37 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Oh! Another question for the group (for today at least) ... these cars, would they have had some sort of fuel cell? It looks like an overflow of some sort where the left tail light used to be. Also ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:14 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
@Mark - great catch. I have the Fred Cady sheet and it includes the red lightning bolts. I'm glad you pointed that out.
Still looking for any pictures I can find - thank you again for the help. |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:13 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Thank you all for your continued help. A big thank you to MarkJ for sharing some pictures of his beautiful build and to Tom for pointing me towards the AMT Pro Shop kit.
I have a question - I'm su ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Views: 22357
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:13 am Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Thank you all for your continued help. A big thank you to MarkJ for sharing some pictures of his beautiful build and to Tom for pointing me towards the AMT Pro Shop kit.
I have a question - I'm su ... |
Topic: Revell (Monogram) Shelby Cobra 427 |
jbherri2
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:53 pm Subject: Revell (Monogram) Shelby Cobra 427 |
Made some small changes, including "sort of" right hand drive (I didn't modify anything underneath to reflect the RHD, since this is more of a shelf model).
Photo etched hood pins to replac ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:35 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Thank you all again for the comments.
Bringing this back to the top - I picked up the AMT Pro Shop kit and am starting with that.
My understanding is that Fireball Roberts did not use a fuel injecte ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Views: 22357
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:14 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
I did pick up the AMT Pro Shop 57 Chevy kit and a set of PPP wheels and tires. Would the tires actually have been Firestone for Fireball Roberts in the 1958 race at Darlington? Or am I just imaginin ... |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:12 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
Wow! That is beautiful work. Thank you for sharing! |
Topic: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
jbherri2
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 2:55 pm Subject: Let's say I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy ...? |
I'd like to build the 1957 Chevy that Fireball Roberts ran at the 1958 Darlington race.
I have the Fred Cady decals for the car. I think it had 6 lug wheels, I've read that it was carb'd and not f ... |
Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:33 pm Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
Thanks, they all look good, like the stripes on the white one.
Thank you. It was a fun build!
https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/2022-02-08-10-11-07-293_orig.jpeg
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Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
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Views: 6518
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:20 pm Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
Thank you!
Yep - I finished it.
https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/2022-02-08-10-11-15-384_orig.jpeg
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Topic: Clear Earnhardt car |
jbherri2
Replies: 21
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:16 pm Subject: Clear Earnhardt car |
I had to look at this again - and man, oh man! Such a beautiful build! |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 1957 Chevy |
jbherri2
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:51 am Subject: Fireball Roberts 1957 Chevy |
That is a beautiful build of the Fireball car.
If you don't mind my asking - what kit/kits did you use? |
Topic: Wide Variety of Diecast up for Auction |
jbherri2
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Views: 2463
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:13 pm Subject: Wide Variety of Diecast up for Auction |
Hello All.
I do mostly build Nascar, 40's - 60's cars, and WWII aircraft, but I've picked up a fair number of diecast cars over the years. Some were gifts, some were purchases I made. I need to thi ... |
Topic: Clear Earnhardt car |
jbherri2
Replies: 21
Views: 12366
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 8:11 pm Subject: Clear Earnhardt car |
Wow!
This is absolutely the best I've ever seen this kit built. Out of the park! |
Topic: Sterling Marlin's 1995 Kodak Monte Carlo |
jbherri2
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Views: 3568
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 8:08 pm Subject: Sterling Marlin's 1995 Kodak Monte Carlo |
Love seeing any of the Kodak sponsored cars!
Nice work on this one! |
Topic: Late 50’s Petty 43 |
jbherri2
Replies: 7
Views: 5236
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 8:09 pm Subject: Late 50’s Petty 43 |
Might be the very best this kit has ever looked! |
Topic: 50's Nascar Chevy's |
jbherri2
Replies: 24
Views: 28384
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 8:08 pm Subject: 50's Nascar Chevy's |
Such beautiful builds. |
Topic: A variety of race cars up for grabs |
jbherri2
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Views: 2012
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 8:07 pm Subject: A variety of race cars up for grabs |
Hello again
Here is a listing of several non-Nascar racers that I currently have up for auction. I build Nascar and other race cars, and thought you guys might be interested too. thanks!
A ... |
Topic: Lots of built ups, looking for a new home |
jbherri2
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Views: 1978
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:43 am Subject: Lots of built ups, looking for a new home |
I've listed these on eBay, partly to reach a wider audience. Figured I'd post here, too. No NASCAR kits in this bunch, but I figure I'm not the only one who builds other genres in addition to NASCAR ... |
Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
Replies: 8
Views: 6518
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:05 am Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
Did a little more work on the S-10 ...
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Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
Replies: 8
Views: 6518
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:11 am Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
This is the current "Street Sleeper" version of the kit, by the way.
https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/8/7/1310787-66456-37-pristine.jpg |
Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
Replies: 8
Views: 6518
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:07 am Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
Changed the wheels back to aluminum.
https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/2022-01-17-21-54-52-745_orig.jpeg
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Topic: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
jbherri2
Replies: 8
Views: 6518
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:34 pm Subject: Revell Chevrolet S-10 |
Still need to do the body, but here's what I've got done so far. I suppose we all know this kit shares parts with the Revell Syclone and somewhere along the way, tooling was misplaced, damaged, or w ... |
Topic: H.B. Bailey 1989 Pontiac |
jbherri2
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Views: 6526
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:14 pm Subject: H.B. Bailey 1989 Pontiac |
Which kit did you use for the body? Did you make any modifications to it? Really nice work! |
Topic: First build of 2022 - an import! Tamiya Datsun 280ZX, circa |
jbherri2
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Views: 4139
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:24 am Subject: First build of 2022 - an import! Tamiya Datsun 280ZX, circa |
I build a little of everything, I guess.
Tamiya's 1/24 Datsun 280ZX from 1979.
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Topic: H. B. Bailey #36 Grand Prix 1989 |
jbherri2
Replies: 14
Views: 9449
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:22 am Subject: H. B. Bailey #36 Grand Prix 1989 |
Wow! That build looks incredible! Very clean. Nice to see a build of this ride. |
Topic: Revell 1956 Foose FD100 |
jbherri2
Replies: 5
Views: 6623
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:48 pm Subject: Revell 1956 Foose FD100 |
The color is perfect for that truck. Beautiful build! |
Topic: Revell's (snap) '57 Chevy x3 |
jbherri2
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Views: 3126
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:48 pm Subject: Revell's (snap) '57 Chevy x3 |
I've completed three of these kits lately. Two were built for our club's annual same kit build off (Misfit Modelers, Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC).
The Roth tribute car has been seen before - I used the R ... |
Topic: Hot Wheels Dodge |
jbherri2
Replies: 9
Views: 7945
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:26 am Subject: Hot Wheels Dodge |
That looks sharp! Nicely done. |
Topic: Crayola Parade Car |
jbherri2
Replies: 4
Views: 5208
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:46 am Subject: Crayola Parade Car |
Very nicely done! |
Topic: What primer do you use? |
jbherri2
Replies: 14
Views: 8500
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:13 pm Subject: What primer do you use? |
Tamiya for a while now. So far, I've used their white, gray, and reddish-brown primers. Good stuff - if you can find it. |
Topic: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...NEW! #94 MAC TONIGHT 1997 THUNDERBIRD |
jbherri2
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Views: 3830
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:32 pm Subject: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...NEW! #94 MAC TONIGHT 1997 THUNDERBIRD |
So cool! |
Topic: Alka-Seltzer Pontiac |
jbherri2
Replies: 6
Views: 6262
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:25 pm Subject: Alka-Seltzer Pontiac |
Wow, 200 builds! That is awesome.
What decals are those? The build looks great. |
Topic: 9 Hole wheels Question |
jbherri2
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Views: 13900
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:24 pm Subject: 9 Hole wheels Question |
"Also notice that both those cars in lower pic are running Hoosier tires."
even cooler! |
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