seanrgb Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Well what ya building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 427cu inch corvette. Probably a stock car in an 'interesting' colour. I may even do a couple. THC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Shouldn't there be a "y'all" in there somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 This when it arrives from the US, thanks George ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 When I've completed my Racing Truck for the Motor Sport GB I'll be building this for this GB. Probably with a two tone paint job. I hope Or maybe this one Or then again I might build something else, who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Well me ..at the Moment sod all I still have to get a kit But Uncle Steve will sort me out with something on Saturday hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Sod all for me too! I have a few car kits in the stash but nothing too inspiring. Will take a closer look over the weekend and maybe buy something new. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiloh Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 First time in a long while I had to buy a kit. I picked up the 1966 Shelby Mustang 350H. Will probably not stay as this, have an Eleanor transkit on the way from Stradsports. Pic's later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) ive got the Revell 1966 Chevrolet El Camino "2 in 1" kit to enter in this. im looking forward to researching some nice paint jobs and mods Edited July 31, 2008 by paul_c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Heya...am I on time to join this GB? I have an AMT Charger "General Lee" asking to be build!! I'm a charger That charges through the night Like an orange bolt of lightning Passing everything in sight I'm the best pal the Duke boys ever had I'm thunder on the highway looking bad, bad, bad I'm a knight Like the kind in shining armor With my polished body gleaming I'm a fighter and a charger If trouble comes your way just ask for me My friends all know me as the General Lee I'm the General Lee A pistol pumping steel belted cavalry I'll never let you down when you're riding with me Buckle up and I'll show you what I mean Take a look back there Sirens going, red lights flashing everywhere We'll cross the field and we'll be running free They'll eat dust with compliments of me The General Lee I'm a hero And that's how I'll make you feel When you're riding shotgun with me And the law is at your heels I'm glory bound but when the chase is done I'll take off through the mountains and have fun, fun, fun I've got style Tearing through the curves Let my flag wave proudly to the people that I serve I'm number one and I will always be The pride of the south they call the General Lee I'm the General Lee A pistol pumping steel belted cavalry I'll never let you down when you're riding with me Buckle up and I'll show you what I mean Take a look back there Sirens going, red lights flashing everywhere I'll jump that pond and we'll be running free And they'll go swimming compliments of me The General Lee The General Lee The General Lee Mr. Johnny Cash...YEEEEE-HAW! http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=QCc3PtBK8sw Edited July 31, 2008 by Rodrigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Since were talking Americana here im gonna Supersize my entry. Currently looking at Revell 1/16 Camaro Iroc or Pontiac GTA. Or if i get brave 1/8 '79 Trans Am, '81 Turbo T/A or '82 Vette. Edited August 2, 2008 by mungo1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Some good cars here Well hopefully I'll have the Dodge Charger ..the kit itself is the General Lee kit , but i'll be doing it as an Ordinary car with low profile wheels and a nice break kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just a quick question chaps... Would this qualify for the GB? Seems straightforward, but I've had this kit for a while with the intention of turning it into this: which is one of my weekend toys. The trouble is that I'd be converting it into right hand drive and putting British plates on it, and it'd actually be a model of a car that was built near Birmingham! Does that disqualify it from being in the AMERICAN car GB? Let me know either way, as I'm wondering what to do next after my Spitfire for the BoB GB. Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dean: It's an American built car, even with the right hand drive..IMO..but our G.B. moderator needs to decide... Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dean: It's an American built car, even with the right hand drive..IMO..but our G.B. moderator needs to decide... Cheers, ggc Hmmm debatable. The AC Cobra was derived fromthe AC Ace a UK desined and built car. The Cobra exists cos of Carroll Shelby but is not truly an American designed car. Still the final decision lies with the mods. Is a Harrier II an UK or US design? H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks for the input chaps, and for what it's worth I personally don't think you can get more American than a 427 Cobra. However, the lineage of the real Cobra wasn't my question: As I'm going to be building it as a model of MY Cobra replica (which is most definitely British made), would it qualify for this group build, which is for American cars only? The more I think about it, the more I think the answer is going to be no... Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Group Build entry or not....im sure many of us would love to see your Cobra. So get cracking with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Umm The Cobra bit debatable ..same as The GT40 , And of course nearly all of the Indy cars ..which we know are mostly British (Reynard ,LOLA etc) So I'm going to go with a Yes on this I think Americans will argue these cars are American ..Same as us Arguing there British So Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Hooded Claw Posted Today, 08:36 PM Hmmm debatable. The AC Cobra was derived fromthe AC Ace a UK desined and built car. The Cobra exists cos of Carroll Shelby but is not truly an American designed car. Still the final decision lies with the mods. Is a Harrier II an UK or US design? A good point HC & to some extent I agree with you, but can you realy compare the British designed & built AC Ace with the American designed & built AC Cobra . Sure they have a similar shape but in my opinion thats the only common trait. Under the hood of the Cobra beats a big 427ci Ford motor. The Ace's early motor was I believe a 2L streight 6. And if I understand correctly the later ones had the straight 6 MK2 Ford Zephyr motor. Ford engines are American after all. Other major differences include the Cobra's performance chassis, bigger wheels & finaly the body shell was made bigger & wider. I've got nothing against the AC Ace, its a beautiful & very British car & I'd be overjoyed to own one. True, Carroll Shelby took the AC Ace concept & morphed it into the Cobra. But personaly, I feel that the snarling beast that is the AC Cobra is as American as burger & fries, but hay, thats my opinion. Apologies for my ignorance HC but I'm afraide I dont know what a Harrier II is. I guess your saying "Is a Butterfly a Caterpillar, or, is a Caterpillar a Butterfly". Or maybe one in the same. Nah, I dun`no either. Lets let the mods decide ahe. Good luck with this tangle Mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 [/color]A good point HC & to some extent I agree with you, but can you realy compare the British designed & built AC Ace with the American designed & built AC Cobra . Sure they have a similar shape but in my opinion thats the only common trait. Under the hood of the Cobra beats a big 427ci Ford motor. The Ace's early motor was I believe a 2L streight 6. And if I understand correctly the later ones had the straight 6 MK2 Ford Zephyr motor. Ford engines are American after all. Other major differences include the Cobra's performance chassis, bigger wheels & finaly the body shell was made bigger & wider. I've got nothing against the AC Ace, its a beautiful & very British car & I'd be overjoyed to own one. True, Carroll Shelby took the AC Ace concept & morphed it into the Cobra. But personaly, I feel that the snarling beast that is the AC Cobra is as American as burger & fries, but hay, thats my opinion. Apologies for my ignorance HC but I'm afraide I dont know what a Harrier II is. I guess your saying "Is a Butterfly a Caterpillar, or, is a Caterpillar a Butterfly". Or maybe one in the same. Nah, I dun`no either. Lets let the mods decide ahe. Good luck with this tangle Mods. Here's a did you know for you. WHY DO BRITISH MOTORWAYS HAVE SPEED LIMITS? a: BECAUSE A CERTAIN PERFORMANCE CAR COMPANY GOT CAUGHT TAKING THEIR LATEST RACING PROTOTYPE DOWN THE M1 NEAR LOUGHBOROUGH AT ABOUT 180MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice looking car Dean. What engine have you got in there? Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice looking car Dean.What engine have you got in there? Craig. Hi Craig, it's a Rover V8 that's been breathed on by JE Engineering - ported, balanced, lightened, blueprinted and probably other things I don't know the meaning of either. Edelbrock Performance manifold, Holley carbs, etc. If you have a copy of Cobra Replicas by Ian Stent, it's got a chapter about my car in there. I know it's not a Chevy 350 like yours, but it sounds good and goes fast enough for me... Sean - the Moderator's decision is final, so I'll get on with this as soon as I've finished the Spitfire I'm working on. Thanks. Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Lovely engine the Rover. I have rebuilt a few in my life for fitting into various Land Rover products. Nice and powerful as well as light weight. Look forward to see the progress on the model version. I'm meant to be in this GB as well but can't think of anything to build at the moment! Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The Hooded Claw Posted Today, 07:38 AM Here's a did you know for you. WHY DO BRITISH MOTORWAYS HAVE SPEED LIMITS? a: BECAUSE A CERTAIN PERFORMANCE CAR COMPANY GOT CAUGHT TAKING THEIR LATEST RACING PROTOTYPE DOWN THE M1 NEAR LOUGHBOROUGH AT ABOUT 180MPH. Fantastic HC. I'd love to have been a test driver then would'nt you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Here's a did you know for you.WHY DO BRITISH MOTORWAYS HAVE SPEED LIMITS? a: BECAUSE A CERTAIN PERFORMANCE CAR COMPANY GOT CAUGHT TAKING THEIR LATEST RACING PROTOTYPE DOWN THE M1 NEAR LOUGHBOROUGH AT ABOUT 180MPH. Weeeel... not strictly true. In 1964 Jack Sears was testing this AC Cobra Coupe (not much like mine, eh?): ...and did 185mph at about 4.30 am on the M1. The speed limit of 70mph didn't come in until 1967 and the minister responsible said that the Cobra incident didn't have much to do with it - it was already in the pipeline. It probably highlighted the need for a limit, but the legend grew out of all proportion, and Ac certainly liked the publicity. Anybody who drives anything that looks like a Cobra often gets accused of being responsible for the speed limit, so we tend to research these things as a defence... Brrrm brrrm, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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