Altered Wheelbase Fun

[Altered Ego]

I was looking for one of the Fremont Racing versions to build the Virginia Twister.  I am finishing up two new AWB Plymouths now.

[Scott8950]

Awesome,  post them when your finished so we can see them. 

[Scott8950]

Don't think I've posted this yet.  

[M W Elky]

12 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

Don't think I've posted this yet.  

Scott it looks great did you build this from the original kit or did you modify the new issue convertible kit?

[Scott8950]

3 hours ago, M W Elky said:

Scott it looks great did you build this from the original kit or did you modify the new issue convertible kit?

It's the original kit, I got it as a complete rebuilder.

[Altered Ego]

It's been awhile, but here is my latest build.  This is a total copy of Swinger 340's Virginian build.  Used the same Fremont Racing body and the same Moebius chassis, engine, etc.  After messing up the first set of Fred Cady decals, I painted my stripes and ordered another set of decals.  The only chassis modification I encountered was having to narrow the chassis behind the rear wheel wells.  The resin body appears thicker in this area.  The Fremont Racing body is by far the best resin body I have ever used.  This was also my first attempt at building my own windows and was surprisingly easy.

[Altered Ego]

I finally finished this one.  This car started with a Fremont Racing body, again very good quality.  I decided to use the Moebius AWB chassis and didn't realize how different the '64 and '65 cars were.  I would recommend using a '64 donor Plymouth and altering the chassis.  I used the Richard Petty Plymouth for the grille, headlight covers, valve covers, dash panel, instrument panel and taillight covers.  Sedan windows didn't fit, so I made them from scratch.  Again, I took creative liberties on the decals.

[Scott8950]

Nice job on both

[Lobo2me]

Very cool! I remember going to Mid-America Raceway in '65, or maybe '66, to see Dyno Don. Always loved the altered wheelbase cars.

[Altered Ego]

This is the third in my recent "binge build".  This car was really a parts bin special, so I will give the best details I can.  I started with the Model King Warbucks Mustang and painted the body Testors Extreme Lacquer yellow and used Slixx Frantic Ford decals.  The chassis is the AMT 1967 Shelby GT-350 piece and fit very well with the Model King interior tub.  I cut out the trans tunnel and torque boxes to fit the interior tub.  The 427 Cammer is a leftover Moebius Comet piece mounted 8" back from stock.  Everything else was just pieced together from leftover kit parts.  The concept is a match race version of the Ford A/FX Mustangs.  This meant the rear axle was moved forward 8" instead of 3" on the A/FX car.  The front axle is from the Cosmic Charger dragster mounted with leftover leaf springs, replacing the A/FX Mustang's cumbersome torson leaf setup.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Scott8950]

I recently got this in a trade. Im not sure when it was built but it was long ago. It's a screw bottom with the basic chassis. I decided it was best to clean it up and leave it as is.

[M W Elky]

On 4/9/2023 at 11:46 AM, Altered Ego said:

I finally finished this one.  This car started with a Fremont Racing body, again very good quality.  I decided to use the Moebius AWB chassis and didn't realize how different the '64 and '65 cars were.  I would recommend using a '64 donor Plymouth and altering the chassis.  I used the Richard Petty Plymouth for the grille, headlight covers, valve covers, dash panel, instrument panel and taillight covers.  Sedan windows didn't fit, so I made them from scratch.  Again, I took creative liberties on the decals.

Looks great. I have the same Fremont resin kit I think I might use a Lindburg 64 dodge for the Donor kit 

[Straightliner59]

2 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

I recently got this in a trade. Im not sure when it was built but it was long ago. It's a screw bottom with the basic chassis. I decided it was best to clean it up and leave it as is.

I think that's a good call. Neat piece!

[Altered Ego]

Scott 8950, that is a cool piece.  It looks really nice cleaned up.

[Brockc]

On 12/22/2020 at 12:46 AM, Altered Ego said:

Not much room to alter the wheelbase on a Corvette, but I did slide the front axle forward on this one.

This is so cool I did one the other day but a revell 67

[Altered Ego]

Did you post it?  I would love to see it.  I am thinking of doing another as the Blue Hell Corvette.

[Brockc]

On 8/12/2023 at 10:52 PM, Altered Ego said:

Did you post it?  I would love to see it.  I am thinking of doing another as the Blue Hell Corvette.

 Here it is 

[MeatMan]

My only altered. Did a build thread on this a couple of years ago.

Edited November 20, 2023 by MeatMan

[6bblbird]

This is absolutely my favorite thread ! I love all sorts of AWB cars!

I did this one many moons ago.

[Scott8950]

11 hours ago, 6bblbird said:

This is absolutely my favorite thread ! I love all sorts of AWB cars!

I did this one many moons ago.

That's a nice build.

[Scott8950]

Here's a few more, the charger is a screw bottom i got in a trade.

[Straightliner59]

I built this from an AMT Rat Packer

[TransAmMike]

9 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

I built this from an AMT Rat Packer

Wow Daniel, great lookin' drag car!!?

[Straightliner59]

7 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Wow Daniel, great lookin' drag car!!?

Thank you, sir!