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  Topic: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly?
George Andrews

Replies: 9
Views: 497

PostForum: 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.

Laughing ..up ..laugh3 ..agree
If you have an Industrial Supply house ne ...
  Topic: 69 Ford Galaxie
George Andrews

Replies: 6
Views: 856

PostForum: 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: 881

PostForum: 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: 367

PostForum: 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: 2516

PostForum: 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: 4900

PostForum: 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: 1002

PostForum: 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: 9482

PostForum: 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: 1559

PostForum: 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: 22583

PostForum: 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 Very Happy
  Topic: Jimmy Buffet
George Andrews

Replies: 5
Views: 1319

PostForum: 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: 1391

PostForum: 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: 800

PostForum: 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: 715

PostForum: 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: 1647

PostForum: 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: 20583

PostForum: 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: 1543

PostForum: 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: 2494

PostForum: 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: 976

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:25 pm   Subject: Hope Springs Eternal
WOW !!! Shocked 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: 20583

PostForum: 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: 3137

PostForum: 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: 1361

PostForum: 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: 2615

PostForum: 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. Rolling Eyes
  Topic: The Spam Can
George Andrews

Replies: 12
Views: 3814

PostForum: 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: 1570

PostForum: 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: 6008

PostForum: 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: 6008

PostForum: 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: 3844

PostForum: 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 ! ..up 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: 4706

PostForum: 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: 2922

PostForum: 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: 2336

PostForum: 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: 2336

PostForum: 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: 2336

PostForum: 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: 4477

PostForum: 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: 9500

PostForum: 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: 9500

PostForum: 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: 3959

PostForum: 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 ... Rolling Eyes
I hope the teams that feel the need for portable air lifts in the pi ...
  Topic: sixties bolstered seat
George Andrews

Replies: 7
Views: 3000

PostForum: 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: 3516

PostForum: 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: 3000

PostForum: 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: 3516

PostForum: 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: 2011

PostForum: 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: 1853

PostForum: 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: 2743

PostForum: 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: 2743

PostForum: 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: 4311

PostForum: 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: 12489

PostForum: 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 ??? " ..checkers
  Topic: Mossing links......
George Andrews

Replies: 6
Views: 2540

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:23 pm   Subject: Mossing links......
The DODGE Magnum, and the Mirada / Cordoba cousins.
  Topic: Saying good bye to a (Our) Home Town Track.
George Andrews

Replies: 4
Views: 2965

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:32 pm   Subject: Saying good bye to a (Our) Home Town Track.
Sixty - Eight Years -- WOW Shocked ... Do you wonder where it all went, Bill ??? I had the particular pain to know I was attending the last NASCAR Winston Cup race at my beloved Riverside Internationa ...
  Topic: 1966 galaxie kit choices
George Andrews

Replies: 10
Views: 5093

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:57 pm   Subject: 1966 galaxie kit choices
Worth noting that Dan Gurney's 1966 Ford Galaxie # 121 was painted in the Wood Brothers standard colors of White - with a RED Roof. Wink
 
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