55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build

by **VTECFOUR** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:22 pm

I'm embarking on my first ever oval racer, a 55 Chevy. In particular, I think the influence is a Harry build that's stayed in my mind for quite awhile. It had exhaust pipes sticking out from the fenders.

So, I've assembled parts - Revell model kit body, Paul Gage tires, Slot It aluminum and plastic 17" rims - and built an adjustable wheelbase chassis with the PM motor bracket and TSRF guide.

So far, so good.

Dan

by **HomeRacingWorld** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:39 pm

So far so good is right. Looking mighty fine to me. Well done.

Might be one of these?

by **RazorJon** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:24 am

oh yeah, nice chassis, love those old Chevy's

by **btaylor** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:06 am

The 55 makes a killer Stock car, and looks like you have a great start!

Bob

by **Gameover** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:47 am

Great to see I'll be watching this one

by **dreinecke** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:49 am

Looking good so far!

by **waaytoomuchintothis** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:02 am

Looks right. Careful, its addictive.

by **TuscoTodd** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:11 pm

DEFINITELY looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!
:text-bravo:

by **VTECFOUR** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:24 pm

Chassis's rolling now.

Got the Dremel and half file out and radiused the wheel arches. Nice to not have to deal with resin dust.

Time to get it running, do some modeling and mounting the body.

Thanks for the encouragement and to those for posting their helpful builds. There's no oval in my locale but it'll be my "American Iron" car for Monday and Friday road course racing in Vancouver. Might get some flak for the tires sticking out.

Later.

Dan

by **VTECFOUR** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:05 pm

Got the chassis going. Cut up some 1/8" brass tube for axle spacers, screwed in a Fly Racing 18K boxer motor with 9t pinion matched with a SCX 24t crown and made electrical contact with Slot It silicone wiring and a TSRF guide and copper braid.

With body, it comes in at a hefty 97g. Changing to a small S can would probably knock off 10g.

Runs nice and smooth.

Dan

by **dreinecke** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:57 pm

Dan - that is one sanitary chassis!!! Very smooth work!

by **Retro Racer 44** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:13 pm

Looks good, Dan! Don't worry, you won't be the only one with tires sticking out on Detroit Iron night at Luf's.

Keith

by **VTECFOUR** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:08 pm

Body's filled, sanded and mounted.

Primer's next.

Dan

by **chappy** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:58 pm

Looks great Dan.
Perfect stance on the stand.
Will be watching with interest to see the livery.
Cheers
Bob

by **dreinecke** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:38 pm

Dan that thing is going to look like a beast!!!

55 Chevy - first ever oval racer build

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