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fat 356 build
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Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:27 pmby VTECFOUR
Got this fat 356 going for a friend. Always wanted to do a wide arch and hard tonneau cover one with big meats, so this was the opportunity.
It's a whopping 2 3/4" track at the back. Should be helpful in driveability for such a short wheel base car.
Lots more work to go.
Dan
Re: fat 356 build
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Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:57 pmby chappy
Loving it Dan.
please keep posting the progress, that is one cool build, flares and huge boots .
Bob
Re: fat 356 build
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Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:34 pmby Audi1
That looks nice! I'll bet it will be an excellent runner.
Allan
Re: fat 356 build
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Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:53 pmby Retro Racer 44
Do I anticipate a silicone mould being poured for that one?
Re: fat 356 build
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Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:56 amby ElSecundo
Always loved that 'outlaw 356' style.
Which reminds me, where's 59Caddy? (Nesta) He was the king of these builds, but haven't seen him for a while.
Re: fat 356 build
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Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:52 pmby VTECFOUR
Luf's stolen fat 356 and Nesta's build were inspirations.
It's pretty close for primer.
These Ninco aluminum rims will make this car roll.
Dan
Re: fat 356 build
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:07 pmby VTECFOUR
Primer's on.
Body's now about 3/4" wider than stock.
Lots more room for larger wheels and tires.
Dan
Re: fat 356 build
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:42 pmby noddaz
Looking good!
Please continue...
Scott
Re: fat 356 build
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:06 pmby chappy
Coming along great Dan.
Definitely worth popping a mould of.
It has nice detail.
Nice work
Bob
Re: fat 356 build
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:08 pmby dreinecke
Crazy looking ride and I LOVE it! Nice one Dan.
Re: fat 356 build
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:18 pmby Retro Racer 44
The best thing about flaring a car like this is that you are nor constricted by partially covered wheel wells.
Looking good Dan.
Re: fat 356 build
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:50 amby J Y D
That is totally cool ... to bad they don't build them that in the first place ... J Y D
Re: fat 356 build
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:20 amby ListerStormGT
Looks great, I have done two of these with the wide flares and they just suit the 356. Gives them character! :handgestures-thumbup:
Re: fat 356 build
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:36 amby VTECFOUR
Lee,
Your builds were an inspiration and reference for me, too.
Thanks for that.
Dan
Re: fat 356 build
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Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:27 pmby VTECFOUR
Been slow on this build the last three weeks, but got going on the body and chassis.
Opened up the hard cover for the driver figure and added a headrest fairing.
Built a knock-off of the no longer available adjustable wheelbase BWA chassis.
The body's so wide that the fellow I'm building this for is continuing the outlaw theme with tandem wheels/tires.
It's getting there.
Dan