Complete:Josh Wise 2005 MOPAR USAC sprint car
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:54 pm
After about 4 years I finally finished my first Sprint build. At first this was going to be a simple, clean, wheels on build. But I got bit by Clay's detail builds and decided to go all out. This was an effort for me to do since I did not know a lot about these machines but Clay really helped me with that. I took the old issue Kinser kit and modified the chassis to bring it up to modern specs. I also modified the front suspension to match the Maxim chassis that Josh ran. The engine is fully plumbed, brakes, and cooling system as well using pro tech and detailmaster products. I turned the wheels and used Dirtmodeler Centers along with a Kirkey seat from him as well. Michael Crowley's parts are perfect for these builds and compliment the build well. There are areas that are not dead on accurate to Josh's car as it ran in the bodywork areas and it did not have such nice velocity stacks but they add some class to the car I feel. I also scratch built the Jacob's ladder, rear axle tubes and driveshaft from metal tubing. much more was added so ask any questions you want! Some of the radius rods are kit parts and some are made from real metal tubing with DM Heim joints. I wish all the radius rods were metal but like I said this build evolved more than I intended at first. Again thanks Clay for all the insight, advice, reference, and above all, the Alps decals!
Entire WIP album can be viewed here:
http://public.fotki.com/Daveyracer/open ... 2005_usac/
On with the pics:
Entire WIP album can be viewed here:
http://public.fotki.com/Daveyracer/open ... 2005_usac/
On with the pics: