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Old 01-29-2015 | 02:04 PM
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Check out the latest creation from HPI Racing...
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Old 01-29-2015 | 04:04 PM
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Dasa BIG Pony!
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Old 01-30-2015 | 06:26 AM
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Would love to see something like this manufactured....

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Old 01-30-2015 | 10:06 AM
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I need to know the proper color blue ( Spray can ) to purchase for the '68 or '69 Penske/Donahue Camaro, Any and all recommendations appreciated.
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Old 01-30-2015 | 09:39 PM
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Got a Protoform Firebird body, how are u folks mounting the front end, CA, duct tape, Shoe Goo, rivets, nuts and bolts, etc?
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Old 01-30-2015 | 10:17 PM
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Got a Protoform Firebird body, how are u folks mounting the front end, CA, duct tape, Shoe Goo, rivets, nuts and bolts, etc?
If the paint is good and cured on both pieces then you can shoo goo it on. I would lightly sand the outside of the lip on the body before you shoo goo. The edge on the body that tucks under the nose piece. Some racers need to use the rivets. Some use rivets, shoo goo, and drywall tape. This was a great shell for me. Good luck.
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Old 01-30-2015 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bigfatslob
I need to know the proper color blue ( Spray can ) to purchase for the '68 or '69 Penske/Donahue Camaro, Any and all recommendations appreciated.
I have seen most of the Penske Camaros in person and they are all slightly different shades. Tamiya PS-4 is just fine.
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Old 01-31-2015 | 06:52 PM
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Old 01-31-2015 | 07:56 PM
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Hi all,

Just painted up a couple of bodies over the past week.

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Old 02-01-2015 | 07:59 PM
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Hi all,

Just painted up a couple of bodies over the past week.

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I like it. Looks nice and clean.
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Old 02-01-2015 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RoyU
Got a Protoform Firebird body, how are u folks mounting the front end, CA, duct tape, Shoe Goo, rivets, nuts and bolts, etc?
I get all of the nuts and bolts drilled and test fitted. I use four across the top and two on each size. You can get aluminum screws and plastic nuts if you want to save weight.

Then I remove it and smear a thin layer of shoe goo across the mounting tab on the body side. Then before it cures, I re-attach the nose using the nuts and screws.

Let sit. It ain't coming apart...
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Old 02-05-2015 | 08:17 AM
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my usvta for the birds
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Old 02-05-2015 | 08:27 AM
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Nego,
Did you paint that? If so, how did you do the skulls?
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Old 02-05-2015 | 09:50 AM
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Nego,
Did you paint that? If so, how did you do the skulls?
my friend did just for this race,i think he has a template for the skulls.its preaty bad ass,head lights are paited so is the front grill,rear bumpers side exaust.
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Old 02-05-2015 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by snoopyrc
If the paint is good and cured on both pieces then you can shoo goo it on. I would lightly sand the outside of the lip on the body before you shoo goo. The edge on the body that tucks under the nose piece. Some racers need to use the rivets. Some use rivets, shoo goo, and drywall tape. This was a great shell for me. Good luck.
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I get all of the nuts and bolts drilled and test fitted. I use four across the top and two on each size. You can get aluminum screws and plastic nuts if you want to save weight.

Then I remove it and smear a thin layer of shoe goo across the mounting tab on the body side. Then before it cures, I re-attach the nose using the nuts and screws.

Let sit. It ain't coming apart...
Thanks for the tips. I'll use nuts and bolts and shoe goo for the my driving.
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