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
fat 356 build
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fat 356 build
by VTECFOUR » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:27 pm
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
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
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Re: fat 356 build
by chappy » Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:57 pm
Loving it Dan.
please keep posting the progress, that is one cool build, flares and huge boots .
Bob
please keep posting the progress, that is one cool build, flares and huge boots .
Bob
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Re: fat 356 build
by Audi1 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:34 pm
That looks nice! I'll bet it will be an excellent runner.
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Re: fat 356 build
by Retro Racer 44 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:53 pm
Do I anticipate a silicone mould being poured for that one?
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Re: fat 356 build
by ElSecundo » Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:56 am
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.
Which reminds me, where's 59Caddy? (Nesta) He was the king of these builds, but haven't seen him for a while.
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Re: fat 356 build
by VTECFOUR » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:52 pm
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
It's pretty close for primer.
These Ninco aluminum rims will make this car roll.
Dan
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Re: fat 356 build
by VTECFOUR » Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:07 pm
Primer's on.
Body's now about 3/4" wider than stock.
Lots more room for larger wheels and tires.
Dan
Body's now about 3/4" wider than stock.
Lots more room for larger wheels and tires.
Dan
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Re: fat 356 build
by chappy » Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:06 pm
Coming along great Dan.
Definitely worth popping a mould of.
It has nice detail.
Nice work
Bob
Definitely worth popping a mould of.
It has nice detail.
Nice work
Bob
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Re: fat 356 build
by dreinecke » Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:08 pm
Crazy looking ride and I LOVE it! Nice one Dan.
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Re: fat 356 build
by Retro Racer 44 » Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:18 pm
The best thing about flaring a car like this is that you are nor constricted by partially covered wheel wells.
Looking good Dan.
Looking good Dan.
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Re: fat 356 build
by J Y D » Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:50 am
That is totally cool ... to bad they don't build them that in the first place ... J Y D
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Re: fat 356 build
by ListerStormGT » Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:20 am
Looks great, I have done two of these with the wide flares and they just suit the 356. Gives them character! :handgestures-thumbup:
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Re: fat 356 build
by VTECFOUR » Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:36 am
Lee,
Your builds were an inspiration and reference for me, too.
Thanks for that.
Dan
Your builds were an inspiration and reference for me, too.
Thanks for that.
Dan
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Re: fat 356 build
by VTECFOUR » Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:27 pm
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
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
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