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  • #46
    Well, they don't make a GTO model this size. One reason it would be so expensive is because of the number of one off parts. The wheels alone, if I can ever get them done, are going to cost between $250 and $500.
    Originally posted by Leah
    Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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    • #47
      Originally posted by 2165 Turbo Rail View Post
      haha.. probably not
      Your loss!

      My supplier only has the black molds in stock anyway.

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      • #48
        wow... that's crazy that the wheels would cost that much... trust me I 'm not knocking how much you would want.. but I personally couldn't pay that much for one... even though it would be SUPER cool
        1969 GTO Judge Clone 6.0 liter LQ4 Turbo 4L60e on LS1tech

        1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery LS swap

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        • #49
          The smaller scale stuff, 1:24th which is the size I could get your GTO in, would go for a couple of hundred.

          The reason the wheels cost so much is because they would be one off machined pieces. The aftermarket is non existent for these large scale models. I've always wanted some hobby size machine tools, but haven't been able to afford them.

          Then, once I get the wheels done, I will have to make the tires from sheet styrene and styrene stock. Then make a mold and cast them in rubber.....
          Originally posted by Leah
          Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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          • #50
            I wish I had talent like this
            1969 GTO Judge Clone 6.0 liter LQ4 Turbo 4L60e on LS1tech

            1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery LS swap

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            • #51
              Thanks for all of the compliments. There are times I really wish I had the time to finish this thing. A lot that I would love to do to it still. Maybe one day
              Originally posted by Leah
              Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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              • #52
                Are you the guy that made the custom Fox body Coupe model? if yes did you ever make the copies?
                Doug

                90 LX Coupe 5.0
                90 7up Vert. 5.0

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                • #53
                  yep, thats me. I had a mold made, but it had some SERIOUS issues. I didn't get my master back as it was destroyed in the molding process. I set out with a decent cast from the mold to try and correct some flaws that I found. It is in storage with the rest of my collection
                  Originally posted by Leah
                  Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                  • #54
                    Very nice work man. I really wish I had the patience to do something like that.
                    "You wouldn't know what crazy was if Charles Manson was eating Fruit Loops on your front porch"

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                    • #55


                      Its on sale for 499$ right now. You could make all the wheels you could possibly want.

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                      • #56
                        If I only had the $$. I found someone not too long ago who could CNC them for me for about that price
                        Originally posted by Leah
                        Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
                          yep, thats me. I had a mold made, but it had some SERIOUS issues. I didn't get my master back as it was destroyed in the molding process. I set out with a decent cast from the mold to try and correct some flaws that I found. It is in storage with the rest of my collection
                          damn it maybe one day... lol
                          Doug

                          90 LX Coupe 5.0
                          90 7up Vert. 5.0

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                          • #58
                            that's awesome. Wish I could do something like this!
                            2009 Mercedes C63 AMG

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                            • #59
                              Props. This thread is pure awesome.
                              Tera 4:1 + 4.88's = Slowest rig on here
                              Baja-Bob.com

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                              • #60
                                I stopped by Wild Bill's in Irving today and browsed around a little. I came across some HPI Wheels that I thought were the right size. From there, I went to Rockwall and stopped at Hobbytown USA for some more plastic tube. There, I found some HPI tires, Falken Azenis I believe. After spending too much money, here is what I came home with, They are bigger than what I was hoping for though hopefully I can make them look right. Not quite as impressive as fully machined, or scratch built, however, It will hopefully save time and get me motivated for this thing.

                                The HPI wheels and tires


                                With the 1/12th GT500 wheels


                                A couple of views showing height/size difference




                                Finally, a couple of shots of the wheels under the body. The GT500 wheel and tire in the back, the HPI wheel in the front




                                One thing I have learned with model cars, more often than not, bigger wheels typically look better, not sure how I feel about the HPI wheels though. I think they are on the verge of too big.
                                Originally posted by Leah
                                Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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