REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
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REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
I am going to do my first build third with pics as I go. This is going to be a replica of the Hornet I used to race in my teeny years, as best as I can remember it. I have a couple of old photos that I need to scan and I also have some video I need to figure out how to upload of my BITD.
I picked a hardly used re-re Grasshopper for next to nothing. Took it apart and cleaned off all the dust. Right now, the only thing I really did was install a set of CRP Hornet stiff springs and find some Hornet parts to replace the Grasshopper parts. There wasn't a dirt track in my hometown, so we raced on the concrete or asphalt at Space Coast Raceway in Rockledge, FL (not there any more)..... hence the Bolink foamies. I was all about the Bling (at least what it was back then), so I always had chromies installed for every race.
The first pic.
I picked a hardly used re-re Grasshopper for next to nothing. Took it apart and cleaned off all the dust. Right now, the only thing I really did was install a set of CRP Hornet stiff springs and find some Hornet parts to replace the Grasshopper parts. There wasn't a dirt track in my hometown, so we raced on the concrete or asphalt at Space Coast Raceway in Rockledge, FL (not there any more)..... hence the Bolink foamies. I was all about the Bling (at least what it was back then), so I always had chromies installed for every race.
The first pic.
I am not here cause I am playing photographer and on my mountain bike.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
Nice maybe its just me but a cars that are restored to there real condition i.e the ugly paint choice/aftermarket mismatched hop ups always get me in the sweet spot. Box art is nice but it cant stir up those memories like a original as it was used in the day.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
Hey, I always liked my paint choices.... and really still do. You'll see, although everyone is entitled to their opinion. I post a pic of one of my schemes tonight.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
I started a Hornet build this week as well. I had a NIB Hornet, bought some period correct hop ups from my first years. I'm still looking for a CRP or other shock/mount for the front. That is my last piece needed. My only problem is everything else is brand new on the car, I really don't want to put used shocks on the front!
You build is looking good. I took some pics of mine and I will post it tomorrow.
You build is looking good. I took some pics of mine and I will post it tomorrow.
If it isn't broke, I haven't driven it yet.
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You see what's sitting on the table? This one was used and actually bent. I don't care about new or used parts. Again, this is going to be what I raced. A little wear is good.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
My teeny year buggy would be a Frog with a stick radio. I beat the hell out of that buggy. I have friends from that time that still remember me runnung one. I would tell them that I would just push radio to full speed and steer they would say no way yopur full of crap . Then they see me drive and say damn you really do
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
Oh, I see it I really hadn't thought of building a "raced" project yet. I am displaying these in a hobby room in my new house. They'll get run once in awhile, but I like your idea of an as raced build. Great job. Now how much for that shock mount?mrlexan wrote:You see what's sitting on the table? This one was used and actually bent. I don't care about new or used parts. Again, this is going to be what I raced. A little wear is good.
If it isn't broke, I haven't driven it yet.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
I have though about rebuilding my hornet from back in the day. I still have a bunch of parts in a box, although i'm pretty sure i remember a small electrical short and a flame, so I think my chassis is partially melted Now that I think about it, I'm probably better off selling the parts and looking for a used one off of ebay.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
Really looking forward to seeing this Jay, I mean its not everyday you see something from you that you have actually driven at some time - or are going to drive!!
In all seriousness though, I really do enjoy these kinds of builds, as they are just as much about the memories and the person as they are about the car.
Looks like you have a couple of nice hop ups there to Jay.
Cheers
Darryn
In all seriousness though, I really do enjoy these kinds of builds, as they are just as much about the memories and the person as they are about the car.
Looks like you have a couple of nice hop ups there to Jay.
Cheers
Darryn
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
Thanks guys. Here is one of the pics..... actually the only one I have from back then. I don't have any with the Eagle body, but the vid I have is of the Eagle. Regardless, this was one of my fav Stingers from my good ole days. The other was a Skoal Bandit themed livery.
I will likely do both bodies, the Stingers w/Miller and Skoal and the Eagles I had were 7-11 and Motorcraft liveries.
I will likely do both bodies, the Stingers w/Miller and Skoal and the Eagles I had were 7-11 and Motorcraft liveries.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
I really like that body on the Hornet/Grasshopper cars. There is a ton of real estate on those old Parma bodies. They were fun to decorate with giant decals.
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Re: REALLY reliving my past - Hornet Build Thread
alright, i'm gonna let you slide on this one. have fun reliving your younger years.
but don't do it again!!!!
but don't do it again!!!!
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