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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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 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.

alright, i'm gonna let you slide on this one. have fun reliving your younger years.

but don't do it again!!!!