PART II: “How-to...a guide to
building a modern Pro Stock
replica from a stock production
model”
replica from a stock production
model”
Figure 1. Competition Resins CRC-143 hood scoop before shaping.
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Figure 2. On the 1:1 Pro Stock, the scoop extends to the base of the
windshield. Click image for larger view.
windshield. Click image for larger view.
Figure 3. I shaped the scoop as close as I could to resemble that seen in
Figure 2, including the steep angle as the scoop reaches the base of the
windshield (seen here painted in black, as well as in Figure 2). Click
image for larger view.
Figure 2, including the steep angle as the scoop reaches the base of the
windshield (seen here painted in black, as well as in Figure 2). Click
image for larger view.
Figure 4. The rear portion of the wheel well on the 1:1 Cobra is rolled in
to prevent air from being trapped under the body. Click image for larger view.
to prevent air from being trapped under the body. Click image for larger view.
Figure 5. To achieve the look of the rolled wheel wells, I used a small piece or 0.030”
styrene at a 45 degree angle. Click images for larger views.
styrene at a 45 degree angle. Click images for larger views.
Figure 6. Following the horizontal curvature of the deck lid is crucial for
constructing a realistic looking spoiler. Click image for larger view.
constructing a realistic looking spoiler. Click image for larger view.
Figure 7. Equally important, if not more so, is a perfect fit against the
deck lid. Click image for larger view.
deck lid. Click image for larger view.
Figure 8. Sanding the flat areas where I used scissors to cut removes
unsightly scissor marks from the top edge, in addition to making the top
and bottom of the spill plate parallel. Click images for larger views.
unsightly scissor marks from the top edge, in addition to making the top
and bottom of the spill plate parallel. Click images for larger views.
Figure 9. Patience is key when reconstructing the grille...it has to fit snuggly
without gaps and must recreate the original curvature to get the right look.
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without gaps and must recreate the original curvature to get the right look.
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