1972 Chevy Vega Pro Stock Grumpy's Toy Bill Jenkins NHRA 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review MPC877

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Features
Retooled Authentic Body Parts
Expanded Decal Options
Lettered Drag Slicks
Vintage Box Art
Small Block Chevy 350 Engine
Dual Quads
Solid Wheels
Racing Headers
Bucket Seat
Pro-Stock Hood Scoop
Roll Cage
Pro-Stock Gutted Interior
William Tyler Jenkins (December 22, 1930 - March 29, 2012), nicknamed "Grumpy" or "The Grump", was an engine builder and drag racer.[1] Between 1965 and 1975, he won a total of thirteen NHRA events.[2][clarification needed] Most of these wins were won with a four-speed manual transmission. In 1972 he recorded 250 straight passes without missing a shift.[2]He was formally trained as a mechanical engineer at Cornell University, and he used his training and skills to build engines.[3] He has been inducted in numerous motorsports halls of fame for his engine building skills in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock class. His innovations include drag racing's first kickout oil pans, Pro Stock strut-style front suspension, and dry sump oiling system, and cool cans, electric water pump fan, gas port pistons, and slick-shift manual transmissions.[3] Considered the "Father of Pro Stock", Jenkins-built engines were used to win five NHRA Pro Stock championships and three American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) championships.[4]He was nicknamed "Grumpy" for having a no-nonsense attitude at races.[2] The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America said: "his continual search for improved performance left little time for idle chatter with his racing colleagues."He became known in national circles as the engine builder for Dave Strickler in the early 1960s. Jenkins teamed with Strickler to win Little Eliminator at the 1963 Nationals with an A/FX 427 Chevy.[7] He drove hemi-powered Dodges in 1964 and 1965 after Chevy left drag racing early in the 1963 season. In 1964, Jenkins and Strickler travelled to England, as part of the U.S. Drag Racing team, to take part in the First International Drag Festival, a series of six events held that fall.He won the A/MP (A/Modified Production) class in a 1965 Plymouth gasser at the 1965 NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park, with a pass of 11.11 seconds at 130.24 mph (209.60 km/h).[8] He would also win S/SA at the 1965 Winternaionals in a hemi-powered Plymouth named Black Arrow.[9] His winning pass in the final round was an 11.39 second e.t., overcoming Dick Housey's 11.37 with a holeshot[9]Jenkins couldn't agree on terms with Chrysler for 1966, so he decided to run a Chevy independently by making his own Chevy engine package.[3] Without factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpy's Toy, a 327 cubic inch / 350 horsepower Chevy II. When he found the compact car was to be placed in the same class as the 426 ci/425 horsepower hemi Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars, he commented it "looked like a pretty good gimmick at the time".[3] The lower displacement engine in the smaller car, hence lighter minimum weight, enabled it to outrun the larger-engined but heavier cars. He set a class record[clarification needed] with an 11.66 second pass.[3] He was added to Chevrolet's team in 1967. He became known as the premiere normally aspirated drag race engine builder after his Super Stock victory at the 1967 Nationals.[2] He entered Pro Stock when NHRA started it in 1970, and won the first two events of the year (the Winternationals and Gatornationals) in a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro,[2] ultimately taking the national title.Jenkins went winless in 1971. NHRA changed the 1972 rules to allow drivers with a small block wedge engine to run a lighter car. Jenkins used a small block-based 331 cu in (5.4 l) in a Chevrolet Vega fitted in the class' first tube chassis,[2] which debuted at the 1972 Winternationals. He had a subpar 9.90 second pass in the untested Vega, qualifying 17th of the 32 entries at the season-opening event. After tuning the chassis, the car clocked low-9.6 second passes on race day and Jenkins won the event.[3] Jenkins used the car to win five of the first eight events of the season (some of them regionals) and six of eight Nationals.[3][3] Jenkins earned a total of $250,000 that year, including event and manufacturer support.In 1973, following an NHRA rule change to allow records to be set at any national meet, Jenkins drove his Vega to Pro Stock's first official record, a 148.76 mph (239.41 km/h) pass, at the Winternationals; "Dyno Don" Nicholson set the e.t. record with a 9.33.[11]Jenkins built a Vega in 1974 (dubbed Grumpy's Toy XI) that had several firsts which impacted future drag racing cars, including the first dry sump oiling system and a MacPherson strut front suspension.[3] This car would give him thirteen wins in Pro Stock that year.

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@chevelleburke7252
@chevelleburke7252 4 жыл бұрын
nice i Like the vega and his camaro 👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@teddyjones8027
@teddyjones8027 4 жыл бұрын
I believe Mr Grumpy himself would be mighty pleased with the job you did. It looks great and great detailing work. Thank you for sharing your builds and keep them coming. Everyone stay safe and healthy and remember to smile.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teddy!
@teddyjones8027
@teddyjones8027 4 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Thank you for all your work and tips, we all really do appreciate your videos.
@charlesmcclure5994
@charlesmcclure5994 4 жыл бұрын
I love those older drag cars, you did that one justice, great build Chris 👍👍👍👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@normanhumphrey9695
@normanhumphrey9695 4 жыл бұрын
Great build of a great classic.....so cool that they are bringing these back for us old guys to take another shot at building it again. Thanks
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 4 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhhhh I'll be getting that kit!!!!!!!!!!! 👍 👍 👍 👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@jimsmodelcargarage3196
@jimsmodelcargarage3196 4 жыл бұрын
This will definitely be my next buy, great job Chris.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@alanq64
@alanq64 4 жыл бұрын
Butt was getting numb from sitting too long. I was gonna get up and stretch my legs, then your video came up.... Oh well, butts already numb so I'm gonna watch your video. 😁👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@johngrubb1590
@johngrubb1590 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for cheering me up, your enthusiasm lost my partner on the 18th of last month and watching your videos helps thank you.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, take care of yourself! Models help pass the time!
@kirchnerfarm
@kirchnerfarm 4 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris that looks sweet... nice build
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@crazytrain7114
@crazytrain7114 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite pro stock driver!! What a class guy!!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@williammeszaros3382
@williammeszaros3382 11 ай бұрын
I was working on my house and discovered that the open cell spray foam they sell at hardware stores makes for realistic tire smoke. I had overspray on the floor and it looks like real tire smoke. Nice build for a legend of the sport !
@boldrbangr9834
@boldrbangr9834 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, memories. My wife had a '72 Vega. Would have been perfect for a small block V8 transplant, but the inner fenders were too rusty. Starting with another car would have been required. Great job on the history of the man & the car.
@johnkelley9877
@johnkelley9877 2 жыл бұрын
It looks great Chris! The 60 and 70's era of Pro Stock was always my favorite period. Thanks for sharing this neat build.
@gregorydegross1949
@gregorydegross1949 4 жыл бұрын
I ll be getting one from model roundup love the elevator music
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@glennsloggett1876
@glennsloggett1876 4 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see Jenkins drive this car a number of times , Model Roundup has done a great job getting the stance right looks perfect. Nice build Chris as always 👍👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@rodnokken7759
@rodnokken7759 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful videos, and you have the perfect voice for narration. I just picked up a '63 split window Vette to replace the one I built 57 years ago! I've built real cars but you never get over models. Thank you.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@johnhughes9019
@johnhughes9019 4 жыл бұрын
*Bill* would be proud of your build-up of his most famous car . I can't wait for the one I ordered to find its way to my work bench ! So many possibilities with this kit ( *Motion* *Super* *Vega* ! ) , from Jenkins' P/S version , to some LT-1 powered hot rod , to a BBC-powered track terror . Thanks for another *great* build , *Chris* !
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@daviddennison4201
@daviddennison4201 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how awesome you got that done! LOVE VEGAS!
@jorgegonzalez7955
@jorgegonzalez7955 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. I've been modeling since my age was a single digit and I'm in my mid-50s now. Yet I have picked up some great tips by watching your videos.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@malikdigger4544
@malikdigger4544 4 жыл бұрын
I just order this kit on Sunday kit wait build when comes out but I won't be using Bill Jenkins decal I'll be using a set of Nickey Chevys ones.
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 4 жыл бұрын
That sounds cool!
@malikdigger4544
@malikdigger4544 4 жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER ; Yes but may need to do more research on Nickey Performance know alot about Summit & GM Goodwrench Services which were on past pro stock cars in late 90s & 2000s
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 4 жыл бұрын
@@malikdigger4544 Oh yea, research is always fun and rewarding. Sounds like it will be a cool build.
@jesseortega8598
@jesseortega8598 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job Chris! Grumpy would have been proud!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@jesseortega8598
@jesseortega8598 2 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy your welcome!
@barebonesgarage7624
@barebonesgarage7624 2 жыл бұрын
On alot of my chrome, I spray a really lite coat of graphite gray rattle can on wheels and engine pieces and it looks so real. It also was a happy accident. Try it out! You won't be disappointed.
@markwilliams5606
@markwilliams5606 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Heroes! Grumpy Jenkins! Chevrolet 🇺🇸
@Toolman22364
@Toolman22364 3 жыл бұрын
I built that model back in 1974 . Miss those days.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Similar, they made a new body mold for this issue.
@razorwire3056
@razorwire3056 2 жыл бұрын
I built a dozen of them... all painted different colors... God what a waste. 🙂
@dwaynewatson4279
@dwaynewatson4279 4 жыл бұрын
Another kit in the books great job Chris love it got to get one love the old school drag cars
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@jamesharrington4923
@jamesharrington4923 Жыл бұрын
Wow that's awesome build, I can't wait to get one, I'm glad to see some of the old pro stocks make a come back, you can.also build a Vega street machine with that as well, I love how you use rustoleum paints they go on a lot smoother than other paints I watch your channel all the time and get some good ideas for mine. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
@davidking8968
@davidking8968 4 жыл бұрын
Looks really realistic,cool build.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@almoffat7504
@almoffat7504 4 жыл бұрын
Another gr8 build here in Australia we have a Torana hatch back much the same size
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimsmodelcargarage3196
@jimsmodelcargarage3196 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought the kit, cant wait to get started.
@3roxxxy
@3roxxxy 3 жыл бұрын
I remember that small block vega. Ole Bill Jenkins was known as the Giant Killer, he would smoke them 426 hemi's
@emergencylowmaneuvering7350
@emergencylowmaneuvering7350 2 жыл бұрын
With a much smaller engine..
@tonyhammer3588
@tonyhammer3588 2 жыл бұрын
@@emergencylowmaneuvering7350 …..and he ran a 4 speed in his cars.
@ronroberts2453
@ronroberts2453 4 жыл бұрын
Finally the Grumpy's VegaPro Stock drag caris here!!! Great build Chris & killer presentation!!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@RoscoRide
@RoscoRide 4 жыл бұрын
Nice build I remember getting my autograph signed on the hood of Bills Pinto back in 1972 when I was 13 at New England dragway
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@glennsloggett1876
@glennsloggett1876 4 жыл бұрын
I think you are mistaken about Jenkins driving a pinto , he has been a Chevy driver forever and a pinto is a Ford. I'd love to have got his autograph for my collection, nice grab !!
@andystauffer1554
@andystauffer1554 4 жыл бұрын
@@glennsloggett1876 you are correct grumpy never drove a pinto.
@davidpayne4315
@davidpayne4315 3 жыл бұрын
It might have been Dyno Don Nicholson he drove Pinto
@jonathangodwin9410
@jonathangodwin9410 4 жыл бұрын
Another great run down the old modeling track. Have a good weekend my friend! 😎👍
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@MODELMIND72
@MODELMIND72 4 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have been waiting for this repop! Have at it! Build yourself a classic drag car vega!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@chesterswingjr9796
@chesterswingjr9796 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!!! I just picked this, the 007 71 Mach I, and Speed Racers Mach 5 at Walmart for $5.00 each. I HAD to get all 3 for that price!!! I may have to go back and get another 007 Mach I to customize as a drag/pro street car, especially since you get extra parts.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@theamishsoylentretailersofohio
@theamishsoylentretailersofohio 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work brother thank you for your time and effort involved in making these videos and sharing them with all of us .
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@MarkMeadows90
@MarkMeadows90 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how you build so fast, Chris. My day job is preventing me from building like I used to. Keep knocking them out. I might build this one someday.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I just get used to knocking them out, not show builds but one day I can do assembly and main paint, the next day it's a couple hours on final details.
@MarkMeadows90
@MarkMeadows90 4 жыл бұрын
hpiguys Workshop sure beats what I used to do. I could build a model within a week. Now it’s like 2 months. My OCD makes me have to pay attention to the details at times. Can’t help it.
@sylvestergreen5203
@sylvestergreen5203 4 жыл бұрын
Great job the car looks fantastic.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@tandrew5223
@tandrew5223 4 жыл бұрын
Should get mine soon !!! Great job btw you nailed it !!!!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@rickdee67
@rickdee67 2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! That’s 3 this month i had to add to my stash after your video! The decals, overall model and the simplicity of this kit is appealing to me, normally I would have to have a a high parts count but cool Vega !
@davidpayne4315
@davidpayne4315 4 жыл бұрын
The Grumpys Vega is back ALL IS RIGHT WITH MY WORLD
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Wdjohnson1973
@Wdjohnson1973 4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@michaelupton8070
@michaelupton8070 4 жыл бұрын
Great build, my dad had three chevy vegas when I was little.a yellow one, a green one and a white one, the green one was the coupe and the other two were the hatchback coupes but the model chevy vega you just built has some major pizzazz👍👍👍😊😊😊
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 4 жыл бұрын
It was a great little car in its day.
@michaelupton8070
@michaelupton8070 4 жыл бұрын
@@rudolphguarnacci197 what my dad would do back in the 1980s is he'd buy cars and pickup trucks that were ten years old and older because back in that era you could buy them for almost nothing, he had the three chevy vegas that I mentioned in the earlier comment and he also had some ford pinto cars and later on he had three pickup trucks, two 1969 ford ranger f-100s and a 1976 chevy Silverado, the two ford trucks were three on the tree and the chevy was an automatic transmission he's had quite a few vehicles and they all were good running ones👍👍👍😊😊😊
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelupton8070 Nice! Sounds like fun. What kind of music did your dad listen to and did it influence you?
@michaelupton8070
@michaelupton8070 4 жыл бұрын
@@rudolphguarnacci197 he listened to rythem&blues music and I've always liked automobiles and trucks and aircraft👍👍👍😊😊😊
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelupton8070 That's cool. He sounds like a cool dad. My dad was a jazz drummer and listened to big bands like Benny Goodman growing up. He was part of the be-bop movement in NYC in the early '50s. I have a '95 Toyota T100 I won't part with. My mom bought a brand new '67 Firebird when I was six. What a beautiful car.
@JethrosGarage-op4bo
@JethrosGarage-op4bo 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job on Grumpy's Vega, good call on the white drive shaft, when I ran circle track they required us to paint them white or yellow, mostly so fellow competitors could see them if they fell out. (road hazard)
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@michaelcooke2559
@michaelcooke2559 4 жыл бұрын
Good job building a well thought out kit. Keep up the great work.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@aaronvadovic4023
@aaronvadovic4023 4 жыл бұрын
Looks great! That Tamiya paint looks like it matches the decal colour very well.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@jesseortega8598
@jesseortega8598 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Awesome and well done Chris! Grumpy would be proud!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DanielLopez-tb2fl
@DanielLopez-tb2fl 3 ай бұрын
Vegas never really hit the streets.They all ended up as Pro Stockers .True story Sincerely Dan LeLoLai
@maccustoms2295
@maccustoms2295 4 жыл бұрын
Awsome build as always great build thanks for sharing have a good week.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@trainsnmorebuffalo
@trainsnmorebuffalo 4 жыл бұрын
Testers Silver is like Frank's Red Hot..... I put that shit on EVERYTHING! lol
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@garyparker2969
@garyparker2969 4 жыл бұрын
I Really like it Chris, God Bless.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mikesmodelbuilding2045
@mikesmodelbuilding2045 4 жыл бұрын
Love this kit, thanks for sharing
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@chrisnewfismodels1434
@chrisnewfismodels1434 4 жыл бұрын
Another great show mate havnt missed a show yet you are the only one the wife watch's with me other than john moores vids keep up the great work mate 👍👌
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@sydewaze_cj
@sydewaze_cj 3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine! Cant wait to build it
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681
@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 4 жыл бұрын
Very Nice I bought two
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@lancebuttox9637
@lancebuttox9637 4 жыл бұрын
Another lovely build, thank you. I will try to find one in the UK
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@stephengappa3026
@stephengappa3026 4 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if there was a stock kit.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure if these sell out they may attempt one. All depends.
@daviddennison4287
@daviddennison4287 3 жыл бұрын
You did a beautiful job 👏 looks like the real car
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@gabrielhenderson6090
@gabrielhenderson6090 4 жыл бұрын
Do the 1/16 Thunderbird
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I will, no worries.
@raphaelhernandez4088
@raphaelhernandez4088 4 жыл бұрын
Grumpy looks great! Nice job.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@markbeech3455
@markbeech3455 4 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris super cool!! Great job! Please do some more Pro Stock or Super Stock cars!! Looks like a die cast! Bravo!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Djmeeple
@Djmeeple 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Excellent job on this one for sure. Great build and heads up on decals.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@vernhoke7730
@vernhoke7730 4 жыл бұрын
I think I built this model back in the '70s as I owned a 1972 Vega GT hatchback myself. Never got to put a small block in it though, thought about it a lot.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@TheDgrinch69
@TheDgrinch69 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome build as always! Thanks for sharing.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 4 жыл бұрын
Ashame the Vega had such a bad rap. It would've been a great seller if they would've put some effort in to quality control. A guy on my block had one and we'd mock it, saying it was Vaguely a car.
@diecast_MikeEspo
@diecast_MikeEspo 4 жыл бұрын
I think it was a better car then the Ford Pinto ? Being the same size and all . And time frame . Mike Espo
@dc_modelworks
@dc_modelworks 4 жыл бұрын
@@davidh3858 i thought the engine had reliability issues as well. Aluminum block with iron heads heated up differently and caused leaks and damaged gaskets.
@remyers
@remyers 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this brings back memories seeing Grumpy and Dyno Don Nicholson running grudge matches at a strip in Pa when I was a teen. It was Ford vs Chevy with Grumpy's Vega against Dyno Don's Maverick. I don't remember if there was DDN P/S Maverick kit? One thing I do remember was Grumpy painted the gas tank white in the belief that it kept the fuel cooler. Wish I still had the original run of this kit.
@odb_roc_hound4186
@odb_roc_hound4186 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 70’s one of my first kits was Dyno Don’s yellow Mustang II
@krisboston692
@krisboston692 4 жыл бұрын
Like the look and stance but I wish it was more accurate. As I recall the big innovation with this Jenkin's vega was that it was the first tube frame pro stock car. Would have been nice if the chassis reflected this.
@ReeltimeVideoworks
@ReeltimeVideoworks 2 жыл бұрын
I saw Bill and his Pro Stock Vega at the Fall Nationals in Renton Wash. back in the day. I can't remember who he was up against in the final. Was either Bob Glidden or Warren Johnson. That was many moons ago.
@davidrooke8469
@davidrooke8469 8 ай бұрын
Great job thanks
@Dirks_NUMA_Files
@Dirks_NUMA_Files 4 жыл бұрын
Sharp looking kit. I think I will have to get one
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@robertwayne2004
@robertwayne2004 4 жыл бұрын
Super great kit thanks for sharing your build a friend from canada Rob thank you ✌
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@teddyjones8027
@teddyjones8027 4 жыл бұрын
SOO PUMPED UP ABOUT THIS BUILD !!!!!!!!!!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@tonymabe7031
@tonymabe7031 Жыл бұрын
i have 6 of these 1972 grumpys kits building six different pro stock drivers cars, the one thing that gripes me about these kits is round2 put the front spoiler witch needs to be grinded down on the sides to fit correctly they stick out to far and are a bit to long on the sides that turn up on the front fenders in the Bruce Larson USA-1 1974 VEGA KIT & they left the front spoiler out of the 1972 Grumpys vega kit, i had to buy 5 spoilers from a ebay seller that was parting the 74 usa-1 kits out and he is out of stock now. i still need one more front spoiler. just about everyone of the drivers ran front spoilers at one time or more on the 1972 vegas, but i haven't seen one photo of a 1974 pro stock vega with the front spoller.on them. round2 messed up when they didn't add them to the 1972 grumpys kit.
@psychlyst
@psychlyst 4 жыл бұрын
looks like a winner!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@shawnevans58
@shawnevans58 3 жыл бұрын
Once again, very nice clean build Chris.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@marcosfernandeznanita7150
@marcosfernandeznanita7150 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool man, thanks for sharing, can’t wait to have mine
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@davidpayne4315
@davidpayne4315 2 жыл бұрын
Just picked this baby up
@paulleonardwhiffen5494
@paulleonardwhiffen5494 4 жыл бұрын
Another gorgeous build Chris .
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rwaudby8724
@rwaudby8724 4 жыл бұрын
Another great job! Can't wait to get one.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@diecast_MikeEspo
@diecast_MikeEspo 4 жыл бұрын
SUPER KOOOOOLLLL. Awesomeness. Mike Espo .
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@charlespalavros6952
@charlespalavros6952 4 жыл бұрын
Great looking build ! & tips waiting on mine
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, enjoy!
@RAMBENNA
@RAMBENNA 4 жыл бұрын
another excellent job , looks great. ok now I want one
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@mikedupell7121
@mikedupell7121 4 жыл бұрын
Getting mine this week
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1
@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1 3 жыл бұрын
Fact, the (Factory floor boards) on ALL "Grumpy Jenkins" PRO Stock Vegas were indeed white. And the Bumper Mount Wheelie Bar concept was in in fact a "Grumpy Jenkins" Design. NICE Build, love the wheels.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@aakar88
@aakar88 4 жыл бұрын
When these first came out (Pro Stock and Funnies) they had the most awful tires you could imagine, with the right tires this looks so much more like a Pro Stocker. Grumpy"s Vega was the first Pro Stock to have a tube frame, changed the class forever and took us to the path of the modern day class. Wish the model would have been more correct in that regard. Nice job on this build.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@stevenertle2876
@stevenertle2876 9 ай бұрын
Is great great job
@maxbrandt6
@maxbrandt6 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice work, looks ready to race!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
@manoman0
@manoman0 4 жыл бұрын
Some say it went wheel to wheel with a 'Stang that very day of completion. All we know is, it's a hellovajob!
@shawnkuntz4496
@shawnkuntz4496 4 жыл бұрын
Cool as usual. Thanks Chris!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@gregorydegross1949
@gregorydegross1949 4 жыл бұрын
awesome
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@kevinmcbride6621
@kevinmcbride6621 4 жыл бұрын
Chris, you must be a tChris, you must be a terror on the "box stock table of contests! Do you ever display your creations at NNL or otherwise? Hint regarding faux "burnout" smoke = synthetic "down" used in outdoor garments looks 'way more realistic than cotton.... Of course, a driver figure would also be necessary, and "spin" effects for sidewalll lettering (if any) plus clear disk with paint "blur" on rear wheels would also add much for realism. Your "no-nonsence" approach to modeling for the pleasure of it is much appreciated!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Nope, never done one show. I build for me and having a panel of 'judges' looking at my stuff doesn't appeal to me. BUT, when my area had model shows I really liked seeing the hundreds of model and creations of others. Thanks for watching and the support!
@rchydrozz751
@rchydrozz751 4 жыл бұрын
Grumpy's '72 Vega had a tube frame. A first for the class at that time. I guess that would be too much tooling to make.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good time to learn brazing brass tubing for the new body! Enjoy!
@redcastle12b31
@redcastle12b31 4 жыл бұрын
Super cool build brother!
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
@charlesstarlin6354
@charlesstarlin6354 2 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff always 😎 👌 👍
@JohnW1711stock
@JohnW1711stock 3 жыл бұрын
Bill proved, once again, that a lighter car, with a smaller engine(when the cars have the same LBS. per Cubic Inch rule) went quicker. Bill used a 350 block with a 327 (3.25") crank. Those Cragar Super Trick wheels were a strange color. Spun aluminum, with sort of, yellow anodized bolts. Some people had them polished, but, not Bill.
@TwoAMBlacktop
@TwoAMBlacktop 2 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up at Walmart the other day for $20.
@carlslusher9605
@carlslusher9605 4 жыл бұрын
Really great job!
@Tiptoetherat
@Tiptoetherat 4 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my hit list! ;-)
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@ronvallance5425
@ronvallance5425 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Came across your channel... pretty interesting. I use to be into building model mostly cars and military. But I have no room to display them. I have the 1 25 batmobile from the 1960s tv series it came with batman & Robin figure's ... still haven't put it together . I would also add ignition wires , hoses on all of car kits. Have you ever done that?. Great video.
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
I have done aftermarket engines with wires. I review the kits out of the box so adding parts would upset those who would then expect those things in the box.
@user-xx1nw1yo3e
@user-xx1nw1yo3e 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am Japanese and use a translator. Suddenly, the Japanese model kit is very accurate. Want to make a Japanese model kit?
@hpiguy
@hpiguy 4 жыл бұрын
If you have a model for me to review, feel free to contact me via the KZbin contact email address.
@user-xx1nw1yo3e
@user-xx1nw1yo3e 4 жыл бұрын
hpiguys Workshop Okay.I have 1980 Subaru sambar.I will post a video of the making process.
@Uilrub
@Uilrub 4 жыл бұрын
Do white freightliner next pls
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