NASCAR race cars

JoeViz.

 I'm glad to hear that you are on your way with the project! Please remember to share a WIP with us when you get started!

Don

It appears that mikesdecals.com is going to be my one stop shop for this little project of mine.  I can get the decals and cars.  All I need is a little more research before I place the order.

Again thank you guys for all the help. 

MrSquid2U

 

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For what it's worth, in the February 1991 Daytona 500, during the height of Operation Desert Storm, there were five cars marked with "We Support Our Troops", one for each service. 

http://www.jcs-group.com/military/support.html

The #71 Coast Guard car was a Chevy Lumina, driven by Dave Marcis.  Decals for this model were made by JNJ, a long time ago.  You can probably find a set for sale someplace.

Good luck,
Rick

 

 

 

Hey!

 If the thread starter finds those decals all he would need is an older Nascar model. No aftermarket resin body to mess with- just something he'd be needing as a donor kit anyways. It would still represent his Coast Guard desires.

I found them!  I have emailed mikesdecals.com  and they will most definitely help me out.  Now I need a car...gulp!

Thanks for the help fellas!

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For what it's worth, in the February 1991 Daytona 500, during the height of Operation Desert Storm, there were five cars marked with "We Support Our Troops", one for each service. 

http://www.jcs-group.com/military/support.html

The #71 Coast Guard car was a Chevy Lumina, driven by Dave Marcis.  Decals for this model were made by JNJ, a long time ago.  You can probably find a set for sale someplace.

Good luck,
Rick

Hey!

 If the thread starter finds those decals all he would need is an older Nascar model. No aftermarket resin body to mess with- just something he'd be needing as a donor kit anyways. It would still represent his Coast Guard desires.

For what it's worth, in the February 1991 Daytona 500, during the height of Operation Desert Storm, there were five cars marked with "We Support Our Troops", one for each service. 

http://www.jcs-group.com/military/support.html

The #71 Coast Guard car was a Chevy Lumina, driven by Dave Marcis.  Decals for this model were made by JNJ, a long time ago.  You can probably find a set for sale someplace.

Good luck,
Rick

Sweet!  

I will check it out tonight after work.  Thank you!

Here is the URL for the guy that makes the resin COT bodies;

http://mikesscalespeedshop.com/

Again, FWIW, that CG/CGR can change which "team" runs with it through the years. It seems they were with the 21 team a/o 2006 but it has appeared on others too? But here's the CGR livery while on the 21 car- it's a diecast collectible:

HTH some?

MrSquid2U

FWIW: While I have no knowledge on the CG car I can tell you that CG and CGR livery would be the same "team" car as long as the number was the same. They can repaint/adorn a car between races and teams have more than one car anyways. When you see the number 21 on TV or live, it could be one of four or more cars they regularly choose from based upon tracks they are running at.

Ahh, I see.  ...said the blind man to his deaf wife....

I figured that was the case but like i said i know next to nothing about stock car racing.  Thank you for the information.

FWIW: While I have no knowledge on the CG car I can tell you that CG and CGR livery would be the same "team" car as long as the number was the same. They can repaint/adorn a car between races and teams have more than one car anyways. When you see the number 21 on TV or live, it could be one of four or more cars they regularly choose from based upon tracks they are running at.

Try this link.  Shows the car.

http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/bg/01/27/kharvick.jburton.coastguard/index.html

Excellent!  I guess once I find the body I can attempt to make my own decals.  I dont know how that would turn out.  But, I wont know unless I try, right?

Thank you for your response.

NASCAR has become a spec racing series, all the bodies are essentially identical except for decals and a few details.  This new car is called the "car of tomorrow."  I have heard that one of the major mfgs is coming out with a COT model, but have not seen it yet.

There is a guy in Milwaukee area that offers resin bodies of the COT.  You buy one of the older kits to use chassis and wheels, with the resin body.

Then the major challenge would be getting the decals.  NASCAR is asking ridiculous fees for licensing decals, and many of the aftermarket companies who once made decals no longer make current NASCAR decals.  There are a few left, mostly smaller garage shops.  Don't know of any that specifically make the CG car.

I'll try to find the name of the guy that makes the COT bodies but may not be able to help much on the decals.  Maybe someone else can help there.