Sprint car replica of the 8 Ball sprint car driven by the late Jim Shampine.
Decals by Greg Holland
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The green is darker like the picture of the original car, just light on the pictures.
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Photo from Williams Grove speedway in Pa.
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Bob
That is an immaculate looking racer Bob! I've never built a sprint car/supermodified....always wanted to. If I do, I'll definitely look at yours as a pattern - great job!
You did this one so well, there is something that makes it look more real than it really is. (if you can understand that). I guess its just got "that look". Well done Bob!!!
Rett
Thanks for the comments guys.
David,
I remember well when Jim Shampine got killed at Oswego. I did not know him and Dave were killed on the same day.
It's also interesting how Shampine came up with his number. I have the book written on Jim Shampine titled "The Pine" I probably read this in there and didn't remember. I have the decals now for the 10 Pins so it should be finished soon.
Bob
WOW!!
GREAT looking build!!
Great job Bob! :) Did the hood come with the kit, or did you make it?
You did a great job on this. Those wings are sure different; especially the front one.
Ricky,
The hood came with the kit and I had to widen it, from about the center to the front. Then I added the front extensions to the side panels down over the frame. I first used thin plastic to extend the side panels, after a few days they started to warp. I removed them and made the extensions out of thin aluminum.
Bob
Nice one Bob!