Just starting on this "replica" of Verlin Eaker's hemi-powered car from 1966. Special thanks to David Bogard for his extra set of the Greg Holland decals. Probably won't post many pictures of this build, as I try to 'duplicate' David's build from last August.
Not that this is a big deal, but I believe the 1:1 car actually was a 1965 Dodge. Going through some old scrapbook newspaper clippings, I read that the owners purchased the Dodge from 12-time IMCA late model champ Ernie Derr to run on the short tracks in 1966 & '67. The following year (1968) they also bought Ernie's 1966 Dodge to run the IMCA late model series.
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Go Bob Go!! I'm sure you'll do a great job
Tb
David - I think these cars are one-in-the-same; #36 is from 1966, #7 1967, and 07 1968. Not sure of all the owners, but Larry Schulte bought #7 and made it 07 for the '68 season. Anyway, thanks again...by the looks of your tutorial there is plenty of work ahead!.
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Going to be fun to watch this build. Really like his "racing suit" in the picture of the #3 Dodge.
This is going to be an interesting build, keep us posted.
Bob
A few interior shots taken a couple weeks ago. The final completion pics will be under the "Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models" heading shortly.
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