Verlin Eaker #36

[BobD]

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.

20190412_142447 by RD Dix, on Flickr

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Verlin E 1966 by RD Dix, on Flickr

1966 by RD Dix, on Flickr

[Tom Birky]

Go Bob Go!!  I'm sure you'll do a great job


Tb

[BobD]

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!.

5.12.67 - Verlin Eaker by RD Dix, on Flickr

[TarheelRick]

Going to be fun to watch this build.  Really like his "racing suit" in the picture of the #3 Dodge.

[Bob P.]

This is going to be an interesting build, keep us posted.

Bob

[BobD]

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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