(FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car

[Bob P.]

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

[BobD]

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!

[Dirtman]

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

[Bob P.]

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

[sentsat71]

WOW!!

GREAT looking build!!

[ModelCarMan AKA Ricky]

Great job Bob!  Did the hood come with the kit, or did you make it?

[TonyK]

You did a great job on this. Those wings are sure different; especially the front one.

[Bob P.]

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

[ARCA Guy]

Nice one Bob!