Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)

[Bob P.]

This is going to be a replica build of the Palmer Special, driven by Hal Browning, during the 1967 thru 1970 racing season.
This was very similar to a sprint car with different body work. It also had cross torsion bar suspension on the front.
They raced in Central Pa. and Maryland.

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A couple pictures cut out for templates.

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Frame lengthened with some brass tubing.
Roll cage plastic coated wire.

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Templates made from photo paper.

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Body side panels cut out of thin aluminum.

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Body panels glued together for body.

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Waiting on some tires and wheels from Big Donkey resin.

Bob

[Olderndirt]

 I live where you're going with this. I love this era of short track racing.


  Olderndirt

[john2]

   Aren't you something, Bob P ?  Might try that sometime myself, on something.  Not a replica, though.   lol

[Bob P.]

Small update,

Rear bumper made using plastic coated wire.

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Front torsion bars removed from chassis and front bumper installed.
This car will have a cross torsion bar set up on the front.

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Thanks guys for your comments on this build.

Bob

[sentsat71]

WOW!!

Gonna' be another GREAT replica build!!

[Gary Davis]

That's sure looking good Bob. Your fab work really is shining on this one....That style of car sure looks Like the Super Modifieds here on the west coast that ran during that same time period.

[Bob P.]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm working with the car owners son on this build. He has provided pictures and some detail I normally don't have available for these replica builds.

Bob

[Fordguy01]

That will be one spectacular model car when done!
Al

[Bob P.]

Small update, Pictures below.

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Wing made and aluminum hood.

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Engine wired and frame painted.

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Bob

[Gary Davis]

This is sure looking good Bob.

[john2]

Verra nice. 

[ModelCarMan AKA Ricky]

Great job, Bob!

[Bob P.]

Thanks all for the comments.

Bob

[Bob P.]

Small update on the build.

I have all the components made and soon will be ready for final assemble.
A few pictures added below.

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Next update when completly finished.

Bob

[Gary Davis]

Man Bob...this is really looking cool! You sure nailed the look and feel of the 1/1 for sure!! Can't wait to see the final shots of this bad boy...