Pete Swarmer race car & hauler from 1965

[Bob P.]

I built this 1/18th scale modified several years ago, driven by Pete Swarmer, during the 1965 and 66 racing seasons, in central Pa.
I also built this car in 1/24th scale. I was searching for a 55 Cadillac in 1/24th scale and was unable to locate one.
I found this die cast in the correct color, so here it is in 1/18th scale.The trailer is a 1/24th scale widened to handle the larger model.

Many cars in this time period were brought to the track with unique tow vehicles.

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THIS IS THE SAME TOW VEHICLE TOWING THE 1967 VERSION TO THE TRACK

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This is Pete standing beside the 1967 # 1

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Bob

[john2]

   Very nice, Bob.

As best I can tell, that trailer is metal. So, how did you widen it ?

[Dirtman]

Excellent! Cool tow car.....We towed with whatever back in the day!

Rett

[Bob P.]

John,

Too answer your question it is a metal trailer.

I used a hacksaw and cut the tongue off first, then cut all the cross members in the middle. I used brass tubing, just large enough to slide over the cross members. Then I slid a piece of rectangle plastic in the round tube to make it tight. It would have stayed together without any glue, but I put CA glue in each end to secure it in place. I filed a flat spot for the three tongue brackets and glued them with CA glue. Then painted it black.

I live in a very small town but we have a combination grocery, hardware store within five miles. They have a display case, with many sizes of aluminum and brass tubing and also flat sheets.

Bob

[Gary Davis]

Man Bob...you did an outstanding job on replicating this era. Plus a great job building the racecar and trailer. Maybe you might build the second one with the wing..eh? LOL... Oh yea...I think the only place we were able to find a 1/25 55-56 Cadillac was at Model Haus....and they are no more. Which is a bummer.....

[john2]

   Thanks, Bob.  Very innovative.  Nice job on all pieces.

[Greg Birky]

WOW, very cool trio, Bob!!! The race car is cool but I'm really diggin' the Caddy!!! gb😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏁

[sentsat71]

WOW!!  Great looking combo!!

[Bill in MA]

Beautiful combo, Bob!  The tow car is exceptionally outstanding, very clean and crisp. 

[Bob P.]

Thanks everyone for the nice replies on this combo. The tow vehicle, is just a die-cast I purchased, with no modification.

Bob

[Stormin Norman]

Bob I really love this build Awesome job my friend!!!!!!...