Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)

[Bob P.]

This is a replica of the Emrich Chevrolet number 1 driven by Lynn Paxton.
The mechanic on the car was Ree Smith, father to current sprint car drive Mark Smith.
Chassis was built by Kenny Weld.

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I'm using an Edmonds kit for this build.
Frame lengthened with round aluminum tubing.
Edmonds hood lengthened and widened.
Open areas in hood  filled in with CA glue and baking soda.


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Front and rear bumper made from plastic coated wire.
Tires and wheels by Big Donkey Resin.

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3-D printed tail tank by Greg Holland.
Side panels are thin aluminum.

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This car ran cross torsion bars on the front.

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Hood and tail tank painted.

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Wing fabricated from aluminum flat sheets.
Plastic windshield attached with straight pins.

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I hope you enjoy looking at this one.
Decals need applied and some small parts attached and it will be finished.

Bob

[Dirtman]

Looks great, but I would expect nothing less.

Rett

[dirtmodwrench]

Liking this one a lot Bob. Cool front suspension modification to the kit frame. Looking forward to seeing it with the decals on.

Mark

[Bob P.]

Finished pictures.

DECALS BY GREG HOLLAND

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Bob

[sentsat71]

WOW!!!!!!
Another GREAT replica!!!

[ARCA Guy]

Another beauty there Bob! Keep up the good work!

[john2]

Yes, another beauty.  The tail tank is of interest to me.  Unusual.  Rounded like a sprinter, yet flat on top.  Great job, Bob.

[Gary Davis]

That sure looks good Bob...A spot on replica....