'73 Cougar asphalt L/M

[Volzfan59]

As a kid in the '70's, there was a driver that ran Cougar bodies on his car around east TN. Then, in Stock Car Racing magazine and the old Cavalcade of Racing paper, I saw some of the northern guys like Dave Dion and others running them. I decided to build my own after some encouragement from my friend Speedracer. It's a slightly modified AMT NASCAR chassis, with a MPC '73 Cougar body that Speedracer gifted me. The number decals are from JNJ, Roy Payne BGN sheet. The rest are from my decal sack. Thank you for looking.

I want to publicly thank my friend Speedracer for all of his help and encouragement since my return to our hobby. I know that I probably annoyed him at times, but Speedracer has always been there for me, answered my questions and encouraged me. Thank you my friend.









I had a good 3/4 shot, but must have not moved it to imgBB.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Nice-looking build. Sharp.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you Rattlecan Dan, I appreciate it.

[Speedracer]

Buddy, thanks for the recognition. As you are well aware, there's no better feeling in life than seeing people you care about succeeding in the endeavors. As a modeler, having someone return to our hobby after being away for a number of years is terrific. I'm stoked to have you back. That said, the Cougar is a terrifie build, she really looks racey. Great job!

[Volzfan59]

Thank you Speedracer, for everything. As I have aged, I believe in giving recognition where it is due. You have helped me more than you know. Plus, your momma was a Tennessee Vols fan! Go Big Orange!

[TarheelRick]

One fine looking short track Cougar, really like that nose down stance. Good looking Hoosier tires also.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you for your kind words TarheelRick, I really appreciate them.

[BOBSS396]

I'm digging the Cougar. We ran a '72 Torino in 1982 with a 429 in it since it was a claimer class, who wanted a Ford engine? I heard complaints from other drivers that due to the size of the car, it was tougher to pass.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you BOBSS396. I love all things blue oval. Torino's made for some great looking race cars. There were a couple in the street stock division when I was racing.

[Jim N]

Great looking Cougar!  You did a great job integrating the NASCAR chassis to the Cougar body.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you for your kind words Jim N.

[racecar dave]

Nice clean build. Looks racey.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you racecar dave!

[MarkJ]

Awesome looking late model Cougar, Steve. Looks mean and ready for some action.

[Volzfan59]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate it!