Darel Dieringer 1966 Galaxie

[Danh4]

I've been trying my hand at some earlier nascar stuff lately. This one started out as the AMT "Sweet Bippy" release with PPP decals, wheels and tires.  Paint is MCW lacquer "Springtime Yellow".  I also removed the chrome from the kit parts and sprayed them with Spaz Stix. I had a lot of trouble getting the body to fit on to the chassis, mostly because I raised the roll cage to fit as high in the body as I could but didn't take into account the thick windshield so getting things together at the end required some trimming here and there.

[jh63fan]

Looks great, did you use the kit frame under it or something else.

[Danh4]

Looks great, did you use the kit frame under it or something else.

It's got the kit frame, suspension, etc. under it which I know isn't accurate for a stock car.

[racecar dave]

Looks good. Nice period piece

[jh63fan]

It's got the kit frame, suspension, etc. under it which I know isn't accurate for a stock car.

It's probably pretty close. They didn't start front halfing Fords until 1967.

[MarkJ]

Excellent build Dan. Yes, a lot of cutting and trimming usually occurs when putting these Nascar builds together. Especially when the kit is AMT.

[Volzfan59]

Beautiful build! You did a great job raising the roll cage. Like you, I don't like roll bars the don't go to the ceiling, kinda defeats their purpose. Thank you for posting this.

[TarheelRick]

Good looking Galaxie. Wondering about the number "15 + 1". I know Dieringer's number was normally 16, but this is a different way of approaching it.

[Vdc]

This and your Chrysler, great looking builds.
And i really like this yellow paint colour.👍

[catpack68]

Looks great Dan! I remember having to do the same thing when I built one.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Another outstanding build. Really nice and authentic looking. Great job!