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Post by indydog on Jun 24, 2023 20:20:28 GMT -5
Could I use an "Ol Calhoun" 63 Watson kit to make this?  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 24, 2023 21:39:26 GMT -5
Wow. Is that a Ford? I sure was completely unaware of any Watson or Watson copies running that powerplant. Not surprising since I'm no expert. But that is a really cool photo and car!
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Post by pntmachine on Jun 24, 2023 21:55:03 GMT -5
You would need a 62 Watson nose for that the 63 has a drop down intake in the nose I believe.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 24, 2023 22:09:56 GMT -5
Well it's definitely a Watson. Or at least AJ himself did the restoration. Found on the Speedway Motors Museum website  |
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Post by indydog on Jun 25, 2023 4:04:58 GMT -5
You would need a 62 Watson nose for that the 63 has a drop down intake in the nose I believe. Good point. Maybe I can use the 63 Watson with Calvins "generic" Watson conversion. I would also have to think about decals. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 25, 2023 10:27:39 GMT -5
You would need a 62 Watson nose for that the 63 has a drop down intake in the nose I believe. Good point. Maybe I can use the 63 Watson with Calvins "generic" Watson conversion. I would also have to think about decals. 1962 old Calhoun nose is way closer than the generic nose to what you need. Take note, I'll sell you random parts. You just have to email me. |
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Post by Gary Davis on Jun 25, 2023 10:55:52 GMT -5
That's a very cool car. I hope you build it Mark!
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Post by indydog on Jun 25, 2023 16:39:09 GMT -5
1962 old Calhoun nose is way closer than the generic nose to what you need. Take note, I'll sell you random parts. You just have to email me. Cool. Then I'll be sending you an email. |
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Post by gwstexas on Jun 26, 2023 10:31:47 GMT -5
Hi all,
This is a 1963 Leader Card Watson roadster driven by Rodger Ward in the 1963 500. He finished 4th. For the 1965 500, Watson installed a 4-cam Ford engine. Don Branson and Bobby Grim both practiced it, but the Ford engine blew and the car did not qualify. The car never actually appeared in competition with this engine. The car was sold and raced at Oswego as a supermodified.
Best,
Gary
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 26, 2023 11:51:29 GMT -5
Joe Scalzo's book "Indianapolis Roadsters - 1952-1964" has an awesome straight-down, two-page overhead photo of this car.
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Post by indydog on Jun 26, 2023 16:06:30 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info guys. Time to get started...
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 26, 2023 16:45:59 GMT -5
Super cool info. This’ll be awesome.
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Post by SWT500 on Jun 27, 2023 11:49:29 GMT -5
At the time of the restoration, there was a dispute between Watson and a gentleman I will not name, regarding ownership. Watson did do the restoration and I am unclear as to the restoration resolution.
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Post by indydog on Jun 27, 2023 18:39:29 GMT -5
At the time of the restoration, there was a dispute between Watson and a gentleman I will not name, regarding ownership. Watson did do the restoration and I am unclear as to the restoration resolution. Is it still at the museum? I have some pics of the chassis and engine, but could use some of the exhaust pipes. |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jun 27, 2023 18:45:03 GMT -5
Do these help? (Bob Tronolone photo from the Joe Scalzo book)   |
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Post by indydog on Jun 27, 2023 19:59:55 GMT -5
Those are great! Thanks Brian.
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Post by indydog on Oct 24, 2023 18:10:25 GMT -5
Ok, I've gathered most of what I need for this, but I can't find a decent 4-cam.
Does anyone know where I can find a decent resin/plastic Ford 4 cammer?
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Post by jamesharvey on Oct 24, 2023 19:35:49 GMT -5
PM sent.
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