1973 Dick Simon Eagle

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1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 9:47:30 GMT -5

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Converting a Carousel 1 Vukey Eagle into Dick Simons 1973 Travelodge Eagle. The unique thing about Dick's car is that it didn't run an Offy engine. Dick stuffed a 4 CAM Ford in it instead!
So... I took the car apart, stripped it and installed a Foyt 4 CAM Ford in it.

First I had to modify the upper body. The car ran two oil coolers on each side of the car as well so I had to cut out a duct on the right side for the additional oil cooler.

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS01.jpg"img]

Test fitting the Ford 4 Cam engine

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS02.jpg"img]

Next I scratch built the right side oil cooler from sheet plastic.

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS03.jpg"img]

Detailing the Ford Cam 4 with scratch built manifolds.

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS04.jpg"img]

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS05.jpg"img]

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS06.jpg"img]

About 90% done. Have to scratch build the roll bar, add some more wiring and detail the driver figure. More to come

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS08.jpg"img]

harveythedog2 Administrator Posts: 2,845	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 9:53:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harveythedog2 on Feb 15, 2011 9:53:23 GMT -5 Here is a picture of the real car. [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/imsc4824.jpg"img]

herk56 Superstar Posts: 863	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 9:54:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by herk56 on Feb 15, 2011 9:54:04 GMT -5 That's going to look sweet when done! I guess no one ever told you die-cast guys that plastic and resin cut, sand & glue easier! And I'm glad! Brian

harveythedog2 Administrator Posts: 2,845	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 10:00:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harveythedog2 on Feb 15, 2011 10:00:56 GMT -5 Ha! You may be right Brian. I love plastic & resin too but to me 1/18th scale is where my love is right now. Stu

kurzheck Superstar Posts: 622	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 10:38:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kurzheck on Feb 15, 2011 10:38:59 GMT -5 Nice job, you're a machine.
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senn65 Champion I must be crazy. Posts: 1,322	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 15, 2011 12:59:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by senn65 on Feb 15, 2011 12:59:33 GMT -5 Pretty wicked engine work.

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1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 16, 2011 8:13:16 GMT -5

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Scratch built roll bar installed with modified driver figure of Dick waving to the crowd.

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS15.jpg"img]

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS16.jpg"img]

Almost done.

senn65 Champion I must be crazy. Posts: 1,322	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 16, 2011 21:23:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by senn65 on Feb 16, 2011 21:23:50 GMT -5 Pretty damn cool young man. Nice work on the re-assembly as well.

Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,157	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 16, 2011 22:21:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 16, 2011 22:21:12 GMT -5 One word..... Amazing!

Art Laski Legend Posts: 1,606	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 17, 2011 0:42:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Art Laski on Feb 17, 2011 0:42:42 GMT -5 Very cool project. Nice job!
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harveythedog2 Administrator Posts: 2,845	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 21, 2011 8:59:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harveythedog2 on Feb 21, 2011 8:59:44 GMT -5 Completed [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS19.jpg"img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/73DS18.jpg"img]

SWT500 Champion Posts: 1,201	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 21, 2011 10:44:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SWT500 on Feb 21, 2011 10:44:01 GMT -5 WOW does not even begin to cover it.

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1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 21, 2011 13:04:13 GMT -5

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Post by illeagle10 on Feb 21, 2011 13:04:13 GMT -5

Really nice job Stu! I can still remember Dick Simon running that car at Pocono in 73. I believe I posted it in the "General Section" of the site some time ago. I'm sure Dick would be proud of your rendition! Super Sweet!

Jim

senn65 Champion I must be crazy. Posts: 1,322	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 21, 2011 17:01:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by senn65 on Feb 21, 2011 17:01:56 GMT -5 C1 would be proud. Nice work Stu.

pje Legend Posts: 2,113	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 22, 2011 1:23:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pje on Feb 22, 2011 1:23:11 GMT -5 Another beauty Stu. Great work! Paul Erlendson

Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,157	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 22, 2011 2:05:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 22, 2011 2:05:32 GMT -5 Outstanding!!!!!

lazierfan Race Winner Posts: 445	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 22, 2011 21:00:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lazierfan on Feb 22, 2011 21:00:07 GMT -5 WOW Stu!!!! You never cease to amaze me with your work. Eric

Art Laski Legend Posts: 1,606	1973 Dick Simon Eagle Feb 23, 2011 12:19:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Art Laski on Feb 23, 2011 12:19:29 GMT -5 Stu, This is really cool! -Art
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