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Post by raceparke on Jan 2, 2013 12:22:02 GMT -5
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Post by jamesharvey on Jan 2, 2013 14:09:52 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this. Real nice job fabricating the front end. I guess I need to try to buy the Miller book so I have some better pictures of these cars. Keep up the good work and let us see how it goes.
Jim
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 2, 2013 16:58:42 GMT -5
Great work, thanks for sharing
John
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2013 17:34:56 GMT -5
so this wasn't "powered by Ford" but instead a big, green rubber band??? wow...who woulda thunk!!!! lol seriously, this is great work and your fabricating is awesome. thanks for sharing and keep us up on your WIP!  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 2, 2013 20:47:03 GMT -5
This is outstanding and you've just started. Super clean work on the front axel. Looking forward to the next installment.
Sandy
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 3, 2013 6:57:11 GMT -5
class is in session at a school i like to attend!
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by raceparke on Jan 3, 2013 11:11:48 GMT -5
Thanks all. Will post more as soon as I shovel some snow. AGAIN!  Re the rubber band- Maybe a slingshot dragster Indy winner?  |
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Post by indy on Jan 3, 2013 11:55:45 GMT -5
Really fantastic work What a difficult era to research. Nice scratch building and making that rig to get it all right is impressive! Those wire wheels are beautiful!!! I always like these early 500 builds because I learn so much. I looked up his stats on the 500 website. Billy Arnold won 1930's 500 with 198 laps led (record) and from '30-'32 in this Summers / Miller / Firestone car led 410 of the 420 laps he ran. In '31 he started 18th but was leading by lap 7! Jordan |
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Post by raceparke on Jan 3, 2013 16:22:30 GMT -5
Very cool history. Thanks so much.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 5, 2013 19:54:28 GMT -5
Jaw dropping - what else can I say?
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Post by tomfaletti on Jan 11, 2013 11:53:13 GMT -5
Great work. Nice job on the front axle/suspension!
Billy Arnold has been a favorite of mine for a long time. Too bad his wife convinced him to retire after the 1932 race. No telling what he may have accomplished. As mentioned earlier he was absolutely dominant for a few years.
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Post by cobra276 on Jan 13, 2013 12:54:57 GMT -5
Excellent work!
I'm not familiar with kits by Gary Doucette, is this from EBay. I'd love to build a front wheel drive!
Dave
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Post by raceparke on Jan 13, 2013 13:15:39 GMT -5
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Post by herk56 on Jan 13, 2013 15:31:00 GMT -5
Once you buy a kit from Gary via e-Bay, he will provide his contact info so you can deal direct.
Brian
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Post by raceparke on Jan 23, 2013 14:24:52 GMT -5
We make progress. . .    Lotso small details and done! More to follow |
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Post by jamesharvey on Jan 23, 2013 15:39:52 GMT -5
I really like all the attention to detail. What colors did you use? I have having trouble figuring out the right shade of gray for the body.
Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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Post by raceparke on Jan 23, 2013 16:28:47 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Jan 23, 2013 19:38:04 GMT -5
Very nice progress - that's great work!
Jordan
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 24, 2013 7:40:51 GMT -5
coming along nicely!
you almost make it look easy.
duane
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Post by raceparke on Jan 26, 2013 13:34:31 GMT -5
Finis.    Thanks to another great resin caster. Never thought I'd get a chance to build one of these. Thanks for looking. |
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Post by indy on Jan 26, 2013 20:51:18 GMT -5
Looks fantastic! So was this a front drive winner?
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Jan 26, 2013 21:06:22 GMT -5
I love it!
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 27, 2013 8:27:58 GMT -5
well done!
thanks for sharing. it's helpful to see a good close up on how these go together.
duane
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2013 15:27:32 GMT -5
what a beautiful machine......VERY WELL DONE! |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 27, 2013 16:23:08 GMT -5
Super build on this, the work on the front suspension is outstanding.
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