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Post by Patrick on Aug 9, 2013 11:56:16 GMT -5
This is a very old conversion back in the late 70's. It somehow survived my divorce and I finally decided to re-do it while building the McRae... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v613/photos/2/1465922/9735662/42_727983942_6641357_6495528_n-vi.jpg) ![](http://images54.fotki.com/v77/photos/2/1465922/12299132/scan0034vi-vi.jpg) the surviving parts included plus a few suspension pieces... ![](http://images54.fotki.com/v77/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF2081-vi.jpg) I've scrounged many suspension parts and used Michael's excellent decals (my photos do show a difference in the black areas of the paint scheme as opposed to the restored car),thanks Michael for paying attention to the F5000 cars!... ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v369/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF2196-vi.jpg) I had to scratch up a new front suspension... ![](http://images57.fotki.com/v139/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF2200-vi.jpg) and I used solder for my exhaust headers... ![](http://images54.fotki.com/v627/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF2201-vi.jpg) More to follow as I encourage the parts to fit together! Patrick
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Post by indy on Aug 9, 2013 13:27:06 GMT -5
The before was fabulous! The resto is coming along nicely and the decals look like a real upgrade. Love to see you build.
Jordan
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Post by Patrick on Aug 10, 2013 11:09:29 GMT -5
Workin' at it! The re-built front suspension. I wasn't sure how it looked so I Googled MPC Eagle Plans and came up with a copy! The internet's crazy ain't it? ![](http://images49.fotki.com/v615/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF2272-vi.jpg) Patrick
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Post by mjjracer on Jan 31, 2014 0:38:55 GMT -5
The before was fabulous! The resto is coming along nicely and the decals look like a real upgrade. Love to see you build. Jordan Amen to that Jordan! One again Patrick your skills are amazing. You look at an ugly duckling of a toy and see the swan. Can't believe I missed this thread. I LOVE F5000. You have inspired me - I'm ordering the Cannon!Hogan Star decals from Michael tomorrow and put his tires on back-order. Love it! MJ
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Post by Patrick on Jan 31, 2014 20:09:30 GMT -5
I really would like to see a Canon Eagle done! I just re-ordered the decal sheet as my greezy hands messed them up and stopped the project, but thanks for the complements.
Patrick
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Post by smbrm on Feb 1, 2014 18:42:54 GMT -5
We just need new side panels, a Chevy, and maybe some 1/25 scale downdrafts!
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Post by Patrick on Feb 1, 2014 20:34:39 GMT -5
Finding "real" downdrafts can be difficult. Some people seem to think side drafts are the same thing...not! Smbrm unsure what you mean by new side panels. I have some used spares if you mean the monocoque body sides.
Patrick
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Post by smbrm on Feb 2, 2014 3:24:37 GMT -5
Patrick
The F5000 Eagle mkv was narrower than the Indy car MkIV as the F5000 had a lower fuel capacity. The sides of the monocoque were much less bulged than the indycar version and had a different profile. The F5000 did not have the double fuel fillers. So that's what meant by side panels.
Stephen
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Post by smbrm on Feb 2, 2014 13:21:34 GMT -5
Patrick I should have also mentioned that I really like your build! Looks like a pic I have found of the car at Laguna. Anything F5000 is cool and you have done your usual excellent build quality.
Cheers
Stephen
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Post by Patrick on Feb 2, 2014 18:48:48 GMT -5
I got to see Tony A to Z's car at the Sears Point F5000 race. Man, cars were so cool then!!!
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Feb 10, 2014 14:17:03 GMT -5
Next up...Finish it! ![](http://images16.fotki.com/v378/photos/2/1465922/9887513/scan0005-vi.jpg) I like the day-glo orange wings. Patrick
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Post by smbrm on Feb 11, 2014 23:14:58 GMT -5
Not sure where I received it, maybe from you Patrick , but that is the same picture( that I have a print of), that I was referring too!
Stephen
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Post by Patrick on Feb 20, 2014 17:20:49 GMT -5
Michael, I need tires for this puppy!
Patrick
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Post by kurzheck on Feb 21, 2014 12:34:39 GMT -5
What about Fujimi GT40 tires? The rears would need to be widened. The other option might be Hiro tires.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 24, 2014 16:10:46 GMT -5
I finally got around to ordering tires from Michael and also received the Blue Streak decals with them. I wasn't sure how well I could do the decals, but BOY, I'mI glad for the product Indycals turns out! They look spanking! ![](http://images14.fotki.com/v1628/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7387-vi.jpg) after oggling over my tires and rims, I re-fit the exhaust pipes... ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF6920-vi.jpg) and epoxied the wing braces onto the rear suspension hubs and epoxy the front wings into place... ![](http://images14.fotki.com/v384/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7399-vi.jpg) ![](http://images60.fotki.com/v361/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7384-vi.jpg) nearly ready for final assembly... ![](http://images19.fotki.com/v1612/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7381-vi.jpg) Patrick
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Post by indy on Mar 24, 2014 20:53:02 GMT -5
It looks fabulous! The rims and tires are sharp plus the rest of the build is coming along nicely ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Also, even though this thread started way before the F5000 section was created, I moved this thread to there - where it belongs. Jordan
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Post by Patrick on Mar 24, 2014 22:03:31 GMT -5
Thanks Jordan for the move. Tony feels at home here!
Patrick
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Post by kuzlynn on Mar 25, 2014 19:28:25 GMT -5
it simply looks great!!! kevin.k
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Post by Patrick on Mar 25, 2014 23:44:56 GMT -5
My thanks to all for the kind words, this one nears completion. Just as I thought! Michael, these look bitchin'... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7442-vi.jpg) they could make this old beastie look really good... ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7440-vi.jpg) I got some decals on Evilbay that included "Hewland" and they look very nice on Rasputin's resin transaxle... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7439-vi.jpg) tomorrow the rollbar and that's it for Tony's Eagle. Patrick
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Post by eagle36 on Mar 26, 2014 19:09:38 GMT -5
I've got a bunch of photos of Adamowicz's car and some other F5000 Eagle which I took at The Hawk, if any one is intereted. You can't have my A to Z autographed PRDA baseball hat.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 26, 2014 22:25:26 GMT -5
He is really and nice guy.
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Mar 20, 2015 16:34:19 GMT -5
Finding "real" downdrafts can be difficult. Some people seem to think side drafts are the same thing...not! Smbrm unsure what you mean by new side panels. I have some used spares if you mean the monocoque body sides. Patrick Well one year later I finally found the source of "real downdraft" Webers! I am patient if nothing else...the ESCI Cobra kit(I found a glue bomb at a flea market!) has excellent down drafts for its 289 engine. They will look perfect on Tony's car! ![](http://images34.fotki.com/v1523/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF4484-vi.jpg) ![](http://images55.fotki.com/v268/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF4486-vi.jpg) ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1279/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF4487-vi.jpg) Now I assume the ESCI kit is the same as the AMT Cobra, but I'm not 100% sure. Anyone want to cast these? I am out of my league here and I would like a few sets for more F5000 cars. I want to do Dr. Lou Sell's or George Wintersteen's cars since Michael has the decal sets for both (I saw the first F5000 race at Laguna.). Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Mar 20, 2015 16:45:39 GMT -5
I've got a bunch of photos of Adamowicz's car and some other F5000 Eagle which I took at The Hawk, if any one is intereted. You can't have my A to Z autographed PRDA baseball hat. I hope to see Tony A2Z at the Laguna Historics' F5000 gathering and have him sign these pictures of his accident in the '75 F5000 race in turn 2 at Laguna... ![](http://images60.fotki.com/v662/photos/2/1465922/10411442/scan0003-vi.jpg) ![](http://images15.fotki.com/v223/photos/2/1465922/10411442/scan0002-vi.jpg) ![](http://images20.fotki.com/v207/photos/2/1465922/10411442/scan0001-vi.jpg) ![](http://images43.fotki.com/v458/photos/2/1465922/10411442/scan0004-vi.jpg)
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Post by mjjracer on Mar 20, 2015 17:46:25 GMT -5
I've got a bunch of photos of Adamowicz's car and some other F5000 Eagle which I took at The Hawk, if any one is intereted. You can't have my A to Z autographed PRDA baseball hat. I hope to see Tony A2Z at the Laguna Historics' F5000 gathering and have him sign these pictures of his accident in the '75 F5000 race in turn 2 at Laguna... We'll have to meet up for a beer, Patrick. When I heard there was going to be a huge field of F5000s the decision was made. (Not open wheel, but Porsche Rennsport is returning too!) MJ
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Post by Patrick on Mar 21, 2015 1:04:44 GMT -5
I'd like to do that! PM me your cell # again.
Patrick
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Post by Gary Davis on Aug 24, 2015 14:20:29 GMT -5
My thanks to all for the kind words, this one nears completion. Just as I thought! Michael, these look bitchin'... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7442-vi.jpg) they could make this old beastie look really good... ![](http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7440-vi.jpg) I got some decals on Evilbay that included "Hewland" and they look very nice on Rasputin's resin transaxle... ![](http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/2/1465922/12299132/DSCF7439-vi.jpg) tomorrow the rollbar and that's it for Tony's Eagle. Patrick Man this looks Killer Patrick. Great job on the face lift(as always)...Those tires are really killer...
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