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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...   the surviving parts included plus a few suspension pieces...  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!...  I had to scratch up a new front suspension...  and I used solder for my exhaust headers...  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?  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!  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!  after oggling over my tires and rims, I re-fit the exhaust pipes...  and epoxied the wing braces onto the rear suspension hubs and epoxy the front wings into place...   nearly ready for final assembly...  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  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'...  they could make this old beastie look really good...  I got some decals on Evilbay that included "Hewland" and they look very nice on Rasputin's resin transaxle...  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!    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...     |
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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'... they could make this old beastie look really good... I got some decals on Evilbay that included "Hewland" and they look very nice on Rasputin's resin transaxle... 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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Also, even though this thread started way before the F5000 section was created, I moved this thread to there - where it belongs.
