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Post by 1961redlegs on Dec 12, 2015 14:43:17 GMT -5
Fresh off the heels of my Valvoline build I'm getting ready to start work on the Autolite Epperly offered by Gary Doucette. The question I have for you guys is whether this car's color was a pearl white or a plain white?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 16:30:01 GMT -5
I have seen the car in it's restored condition. It is plain white. I can not say how it was in 1961.
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Post by jamesharvey on Dec 14, 2015 12:29:03 GMT -5
I agree that it was white. There was an article in Circle Track magazine years ago when the car was first restored and it appeared white then too. It had been found in a woods in Kentucky. It appeared at Indy during Fan Day for several years and was white. I don't think it was pearl. Walt probably knows for sure.
Good luck.
Jim
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Post by 1961redlegs on Dec 27, 2015 21:22:56 GMT -5
I thank everyone greatly for their help and advice, I happened to be talking to Gary Doucette and he states unequivocally that the car was pearl white based upon the photos he has and research he's done on the car. I went with his advice and painted the car Tamiya Pearl White. I've done some decals and the car looks pretty good so far.   |
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Post by jamesharvey on Dec 28, 2015 13:15:05 GMT -5
I like the way it looks/ Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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Post by clm1545 on Dec 28, 2015 18:34:46 GMT -5
Looking good, Jerry. Don't sweat the color. All that matters is your happiness with the build.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 28, 2015 18:55:46 GMT -5
Wow! This is neat! Looking good, Jerry. Don't sweat the color. All that matters is your happiness with the build. Now Craig, you know there is a little saying in racing that, "winning isn't everyhting, its the only thing." Well in model building, "Color isn't everyhting, its the only thing!" |
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Post by clm1545 on Dec 28, 2015 20:17:05 GMT -5
Once again, Calvin, WRONG
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 28, 2015 20:50:20 GMT -5
My research shows that the front half was pearl while the back half was plain white. Sandy  |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Dec 29, 2015 21:32:30 GMT -5
I've the decals on the car and they look good, I'll clear coat the body before proceeding further with the construction.   |
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Post by racerbrown on Dec 30, 2015 7:20:23 GMT -5
what a cool car!
duane
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Post by bobbyc on Dec 30, 2015 7:34:32 GMT -5
That looks great! Neat car and build!
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Post by Calvin on Dec 30, 2015 12:46:36 GMT -5
Nice!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 4, 2016 22:02:42 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 4, 2016 22:55:54 GMT -5
Looking good, Jerry!
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 5, 2016 5:35:54 GMT -5
If the engine cover isn't "dead-on", you need to tell me what's wrong with it? It, and the whole build, looks great to me!
--Frank
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 5, 2016 7:51:17 GMT -5
If the engine cover isn't "dead-on", you need to tell me what's wrong with it? It, and the whole build, looks great to me! --Frank yeah, what frank said.  duane |
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Post by jamesharvey on Jan 5, 2016 13:50:22 GMT -5
Really nice job matching the colors regardless of what any of us say. You also did a nice job with the thin black strip. I always tear those. Glad to see someone get it right.
Jim
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Post by bobbyc on Jan 6, 2016 17:41:28 GMT -5
Looks really nice! Is it an optical illusion, or is the front axle a lot wider than the rear? Are the offsets different on the front wheels?
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Post by indy on Jan 7, 2016 14:08:01 GMT -5
If the engine cover isn't "dead-on", you need to tell me what's wrong with it? It, and the whole build, looks great to me! --Frank yeah, what frank said. duane Couldn't see it myself. A really nice job so far, Jerry. Can't wait to see her buttoned up! Jordan |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 9, 2016 20:16:06 GMT -5
I've not completed the Epperly and the photos will soon be in the 2015 Build-a-Rama page!
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