#25 Sprintcar Race Team outside shots...3-15-18

[Gary Davis]

Here's the start of the #25 Sprintcar. The Body is from OVAL TRACK LEGENDS ( Gary Doucette). I've removed a lot of the molded on detail as I want to make this car from a different year. There still needs to be a little more work done on it...but it's getting close. The windshield pattern is in mockup for a look at the right height and shape. I just finished grooving the rear wheels and these are the masters for future builds. The Fronts are going to be the master also. I'm still on the fence about closing the cockpit off with the leather snap-on cover ooorrr..leave it open and detail it. It will have an OFFY engine(or a representation of one...it's basically a curbside). Here are a few pics of the mockup of progress to this point...thanks for looking in folks....

[robh]

Which OVAL TRACK LEGENDS kit is the body from? Thanks for sharing this. It looks to be a really cool project.

[kip]

Its the 98 Jr. early 1950's sprinter.

kip

[Gary Davis]

It is the body out of the 98jr kit. I'm modifying it to fit the type of car that I want. I've also decided to keep the cockpit open. So...I'm going to detail that area.

[racerbrown]

looking forward to this!
duane

[alwaysindy]

Gary:
If this turns out half as good as the truck and camper it will still be exceptional...great subject, great build, great models!...keep it up! Can't wait to see it finished!
Tim

[gwstexas]

Hey Gary, this is going to be really great. Keep going!

Gary

[Gary Davis]

Thanks for the look in and compliment Duane...Tim and Gary. I've got a little more accomplished on the interior. The I/O box has been cut off of the block and a mount was made to go onto the firewall. The firewall had to be ground down to be somewhat smooth and square( some what).The seat bottom was also work on to get it into the right shape. Material was added to the bottom of it to raise it. Here are a few pics for a look...
The pan with seat bottom showing..




I/O box...the mount...and in place..

[1961redlegs]

This is great!

[Art Laski]

Hey Gary, looking forward to it, my friend!

[Gary Davis]

Thanks for the compliment redlegs and Art...


Here's an update. quite a bit of the inside of the body had to be removed in order to get somewhat of a level area to place a backing plate( head) for the intake tubes. All is in mockup....

[Gary Davis]

Here's a progress update. The mounting brackets for the front axle and the shock/nerfbar bar has been fabbed. I still have to do a smidgen of body putty and that will be ready for primer. It's starting to look like the idea I am shooting for. Here's a few pics of the front end...

[Gary Davis]

Here's a small update...the nerf bars are in mock up and the roll bar body mounts are setting up for tomorrow...Her's a few pics to look at the progress..







Thanks for stopping by and looking in folks.....

[Gary Davis]

Here's a progress update....the Roll bar and support has been Fabbed and is in mock up. When the joint dries on the support bar...I'll make the rear shock mounts for both sides. The torsion bar tubes still need to be fabbed and added to the body. Those(both sides) and the side nerf bars will be done then. Here's a few pics to look at. To me it's starting to give off that cool feeling when looking at these bad boys in the pits...ya know?? LOL Thanks for looking in...

[1961redlegs]

You’ve done a stellar job turning this car into a 1970s sprinter, this is simply inspiring work.

[Gary Davis]

Thank you for the GREAT compliment 61 R.L.

I've got the front and rear suspension fabbed along with the dash and steering unit. This puppy is almost ready for final sanding and then off to primer and paint...Here's a few pics of the suspension...thanks for stopping in and looking....

[Gary Davis]

Here's a little update...the new hood flare is finished along with the shoulder harness attachment whole in the top of the seat. The headers and pipe are in the final setting also....

[robh]

Really nice work on the suspension details.

[Gary Davis]

Thanks Rob..for the compliment....


Here's the first color of paint on shots. I some how missed a few little imperfections at the primer stage that really showed themselves in the Met. Silver stage... Soooo...had to do a little sanding and added more putty for the final fix( I hope). Waiting for the body to dry(washed it) and then I'll reprime the touch up area and then shoot more Met. Silver on it. Then I'll tape off and shoot the Poppy Red. All of the other putty areas did good.... Here's a few pics of the work that was done.







ALL of the detail painting is finished.... along with ALL the re-chroming of the Nerf bars and suspension parts. Thanks for looking in folks...

[racerbrown]

really looking good gary!
duane

[Michael Chriss]

Really fantastic project, from the concept to the execution. Original and clever. What type of paint is the silver you are using?

[indy]

This shows why your end results are so spectacular, you really put the work in. Thank you for sharing the build honestly, both the highs and the lows.

Jordan

[Gary Davis]

Thank you For the compliments Duane and Jordan.

Hey Michael...thanks for the compliment....the paint is from Dupli-color....#DSSCC 338 RADIANT SILVER METALLIC. It's Good paint

[dustymojave]

These early 60s (roll bar, not cage...but with shoulder harness) sprint cars are my 2nd favorite. The early full cage cars are 1st on my list of favorite sprinters. Nice job on this model It's looking good so far.

[Gary Davis]

I hear you Dusty. Thanks for stopping in and commenting...


Here's a paint update...got the second color on this past few days. I decided to go with a darker red( Chrysler Clariet Red) instead of the Poppy Red. It still needs to be rub out and the separation stripes put on but....it's starting to get to the finish. I'm still working with the new molds for the tires. I'm trying a new RTV and there's a little learning curve. Getting there though. Here's a few pics of the paint...Thanks for looking in and commenting....

[racerbrown]

great job gary!
what a beautiful color too.
duane

[clm1545]

Looking fantastic, Gary. Another winner.

[1961redlegs]

This is great! This is a briliant tribute to a great era in sprint car racing.

Keep it up!

[Art Laski]

Looking sharp, Gary!

[Gary Davis]

Thanks for the comments folks! I'm in the process of re-building mold boxes for the tires for this car. I've already poured a set but I'm using a new RTV and mold release. I found out that the mold release that I used is used for foam molds...not RTV molds. Well...I managed to save one mold out of 4. Sooo...making more as I type...we'll kinda... LOL...