Straightliner59 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 This is really cool, Phil! Builds that are inspired by real cars, without actually being replicas are some of my favorite projects. Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Builds that are inspired by real cars, without actually being replicas are some of my favorite projects. Thanks Daniel - I totally agree. I have a new project on my bench of a dragster I first saw in 1963 and saw again last weekend. I could not resist trying to build a model that at least resembles it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Thanks Daniel - I totally agree. I have a new project on my bench of a dragster I first saw in 1963 and saw again last weekend. I could not resist trying to build a model that at least resembles it. That will be interesting. Looking forward to seeing, when the time comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Just saw this, thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Great build of an icon. Over the years I've seen lots of pics of Old Yaller and they were all just a little different, a patch here a piece of tape there so yours may be correct for some races. Model on Oh great one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 I sent photos of the model to Ernie Nagamatsu the longtime owner of Old Yeller II. He sent me an envelope with some Old Yeller memorabilia inside and this amazing hand painted version of Old Yeller II on the front of the envelope. He also posted photos of the model on his personal Facebook page. Thanks Ernie !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Great job Phil. Do you have any progress photos of the build you could share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 12 hours ago, afx said: Great job Phil. Do you have any progress photos of the build you could share? Thanks JC. I did not do a WIP post because I was not sure I would be able to take this build to completion but here are a couple of early build phtos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 That’s a great connection Phil! Memorabilia always enhances the build. The beginning shots are impressive with the progress towards the final finish. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Vilander Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Love this car. Really nice model Phil. You captured the spirit of the car and the engine and cockpit details really make the car standout. I have first hand experience. My step father, George Lehman, built and raced his own ASR and CM front engine Chevy road race “specials” in the 60’s in Cal Club. Being a racer and builder from Santa Barbara, George volunteered to help his friends Dave and Blake Gibbs restore Old Yeller after the Gibbs bought the crashed remains around 1977. George confirmed that Max and Ina Balchowski became involved later during the Gibbs ownership offering valuable advice about setting up the chassis, the Buick nailhead motor and its unique 6 carbs. The Gibbs, Ann and George Lehman, Vilander family and the Carlson family members helped prep the car, pack cars and travel to West Coast races including early Historic Events at Laguna Seca, Pomona, Riverside, St. Louis (street race) and Portland Raceways. George and Blake Gibbs were the principle builders, mechanics and they took turns racing the car. Mike Shapiro built and painted the entire body out of flat sheet aluminum using traditional mallet, shot bag and English wheel. Mike used original (crashed) body parts and magazine photos for reference. (Just like you did Phil) Dave Gibbs funded and inspired the program. The team really did a nice job restoring the car and getting all the details period correct. “Bringing it back”. “Nice. But not too nice” because it is, after all, “a junkyard dog.” Remember back in the 70’s there were few vintage race events and Old Yeller was considered an old, slow, uncompetitive race car. Very pleased to see this car celebrated going on 60+ years. The car was then, and remains today, massively popular with fans. Phil. I have a lot of private photos and drawings that might be helpful if you need additional reference information. The Jay Leno feature show and Tam’s Old Car Race website offer excellent information as previously mentioned. Also you can see Old Yeller Mk II in the Elvis Presley’s movie “Viva Las Vegas” In any case keep up the great work Phil and I’m looking forward to seeing your next modeling project. - Scott Vilander, Santa Barbara Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 40 minutes ago, Scott Vilander said: Love this car. Really nice model Phil. You captured the spirit of the car and the engine and cockpit details really make the car standout. Thanks, Scott, for your great reply. I always like it when I have an inter- personal connection to a model build. I have been very fortunate over the years that there have been quite a few such connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Vilander Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Aerospace Engineer and SCCA Club Racer George Lehman & Old Yeller Mk II. Lining up a 1956 Maserati 300S at the Ninth Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races August 22, 1982, Bob Dunsmore Photo Credit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phildaupho Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Scott Vilander said: Aerospace Engineer and SCCA Club Racer George Lehman & Old Yeller Mk II. Lining up a 1956 Maserati 300S at the Ninth Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races August 22, 1982, Bob Dunsmore Photo Credit 12 hours ago, Scott Vilander said: Thanks, Scott, for the photos. I didn't think I had had that issue of Vintage Motorsport but I had to check none the less. It was before I became a subscriber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Vilander Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Recommend getting a copy of the August 1960 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated Magazine. ”Beauty Beneath the Skin” - Wayne Thoms Old Yeller Chassis Cutaway Artwork - C.O. LaToudette In case you want to build a replica frame to go under the bodywork. Good source material including a cutaway drawing of Old Yeller’s chassis and a photo of the bare rolling chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Scott Vilander said: Recommend getting a copy of the August 1960 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated Magazine. ”Beauty Beneath the Skin” - Wayne Thoms Old Yeller Chassis Cutaway Artwork - C.O. LaToudette In case you want to build a replica frame to go under the bodywork. Good source material including a cutaway drawing of Old Yeller’s chassis and a photo of the bare rolling chassis. Thanks again Scott - Great information. Very interesting. I have moved on to a couple of new projects so likely my Old Yeller will stay as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Well done! You captured the car perfectly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 5:10 PM, Nitrobarry said: Well done! You captured the car perfectly! Thanks Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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