Phildaupho

This model is a replica of Dan Gurney’s 1966 Lola T-70 MKII Spyder which he raced to Ford’s only victory in the Can-Am series. The construction of this model is completely documented On The Workbench http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/115922-lola-t70-mk2-124-scale-under-glass/ But to summarize it started life as a Tamiya slot-car body and now sits on a much modified Fujimi GT-40 chassis with an MPC Eagle Indy engine block, transaxle and rear suspension. Thanks for the Gurney-Weslake heads go to Steve Roullier who did the masters and Stephen Miller who did the casting. Items no longer available from the original sources are the Mini-Exotic white-metal wheels and Fred Cady decals. The paint is a custom mix of Testor’s Arctic Blue Metallic enamel and Metallic Black. This has been my most involved and documented model car project to date. It has also taken the longest but I have really enjoyed the process including all the research and the challenge of attempting to replicate as many details as possible. For all the photos of this model - http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/dan-gurney-scale-ra/1966-lola-t70/

40 Ford Coupes are such gorgeous cars and your model is especially so. I really like the look of the dull Halibrands with the wide whites.

This is a very impressive model of an unusual subject. I always took notice of Dauphines as their name is so close to mine. My family never had a Renault but did have Peugeots in which I had a number of adventures during my early driving years.

You are really going all out on this one. Doing the modifications has always been my favorite aspect of model car building also the most challenging, interesting and at times rewarding.

This is a good looking, well thought out and constructed hot rod.

This is a very interesting project. I cannot say I remember the real car but was always a fan of Lloyd Ruby Who I had the pleasure of meeting

When it is completed, having a model of your old racecar will make it all worthwhile plus you are going to have a lot of fun along the way. You have certainly made a good start.

WOW This is a fantasticly beautiful transformation

Thank you everyone for your comments and encouragement. This should be my final post for the Lola On The Workbench. I know I keep working and do the final painting, assembly and decaling of the body but have found myself making excuses and I even broke my New Year’s resolution by starting a new project before completing all my unfinished projects.

Essentially everything expect for the outer body is now completed, although I can see in the digital photos there are a few things that need tweaking.

Very well styled. One of the most attractively incorporated continental kits I have seen. Sleekly swept back.

Great to see this very interesting project back on the workbench and I am sure the results will be worth waiting for.

Gorgeous model of a beautiful car excellently photographed.

I scanned down past what I thought were photos of a real car before I realised I was looking at a model. Outstanding build of one of the more unusually styled cars of the early sixties.

I love the way you create a story for your models and this story, model and photos are a real treat.

Great paint job on your Deuce. It is good to see another Phaeton which seem to have regained some popularity amongst modellers along with Victorias. Interesting editorial in this month's Street Rodder entitled "Where Have All The Phaetons Gone?"

I am really digging both of your fastback Cougars. You may have to build a few more with different roof and spoiler combinations but I am sure all will be very cool.

This is really looking spectacular. I especially like how you have kept the '29 body essentially stock.

I finally got back to the workbench a couple of weeks ago after a two month break. Since then I have been painting parts and just finished assembling the cockpit area. Next up will be installing the engine/transaxle/rear suspension assembly.

I like your Ford and bet this color combo would fantastic on a Hudson Hornet as well !!

Very well done. Could be mistaken for a Danbury Mint model which is intended as a compliment.

I am really impressed with your modifications and fabrication. It must be a thrill for you to bring your old drag car back to life in scale.

This is a very neat model and brings back a lot of memories. The first cars I ever saw racing were classed as jalopies. I liked them so much I built a model as a kid I think based on the 41 Plymouth kit. There is a very active group of old time circle track racers locally who compete regularly at Western Speedway in cars that look a lot like your model although I think most are powered by inline sixes.

Maroon looks so good on these woodies. This is one of the nicest stock versions I have seen. Very nice.

Happy New Year Bernard. It is good see all your varied and interestingly creative 2016 builds in one place. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2017.