johnwitzke Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Sneak Peek. Two more 1963 Galaxie Lightweight bodies are being prepped. These two will take me longer as I am focusing on a WingNuts Wings 1/32 scale Sopwith Camel. I will building these two along side the plane. These will become Ronda's (Vintage Burgundy) and Ritchey's (Viking Blue) lightweights. I will provide updates as I move along Harry....I will provide step by step photos for making the Bostrom seats once I get to that step. Edited August 2, 2017 by johnwitzke
Fordboy1975 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 SWEET!!!glad to see you doing more of these, I've been wanting to do a 64 galaxies Holman and moody race car, this will definitely help!
oldr-n-drt Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 john..............thanks for remerbing them (seats) ... oldr-n-drt
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 I'm always excited when it comes to the lightweights..!!
bytownshaker Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 Bring on the lightweights can't wait for more on your builds.
fairlane1320 Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 Sneak Peek. Two more 1963 Galaxie Lightweight bodies are being prepped. These two will take me longer as I am focusing on a WingNuts Wings 1/32 scale Sopwith Camel. I will building these two along side the plane. These will become Ronda's (Vintage Burgundy) and Ritchey's (Viking Blue) lightweights. I will provide updates as I move alongHarry....I will provide step by step photos for making the Bostrom seats once I get to that step. I've got a couple of '63s I'm trying to decide which verisons to build. Do you have any color shots of Ritchey's car?
johnwitzke Posted August 15, 2017 Author Posted August 15, 2017 Sorry but no color photo exist at this time. Will be able to show decals based on what is known about the car soon. It was Viking Blue with beige interior. All five pre production '63 lightweight interiors were beige.
smhardesty Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 Count me in on following this thread. While I wasn't a TOTAL fan of these cars, I did have a small soft spot for them. I had a good buddy that had one. I was always amazed at how that car could punish the back tires.
bytownshaker Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) John here's a picture of Gas racing Strickler at York US30 1st pic.Does anyone make decals for this car or do you plan to make your own? Edited August 20, 2017 by bytownshaker added info
johnwitzke Posted August 20, 2017 Author Posted August 20, 2017 Great photo, Thank you. The decals are available from Jack Smith -Top End Decals.
bytownshaker Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 Thanks for the tip about getting Gas Ronda's decals fromTop End Decals. Do you know if Bill Lawtons Tasca Ford was one of the 5 preproduction lightweights? I've started to collect the necessary pieces to do both these cars. Edgar
johnwitzke Posted September 4, 2017 Author Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) Tasca's car was not one of the 5 preproduction cars. It was a lightweight car and had red interior like the other 200 or so cars.The 5 preproduction lightweight cars were as follows. All had code 24 beige interior and black steering wheelsRomy Hammes - Dick Brannan - Corinthian White / Beige Interior - The very first 63 lightweightBob Ford - Len Richter- Raven Black / Beige InteriorDowntown Ford - Gas Ronda - Heritage Burgundy / Beige Interior (according to sources, car was originally Viking Blue the same as Les Ritchey car but repainted Heritage Burgundy) Vels Ford Sales - Les Ritchey - Viking Blue / Beige Interior (later sponsor was Downtown Ford same as Gas Ronda's car) Ed Martin Ford - Rangoon Red / Beige Interior Edited September 4, 2017 by johnwitzke
gtx6970 Posted September 5, 2017 Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Jack Smith Decals. https://www.facebook.com/Top-End-Decals-134521409998295/ I used his sheet for my Reynolds Ford and Phil Bonner Thunderbolts. VERY nice stuff. Edited December 2, 2017 by gtx6970
bytownshaker Posted September 5, 2017 Posted September 5, 2017 John thank you very much for clearing things up for me. Bill thanks for the list! I spoke to Jack last night.
10thumbs Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Hi John, great to see your further Ford updates, and new models.Question if you don't mind: Back in the late 60's there was a Ford Dealer in my area who sponsored race cars. A real nasty SBF Falcon and a T-Bolt too. Lynch-Davidson Ford in Florida.So, did Ford offer the performance parts for these cars over the counter? I was GM, later Mopar in this era.I remember them in the garages late at night working on these cool cars....probably also partially owned by employees there.Did Ford offer hi-po parts over the counter for anyone?Thanks, Michael
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