yellowsportwagon Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 My NASCAR Torinos so far. Have a few more in the planning stages 1
'70 Grande Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Wow!!! Those are all very impressive builds! Its difficult to pick which one stands out the most to my eye, and I'm sure everybody who reads this post will have their own favorite! Sure would like to see some posts of each of these individually so we can better see the great execution you've put into each one!
iBorg Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Have to agree. The first photo is impressive. And then the second, followed by the third...... Great builds!
Dave Van Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Very cool collection!!! I recognize a few decals
'70 Grande Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 It surprises me how much larger overall that #62 1976 Torino is when compared to the others; never thought the size-increase in those 3rd-generation Torinos was that significant.
Vietnam Vet67 Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Junie Donlavey who owned the #90 Truxmore cars was always a sentimental favorite for me. According to "Racing Reference" as an owner he is listed as being in 863 races....................but only won one................unbelievable. Edited February 24, 2018 by Vietnam Vet67
yellowsportwagon Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, '70 Grande said: It surprises me how much larger overall that #62 1976 Torino is when compared to the others; never thought the size-increase in those 3rd-generation Torinos was that significant. That is the camera playing tricks on our eyes. That is a 72 formal roof from Motor City Resin. It was tooled from the samebody as the orange one behind it.
yellowsportwagon Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, Dave Van said: Very cool collection!!! I recognize a few decals As you should. I still need to get the David Ray Boggs set from you.
Dave Van Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 These decals were in the Model King kit.....My art too....
yellowsportwagon Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Dave Van said: These decals were in the Model King kit.....My art too.... That is a future build for sure. I’m trying to do all the 72-3 body Torinos that raced NASCAR.There is one Torino that I want to do that a good picture eludes me. That’s this one This is the only picture I’ve seen of it.Not much to go by.
Dave Van Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 I don't know that one.......but good photo of Frank's Charger!
Jim N Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Great looking collection. All of the models look great!
Vietnam Vet67 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said: That is a future build for sure. I’m trying to do all the 72-3 body Torinos that raced NASCAR.There is one Torino that I want to do that a good picture eludes me. That’s this one This is the only picture I’ve seen of it.Not much to go by. Looks like #73 from the picture. Here is some info on the car #73. Ran in 5 races in 1972. Marvin Welty was the owner. Brooks drove five races for Marvin Welty but failed to finish any of those races. Since he was also driving part time for Junie Donlavey at the time that car could have been one of Donlavey's spares??? Race Site Cars St Fin # Driver Car Laps Money Status Led 1972-12 Charlotte 40 37 36 73 Dick Brooks Ford 61/400 935 transmission 0 1972-15 Riverside 40 11 33 73 Dick Brooks Ford 21/153 660 transmission 0 1972-16 College Station 44 25 35 73 Dick Brooks Ford 114/250 730 engine 0 1972-20 Atlanta 40 20 38 73 Dick Brooks Ford 12/328 540 steering 0 1972-21 Talladega 50 11 40 73 Dick Brooks Ford 28/188 765 clutch 0 Edited February 24, 2018 by Vietnam Vet67 addition of info.
yellowsportwagon Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 17 hours ago, Vietnam Vet67 said: Looks like #73 from the picture. Here is some info on the car #73. Ran in 5 races in 1972. Marvin Welty was the owner. Brooks drove five races for Marvin Welty but failed to finish any of those races. Since he was also driving part time for Junie Donlavey at the time that car could have been one of Donlavey's spares??? Race Site Cars St Fin # Driver Car Laps Money Status Led 1972-12 Charlotte 40 37 36 73 Dick Brooks Ford 61/400 935 transmission 0 1972-15 Riverside 40 11 33 73 Dick Brooks Ford 21/153 660 transmission 0 1972-16 College Station 44 25 35 73 Dick Brooks Ford 114/250 730 engine 0 1972-20 Atlanta 40 20 38 73 Dick Brooks Ford 12/328 540 steering 0 1972-21 Talladega 50 11 40 73 Dick Brooks Ford 28/188 765 clutch 0 I’ve been looking for 3 years for more info or pictures of this car to no avail.
Vince66 Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 4:21 AM, yellowsportwagon said: That is a future build for sure. I’m trying to do all the 72-3 body Torinos that raced NASCAR.There is one Torino that I want to do that a good picture eludes me. That’s this one This is the only picture I’ve seen of it.Not much to go by. #79 Dodge Charger nice car.
Vietnam Vet67 Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Since that car only appeared in 5 races it will probably be impossible to find a pic unless you can see a video of the race with the hope of getting a frame shot of the car..................good luck.
mikemopar70 Posted March 2, 2018 Posted March 2, 2018 Really nice work, i love all of these!! Really cleanly built!
Sledsel Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 Very cool collection. Where are the 68's (pre Talledega) Any plans on converting the Revell Torino to a Grand National?
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