Dave B Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just a couple of pics for those interested in CanAm sports cars. About 18 months ago I cast myself a Matich SR3 and have only just managed to finish it. All parts were either cast or vacformed by me. The real car was a winner down here but not that successful in the Can Am. I am now starting on a couple of Elfin 400 big banger type sports cars, favourites down under during the same period. Decals are from Jens Scale Racing. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Wow, I love CanAm and this is beautiful, the color is really sweet. Amazing. The sound and performance of these were incredible, we need race cars like these nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 BEAUTIFUL! Love that era of CanAm and your rendition is that much extra specal since you scratch built so much of it! Very nice and welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Great work on your CanAm car, nice clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Very nice job of casting and building this CanAm racer. Its a real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 WOW. great looking car. one from the small block era. my favorites are the big block cars. looking at the velocity stacks, i would guess the motor to be a Weslake-Ford. any pics without the rear cover? i did a google search and found this picture. looks like you nailed it. outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for the comments. Sorry it is just a kerbside but does have rear suspension, transaxle etc. as all are visible as the rear clip is cut away between the wheels. It was powered by a 4.4L Repco V8 Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Very, very nice... Can Am is my favorite racing series - ever...loved watching and listening to these beasts at Laguna Seca Raceway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Very, Very pretty. Cast that yourself? IMPRESSIVE! Great build. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Wonderful job! You sure did get it right. I, too, loved the Can Am at Laguna Seca, and it is (was) my favorite racing series. So, did you make the mold or did it start out as a slot car body? Either way, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 WOW! That is just amazing. Absolutely beautiful. It captures the soul of the real car. Welcome to the forum. What an entrance! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHDrew Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very nice work. Hope you become a regular here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Tks guys, I did back cast it off a Lancer slot car body. I then changed the nose and rear to get the correct tuck under & lengthed it in front of the rear wheel arches to get the correct wheelbase. Then stuck it in silicon. Will post some more builds shortly. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Extremely terrific build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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