Local Race Car

[6bblbird]

A friend and I decided that we would build some cars that we had seen at what was once our local track ( New York National Speedway - born 1965 - died 1980 )

I found a couple of photos of the Speedwin Automotive 1965 Plymouth that were taken sometime during 1965. Using parts from a Moebius Belvedere kit and their AWB kit

I was able to put this modified A-990 car together. Paint is Duplicator basic white with decals created by STS. 

Although I've put quite a few of these Moebius '65s together without a hitch, this one fought me in certain fitment areas. 

The interior tub had an interference issue with the body by the rear quarter window so I had to trim the top of the interior panel. The rear glass would not fit the window frame. It was too small! That was solved with a piece of acetate (which looks better , anyway)

Aside from those few issues, I think that it turned out ok.

I noticed a couple of things in the photos. Funny how you don't see them until AFTER you post. Yep, the door to the shop was installed upside down. I

ll get the contractor back to fix that ( he doesn't speak English too well). The other was my thumb in one picture . I just can't unsee it!?

Edited July 4, 2024 by 6bblbird
spelling error

[6bblbird]

Other things you notice, like '' Where's the upper radiator hose? It was still on the painting stick!

 

[R. Thorne]

Love it!  How often do you see an upside down Hooker (err, headers, that is, on the door).  Great job.

[Tim W. SoCal]

4 hours ago, 6bblbird said:

Yep, the door to the shop was installed upside down. I'll get the contractor back to fix that ( he doesn't speak English too well).

Bitchen build, Walter! I love these vintage drag racers...

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[TECHMAN]

Super clean  build.  60s racecars are pretty much my favorite stuff, you did this one proud.

DJ

[bondo bill]

sharp build

 

[dragcarz]

Just beautiful!

[echo]

Nicely done !

[M W Elky]

Sweet build are the decals still available?

[Altered Ego]

Very nice job.  I love all of the cars of this era.  The big question I have is where did you find the Speedwin Automotive decals?  I am a big fan of Joe Jill and Speedwin Automotive.

[bobss396]

Looks JUST LIKE one a club member built... National Speedway was a great place. The funny car shoots there were awesome. I would go home deaf for 3 days after. 

[6bblbird]

37 minutes ago, M W Elky said:

Sweet build are the decals still available?

Decals were custom made by STS. The first photo in the thread was used for reference.

[6bblbird]

31 minutes ago, Altered Ego said:

Very nice job.  I love all of the cars of this era.  The big question I have is where did you find the Speedwin Automotive decals?  I am a big fan of Joe Jill and Speedwin Automotive.

The decals were made for me by STS

CustomizedByDesign@yahoo.com

 

They did a good job!

[6bblbird]

I did not have a printer or decent computer until a few days ago. I made the decals for the ramp truck finding similar fonts to what Speedwin used for their logo. Only cost me about $1500! I’ll probably find other users for the computer and printer that might bring the cost per decal down.?

[ChrisR]

Very nice!!

[6bblbird]

Another photo from NYNS opening season on 

[Nitrobarry]

Well done! Sits real nice too.

 

[Andrew McD]

Looks SO right!  Really nice build.

[Nitro330]

Super cool!  Really nice clean build!

[PappyD340]

Super nice Plymouth!

[Scott8950]

Very clean and very nice.

[Sledsel]

Nice looking Mopar

 

[Zippi]

Yeah, I'm diggin this build.  Great looking replica of a local drag car from back in the day.  Nicely done Walter.  

[6bblbird]

Thanks to everyone that replied! Very much appreciated ?