6bblbird Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 (edited) 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 by 6bblbird spelling error 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Other things you notice, like '' Where's the upper radiator hose? It was still on the painting stick! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Love it! How often do you see an upside down Hooker (err, headers, that is, on the door). Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W. SoCal Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Super clean build. 60s racecars are pretty much my favorite stuff, you did this one proud. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 sharp build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Sweet build are the decals still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altered Ego Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 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.😝 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 Another photo from NYNS opening season on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Well done! Sits real nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Looks SO right! Really nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro330 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Super cool! Really nice clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Super nice Plymouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Very clean and very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Nice looking Mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Yeah, I'm diggin this build. Great looking replica of a local drag car from back in the day. Nicely done Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Thanks to everyone that replied! Very much appreciated 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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