satterwhite78 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Having run across an MPC flat hood some time back, I had originally plan to do Buddy Baker's PE #11 White Dodge, but some one had already posted a version of it so back to the decal box I went. Having a slew full of BA leftovers from the Yesterdays sheet of his 69-71 Dodge and Chevrolet sheet, there was enough to combine for a version of the 71 Coca Cola Charger. I started out with the PL body but got to thinking that the AMT Stock Charger had smoother lines that tended not to be as blocky as the PL. So with a scrap kit using the chassis, suspension, and body. One discovered flat hood from the scrap parts bin, a donated cage and tires from early nascar kit that was reworked, a RM Hemi and assorted engine parts and PPP rims eventually it all came together. Testor's Gold Met. and Guards Red grace the body A little history on the 71 Charger...Out of a 48 race schedule for the 71 Season, bobby won two events in a Dodge, the Winston Golden State 400 (6/20/71) at Riverside, CA in a 70 Charger and the Space City 300 (6/23/71) at Houston, TX in a 71 Charger. Of the 71 new body style Charger, it appeared 8 times thru out the season....The last race in a Dodge was at the Buddy Shuman 276 at Hickory, NC on8/28/71 in a 70 Charger. The rest of the 71 Season Bobby was behind the wheel of 69 Mercury, a 71 Mercury and Ford. 5 different cars driving for himself and Holman-Moody! Bobby ended the 71 season with 11 wins and placing 4th in the final standings while tying Petty with 9 poles and placing 2nd to Petty in laps led.
MAGNUM4342 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 A VERY nice build of a rare car! References for this car are few and far between. I would like to request copies of any photos you used if I may.
satterwhite78 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 When I bought the Yesterdays sheet of Allison 69-71 #12/22 Dodge they came with reference pictures (drawing) of the 71 Rebel 400 entry and mainly used that as a guide. I do remember seeing a side picture of it next to a pit road wall at the Ontario Speedway. The only other source was a Youtube video of the Greenville 200 ( Go to 17:02 to see both #12 Allison and #22 Richard Brooks 70 Charger). A lot of great vintage cars and drivers!
wrecker388 Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 That is a very nice Charger Chuck! I like the display too!
spkgibson Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Beautiful build, I have a Buddy Baker Charger planned , Using the AMT Body and a Resin hood, The rest will be the Polar Lights kit and decals...Any ideas on the proper shade of red for that car? Once again I love this Charger....Stunning workmanship.
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