satterwhite78 Posted May 24, 2013 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 That is an awsume build. Very nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Gorgeous work, sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Very nice. Great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted May 24, 2013 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satterwhite78 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Great build,and great display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is really nice, I like how it is displayed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is a very nice Charger Chuck! I like the display too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted June 7, 2013 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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