Fireball Roberts '57 Ford

[Scottnkat]

This kit started as a broken used model. It was missing a couple of parts, but was mostly there. For this build, I wanted to take it all apart, but some parts such as the doors were glued in so well that it was not possible. I started by stripping the paint and I cut off the roof. I ripped out the seats front and rear. I had to scratch-build the rear bumper and the rollcage. The seat for it was modified from a '66 Fairlane and I added seat belts. I used some wheels and tires from the parts box. I used copper tubing to reflect the tailpipes that go through the rear taillights. I made the tonneau cover out of tape. The decals were a combination of homemade decals and old Fred Cady decals. I used wire for the hood and trunk tie-downs.

Here's the "before" pic:



Here's the "after" pics:

[bbowser]

Great save of that glue bomb! I really love these old '50--60's racecars, you did a fine job with it.

[Silver Foxx]

Real nice rebuild , great work.

[Scottnkat]

Thanks, guys

[PappyD340]

Very NICE build Scott, looks great!!

[slusher]

Nice cool build...

[Old Coyote]

Great work sir ........ that turned out really nice

[W-409]

Very nice build, and great save! I have always liked these Vintage Stock Cars, and this one is very nicely built. Very realistic build, thanks for sharing.

[the goon]

Great save I love the '57 Fairlane.

Mark

[carbman]

NICE BUILD! I LIKE THE OLD RACE CARS

[peekay]

Looks great!

[MG Brown]

Excellent