James2 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Couldn't make'm bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Oh John, that is way kool!!!!!! Man I love the way that turned out. Tell us about it please!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Then you must be doing something wrong, huh? Looks pretty nice, even despite the small pix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gorday Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Yes, I really did build a model ! This is a Freddy Fryar " could have been ," as Freddy is my all time favorite driver. It is the ' 36 Plymouth Tobias modified, built box stock, except that I chopped off the trunk, and added PPP 5 wide wheels and modified tires. The number is a decal, and the sponsors are hand lettered. I made up Super Lube on the hood, and 'Nooga Motel and Café on the trunk. Freddy was from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He used the number 48 in his earlier career and later changed to 14. He won a ton of short track races in the days of the Allisons, Red Farmer, Bob Burcham, Jody Ridley, Coo Coo Marlin, and many others across the Southeast. Many thanks to J2 for posting it for me, and I hope you guys like it. Edited July 19, 2014 by John Gorday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hand lettered to boot. Awesome job John!!!!!!! Thanks a ton for sharing it, I totally like this one!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Awesome lookin' mod, sure wish you could get the pictures larger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 That looks great, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gorday Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks. You guys are too nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Great looking model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Hi John, Looks like this is where all the ex-Fred's are gonna hangout now! You always seem to talk your builds down but I don't know why, the colour combo and wheel and tyre detailing really makes this one pop! This is a beautiful rendition of a Tobias kit - keep 'em coming, you've still got it inya! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Hi John, Looks like this is where all the ex-Fred's are gonna hangout now! You always seem to talk your builds down but I don't know why, the colour combo and wheel and tyre detailing really makes this one pop! This is a beautiful rendition of a Tobias kit - keep 'em coming, you've still got it inya! Cheers Alan I agree with him John, you've said you don't have any left in ya, then you crank something like this out. I think you've got plenty left in ya my friend!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 That is way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gorday Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I do appreciate the kind words, but at my age, I am finding almost all of them challenging in one way or another. I will be 75 in November, and whatever I do in the future, will be pretty much box stock. I still have a few boxes around here, and three started. I wish I could get them all done, but what racer knows when his last win will come ? I have not thrown one against the wall .............................. YET. Edited July 20, 2014 by John Gorday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 What about that blue and white Mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gorday Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Isn't that question sorta contradictory of your signature line ? Watch for a pm or listen for a phone call this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 When does anyone know when there last win is near? My hands anymore pitch such a fit that it's hard for me to work on anything long term, I'm only 45. It may get harder for me but it won't stop me. too much.... LOL. My theory has always been if ya love it, do it. I have modeling in me so much from when my dad got me started and I don't want to quit but I know someday it may happen, but I want to get as much done before it happens.. Even if it's only box stock, you'll still build some good stuff John!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondo Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Fine job on this one, John. Looks great to me....... Thanks for posting them, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gorday Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thank you. Glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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