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Title: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)
Post by: Bob P. on September 21, 2020, 07:09:10 PM

This is a replica of the Emrich Chevrolet number 1 driven by Lynn Paxton.
The mechanic on the car was Ree Smith, father to current sprint car drive Mark Smith.
Chassis was built by Kenny Weld.

(https://images12.fotki.com/v1667/photos/4/3814514/16289335/paxton1-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/paxton-1.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

I'm using an Edmonds kit for this build.
Frame lengthened with round aluminum tubing.
Edmonds hood lengthened and widened.
Open areas in hood  filled in with CA glue and baking soda.


(https://media.fotki.com/2t2HVKbj9xALfc4.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200721.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Front and rear bumper made from plastic coated wire.
Tires and wheels by Big Donkey Resin.

(https://images41.fotki.com/v868/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200909_151730-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200909.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

3-D printed tail tank by Greg Holland.
Side panels are thin aluminum.

(https://images52.fotki.com/v1639/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200825_090009-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200825.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

This car ran cross torsion bars on the front.

(https://images41.fotki.com/v1397/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200915_194333_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200915.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images43.fotki.com/v329/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200915_194411_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200916.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Hood and tail tank painted.

(https://images46.fotki.com/v297/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200915_194748-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200917.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images49.fotki.com/v22/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200915_194802-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200918.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Wing fabricated from aluminum flat sheets.
Plastic windshield attached with straight pins.

(https://images12.fotki.com/v1226/photos/4/3814514/16289335/thumbnail_20200915_112821-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/thumbnail-20200919.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

I hope you enjoy looking at this one.
Decals need applied and some small parts attached and it will be finished.

Bob

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons
Post by: Dirtman on September 22, 2020, 08:12:32 AM

Looks great, but I would expect nothing less.

Rett

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons
Post by: dirtmodwrench on September 22, 2020, 08:29:37 PM

Liking this one a lot Bob. Cool front suspension modification to the kit frame. Looking forward to seeing it with the decals on.

Mark

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons
Post by: Bob P. on October 08, 2020, 06:34:07 PM

Finished pictures.

DECALS BY GREG HOLLAND

(https://images41.fotki.com/v1399/photos/4/3814514/16289335/20201007_075414_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/20201007-075414-hdr.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images52.fotki.com/v1552/photos/4/3814514/16289335/20201007_075501_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/20201007-075501-hdr.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images42.fotki.com/v1416/photos/4/3814514/16289335/20201007_075543_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/20201007-075543-hdr.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images34.fotki.com/v1522/photos/4/3814514/16289335/20201007_075633_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/20201007-075633-hdr.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
(https://images51.fotki.com/v731/photos/4/3814514/16289335/20201007_075558_HDR-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/lynn-paxton-emrich--1/20201007-075558-hdr.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Bob

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)
Post by: sentsat71 on October 09, 2020, 10:24:14 AM

WOW!!!!!!
Another GREAT replica!!!

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)
Post by: ARCA Guy on October 12, 2020, 10:06:40 AM

Another beauty there Bob! Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)
Post by: john2 on October 12, 2020, 11:22:41 AM

Yes, another beauty.  The tail tank is of interest to me.  Unusual.  Rounded like a sprinter, yet flat on top.  Great job, Bob.

Title: Re: Lynn Paxton Number 1 1967-68 seasons (FINISHED)
Post by: Gary Davis on October 12, 2020, 04:41:40 PM

That sure looks good Bob...A spot on replica....