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slim

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Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge Update 1-4-19 Finished see GN USAC IMCA ARCA
« on: December 27, 2018, 03:41:19 PM »
When the Polar Lights Snap 65 Dodge Kits first came out I built two of them, cut out the back seat, built a cage and just snapped it together. The first, this one, I didn't even paint just made some nice Nichels decals and put them on. Over time the white got dirty and the decals bled from washing. I did not clear coat them. So a do-over was required! Dis assembled, Added bars to the cage, a fuel cell, replaced the snap kit wedge with a hemi, and got some cool USAC Billy Foster decals from Plastic Performance. The #20 Joe Leonard car will be built from a Johan 64 Dodge, as the real car was. Here's how it is coming, so far:
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Marty W

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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2018, 03:53:14 PM »
I built one of these kits box stock, but I like yours better, Slim!
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2018, 07:58:18 AM »
Looking good so far, Slim.
Always like the '65 Dodge and Plymouth cars.
Those were great years in USAC stock car racing.
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2018, 02:10:25 PM »
Looking good Slim...
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2018, 04:05:52 PM »
This should look great when finished. That Foster car looks really cool.
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2018, 07:31:32 PM »
thanks, fellas!
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2018, 10:49:33 PM »
I got one those kits when they first came out. Was gonna build it as a David Pearson car I remembered seeing race when I was a kid. I still have the kit. This is gonna be cool! Looking forward to see more!

Rick :)
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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge Update 1-4-19
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2019, 12:50:51 PM »
Motor is finished, used a Lindberg Petty Hemi, fits perfect. Painted, but it is hard to tell with these indoor shots. Decaling as we speak. The Plastic Performance were a little tender so I shot some krylon acrylic clear and solved that issue. Hoping for good weather to take outdoor shots today or tomorrow.

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Re: Rebuilding a Polar Lights 65 Dodge Update 1-4-19
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2019, 07:54:57 AM »
Looking GREAT, Slim!
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2019, 01:35:26 PM »
Looking good Slip, keep us posted on your progress.

Bob
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