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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: Bob P. on October 26, 2019, 07:33:09 PM

Title: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Bob P. on October 26, 2019, 07:33:09 PM

Just finished the number 66.

Decals by Greg Holland
Tires, wheels , seat, and fuel injection by Big Donkey resin.
Sidewinder built using two highly modified sprint car frames.
All body panels and wing made from thin aluminum sheets.

1966 version with a big block Ford engine.

(https://images44.fotki.com/v1405/photos/4/3814514/14357737/JohnnyGrumarmguard-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/johnny-grum-arm-guard.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

My build is a later version with a small block Chevy engine and different wheels.

(https://images14.fotki.com/v1665/photos/4/3814514/14357737/20191026_192141_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/20191026-192141-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images52.fotki.com/v1552/photos/4/3814514/14357737/20191026_192200_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/20191026-192200-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/4/3814514/14357737/20191026_192211_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/20191026-192211-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images45.fotki.com/v1200/photos/4/3814514/14357737/20191026_192246_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/20191026-192246-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images46.fotki.com/v677/photos/4/3814514/14357737/20191026_192300_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/harry-fletcher-66-d/20191026-192300-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Thanks for looking. This build was fun, but also a little challenging, glad it's done.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Dirtman on October 26, 2019, 09:02:49 PM

It doesn't get much better than this! Way to go!

Rett

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: dirtmodwrench on October 26, 2019, 09:03:51 PM

Wow, that is an awesome looking replica!  I just went and re-looked at the build thread to pick up a few of your tricks.  Now I'm motivated to get back to a couple of modifieds I've started that are collecting dust on my bench.  Just an all-around excellent job on this!!

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: sentsat71 on October 26, 2019, 09:20:15 PM

WOW!!!

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: TarheelRick on October 27, 2019, 07:18:30 AM

Excellent work on a beautiful racer.  I admire your ability to bend metal with what looks like so little effort.

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Michael F on October 27, 2019, 11:51:49 AM

Very cool model, expert craftsmanship!!

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Gary Davis on October 27, 2019, 02:18:35 PM

Great fab work Bob. This Replica build is TOP notch for sure...

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Brian Conn on October 27, 2019, 02:18:44 PM

.....What an impressive build....I am quite in awe with the Aluminum fab work that you did with this project...

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Bob P. on October 27, 2019, 06:07:18 PM

Thanks for the nice comment from all of you, I'm still having fun building these replica's.

I hope this inspires some of you, to give the aluminum a try, on some part on a future build.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: john2 on October 27, 2019, 08:28:51 PM

Another winner from the shops of Bob P. 

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Greg Birky on October 31, 2019, 06:09:04 AM

Beautiful replica, Bob!!!  You certainly have a way with capturing the realistic look of the real car!!!🏁

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Marty W on November 01, 2019, 01:55:00 PM

I have to give this one another 11. You really nailed the look of his car. Can I have it when you get tired of looking at it??

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Bob P. on January 22, 2020, 11:20:16 AM

Thanks again for the nice comments, they mean a lot coming from this group of highly skilled builders.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: ARCA Guy on March 17, 2020, 11:57:20 AM

Damn, need to get my eyes checked as I missed this bad boy! Neat old sprinter you replicated, Great job!

Title: Re: FINISHED Harry Fletcher 66 driven by Johnny Grum 1966-1967
Post by: Hondo on March 21, 2020, 09:34:54 AM

Bob, you have the knack for these replica tribute cars.
Sweet !!