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Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: PNWfrank on July 16, 2019, 09:38:26 PM

Title: New Super modified WIP
Post by: PNWfrank on July 16, 2019, 09:38:26 PM

Here's one of my newer WIP's, a 1960's southwest style supermodified. I've got the body shape that I was looking for, it has a bit of Grant King some of the Lindberg T and some scratch built bits. On to the frame and suspension.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32683421877_f654bb0a07_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RN85DK)IMG_0301 (https://flic.kr/p/RN85DK) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33748763288_fdb9596d41_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tqgex7)IMG_0298 (https://flic.kr/p/Tqgex7) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Gary Davis on July 16, 2019, 10:15:26 PM

This is a great start Frank. Looking forward to the next update for sure...

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: GWSTEXAS on July 17, 2019, 09:07:48 AM

Really cool! Looks very much like Jelly Willhelm's famous #99, driven by Harold Leep. I'm excited to watch this one.

Gary

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: PNWfrank on July 17, 2019, 06:32:28 PM

Gary, the model is somewhat based on a car from Albuquerque. Johnny Capels #6. One story i've heard is that the 99 car was built after Capels took his car to the Knoxville Nats. in the mid 60's.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47626073771_5aa798aa20_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fyy5sX)john capels (https://flic.kr/p/2fyy5sX) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Bob P. on July 17, 2019, 09:38:13 PM

Looking good, keep us posted on your progress. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished build.

Bob

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: TarheelRick on July 18, 2019, 07:02:41 AM

Going to be awesome to watch this one come together.  Being on the East Coast I did not see this type car run, but they are beautiful to look at.

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: GWSTEXAS on July 18, 2019, 09:34:21 AM

A number of well known cars of that era resembled your project. Another two that come to mind are the "Payola" and "Twister" cars built by Hank Arnold and Roger McCluskey in Tuscon. Can't wait to see this one as it progresses.

Gary

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: TLouis on July 18, 2019, 12:35:21 PM

Yes! I like it too!

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Fordguy01 on July 18, 2019, 02:44:53 PM

Great fab work.  Can't wait to see the finished build.  Keep us posted.

Al

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: PNWfrank on August 21, 2019, 05:22:40 PM

I managed to get a little more work done on this project, still a long way to go. I like the way it's coming along though. looking ahead to paint, what color to use. If I model it after the Capels car it could be orange, metallic blue, red or sort of a gold. What to choose?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48595358092_1efa079f25_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cUVA)IMG_0617 (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cUVA) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48595362542_4f3e9fa734_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cWfj)IMG_0619 (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cWfj) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48595227176_24825e2434_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cf1q)IMG_0620 (https://flic.kr/p/2h3cf1q) by Franklin Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163200606@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: sentsat71 on August 22, 2019, 10:00:21 AM

Liking this one and the others you have going....

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Gary Davis on August 22, 2019, 01:55:40 PM

Man Frank...you've got a heat race going here..This one is really looking good....

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Greg Birky on September 05, 2019, 01:03:39 PM

Definitely digging this build, looking forward to seeing it's progress!

Title: Re: New Super modified WIP
Post by: Bob P. on September 05, 2019, 03:52:14 PM

Nice build, I can't wait to see the finished product.

Bob