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Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: TLouis on September 24, 2019, 07:12:59 PM

Title: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
Post by: TLouis on September 24, 2019, 07:12:59 PM
Building this for my brother Ron, as raced in the late 60s early 70s. The body is a Resin piece that he gave me, could be a Jimmy Flinstone one off. Not sure. The rest of the parts are all available from The 64 Galaxie Modified stocker kit.
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2E5BgMqxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/1404941-52516407757.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2E5BW2yxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/12113519-9029412131.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2E5biyNxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/dscn2812.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2E5bi8FxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/dscn2815.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2E5bDjoxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/dscn2810.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: Dirtman on September 24, 2019, 08:37:09 PM
Very nice. Who was the 27 car? Looks a lot like Gordy Gahagan. Don't know why I didn't know Ron. Early 70's were my best years. Raced 4 nights a week.

Rett
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on September 24, 2019, 09:52:43 PM
Yes that is Gordy. They each owned and built they're own cars, painted and lettered them to match, with Ron's Dean Tire Dealership as a sponsor. Ron says he looked back at his old Racing News' and found that you did race together. I will get more details on that and let you know. It is great to be back in touch with him again!
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: Dirtman on September 25, 2019, 07:20:39 AM
I hope my memory isn't going away! I ran a lot with Gordy but don't remember Ron.

Rett
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: RandB11 on September 30, 2019, 10:24:21 PM
I like that ! Gonna be a good one!
Rick :)
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: TarheelRick on October 01, 2019, 06:34:42 AM
Looks like a good start on a different racer.  Not too many full-size cars have been built as models.  More updates please.
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: Bob P. on October 01, 2019, 08:10:13 AM
Looking good so far, keep us posted on your progress.

I love replica's.

Bob
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: john2 on October 01, 2019, 11:03:40 AM
Nice, Slim --  keep  going.
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: Dirtman on October 01, 2019, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: TarheelRick on October 01, 2019, 06:34:42 AM
Looks like a good start on a different racer.  Not too many full-size cars have been built as models.  More updates please.
I hope to chg that! I've got some '60 Starliners to use for more of my big Fords. Just can't seem to find time right now to get to it!
Rett/Dirtman
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
Post by: TLouis on October 06, 2019, 01:18:51 PM
Got some paint on it, Modelmaster Hugger Orange Interior is near done, and other little things.
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2ENdcWvxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/72408593-1021960691.html)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2ENdcyoxUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/71692397-1021960691.html)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2ENdc89xUngtW.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sportsman/rons-61-ford-sportsman/71715646-1021960691.html)
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
Post by: Greg Birky on October 06, 2019, 08:37:07 PM
Very cool build, Slim!!!  Neat tribute to your brother!!!🏁
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
Post by: Gary Davis on October 19, 2019, 01:22:21 PM
Now That's what I'm talk'in about. Doing a family race car replica...there's nothing better. Great idea Tom and it's really looking good bud! Love that color....of course...you're going to do you own decals...correct?
Title: Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
Post by: Bob P. on October 19, 2019, 03:50:21 PM
Excellent replica build. Keep us undated on your progress.
I can't wait to see this one finished.
I love replica's :)

Bob