Author Topic: Verlin Eaker #36 (Read 2730 times)

BobD · « **on:** April 15, 2019, 11:59:37 AM »

Just starting on this "replica" of Verlin Eaker's hemi-powered car from 1966. Special thanks to David Bogard for his extra set of the Greg Holland decals. Probably won't post many pictures of this build, as I try to 'duplicate' David's build from last August.

Not that this is a big deal, but I believe the 1:1 car actually was a 1965 Dodge. Going through some old scrapbook newspaper clippings, I read that the owners purchased the Dodge from 12-time IMCA late model champ Ernie Derr to run on the short tracks in 1966 & '67. The following year (1968) they also bought Ernie's 1966 Dodge to run the IMCA late model series.

20190412_142447 by RD Dix, on Flickr

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Verlin E 1966 by RD Dix, on Flickr

1966 by RD Dix, on Flickr

Tom Birky · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2019, 01:27:16 PM »

Go Bob Go!! I'm sure you'll do a great job

Tb

BobD · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2019, 03:39:21 PM »

David - I think these cars are one-in-the-same; #36 is from 1966, #7 1967, and 07 1968. Not sure of all the owners, but Larry Schulte bought #7 and made it 07 for the '68 season. Anyway, thanks again...by the looks of your tutorial there is plenty of work ahead!.

5.12.67 - Verlin Eaker by RD Dix, on Flickr

TarheelRick · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2019, 06:40:36 AM »

Going to be fun to watch this build. Really like his "racing suit" in the picture of the #3 Dodge.

Bob P. · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2019, 07:22:52 AM »

This is going to be an interesting build, keep us posted.

Bob

BobD · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:32:09 PM »

A few interior shots taken a couple weeks ago. The final completion pics will be under the "Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models" heading shortly.

20190706_165750 by RD Dix, on Flickr

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20190715_122109 by RD Dix, on Flickr