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TLouis

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Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
« 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.
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #2 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!
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2019, 10:24:21 PM »
I like that ! Gonna be a good one!
Rick :)
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2019, 08:10:13 AM »
Looking good so far, keep us posted on your progress.

I love replica's.

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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2019, 11:03:40 AM »
Nice, Slim --  keep  going.
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #8 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!
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2019, 01:18:51 PM »
Got some paint on it, Modelmaster Hugger Orange Interior is near done, and other little things.



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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2019, 08:37:07 PM »
Very cool build, Slim!!!  Neat tribute to your brother!!!🏁
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
« Reply #11 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?
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Re: Ron Schmidt 61 Ford Sedan Sportsman UPDATE 10-6-19
« Reply #12 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
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