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Short Track Forums => Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models => Topic started by: MarkJ on September 08, 2018, 04:43:20 PM

Title: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 08, 2018, 04:43:20 PM

After 187.5 hours, its finally finished. Freddy campaigned this car back in 1973. Its kind of a compilation of a few of his cars, from that time, because I did not have complete ref pics to go by. I chose this one because it seems to have had chrome rims, and chrome door numbers. I have to thank George ( leftturns75) and David Bogard for answering my many questions, and supplying me with many ref pics to go by. I have no knowledge what so ever about these kind of cars, so with out their help, I wouldn't have even tried to build it. My inspiration for this build is that I saw Freddy compete back in 1973 at Houston's Meyer Speedway, and he dominated the events the night I was there. I know he was in a 65 Chevelle, but I cant remember the color, or number of the car he drove that night. Maybe it was this one. I mean it was 45 years ago.

(https://s6.postimg.cc/92pkylcg1/65fred9.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/f3n9vm9c1/65fred2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/9s8dazfkh/65fred11.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/p0yaopjip/65fred4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/r5inptvg1/65fred13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/ta30qyf35/65fred14.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/b79xznj7l/65fred7.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/bk1c5wtsh/65fred16.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/sxbmkqmip/65fred17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/xj7qt3nhd/65fred18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/5vv1f14vl/65fred19.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/gvg8qn30h/65fred20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Gary Davis on September 08, 2018, 04:59:26 PM

This car flat looks GREAT Mark!

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Lefturns75 on September 08, 2018, 05:23:28 PM

Mark I think 'Ol Freddy would be proud!  When you see this one, it is no doubt who it is and your graphics are pretty much spot on.  You pretty much have to do these cars as "A Moment in Time" as they changed week to week.  I saw Freddy at least 5 times in 1973 and he was in a different car each time.  I saw him in Jackson Miss. in 73 with a Chevelle very much like this one but with a different number and in primer.  It very well may have been this car.    Another clean and neat job Mark, you always come up with something Super!

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Brian Conn on September 08, 2018, 05:50:08 PM

WOW...the color combination, chrome ...everything :)

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Bob P. on September 08, 2018, 06:15:24 PM

Fantastic replica build Mark, very well done. You can be very proud of this one.
Thanks for sharing a little background history also.

Bob

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: john2 on September 08, 2018, 07:26:25 PM

 :)  I am very familiar  with the car.  You did an excellent job.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Dirtman on September 08, 2018, 10:06:12 PM

Wow, that's a lot of hours. Wow, that's a lot of car! Wow  :) :) :) :) :)

Rett

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Tom Birky on September 08, 2018, 10:30:59 PM

Well done car there Mark. Lots of cool stuff going on there. Thank you for posting all the work in progress pics.

Tb

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: sentsat71 on September 09, 2018, 08:03:03 AM

That is a very outstanding build!!!!!

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 09, 2018, 04:17:17 PM

Thanks, Gary, George, Brian, Bob, John, David, Rett, Tom, and Ed. I really appreciate the replys.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: ARCA Guy on September 10, 2018, 12:10:29 PM

Wow, does that paint job really pop! Great overall work there Mark!

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: supergluek5 on September 10, 2018, 02:48:08 PM

Mark,

One awesome build.  Watched Freddy race at the Fairgrounds in Nashville tn. when I was a kid
Supergluek5
Mike

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 11, 2018, 07:04:08 AM

Thanks, ARCA guy and Mike.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: TarheelRick on September 11, 2018, 01:06:55 PM

For some reason I can't find my original post.  Anyway, this is one awesome short tracker.  Sweet colors and I really like that scratchbuilt quick change.  I am a '65 Chevelle freak, whether short-track, drag, or street I love them all.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Michael F on September 12, 2018, 01:14:50 PM

Very cool Chevelle, Mark!!
Your detailwork is amazing, especially on the chassis.
Very nice job  8) 8)

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 13, 2018, 06:49:11 AM

Quote from: TarheelRick on September 11, 2018, 01:06:55 PM

For some reason I can't find my original post.  Anyway, this is one awesome short tracker.  Sweet colors and I really like that scratchbuilt quick change.  I am a '65 Chevelle freak, whether short-track, drag, or street I love them all.

I agree. The mid 60's chevelles make cool race cars.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 13, 2018, 06:50:09 AM

Quote from: Michael F on September 12, 2018, 01:14:50 PM

Very cool Chevelle, Mark!!
Your detailwork is amazing, especially on the chassis.
Very nice job  8) 8)

Thanks, Michael. I really appreciate the kind words.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on September 16, 2018, 07:38:27 AM

On another site Freddy's son Clint  gave me a nice message.   "Mark , this is my dad’s car and this is so awesome. Great job with this".  This was an unexpected plus from doing this build. I thanked him and told him I hoped that I got it some what correct and showed him the main picture I used for the build

(https://s6.postimg.cc/bs0giugsx/freddyfryar4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

 

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: john2 on September 16, 2018, 08:30:30 AM

 :)  What a  great picture. 

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: 421sd on October 02, 2018, 07:52:30 AM

Mark J. you nailed it bud! Seems like every time Freddy came to Nashville he was in a different color car and often a different number. Very nice work sir.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on October 02, 2018, 11:13:48 AM

Thanks, 421sd. He was surely  a cut above all the local drivers at Meyer speedway when he would visit back then. His equipment and driving ability stood out as something really special. I guess that's why I always wanted to build something he drove.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Hondo on December 10, 2018, 10:00:22 PM

That is just too cool, Mark.
Love the color combo on this one.
And to get the attention of FF's son was a nice bonus.

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: Marty W on December 11, 2018, 12:29:05 AM

Love it, Mark. I have been treated to a lot of really well done models here recently. Where did you get the Honest Charley decals??

Title: Re: 1965 Freddy Fryar Chevelle
Post by: MarkJ on January 06, 2019, 08:35:23 AM

Quote from: Marty W on December 11, 2018, 12:29:05 AM

Love it, Mark. I have been treated to a lot of really well done models here recently. Where did you get the Honest Charley decals??

Marty, I had to make all the decals for this build . They are inkjet from my computer.