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Bob P.

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Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
« on: February 16, 2019, 09:23:06 AM »
This is going to be a replica build of the Palmer Special, driven by Hal Browning, during the 1967 thru 1970 racing season.
This was very similar to a sprint car with different body work. It also had cross torsion bar suspension on the front.
They raced in Central Pa. and Maryland.

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A couple pictures cut out for templates.

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Frame lengthened with some brass tubing.
Roll cage plastic coated wire.

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Templates made from photo paper.

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Body side panels cut out of thin aluminum.

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Body panels glued together for body.

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Waiting on some tires and wheels from Big Donkey resin.

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2019, 09:47:37 AM »
 I live where you’re going with this. I love this era of short track racing.


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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2019, 05:01:53 PM »
 :)  Aren't you something, Bob P ?  Might try that sometime myself, on something.  Not a replica, though.   lol
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2019, 01:01:58 PM »
Small update,

Rear bumper made using plastic coated wire.

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Front torsion bars removed from chassis and front bumper installed.
This car will have a cross torsion bar set up on the front.

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Thanks guys for your comments on this build.

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2019, 09:54:27 AM »
WOW!!

Gonna' be another GREAT replica build!!
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2019, 12:55:41 PM »
That's sure looking good Bob. Your fab work really is shining on this one....That style of car sure looks Like the Super Modifieds here on the west coast that ran during that same time period.
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2019, 03:25:37 PM »
Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm working with the car owners son on this build. He has provided pictures and some detail I normally don't have available for these replica builds.

Bob

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2019, 09:17:43 PM »
That will be one spectacular model car when done!
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2019, 05:41:12 PM »
Small update, Pictures below.

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Wing made and aluminum hood.

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Engine wired and frame painted.

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2019, 06:44:38 PM »
This is sure looking good Bob.
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2019, 06:39:00 AM »
Verra nice. 
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2019, 09:07:10 AM »
Great job, Bob!
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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2019, 11:09:10 AM »
Thanks all for the comments.

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2019, 11:01:58 AM »
Small update on the build.

I have all the components made and soon will be ready for final assemble.
A few pictures added below.

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Next update when completly finished.

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Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2019, 06:04:59 PM »
Man Bob...this is really looking cool! You sure nailed the look and feel of the 1/1 for sure!! Can't wait to see the final shots of this bad boy...
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