Short Track Models

Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: slim on October 06, 2018, 09:14:07 AM

Title: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: slim on October 06, 2018, 09:14:07 AM

I'm still building short track cars! Here's a pair on the bench right now. 32 Ford Victoria (Red) and a 34 Ford Sedan (White Primer)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8s8v3xUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/34-ford-sedan-a-24/dscn2511.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8s8UvxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/34-ford-sedan-a-24/dscn2512.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

 VICKIE CHASSIS
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8iEv9xUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/32-ford-victoria-no16/dscn2505.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8iEQuxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/32-ford-victoria-no16/dscn2508.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

34 SEDAN CHASSIS

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8s8bUxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/34-ford-sedan-a-24/dscn2515.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8s8HzxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modified-builds/34-ford-sedan-a-24/dscn2513.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: Olderndirt on October 06, 2018, 10:06:32 AM

Now those are real race cars. Love ‘em. Out here they double Z’d the frames to get the front end lower, but otherwise they are very familiar. I hate to think of all the old coupes, and sedan, that got sacrificed to build these cars.
 In fact toward the end of this era of racing old bodies get in such short supply that somebody began marketing a three piece body kit for modifieds. It consisted of a narrowed rear body panel, with top side panels that only ran half way to the windshield area, and separate door panels that covered the sides of the car. These body panels were all held on with aircraft Zeus fasteners. Anybody remember these? Got some pictures of these cars somewhere.

 Olderndirt

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: Bob P. on October 06, 2018, 08:07:12 PM

Two nice builds coming along there Slim. I'm still amazed at those big bumpers.

Bob

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: slim on October 07, 2018, 02:14:21 AM

Thanks fella's!

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2J8SS89xUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/modifieds/wisconsin-mods/b801-vi.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: sentsat71 on October 07, 2018, 05:47:03 AM

Too very cool looking WIP's there, Slim.....

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: BobD on October 17, 2018, 06:33:10 PM

Very nice work - they remind me of the old "super modified" class that race at Knoxville, IA - a precursor to the sprint cars. (I assume they don't still race these ??)

Title: Re: Pair Of Wisconsin Modified WIPS
Post by: Marty W on November 19, 2018, 12:20:48 PM

Slim, good to see your builds again. Very cool!