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Bob P.

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(MOVED TO OPEN WHEEL CARS/MODIFIEDS) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« on: December 13, 2017, 01:27:43 PM »
This is the 1964 Emrich Chevrolet number 1, built by the legend Davey Brown and driven by Toby Tobias.
The car was raced in central Pa. at Williams Grove, Selinsgrove and Susquehanna speedways.
They won a total of 36 feature events in 1964. 12 at Williams Grove, 16 at Selinsgrove out of 22 races, and 5 at Susquehanna speedway.
They also won 3 races at Port Royal speedway, where they only visited several times.

Davey Brown is still active working on race cars and building engines at 82 years old. He works on the number 69K sprint car owned by Don Kreitz Jr. and driven by Lance Dewease. Davey is in the National Sprint car hall of Fame and so is Toby Tobias.

Toby with the 1964 car.

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I'm using a Don Edmonds kit for this build.

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Body made from .5MM aluminum flashing.

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Roof from 1932 Ford five window coupe cut down.

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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2017, 05:15:53 PM »
 :)  Super cool already.  Hey Bob, are you in Florida for the winter ??
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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2017, 05:32:04 PM »
John,

I'm in Florida near Davenport for the winter. I arrived here on November 1st and will probably go home mid to end of April.

If there are any Florida model builders, from the forum, within reasonable driving distance, maybe we can meet up sometime for lunch.

Bob

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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2017, 09:06:16 PM »
This is a great looking project Bob. Your talent is really shining on this one. That roof looks perfect. Looking forward to the next update.
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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2017, 09:27:14 AM »
Another great start on a great subject!!





Couldn't help but noticed the 1940's Chevy(?) push truck beyond in the car in the 1st picture.....
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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2017, 04:22:14 PM »
You can tell this one is going to be something special. I Want to see that engine that's hiding under the hood.
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Re: Updated 12/16 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2017, 05:08:12 PM »
Updated 11/16/17

Front hood support and additional bracing added.

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Rear torsion bars added.

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Hood made from .7 MM plastic.

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Front shock mounts attached to hood support.

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Re: Updated 12/16 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2017, 02:45:06 PM »
That's really looking good Bob.
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Re: Updated 12/16 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2017, 11:57:26 AM »
UPDATED 12/30/17

Ready for the sign painter, then final assemble.

Still needs some bolt on items assembled.

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Re: Updated 12/30 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2017, 03:46:27 AM »
Oh yeah!!!
Looking fantastic!
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Re: (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2017, 07:52:48 AM »
Quote from: Bob P. on December 13, 2017, 05:32:04 PM
John,

I'm in Florida near Davenport for the winter. I arrived here on November 1st and will probably go home mid to end of April.

If there are any Florida model builders, from the forum, within reasonable driving distance, maybe we can meet up sometime for lunch.

Bob

I'm in Springhill, about 90 miles from Davenport. Ya never know, I've been known to take a motorcycle ride like that when the weather is good.....I'll keep it in mind!
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Re: Updated 12/30 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2017, 08:41:29 AM »
 :)  Aw heck.  Too far for me.   :(
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Re: Updated 12/30 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2017, 02:18:58 PM »
Man Bob...that really looks good!
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Re: Updated 12/30 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2017, 03:13:14 PM »
 :)  Uh oh. Sorry.  You asked for Florida builders.   :-[
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Re: Updated 12/30 (ON THE BENCH) Emrich Chevrolet #1 1964 Driver Toby Tobias
« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2017, 03:23:30 PM »
John,

I would welcome a visit from you anytime.

Bob
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