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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: Bob P. on June 16, 2017, 04:21:34 PM

Title: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: Bob P. on June 16, 2017, 04:21:34 PM

Between 1964 and 1967 CAE cars were very popular on the central Pa. racing circuit. They could be purchased completely built, as a kit or you could just purchase the plans. I thought I would post some of my CAE replica builds here.

I use the Don Edmunds model kits for these builds. They work very well for these, but the frame needs to be lengthened between the front and rear roll cage and between the firewall and the front bumper mount.

I had a how to on Fred's for one of these builds.

THIS IS A JIG I MADE TO LENGTHEN THE FRAME AND KEEP IT STRAIGHT.
The jig is used prior to attaching the front axle.
(https://images46.fotki.com/v1645/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC02648-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc02648.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)


I BUILT TWO OF THESE, ONE WAS GIVEN TO THE ORIGINAL CAR OWNER, JOHNNY KERNS
(https://images45.fotki.com/v1649/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC01998-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc01998.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)


THIS IS JOHNNY KERNS AT MY HOME PICKING UP HIS MODEL

(https://images20.fotki.com/v1646/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC021612-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc02161-2.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

THIS IS PETE SWARMER FROM 1965 #1

(https://images61.fotki.com/v666/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC01864-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc01864.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

THE #2 WAS NOT A CAE CAR BUT THE EDMUNDS KIT WORKED WELL FOR THE BUILD>

(https://images20.fotki.com/v1646/photos/4/3814514/14357642/FinishedTiger0042-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/finished-tiger-004-2.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

J.P. RUSSELL # 10 DRIVEN TO THE PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1966 by Pete Swarmer.

(https://images45.fotki.com/v1649/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC019602_zpstxotyorh-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc01960-2-zpstxotyorh.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)


This one just finished. Regester Chevrolet #6 1967 season.

(https://images46.fotki.com/v1645/photos/4/3814514/14357642/DSC026602-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/cae-builds-edmnds-kits/dsc02660-2.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

I hope you enjoy looking at these.

Bob

Title: Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: john2 on June 16, 2017, 04:32:39 PM

 :)  Yes, Bob.  I have enjoyed looking at them.  Your methods are very interesting.

Title: Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: sentsat71 on June 17, 2017, 07:03:55 AM

Great seeing these builds again!

I admire all those who have this great talent in building accurate replicas of race cars!! 

Title: Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: Dirtman on June 17, 2017, 07:09:46 AM

Very cool. Always enjoy your builds!

Rett

Title: Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: Bill in MA on June 17, 2017, 11:30:51 AM

Great stuff, Bob!  The Flying Tiger is the best!  8)

Title: Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
Post by: Stormin Norman on June 17, 2017, 09:20:05 PM

beautiful work Bob, well done !!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)