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Short Track Forums => Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models => Topic started by: MrGilbwrench on February 07, 2019, 05:16:02 PM

Title: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: MrGilbwrench on February 07, 2019, 05:16:02 PM
This here is a replica I built a couple years ago of my brother John's race car that he races in Vintage races in Wisconsin. He was lucky enough to win the Oktoberfest Vintage race in 2014 after which we turned the real car into a replica of Tom Reffner's Superamerica Blue Knight Javelin. Last year, 2018, Tom himself actually drove the car in the Oktoberfest Vintage race placing 4th at the age of 78. Anyway, this kit started out as a built kit I bought off of ebay. The chassis is from a Monogram Pennzoil Pontiac Grand Prix. I had to do a lot of modifying to get the cage to be in the same location as the real car. I made all the decals myself using AutoCad. May of 2016 I gave it to John for his birthday, he was blown away!
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: gator on February 07, 2019, 05:47:54 PM
Good looking car!
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Post by: Dirtman on February 07, 2019, 10:27:43 PM
Very pretty car. Nice job.

Rett
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Post by: sentsat71 on February 08, 2019, 08:28:03 AM
Wow!!
Great looking Javelin!
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Post by: Fordguy01 on February 08, 2019, 09:46:45 AM
Wow great job.  What track did you race in Wisconsin?
Fordguy AKA  Al
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: Marty W on February 09, 2019, 03:34:12 AM
I agree with Rett. That is a pretty car!
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Post by: Michael F on February 13, 2019, 02:07:10 PM
Beautiful racer !!
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: MrGilbwrench on February 14, 2019, 02:10:18 PM
Thanks guys, the Javelin raced at La Crosse Interstate Speedway and Golden Sands in Plover Wisconsin.
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: ARCA Guy on February 14, 2019, 03:28:20 PM
Nice Javelin!!
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Post by: Tom Birky on February 14, 2019, 05:35:08 PM
Nice replica and really nice decal work!

Tb
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: Bob P. on February 15, 2019, 07:38:33 AM
Very nice build, sharp looking car.

Bob
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Post by: BobD on February 15, 2019, 12:13:38 PM
Cool looking racer....clean build! Didn't see too many of these cars on the dirt tracks.
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Post by: Dr. Kerry on May 07, 2019, 12:19:36 PM
Very nice!!! Love AMC's!!!!
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: Bob P. on May 07, 2019, 07:28:28 PM
Excellent replica build and thanks for the history also.
It's fun building replica's, but even better when you can give the build to the driver or car owner.
I have experienced this with a couple builds and the look on there face is will worth the time and effort.

Bob
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: Alan Barton on July 27, 2019, 09:54:18 AM
Mr Glibwrench, that is one of the only AMC racecars I've ever seen and easily the best.  The quality of your paint and decals is simply superb and the stance is so true to the real car.  This really is a standout model, congratulations sir!
Cheers, Alan
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Post by: Greg Birky on July 27, 2019, 06:18:05 PM
Sweet build and so well done!  Love the back story!😎🏁
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: 71shot on February 13, 2020, 12:49:18 PM
Show the rest of your AMC collection
Title: Re: AMX Javelin Vintage Racer replica
Post by: MrGilbwrench on February 13, 2020, 02:47:19 PM
Not even sure how to add a photo anymore