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Title: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: BobD on July 22, 2019, 08:57:30 PM

It was sad to learn of Verlin Eaker's passing last week & also kind of eery as my version of what I might refer as a "Verlin Eaker Tribute" model neared completion. This car competed throughout Eastern Iowa during the 1966 season, and was always a serious contender. Special thanks to David Bogard for the decals & tutorial he did on his replica of this Mopar last October. I followed his chassis instructions to a "T", and they were spot-on. The Greg Holland decals were terrific...thin, yet still VERY strong!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48352512206_5242d8a2fe_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gEKgiy)FB_IMG_1511332070192 (https://flic.kr/p/2gEKgiy) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr
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Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: Tom Birky on July 22, 2019, 09:08:54 PM

Ohboy that turned out nice!! You really got the look on this one. Nicely done replica.

Tb

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: ARCA Guy on July 23, 2019, 10:23:22 AM

I remember this sweet one!

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: sentsat71 on July 23, 2019, 12:05:21 PM

WOW!!!

A VERY FINE build!!!!

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: Bob P. on December 22, 2019, 09:05:13 PM

Very nice replica build Bob. I don't know how I missed this one.

Bob

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: Greg Birky on December 22, 2019, 09:46:00 PM

What great memories that brings back, Bob!!! I can still hear that Hemi thundering down the front straightaway at Hawkeye Downs and the ear splitting music it made under the grandstand canopy!!! What a beautiful tribute to our fallen hero!!! 🏁🏁🏁

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: RandB11 on December 22, 2019, 10:09:36 PM

Excellent replica! 8)
Rick :)

Title: Re: Verlin Eaker #36 Completed
Post by: Marty W on December 23, 2019, 02:21:12 AM

I must have blacked out before or after David blacked out! I can't say enough about how much I like this model. Gotta give it an 11!

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