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Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: BobD on June 12, 2020, 02:14:10 PM

Title: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: BobD on June 12, 2020, 02:14:10 PM

Hoping to replicate this Chevelle from the mid-1970s belonging to Karl Sanger of Waterloo, IA. Karl always seemed to take a backseat to his brother Ed, but was always a steady contender at Tunis Speedway in Waterloo, finishing as runnerup in the season point standings in 1972, '73, and'74. A BIG thanks to Tom Birky for his resin-cast 8-lug rims!!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49912785923_e21bb8325e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j3C5jx)KarlS (https://flic.kr/p/2j3C5jx) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: Bob P. on June 12, 2020, 02:45:05 PM

Looking good so far Bob, keep us posted on your progress. I love replica's.

Bob

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: john2 on June 12, 2020, 07:18:10 PM

An old war horse for sure.  It will be a good one. 

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: hemiman_2010 on June 17, 2020, 11:15:31 AM

Hi Bob are you getting the PMs I am sending you please get ahold of me your decal is almost done I need your address and several questions to run by you....Bruce

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: Gary Davis on June 23, 2020, 03:06:42 PM

Man Bob....this is going to be cool to watch come together. I'm also working on a 72 Chevelle. It was ran in the mid 80's in the Pro stock class and driv'in by my cousin. Looking forward to you next update...

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: hemiman_2010 on June 29, 2020, 12:23:10 PM

Bob they should be their today Monday the 29th contact me when you get them please

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle
Post by: BobD on July 04, 2020, 11:11:53 AM

Getting closer to the finish line.....mostly scratch-built roll cage assembly, modified dashboard, fuel line, scratch seatbelts; not perfect, but I'm generally pleased.  Cars of this era were definitely not show pieces.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49996805641_6a72b58e6a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jb3Gsn)20200611_201805 (https://flic.kr/p/2jb3Gsn) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr

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20200701_142856 (https://flic.kr/p/2jhPJrD) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr
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Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: Gary Davis on July 04, 2020, 11:17:31 AM

That's sure looking good Bob....

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: Brian Conn on July 04, 2020, 08:09:08 PM

  I'm impressed with the Chevelle.....the scratch built items look great :)

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: hemiman_2010 on July 08, 2020, 09:13:23 AM

Hi Bob check your messages please..

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: Bob P. on July 08, 2020, 03:56:45 PM

Really looking good so far, keep us posted.

Bob

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: BobD on September 13, 2020, 04:36:11 PM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50331661683_2fa9a9a87d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFCVup)20200828_165528 (https://flic.kr/p/2jFCVup) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50339119561_95f222d5d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jGi9sv)20200828_165320 (https://flic.kr/p/2jGi9sv) by RD Dix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97053629@N04/), on Flickr

See completed model in "Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models" category....

Title: Re: Karl Sanger Chevelle (UPDATE)
Post by: Gary Davis on September 13, 2020, 06:15:51 PM

Oh yea....it's good to see the chassis on it's feet. This is looking REEEEAAAAL Good!