Dale Earnhardt/ Will Cronkite ford

[MarkJ]

This is the car that Earnhardt drove in the 1978 World 600. He filled in for Willie T. Ribbs who got arrested for taking  the pace car and gong for a joy  ride in downtown Charlotte. That's at least what I read in wilkipedia. Who knows if that really happened.


 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

[hemiman_2010]

Holy Cow that is NICE! Thanks for posting it .........

[Gary Davis]

Another interesting build from you MARK! The history is very cool along with your building talent my friend. Been wondering where you were.

[sentsat71]

WOW!!

[Brian Conn]

   A fine looking Ford you have built.....nice to see one of the more obscure cars of that era....

[Bob P.]

Nice build Mark.

Bob

[Hondo]

Really nice looking Torino, Mark. I remember it well.
I'm guessing you did the decals? If so, they are spot on !

Two things about WTR.
He pulled up next to me on the exit ramp off I-85 in Charlotte one day (near the old Digard shops.) Gave me a look and waved.....
I think one of his mistakes was when he asked in the driver's meeting at Charlotte "can you pass in the infield grass?"

[Brian Conn]

Two things about WTR.
He pulled up next to me on the exit ramp off I-85 in Charlotte one day (near the old Digard shops.) Gave me a look and waved.....
I think one of his mistakes was when he asked in the driver's meeting at Charlotte "can you pass in the infield grass?"

  ...How ironic...didn't Earnhardt do a pass in the infield grass somewhere???

[Tom Birky]

Cool Ford there Mark! Thanks for posting it. Nicely detailed.

tom

[BobD]

Nice replica - when NASCAR cars "looked" like cars! I agree with Brian - great to see something out of the ordinary!

[MarkJ]

Thanks, guys.

[Michael F]

Beautiful, Mark !!

[Fordguy01]

Beautiful replica of an iconic car for an iconic driver.  Well done!

Al

[Marty W]

Very nice job on the Ford. Two thumbs up!!

[MarkJ]

Thanks Michael, Al and Marty. I really appreciate the feedback.