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Bob P.

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Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« on: August 21, 2019, 01:42:14 PM »
This is a replica of the Ree Smith owned number 1, driven by Lynn Paxton in 1965. They raced in central, Pa.
Ree Smith is current Pa. sprint car driver Mark Smith's father.
Everyone in Pa knows Lynn Paxton, hall of famer and a big contributor to EMMR museum for many many years.

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David Bogard

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2019, 02:32:15 PM »
I don't know what the EMMR Museum is Bob but I am going to suggest that these tribute builds of yours should go in there. Seriously. You should get a nice case and these should be displayed right in this Museum. And kudos to Greg on another set of terrific decals.
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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2019, 02:59:42 PM »
Beautiful!

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Bob P.

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2019, 03:26:35 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys.

David,

I just sent you an email with the latest EMMR museum newsletter attached.

Bob

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2019, 06:24:20 PM »
Great build, very nice work.

BobD

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2019, 06:41:17 PM »
Super job Bob! Great attention to detail!

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2019, 08:01:50 PM »
Nice job Bob!  I might be a hillbilly in the Ozarks but you durn skippy I know who Lynn Paxton is!  I like this, it is from a time when drivers had a pair!  Bet Lynn never whined about an aero-push, he just drove em!

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2019, 07:03:10 AM »
Indeed a very beautiful replica, really like your style of building.  Not really familiar with this style racer, my formidable years was spent around coupes/sedans in the modified ranks and tri-five Chevys and Fords in the Sportsman/Late-Model ranks.

"Bet Lynn never whined about an aero-push, he just drove em!"  I'll  wager he did not even know what aero-push was, I know I don't even today.
When I win the Powerball I will switch to the real ones.

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2019, 09:52:26 AM »
VERY nicely done!!!
GREAT looking replica!
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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2019, 09:58:49 AM »
WOW Very nice job, Bob!

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2019, 05:23:46 PM »
Ditto.
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Bob P.

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2019, 06:59:03 PM »
Thanks everyone for the nice comments on this build.

This was built using an Edmunds super modified kit. The frame was lengthened, front roll cage plastic coated wire, all body panels made from thin aluminum sheets. This should have been a simple build but it was one those that seemed to never get finished.

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2019, 05:00:34 PM »
I agree with David. This looks like a museum quality build from where I'm sitting! Two big thumbs up, and great work again, Bob!

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2019, 08:27:08 PM »
WOW.  This is an incredible build, you really nailed it perfectly.

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Re: Lynn Paxton number 1 1965 season
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2019, 03:30:50 AM »
Bob, this replica is what all have said it is, incredibly lifelike, museum quality!!!  The name, Lynn Paxton, was known all over by dirt fans of yesteryear!!!  Beautiful replica!!!🏁🏁🏁
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