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Bob P.

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CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« on: June 16, 2017, 04:21:34 PM »
Between 1964 and 1967 CAE cars were very popular on the central Pa. racing circuit. They could be purchased completely built, as a kit or you could just purchase the plans. I thought I would post some of my CAE replica builds here.

I use the Don Edmunds model kits for these builds. They work very well for these, but the frame needs to be lengthened between the front and rear roll cage and between the firewall and the front bumper mount.

I had a how to on Fred's for one of these builds.

THIS IS A JIG I MADE TO LENGTHEN THE FRAME AND KEEP IT STRAIGHT.
The jig is used prior to attaching the front axle.
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I BUILT TWO OF THESE, ONE WAS GIVEN TO THE ORIGINAL CAR OWNER, JOHNNY KERNS
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THIS IS JOHNNY KERNS AT MY HOME PICKING UP HIS MODEL

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THIS IS PETE SWARMER FROM 1965 #1

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THE #2 WAS NOT A CAE CAR BUT THE EDMUNDS KIT WORKED WELL FOR THE BUILD>

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J.P. RUSSELL # 10 DRIVEN TO THE PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1966 by Pete Swarmer.

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This one just finished. Regester Chevrolet #6 1967 season.

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I hope you enjoy looking at these.

Bob


« Last Edit: July 16, 2017, 02:35:02 PM by Bob P. »

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Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2017, 04:32:39 PM »
 :)  Yes, Bob.  I have enjoyed looking at them.  Your methods are very interesting.
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Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2017, 07:03:55 AM »
Great seeing these builds again!

I admire all those who have this great talent in building accurate replicas of race cars!! 

« Last Edit: June 17, 2017, 07:22:49 AM by sentsat71 »
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Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2017, 07:09:46 AM »
Very cool. Always enjoy your builds!

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Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2017, 11:30:51 AM »
Great stuff, Bob!  The Flying Tiger is the best!  8)
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Re: CAE builds using Don Edmunds kits
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2017, 09:20:05 PM »
beautiful work Bob, well done !!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
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