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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:20 pm Post subject: Ford Victoria Jacksonville |
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From memory. The modified era was about to end. As far as I
know this was David Ezell's last modified. Probably 1965. Was
the only modified I ever saw using a Ford Victoria body. I liked it's
looks but have never seen a picture of this one.
David Ezell drove late models for the next 20 plus years, always
using the #16 (or 6 on occassion)...
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TN Vols fan
Joined: 18 Jan 2022 Posts: 286 Location: Crossett, AR
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! This is one of your best cars yet. Maybe it's the black over bright red on the Vicky, I don't know but this one looks great. _________________ "Many men fish all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" quote from The Compleat Angler, lzzak Walton 1654 |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:59 am Post subject: |
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The black/red is a good contrast. Plus the interior is a “natural “ evergreen plastic unpainted white. Seat is black & the steering wheel is red. The Victoria was a little more roomy inside which allowed for a more substantial roll cage than the previous coupe bodies, which were probably getting hard to find anyway.
Engine is a Chevy V8 is from an AMT 34 Ford. Headers made from unpainted aluminum rod, which is easy to bend & shape. Wheels/tires are a combination of Ron Coon/Mikes Decals. |
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Duane Garner
Joined: 03 Feb 2022 Posts: 99 Location: Clovis, NM
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:17 am Post subject: |
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You just gotta love those old racecars. Terrific workmanship and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing with us _________________ Christian philosophy: "It’s hard to throw stones when you're washing feet" |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Yes don’t much care for the “kit car” modified cars of today.
These 60 era cars were built with backyard knowledge. Watching
My neighbor bringing in bits & pieces at a time and putting one
Of these cars together was amazing to me. Still have fond memories
Even though I was well under 10 years old.
Built with the same construction in mind, but no two were ever alike. |
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Rattlecan Dan
Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 231
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Great job! Really represents that backyard ingenuity and make do with what you got. Simple and nice-looking as well. |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:33 am Post subject: |
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Up close after a few races these cars could show some
Wear and tear. But from the grandstand they looked fantastic.
Track public address always warned to watch for jagged metal and hot tires when going into the pits after the races.
Working on another version of a Piggie Bennett car, just need to add the decals and will post in a few days. |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1976 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Very nicely done!!!! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1976 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Very nicely done!!!! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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added a few more period correct decals for this car. Time to pack up
and send to new owner...
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Rattlecan Dan
Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 231
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Looks even better yet! New owner should be very pleased. |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Rattlecan Dan wrote: | Looks even better yet! New owner should be very pleased. |
Yes don’t mind doing all these models then “giving them up” to a new home.
Mainly to guys in Jax that were around during the early 60’s & saw these cars run are very appreciative to get a model of what they saw.
But I do keep a few that were special to me.
Frank Conken
Engine builder
a few of my favorites. Both 33 Plymouths .Back then (thanks to the AMT 32 Ford)
I though every car was a 32 Ford. Surprised years later (thanks to the internet) to find out
that they were Dodges, Plymouths, Chevies etc...
Their garage was very near my third & Fourth grade School in Jacksonville.
Local potoato chip factory in Jax.But was not around long.
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TN Vols fan
Joined: 18 Jan 2022 Posts: 286 Location: Crossett, AR
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:03 am Post subject: |
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I know that I've said it before, but I really enjoy your models and the stories that go with them. _________________ "Many men fish all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" quote from The Compleat Angler, lzzak Walton 1654 |
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hawk22
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 301 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, try to keep the stories short so as not to bore anyone. Fond memories of the early 60’s probably because I was under 10 years old
And had no worries !!!
But now older and “retired” and have put any worries behind me…
I do appreciate the comments. Makes the effort worth while. |
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