Winged Skeeter Projects 8/19/07

[ronr]

Here is some bodys that I have mastered and going to put in resin.



This is looking I am trying for.

Thanks for looking.

[oldcoyote]

Those are classis .......... can't wait to see how the "Vicky" body turns out

[ronr]

Here are some chassis shots of my newest project. Started with an AMT `34 ford chassis and here is what I have so far. It has a 100 inch wheelbase.



Thanks for looking

[ronr]

Oh by the way , you have to have a body . This is a Resin `36 ford flatback that I have narrowed 1/4 inch and shortened 3/4 inch.

[67impala427]

I like your progress.

Alex.

[oldcoyote]

That's a really neat looking chassis Ron ............. that is just outstanding work

[zebm1]

Kool racers, race cars that were built by racers in their own carports of garages, with their own ingenuity, sweat and determination. No speed (race car builders) shops or mail order speed parts.
Ron we never called them Skeeters, down here, at Golden Gate and Sunshine Speedways.....we called them Winged Super Modifieds...found some old pics of mid 60s era super mods....frum Flawduh... ;D


wanna know where Augie Hiscano got his idea for a Crosley Super mod waaay back in tha 1st Pactra Model Car Contest....this is Rod Perry's Crosley super mod that he raced down in Eau Gallie and Hialleah speedways...

this pic waz taken in 1962...


Check this super mod out...a Hot Rod Lincoln straight 8

an early mid-engined super mod
....

maybe I shuld dig out my old super mod....and give ya a race for tha checkers ron....

[ronr]

Cool pics zeb. I remember the Augie build like it was yesterday. I wore the cover off that contest issue looking at the builds. Augie is surely missed. I got the chance to sit and talk with him on several occasions at the Atlanta show. He would talk for what seemed like hrs. A true ledgend to the hobby.
The Skeeters never reached Super Mod title around here as the late models took over. They did however progress to square tubing frames and rollcages covered with sheet metal to lok like a car.I sure do miss the early days of racing on the little short dirt tracks. No 2 cars were the same and did they ever run like cats with their tail on fire. Nice to be old and have the memorys ;D.

[zebm1]

Trying to decide Ron, whether to convert a '29 Ford truck into a coupe or model a '34 Ford into a winged super mod, wanna race? ;D
And yas....memories of dayz gone by when men were Men and boys were, well just boyz.....they are that which we are. annn...they are ours ;D

zeb

[ronr]

Just a few shots , Amt `66 nova 327 with breathers added to the Valve covers. Hilborn injection mocked up. Wing just about complete.

[ronr]

Just a little update. Body and nerfs will be pinned to the chassis. The rear half springs are adjustable by using the jack bolts.

[clutch13]

that is goin to be a great build pops i love the chassis work

[ronr]

Bars and bumpers on, seat and fuel tank cast by me.

[The Mad Modeller]

Looking good Ron. Cant wait to see what you do next.

[clutch13]

that looks awsome ron

[ronr]

2 guesses as to what color the chassis will be and the first one don`t count r:r

[ronr]

Chassis is 90% complete. Still have to run all the lines and build the shocks. First one I`ve built in a long time that the body is the last thing done.

[The Mad Modeller]

Looking good my friend. CAnt wait to see all the details added to it.

[ronr]

"Ole Black Magic" 99% finished. All it needs is the drag link and hood pins. Couldn`t wait to post pics.

[The Mad Modeller]

Oh ya I like that Ron. Looks great. You are the dirt track master. Cant wait to see those builds in person.

[geezerman35]

Nice build, Ron.
I can see a neat hot rod coming from one of those unchopped sedan bodys.
Geezer

[carl]

Like it Ron gonna have to build me one

Carl

[oldcoyote]

That turned out soooooo cool Ron ............ great build