Fred Voorhees
03-10-2007, 11:25 AM
In Karls Weekend Doin's post, I mentioned that I had some visitors coming this morning (Sat). Both are long time local dirt track stock car racing fans like myself and the son half of the pair of visitors is the gentleman who has been involved with me in researching the history of the sport various times in the past. He told me that his Dad, the other half of todays visiting duo, had something for me. Well, a number of years ago, I had helped in the research of the career of his Dad's favorite local driver and he wanted to repay me for the huge effort. The pictures below was how he returned the favor. He is a woodworker like all of us and he has done many creations such as this. This is a rendition of one of my favorite cars from back in the 80's and at one time, had my favorite driver behind the wheel.
It is made from solid red oak, both 3/4" and 1/2" as well as 1/4" red oak ply. The wheels were purchased from Rockler and the entire project is scaled off of the wheels for authenticity. The accompanying picture is one that I have hanging in my home and is of the actual car that the project duplicates. The guy did an awesome job on it and said it would be great for my racing themed bar room. I think he was right. It was a great surprise.
It is made from solid red oak, both 3/4" and 1/2" as well as 1/4" red oak ply. The wheels were purchased from Rockler and the entire project is scaled off of the wheels for authenticity. The accompanying picture is one that I have hanging in my home and is of the actual car that the project duplicates. The guy did an awesome job on it and said it would be great for my racing themed bar room. I think he was right. It was a great surprise.