[STOCKCAR] Hello

[HSCRA Members Mailing List]

Hi Dave, I did write here some time back so me may have conversed. I had
some other projects at the time but I have been able to start moving on
the car.

Swisher car, red/white number 25. Thanks for the info. The body is my big
concern but is even now a bit ahead of myself. I like the metal work but
like I said putting a body on will be a new direction for me.

I got replacement rear quarters from Mr Felton as well as a fresh
fiberglass nose. I also got the Lumina templates.

My goal first of all is the chassis. I have some stuff to do which is not
hard. I got a new fuel cell and the area around the fuel cell needs to be
re-built. The car was on it's second body and has some minor damage here
and there. That is the easy part.

The chassis is a Banjo Mathews. Jack Ingram said it was the second body.
The first was a Monte Carlo Aero Coup. There is evidence of many things
such as a roll bar change; probably when the body was changed.

My email is gow2 at rc-tech dot net.

Thanks for your time.

Gary




> Hi Gary, not sure we have spoke before but my name is David Lewis from
> Jacksonville fl.
> I have been racing vintage stock cars for about 17 years. Currently have
> the Swisher Sweet car that won the Busch championship in 1989, a 2000
> Monty Carlo, the last car Kodiak sponsored and two other cars from back
> when.  Eddie Pearson is my crew chief. I have helped several people get
> started in racing the vintage stock cars. Know Gene very well. My advise
> to you for the body is to contact Billy Rhine. Rhine enterprises.
> 1-704-489-8359. Check out his website. This is what Billy does, builds and
> restores vintage stock cars. Nobody does a nicer job. His specialty is
> body's and fab work. He also has access to more old parts than anyone at a
> better price than most. Also know some others that sell the parts you will
> need at a very good prices.
> I know how intimidating starting out in these cars can be. Also which
> tracks would be the best starting out. Would love to help out in any way I
> can. Please call me sometime, anytime and let's talk. David and Susan
> Lewis.  904-631-9470
>
> Sent from my iPa
>
> On Jan 8, 2016, at 7:52 PM, HSCRA Members Mailing List <stockcar at hscra.us>
> wrote:
>
>> I wanted to say hello.
>>
>> I bought an old Lumina a couple years back. I have never done any
>> Vintage
>> racing but I am interested. I pulled the body off a few weeks ago and
>> sent
>> the chassis to the sand blasters and had it blasted and primed.
>>
>> I got a few parts from Mr Felton who has been a great help. I know he
>> runs
>> a business so I try to bother him as little as possible. Even in his
>> position through emails he has helped me immensely for which I
>> appreciate
>> very much.
>>
>> I am sourcing parts for an engine. I chose not to buy a built engine
>> because I want the experience of building each part. I have some car
>> background as I have restored and modified a few cars but this is
>> different territory for me.
>>
>> I guess I am writing this because I know no one in the field of what I
>> am
>> doing. I have gotten a few projects done, so now the stock car is now
>> moving. With other cars there is a lot more info on how things are done
>> on
>> the web; not so much for stock cars.
>>
>> I know I will have questions along the way. I think some of my biggest
>> questions will be around getting the body put back on (re-making panels)
>> and getting some track time/experience to start.
>>
>> Anyway, hello from Southern Indiana
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> STOCKCAR mailing list
>> STOCKCAR at hscra.us
>> http://hscra.us/mailman/listinfo/stockcar
>
> _______________________________________________
> STOCKCAR mailing list
> STOCKCAR at hscra.us
> http://hscra.us/mailman/listinfo/stockcar
>