Chucks Incredible Daytona Coupe!!!

 

fullframe.jpg (46728 bytes)As you will see, Chuck has spent a great deal of time creating a frame as close to the original as possible. rearsusp.jpg (43111 bytes)Attention to detail is something Chuck obviously lives by.  Check out his handiwork at the rear suspension.   Simply amazing!
woodmold.jpg (41323 bytes)Ever wonder where to start in building an aluminum body?  Here's a picture of the buck that Chuck built to create the aluminum body. The buck was built on a authentic style chassis.

woodmoldalum.jpg (34680 bytes)Here you can see the beginning of Chucks masterpiece.  Shaping that aluminum must require an experts touch. 

headlcutout1.jpg (19303 bytes)Chuck begins cutting out the headlight openings.  headlcutout.jpg (26367 bytes)Looks like things went really well with the headlight openings.
fenderwork.jpg (36432 bytes)Now Chuck is working on the fenders a bit.  You just get a sense that everything done to this car takes a good long time.  The skill it must require is incredible. dashview.jpg (37262 bytes)Here you see the detail of the cockpit.  Pure race car! 

noseview.jpg (37827 bytes)Wow, check this out.  All hand crafted. 

fullshot.jpg (22266 bytes)Here's the whole thing minus doors and windows.  Chuck, when you're finished, drive up here to Washington to show it off!  I think what gets me the most, is that this thing is from scratch!  No kit or instructions.  I love it!

Chuck has even more fantastic pictures at his site.  Click right here to see the rest!