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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:36 pm Post subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
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Happy Monday Folks!
Seeking additional photos of this race car for a current build.
Using a resin hardtop body.
Especially interested in interior or engine bay pics.
Powerplant was a 427 V8.
Did it have a dry sump set-up?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again!
Bob
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DarylH
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 77 Location: Xenia OH
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:47 am Post subject: |
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That makes a good looking race car. Reminds me of a Petty Plymouth Satellite. I can't help with your questions but I'm curious to see what turns up. _________________ SUMUS QUOD SUMUS |
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Dennis O Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 879 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:56 am Post subject: |
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N.D. (andy) Copley I believe hailed from Hodgenville, Kentucky. The picture below was taken at Fairgrounds Motor Speedway in Louisville, Ky. at most likely an ARCA show. He campaigned fords for many years throughout the region. N.D.'s son was searching for pictures some years back but I lost track of him over the years. I have pictures of other cars he drove but besides the one you posted, this is the only two pictures I have of this car. Interior appears to be same red as the body. Click on the image below for a larger view.
_________________ Dennis
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing Dennis! Off to a good start with your help.
Really hoping to find interior and engine bay pics too!
Any and all assistance from the group is truly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Bob |
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:14 am Post subject: |
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DarylH wrote: | That makes a good looking race car. Reminds me of a Petty Plymouth Satellite. I can't help with your questions but I'm curious to see what turns up. |
I agree Daryl! Great looking racer. Most were the fastback style. |
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Dennis O Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 879 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:43 am Post subject: |
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I wish you luck on the interior and engine bay pictures. What gave you interest in N.D.? He is not exactly a household name? _________________ Dennis
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Dennis O wrote: | I wish you luck on the interior and engine bay pictures. What gave you interest in N.D.? He is not exactly a household name? |
Hey Dennis-
I'm a Ford Torino fan. My first car was a 73 Gran Torino hardtop. Saw a #62 build recently and decided to give it a try.
I'll keep the group updated as my build unfolds.
Thanks!
Bob |
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Dennis O Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 879 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting coincidence in that I'm doing my decals for my next build which is a Torino. This is a car that ran at the above mentioned Fairgrounds Motor Speedway. N.D. must have loved the car you are building. It is engraved on his tombstone.
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Dennis O wrote: | Interesting coincidence in that I'm doing my decals for my next build which is a Torino. This is a car that ran at the above mentioned Fairgrounds Motor Speedway. N.D. must have loved the car you are building. It is engraved on his tombstone.
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Wow! Didn't know he had a custom engraved tombstone.
Thanks for sharing!
Bob |
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Firefly
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 810 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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If you want to do a '73 sedan, there was Darel Dieringer's ride in 1975 - for Morris Davis. Darel's last GN ride.
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Dennis O Board Moderator
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:59 am Post subject: |
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WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing Dennis!
Bob |
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Bob B
Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 67
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Firefly wrote: | If you want to do a '73 sedan, there was Darel Dieringer's ride in 1975 - for Morris Davis. Darel's last GN ride.
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I wasn't aware of this one!
Wonder if someone makes 1/25th decals??
Thanks for posting!
Bob |
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Firefly
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 810 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Bob B wrote: |
I wasn't aware of this one!
Wonder if someone makes 1/25th decals??
Thanks for posting!
Bob |
No decals I know of. And producing them would be difficult with the foil numbers. Colors could be similar to the Lewis Morris entry in the Daytona 500, driven by Dan Daughtry.
Couple more shots. No major sponsor on the quarter panels, but something on the hood...can't figure that out.
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Firefly
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 810 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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My apologies for hijacking with all this Dieringer stuff...
I figured out the hood sponsor:
Locations are listed on the 'CID' areas of the hood. _________________ Bill Jobson is my real name. |
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DarylH
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 77 Location: Xenia OH
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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I would love to do that Daughty car. Clean and attractive paint scheme and it's a good pic for the decal makers. _________________ SUMUS QUOD SUMUS |
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