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2810521 |
Diamond D |
Author:Oldtimer
3/23/2024 2:56:17 PM
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My model of John Ditmars' Diamond D sportsman. I met with John several years ago and he told me that his sportsman was a 1937 Plymouth body on a mid 1950s frame and was Mopar powered. I found a resin body to make this model.
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Msg ID:
2810568 |
Diamond D |
Author:Steve Cameron
3/24/2024 8:53:35 AM
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Outstanding job Ray! Amazingly detailed! I love the scratch built headers and seat belts. Where did you find the piecrust sidewall rear tires? |
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Msg ID:
2810587 |
Diamond D |
Author:Greg McGowan
3/24/2024 11:26:50 AM
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Pretty cool stuff Ray, very nice job, love all the details |
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Msg ID:
2810588 |
Diamond D |
Author:Oldtimer
3/24/2024 11:35:04 AM
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Thanks for the compliments Steve. The rear tires came from a young man from Allentown, PA who was making tires and a few other stock car parts. He closed his business about 6 or 7 years ago. These tires were the last pair from my stash. |
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Msg ID:
2810632 |
Diamond D |
Author:kjeyres
3/25/2024 8:32:16 AM
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Detail is amazing! Great job!!! |
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Msg ID:
2810647 |
Diamond D |
Author:badboyz
3/25/2024 12:12:47 PM
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Absolutley beautiful ! Any chance of some 1950-60's sprint cars , in your building future ? |
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Msg ID:
2810675 |
Diamond D |
Author:Pee Wee Fan
3/25/2024 5:31:56 PM
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Oldtimer- Great build! If memory serves me, I remember Jonny Ditmars running this hot rod at Flemington back in the mid, maybe late 60s. Scott Ely |
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Msg ID:
2810712 |
Diamond D |
Author:Oldtimer
3/25/2024 10:20:15 PM
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Scott, John won the Flemington Sportsman championship with this car in the 1960s. His later modified was a 1940 coupe with 428 Ford power. |
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Msg ID:
2810711 |
Diamond D |
Author:Oldtimer
3/25/2024 10:17:14 PM
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Thank you for the compliment. No sprint cars. I've built about 20 dirt cars so far and more to go. Also build some other stuff including a model of my son's father-in-law's custom Corvette. 1968 body with headlights, tail lights, engine (+ Tremec trans) and interior from a wrecked 2014 Corvette. Plus the interior had custom upholstery, console and dash. That was a challenge. |
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Msg ID:
2810728 |
Diamond D |
Author:badboyz
3/26/2024 8:57:58 AM
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Thanks for getting back, my uncle ran for Highway Autobody ( Scats ) in the mid to late fifties and always loved Scat's cars ! Love your work, Rob Johnson DC , Yardley, Pa |
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Msg ID:
2810730 |
Diamond D |
Author:carguyspm
3/26/2024 9:15:47 AM
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Great job Ray! I think this is one of the best models I've seen in a long time! |
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