David Pearson 66 Charger Nascar Info.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Hi Guys,

I have a 66 Charger.. and I wanna built a David Pearson 66 Nascar number 6 car.. Because this is was the most famous car back then..

I would like to know what Roll cage to use? The cotton owens 66 charger Looks different then the Ray Fox car off Buddy bakker? Or are those the same?

Thanks


I found this picture of buddy Bakker in a 67 Charger.





David Pearson



David Pearson




My Project Car.

[Mike DC]

 
The chassis/cages in those days were different from any kit you might buy today.  It's gonna be a one-off job to come anywhere close. 

Even if you're not trying to stick to 100% accuracy I would prefer to custom build almost any cage just so it fits ideally. 

[Ghoste]

There are a couple of guys who frequent the aero forum who will almost certainly know.

[J.Bond]

Check 66 67 Dodge Charger.com


Member Indydoc, Built one years ago, has been for sale in the past. I do not know what the status of the car is at this point, however, might be worth your while contacting him.

[Ghoste]

There is an article on one in this months Mopar Collectors Guide.  It's a cover car in fact.

[Aero426]

As there are already at least two #6 Owens replica Chargers out there,   another livery might be a better choice.   No one has done the Ray Fox #3 that I am aware of.     

One of those #6 cars was a street replica and was in the Chicago area for sale in the not too distant past.   

[Aero426]

As to the cage,  during this time, some of the Mopar teams like COG and Petty were allowed to build their own cars independently of those built at Nichels Engineering, the factory contractor.   So construction and cage details may vary.   The Baker/Fox car appears to be a Nichels Engineering car. 

[Mikesmoparperformance]

 
The chassis/cages in those days were different from any kit you might buy today.  It's gonna be a one-off job to come anywhere close. 

Even if you're not trying to stick to 100% accuracy I would prefer to custom build almost any cage just so it fits ideally. 

I could do that.. But would like to make it as close as I can be.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

Check 66 67 Dodge Charger.com


Member Indydoc, Built one years ago, has been for sale in the past. I do not know what the status of the car is at this point, however, might be worth your while contacting him.

I never saw one for sale?

There is an article on one in this months Mopar Collectors Guide.  It's a cover car in fact.

That is sweet! I will check that one out Thanks!

[Mikesmoparperformance]

As there are already at least two #6 Owens replica Chargers out there,   another livery might be a better choice.   No one has done the Ray Fox #3 that I am aware of.    

One of those #6 cars was a street replica and was in the Chicago area for sale in the not too distant past.  

In the states Yes.. But I'am from the Netherlands.. I will be the only one with a #6 Owens replica Charger. I want to built a street Replica to.

But I contact Cotton Owners.. And They Said this to me:

I am amazed at how many folks around the world contact us and build tribute cars or want merchandise, etc. We now have heard from several people in Australia, France and now the Netherlands who are doing this same 66 Charger tribute replica.

I don't have any other good photos other than what is depicted on our website. You can find lots of great exterior shots and are welcome to use those. You will see that the car changed slightly over the years in 1966-67. The Cotton Owens Garage logo/decal differed, and sometimes it had silver wheels, other times black. Things were always in flux. Any version you chose would be ok I think.

So If there are 2 in the Usa.. Incl the one Hemi Replica that is on the Cotton Owners Site.. There are 4 Replica's in the world. Mine will be number 5.

As to the cage,  during this time, some of the Mopar teams like COG and Petty were allowed to build their own cars independently of those built at Nichels Engineering, the factory contractor.   So construction and cage details may vary.   The Baker/Fox car appears to be a Nichels Engineering car.  

Thats it good to now.. Will look on that and See what I can find for the Cage.  I can do a Baker car  Ray Fox #3.. But that is not much special I think.. There is someone in the Netherlands  that has built a 64 Nascar Dodge polara in his name.. So that makes A Ray Fox #3  66 Charger not special anymore..

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I found a awesome Picture that Might help!

[Mikesmoparperformance]

This is the Cotton Owners #6 Owens Charger




This one has the full cage doors.. And I found that this was only done after 67?







This cage is very Different then the one show above. The original one taken in 1966

They sad this?

Chassis:
Car was constructed with a rust free 1966 Dodge Charger body, all body panels are original and rust free. Roll Cage was built by Billy Biscoe of Denton, NC who has previously worked for Richard Petty and Cale Yarburough. It is time period correct for 1966 Nascar Grand National Racing Specifications. Cage is constructed from .095 wall 1.25 diameter DOM Steel Tubing.




And this must be the #6 Owens Charger
Built by Member Indydoc, Built one years ago, has been for sale in the past. I do not know what the status of the car is at this point, however, might be worth your while contacting him?

Is this his car?

[Mikesmoparperformance]

There is an article on one in this months Mopar Collectors Guide.  It's a cover car in fact.

I found it!






It's this car! I hope I can get it here in the Netherlands.. I will check it out tomorrow