superstroke
05-29-2009, 05:49 PM
Here are some shots of Skip Roberts beautiful replica of the 1961 Watson Roadster that was owned by Denvers Ozzie Osborne. Skip just completed his masterpiece last month. I have a lot of information on this car, and I will share it soon.
Rick Losh
In the first photo, the Watson is being photographed at Denvers Civic Center. Myron "Ozzie" Osborne and his driver, Chuck Arnold pose for this 1960's shot.
The next photo shows (from left to right) Skip Roberts, Mike Wells, Frank Faliano and Rick Losh. Skip, built from scratch, many of this cars parts and pieces. Mike Wells is a very talented machinest. He machined the parts that Skip could not replicate. Frank Faliano, custom formulated the awesome purple two stage paint for this project. And finally, Rick Losh applied the gold leaf numbers and lettering. The car was originally painted by midget legend Bob Olds.
The next picture was shot inside Skip's garage. Skip had Mike, Frank and Rick and their Wives over for dinner to celebrate the completion of his beautiful roadster. This is not any ordinary garage, but more like a museum which houses Skip's wonderful collection of open wheel cars and other collectibles.
Skip opted to use an Alfa Romero engine. The cost of an Offenhauser....need I say anymore! Skip has a keen eye for details, and the engine compartment was not overlooked.
Finally, Bob Olds, Foster Campbell and Chuck Arnolds Son, signed the underside of the Watsons hood. Chuck Arnold had passed on some years ago and Foster Campbell passed soon after the signing of this hood. Mr. Campbell was the Crew Chief for the 1961 Indianapolis attempt.
Rick Losh
In the first photo, the Watson is being photographed at Denvers Civic Center. Myron "Ozzie" Osborne and his driver, Chuck Arnold pose for this 1960's shot.
The next photo shows (from left to right) Skip Roberts, Mike Wells, Frank Faliano and Rick Losh. Skip, built from scratch, many of this cars parts and pieces. Mike Wells is a very talented machinest. He machined the parts that Skip could not replicate. Frank Faliano, custom formulated the awesome purple two stage paint for this project. And finally, Rick Losh applied the gold leaf numbers and lettering. The car was originally painted by midget legend Bob Olds.
The next picture was shot inside Skip's garage. Skip had Mike, Frank and Rick and their Wives over for dinner to celebrate the completion of his beautiful roadster. This is not any ordinary garage, but more like a museum which houses Skip's wonderful collection of open wheel cars and other collectibles.
Skip opted to use an Alfa Romero engine. The cost of an Offenhauser....need I say anymore! Skip has a keen eye for details, and the engine compartment was not overlooked.
Finally, Bob Olds, Foster Campbell and Chuck Arnolds Son, signed the underside of the Watsons hood. Chuck Arnold had passed on some years ago and Foster Campbell passed soon after the signing of this hood. Mr. Campbell was the Crew Chief for the 1961 Indianapolis attempt.