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Cole Trickle's 'Days of Thunder' Car

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Inside a Massive Private Race Car Collection: Vintage NASCAR to TransAm! (AJ Henriksen's Garage)

What happens here

AJ points out a green and yellow Chevrolet Lumina with the number 46, a replica of Cole Trickle's car from 'Days of Thunder.' He explains that he and Bob built several of these cars for the movie. He shows photos of the original car from a field with a tree growing through the shifter hole and out the windshield, highlighting the extensive restoration process. They reinforced the chassis, replaced body panels, and painted it to match the movie's specifications.

Goal: Showcase and discuss Cole Trickle's 'Days of Thunder' car replica

Tools and materials

  • Green and Yellow Chevrolet Lumina #46 — Displaying as a movie car replica and discussing its restoration
  • Restoration photos N/A — Illustrating the 'before' state and restoration process of the car

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