larman

This is certainly a cool car, but I don't see what all the hubbub is about......I think it is a real Shelby, probably the chassis they think it is, but it's pretty cut up for a stock resto and it has no obvious racing provenance. Let's go back to the late 60's when this was built. At the time it wasn't priceless and rare, it was a few years old Mustang (I just saw another youtube video where a guy bought his legit '65 GT-350 for $900 in the early 1970's). The builder decides to turn it into a drag car, doing the mods we see. Tilt front end, set back fuel injected engine, racing seats, etc. He doesn't worry about the original emblems and parts, it's a race car. Unfortunately, either the class it is being built for rapidly changes making it obsolete, or the builder runs out of money and/or interest. The project is halted and it sits in storage for 50 plus years, never making a run down the track. Not so hard to believe. An interesting story and a cool car, but I think it's significance is being exaggerated partially because these guys are fan boys like us, but it also doesn't hurt its perceived value either.

Another well thought out stunner! Excellent work!

Great paint job and the wheels are perfect for it! Nice old school street machine!

The Moebius Super Stock and AFX Plymouths have the factory exhaust cut-out set up. They are similar to the ones posted above and are nicely detailed. I think the Revell/Monogram '37 Ford kits had glass pack style mufflers.

Nice color, stance and update with the modern wheels! Great job!

Nice job! As far as the redlines, just say it is 1965 and on a new set of tires. I almost quit building models over one of these kits, so I commend you on successfully completing it!

He was one of the few guys (if not the only guy) that had a mainstream career with his sitcoms and "funniest videos" shows, that most people know him for and was also a great and respected (albeit blue) comedian. This is a tremendous loss for the comedy world. He was a very funny and talented guy.

Nice work! That color combo looks great!

Nice job! That's a great color!

Maybe one of these?

Excellent work! Nice paint and engine.

I had the Mercedes at one point, those were neat little kits!

An excellent lot there! All are great looking models!

The headers were from the parts pack, the engine is from the AMT '36 Ford. The supercharger is from the Double Dragster, the belt/cover is from the AMT '57 Chevy, the 2 port injector came from the parts box.

I built this over my Christmas vacation time, finishing it up this morning. The original plan was to get both cars in the 2 in 1 kit finished, building a hot rod coupe and stock roadster pickup straight from the box. After looking everything over, I decided to go this way with the coupe, I will modify the stock roadster into a 60's era street rod with an Olds V8 from the AMT '40 Sedan. More on that as it progresses, but it will be built similarly, without wiring, etc.

Those are all great! Nice paint and decals work and attention to detail !

Nice lineup! I really like the Camaro and the pickup!

This one is like the Badman, not very good, but a fan favorite. I guess they both capture the era in an almost cartoony way.

Great bunch of models there! I really like the JoHan '68 Fury!

Alright then. I guess we are all on the same page now. 🙂

Nice group! I really like the black Ferrari and the gull wing Mercedes! You did a great job of making them look like battle worn racers!

Looking good! Stance + Hemi = Kool!

The point of my original post was this is a site about model cars and things pertaining to the subject. If you stay on the subject, you probably can't go wrong. My response to you was a joke based in absurdity to illustrate my previous post and to show I can add a little humor as well. I guess it is up to you if you took it as sarcastic or extreme.

You are probably right. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to post some pics of my gun collection and ask about how to fix my leaky sink on the cooking forum I also frequent.......

I usually don't chime in on this sort of thing, but how about: 1. Post in progress model pics and commentary. 2. Finished projects you have built. 3. Real car and truck pics or info. 4. "How to" posts about modeling. 5. Ask or answer questions that pertain to model cars and trucks. Stick to the above and you should have no problems. Seems simple enough. IMHO, There is too much nonsense in the world, and plenty of other places to find it on the internet. This site should be a place to escape for a while. I think that is what the moderators are striving for.....