jeffdeoranut Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't have any before pics but all that was salvageable from glue bomb state was part of cab and center frame section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Picked this up at an estate sale today for $4. Not sure if the placement of the steering wheel is correct as there were no instructions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon Haigwood said: Picked this up at an estate sale today for $4. Not sure if the placement of the steering wheel is correct as there were no instructions That's gotta be a bear to drive!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon Haigwood said: Picked this up at an estate sale today for $4. Not sure if the placement of the steering wheel is correct as there were no instructions Don't you know? That's the optional, ultrasonic, megawave, heat exchange, centralized hovercraft converter unit. A very rare part, only a few Avantis were ever sold with them. Thats why Studebaker when bankrupt. It couldn't overcome gravity! ? That's also why this one was only built with one wheel.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 17 hours ago, CabDriver said: I don't know what this old junk is - cost me about three dollar fiddy at the flea market I don't know if you realize it, but that there is worth a Grant. Maybe a Benjamin to the right person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Those rebuilds are great guys. Edited May 5, 2018 by ewetwo spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Original 1956 Pontiac Club De Mer. Lots of glue on this one.Old AMT 32 Ford my late wife got for me. 50 cents at a yard sale in Nebraska. Never painted,but tons of glue.Old MPC kit. Lots of glue & paint. Have all the parts to rebuild it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, jeffdeoranut said: I don't have any before pics but all that was salvageable from glue bomb state was part of cab and center frame section WHY is this the first time I see this ..?? have you posted this before? Wait, did you hollow out some BF Goodrichs and put some O/S Boyd Coddingtonian 5spokes in 'em...? Really liking the appliance (avacado) green too!! Seriously good s tff going here Explain that firewall Mr.? ?? Edited May 5, 2018 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? Steve It's hard to believe that's the same car! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Belugawrx said: WHY is this the first time I see this ..?? have you posted this before? Wait, did you hollow out some BF Goodrichs and put some O/S Boyd Coddingtonian 5spokes in 'em...? Really liking the appliance (avacado) green too!! Seriously good s tff going here Explain that firewall mr 4 hours ago, Belugawrx said: yes its been posted before...wheels tires are from California wheels kit-55 nomad I think...the firewall could fit better-its plastic mirror stuff from walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 yes its been posted before...wheels tires are from California wheels kit-55 nomad I think...the firewall could fit better-its plastic mirror stuff from walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Lordmodelbuilder said: Original 1956 Pontiac Club De Mer. Lots of glue on this one.Old AMT 32 Ford my late wife got for me. 50 cents at a yard sale in Nebraska. Never painted,but tons of glue.Old MPC kit. Lots of glue & paint. Have all the parts to rebuild it. That Mako Shark looks like a tough one....those things are fiddly right out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Jeff, that truck is diabolical, well done! 90s mini-truck meets rat-rod...a combination I never would have imagined. It's so darn long, it demands respect, haha. Great use of a gluebomb body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Here's my glue-bomb. The interior bucket and windshield ARE going to be FUN to get unglued! This one wasn't really a glue-bomb, but it had it's share of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 An update on my earlier post re the "Five-Dollar Duster"; two gluebombs combined into one presentable kit ......you've seen the "before", now the "after". Everything went as planned except the use of the new-tool '71 Duster decals; due to the differences in body dimensions (the new version is larger). I could make them fit, but I'm not sure I want to go to the trouble, so for now it's a stripe-delete car. If nothing else, it's a good excuse to revive a fun thread, and maybe encourage some to rescue those junkers. Couldn't resist a bonus A-body group shot (the orange '70 Duster is a former glue-bomb '71 too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Wow, Pack Rat, that came out great! You are truly a Glue Bomb Hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Here's a couple new ones. The '72 Nova, I'll try to give it one of my weekend fixup makeovers, just improve the OB's original vision a little. The Aurora/Monogram 250 GTO, I might just clean it up and see if the red plastic will take a polish. Were the Monogram repops molded in red, or is this a real original Aurora? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 recent acquisitions: Lincoln just needs a hood, Chevy needs a LOT more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I have tons of rebuilders, anyone want to do some swapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 4 hours ago, gray07 said: I have tons of rebuilders, anyone want to do some swapping Depends on what you have and need buddy...LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 4 hours ago, gray07 said: I have tons of rebuilders, anyone want to do some swapping Need to see some pics and depends on what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 9:20 PM, pack rat said: An update on my earlier post re the "Five-Dollar Duster"; two gluebombs combined into one presentable kit ......you've seen the "before", now the "after". Everything went as planned except the use of the new-tool '71 Duster decals; due to the differences in body dimensions (the new version is larger). I could make them fit, but I'm not sure I want to go to the trouble, so for now it's a stripe-delete car. If nothing else, it's a good excuse to revive a fun thread, and maybe encourage some to rescue those junkers. Couldn't resist a bonus A-body group shot (the orange '70 Duster is a former glue-bomb '71 too) Great looking Mopars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 My current "Hopeless Case", provided by Pat Minarick (Thanks, Pat). 69 Falcon junker. As received... After 3 soaks in brake fluid, 4 sprays with Easy-Off oven cleaner and 2 swipe sessions with mineral spirits to remove the small stuck areas. That blue paint was tough! And as it is right now... The hood is borrowed from my 66 Falcon and is used to make sure all the pieces are in the right place. I might try scratchbuilding a new hood if I can't find another one. I plan on using the chassis and most of the interior from the 66 Fairlane and a small block Ford from an early Mustang to get it up and running. Pat supplied the grille, bumpers, taillights, dash and windshield, so I'm almost there. The body still has all of the trim and script details intact so I'm trying to restore this to stock as best as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: My current "Hopeless Case", provided by Pat Minarick (Thanks, Pat). 69 Falcon junker. As received... After 3 soaks in brake fluid, 4 sprays with Easy-Off oven cleaner and 2 swipe sessions with mineral spirits to remove the small stuck areas. That blue paint was tough! And as it is right now... The hood is borrowed from my 66 Falcon and is used to make sure all the pieces are in the right place. I might try scratchbuilding a new hood if I can't find another one. I plan on using the chassis and most of the interior from the 66 Fairlane and a small block Ford from an early Mustang to get it up and running. Pat supplied the grille, bumpers, taillights, dash and windshield, so I'm almost there. The body still has all of the trim and script details intact so I'm trying to restore this to stock as best as I can. Looking great, can't believe you got that back together! Can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Now that is one terrific save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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