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Ya know, Bil I had that same thought but was afraid to say it. Thank you! 🥴

Ah ha. The manufacturing process strikes again. You'd think by now though....

Yes it is. And the frame looks like it was zeed in the front too. Notice how high the engine had to be mounted so the pan wouldn't scrape the pavement. It looks a bit awkward but kinda cool at the same time. The radiator was cut down a lot. I wonder if there might have been overheating issues. It looks like a death trap, Bil, but "the brakes are good, the tires fair" comes to mind.🙂

This looks like it would be fun to build in1:25.

This has always been a mystery to me. What's the slots for?

I knew it wasn't you, Bil, your deuce is running a flathead.

Well, I started with a shade of orange so I was kinda glad when it went white but now there's this "cow lick" on the right rear quarter that just will not lay down. It's embarrassing 😒. It had been extremely thick and wavy and grew like dandelions in June. I'm glad that's over with! Why are we talking about hair? 🤷

Maybe he'll build a hot rod?

That makes one of us, Bil. 😪

I was wondering where my beautiful, well detailed engine went. What would he do with it?

I don't know how much longer I can keep this up, Zack, but you are certainly welcome to hang out. Comments are always welcome but be warned: I have no idea what I'm doing. 😪

Sometimes a highboy is warranted. Especially if you don't like sitting on the floor or if you have a culturally significant hair style

It's a bash job, for sure, Bil. Not sure if it's worth the effort, though.

Rooster, did you start with a cold can and not warm it up? If there isn't enough pressure in the can, it won't atomize properly. I will use a hair dryer on spray cans to boost the pressure. I've experienced what you described. You already had a paint job on it. Why not let it dry and wet sand instead of removing all that paint and primer. I know it's too late but maybe warming spray cans might help next time.

Dave isn't here either, Bil. He's still trying to finish up the Cord. I'll let him know. He'll appreciate your comment but he needs to do a little more work on it.

Nah, I'm good 👌 but thanks anyway.

When my tudor goes over a speed bump the hood will fly open and slam shut. The magnets are a necessity 😌. They're getting along now but I had to promise the remains of the the Revell kit a serious top chop. Then I have to turn what's left of the AMT kit into some stupid diorama. I'm not doing that! 😠

Oh no! You don't need to explain. 😥

Wow, Len. Wow. I know you're going to bring it back better than new but WOW ! What a trashed out p.o.s. The question that comes to my mind is "how bad does it have to be before it becomes a parts car?" 😳. I'm following 😶

Whooooo hooo! I like it! Channel it, Bil. You know you want to. 😉

Because the chassis is Revell and the body is AMT, the bumper brackets needed to be attached to the frame and the body needed to be tweaked a bit. The front just needed a little enlarging of the slots. The rear was off a few mms. The bottom corners of the body had to be patched up with CA and some small styrene bits. The radiator is the Revell part as well as all four hoses. I added .020 brass to the hoses and drilled the outlets to help with subsequent assembly. The hood hinges are quite free to move so I figgered a pair of magnets might be a good idea. I put the mounting in place in the hood and closed the hole behind the grille.

That's a nice looking hood, Len.

Len, .......oh, never mind. 😔

I had a bad time with the AMT hood fitting between the fenders from the same kit! With the tudor in place on the fender unit, the hood was about 2mms. too long and had to be fitted. It still needs to be fiddled with. The AMT coupe kit is pretty worn out. I assume you're OK with your hood now?

Morning mock-up.