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This project was and still is an experiment, Dave. The hood job was not planned but turned out to be a fairly successful experiment. If I actually wanted to pancake a hood, there are things I would be aware of that I learned on this one. The kit dictates, to some degree, what may be done and what may not. There are some things the kit will not allow unless you are willing to compromise . That's what I had to do. Another builder might have done it much better than I did using a different method. I have no illusions about it.

That might work, Len, and I have considered a side trim job of some sort. There was a suggestion for pie-sectioning the rear. I can't imagine how to do that. This body is a ridiculously easy section but the mods up front would necessarily need to be involved. I still don't have an idea for tail lights. Freeking tail lights have me stumped. 😣 This situation needs some time to find its own way. There's plenty to do while that's going on. You were right about the Plymouth grille thingies, Len, but unfortunately David's idea won the day.

Your comments are always objective, David, and I appreciate it. Now that it's in primer again, it's easier to see the shape it's in. I do think, though, I took a bit too much off the top. I am having fun with it but it's time to start wrapping it up. Better planning would have made this build a little easier but most of these projects start out with a single idea and then it goes its own way. Then I clean up after it.

I asked Wifey and surprise! She said yes! (It may cost me later, she'll want something- like another $300 paper crafting machine or maybe a treadmill 😪 ) I dunno....I think it gives the old gal a touch of class 😀 There's a whole lot of stuff I need to correct. 🙁. I think I'm back to the '52 grille though. David's suggestion convinced me. Thank you!

OK so, ive got a no for David, and Lenny wants me to flip it over. 🤔. Perhaps we should wait for the rest of the jury to weigh in. Gold tooth? Only one? ......😏.....Yeah! 😃....no.

OK so, ive got a no for David, and Lenny wants me to flip it over. 🤔. Perhaps we should wait for the rest of the jury to weigh in. Gold tooth? Only one? ......😏.....Yeah! 😃....no.

Fantastic! When do we sing? 🎂🥳

Okay, what about this one? Maybe I should get some primer on the whole car now...yeah. 😕

Yes indeed! I like what you've got so far, Mike. I bought the "Craftsman" kit at Ollie's a while back and I wish I had done what you did; converting to a two door. It's a natural, really. Nice work!

Busy day, today. Had to bring her first to the Dentist and after that, the Optometrist. Everything turned out okay, though. She got a new set of dentures (she's in her mid-seventies, after all 😬) and a new script for contacts lenses. These dentures were bothering her, she complained, so it was time for a better fit She had trouble seeing the television so we got her some French lenses. Okay, it's a bad analogy but filing those tiny round things down with my sorry-a$$ hands was quite a task so bear with me. 🥴 Below is a quick guide to Desoto grilles just in case you were wondering. Top to bottom they are '52, '53, '54, and '55. Thanks for your patience 😉

Sorry, Paul, that's a no for me. I still need to find a tail light idea or it's gonna be factory.

See above, Len.

Well, Topher, I'm about to stand with them again.

Learning from the mistakes of others is a pretty good philosophy, David. The chassis is a done deal and the body is experiencing some re-thinks at the moment. The tail light issue needs consideration and I'm on the fence about skirts. Then there's the side trim and the bumper question. It's has taken on a life of its own. 🧟

Thanks Greg. I have not thought of using it for BMF. It's sorta grippy and I think it could tear the foil but it's worth trying; it could save a lot of swabs 😏.

Thanks, Bob. Yeah, I'm going with Mr. Hobby stuff for primer and prep. It seems to be a reliable system. Paint will be a dark color as yet to be determined. It will be shiny, though.

Thanks, Bob. Yeah, I'm going with Mr. Hobby stuff for primer and prep. It seems to be a reliable system. Paint will be a dark color as yet to be determined. It will be shiny, though.

Relieved, too, Brian. 🥵 These things have a way of going back to the box.

Plan B seems to be working, at least it is today. I'm happy enough with the results. I'm kinda beat and nobody reads this stuff anyway so just take a quick look at the pictures and you can probably figure out what's been done. that's it. Thanks for stopping by. 🤧

Engine looks real, Seth. Masterful detail work. 👍

You picked a great kit to get back in shape with, Allen, and it looks like you've made a solid start. Thanks for sharing!

I thought the running boards was kinda neat, the way it bridges the gap between the flairs. I've been trying to think of something to do with a '38 Ford panel truck kit....🙂

I don't think it gets driven much, Bill, it's just a eye-catcher. It's always there any time we go by for years. Maybe we should stop in for lunch one day. 🤔

Ever do that with beer? 😛

Well...."Funk 49" does look a bit like a squashed bug...I need to rename this thread 🤔 Yeah, me too, Bob. 😥 Stop it Lenny! This is serious! 🤣 All this talk about pancakes is making me hungry 😀