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Very nicely done. I'm impressed. Scott

I think it would be cool now to own a civilian Checker Marathon as a personal car today. Make mine a '65, '66, or '67 Marathon sedan or wagon with a 327 V8 under the hood. Scott

Cordoba and a Charger. Cool. Scott

Looks good. Nice. Scott

Beutiful model. Very nicely done. Scott

Wow! Very nice. Scott

We've covered this in another thread in recent months. The Chevrolet "W" will not work. Some good info and photos from what I remember in that other thread. And I believe it was around here in the "Model Building Questions and Answers" section around the beginning of summer. So it shouldn't be too hard to find. Scott

Yippee! That means it's getting closer to getting into our hands! Scott

Amazing amount of wrong info or half correct info shows up in places like this. Let's clarify the style of Checker most people here are talking about. The basic Checker, the taxi cab version is the model A9/A11 built from 1959 through 1982. It replaced the the simular looking model A8, that shared the basic body structure, built from 1956 through 1958. Late in 1959, for the 1960 model year, Checker introduced a non comercial version of the A9 with slightly nice trim, call the model A10 Superba. There was also an even nicer model, the A10 Superba Special. Both were available as a 4-door sedan or 4-door station wagon. Starting in 1961 the Superba Special became the Marathon. Then in 1963, they became the A12 Superba and A12 Marathon. 1963 was the last year for Superba. 1963 also saw the taxi cab version become the model A11. If you walked into your Checker dealer to buy a civilian model Checker in 1963 you could choose from an A12 Superba 4-door sedan, an A12W Superba 4-door station wagon, an A12 Marathon 4-door sedan, an A12W Marathon 4-door station wagon, and the new for '63 the A12E Marathon Town Custom 4-door limousine. Build on a 129" wheelbase vs 120" for the regular models. This held true through 1966. After which the long wheelbase Town Custom was dropped in general. Popping up in later years on a limited basis as a model called the A12E Marathon Deluxe. By the way, Checkers idea of a limousine did not always include a divider window. Though the divider was available. Also, the regular 120" wheelbase Checker models rear compartment was big enough to accommodate optional folding jump seats. So you can imagine the rear seat leg room in the long wheelbase model! On to engines. 1959 through 1964 were mainly power by the same engines used in Kaisers and Frazers. The Continental 226 cubic inch straight six. Flathead standard. Overhead valve head optional. From 1965 on they pretty much used Chevy sixs and small-block V8s. There were a few Chrysler V8s put in Checkers for a short time in 1964. In 1968 Checker also offered a Perkins in-line 4 diesel. A11 comercial vehicles is were you get some different variations. The basic Checker A9 and A11 was a 4-door sedan of course. They also offered the comercial Aerobus line. This was a stretched Checker station wagon, available in 6 or 8-door models. Mostly seen in use around airports. They also offered a high roof 4-door sedan called the Medicar. It was mainly designed to accommodate people in wheelchairs. As far as I know, there were no comercial Checker 4-door station wagons. Only the non-comercial Superba and Marathon versions. But, with way Checker worked, I'm sure if you wanted one, they would build it for you. I hope this clairifies a few things for you guys. Scott

I would have sworn I comment on this one? Scott

Were are the hot dogs and marshmallows, now that we got the fire lit? Scott

Ray, can you tell us a bit about the Academy Corba kit you just bought. Now, I'm no Cobra expert. But, the car in the box art looks more like a 427 Cobra to me than a 289 like the box claims. And since your "cobraman", I'm hoping you can shed more light on this. Scott

So Casey, what does this mean? Is it coming? Or not? Scott

Very nice. I seem to like any Ferrari that has the name California attached to it. Scott

???? How does this relate to this thread? Start one on a Galaxie Trailer Contest if you wish. But, it seems a little random dropping the idea in a thread about Buick performance cars. Scott

Again, this type of info is what makes this forum great. Thanks guys. Scott

Looks great. Leave the "spats" (fender skirts) on. Helps give the car that low look. Scott

For me, there is never a good time to say goodbye to summer. Scott

Condolences. Sorry for your loss. Scott

TJ the joke you told above is one of the worst I've heard in a while. But, it did make me laugh! Scott

Welcome to the group. Keep it going. But, always remember to have fun. Scott

Looks good. Scott

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So Jim, what did you put down for a base? If anything? Scott

Yes. I would say so. Scott