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The disc brakes had problem with corrosion in climates there salt was used on the roads. They were Goodyear aircraft brakes. And this was not a problem for use on airplanes. They were offer only from mid-'49 through mid-'50. Crosley then switched back to drum brakes. Chrysler also tried disc brakes on their Imperials during this same basic time period. Roll down window came on some models in '49, and with the new "Super" models starting in 1950. The standard models still retained the sliding windows. Scott

Here's an odd one for. I don't if qualifies more as a mini-van than a station wagon. But, it's cool none the less. It's a Brubaker Box. It was build in the 70's on Volkswagen Beetle chassis. By the way, it's a lot smaller than it looks. Scott

Oh, I forgot to mention, I like the six under the hood. I forgot the kit doesn't come with one. So can you tell us more about this? Scott

Very nice. Nice color. And a very nice job on the interior. I'm impressed. Scott

Okay, I'm having way too much fun with this. According to Wikipedia (and we know we can trust everything we read there), originally Archie's car/jalopy was a 1916 Ford Model T. In one of the later comics it was said to be a Model A. In another, when Archie was asked, he claimed it to be serval old makes of cars. Hudson, Packard, Pierce Arrow, Chevrolet, Plymouth, etc. Going back to 1926. Because those were all the different types of parts he used in fixing the car. I have some of the Archie Americana Series books. Including the Best of the Forties, Best of the Fifties, Best of the Sixties, and Best of the Seventies (all volume 1s). Looking at Archie's car in the 1940's, there is very little question about the car being a Model T. The first appeared in Pep Comics #25, March 1942. The splash page shown below. Not much of the car in the Best the of Fifties book. The same with the Best of the Sixties book. In these two books I'd still say it was a Model T. It appears in two stories in the Best of the Seventies. In the first story it could be a Model A or Model T. Leaning more to the look of a Model A. In the second story, it again looks like a Model T. In doing the web search, Archie and his gang, and Archie's car appeared in a Simpson's episode. From what I was reading, they are seen booting Homer out of the car, with Moose tell him never to be seen in Riverdale again. I've never seen that episode. The bit sounds funny. Lastly, in the June, 1954 issue of Mad (#12), they did their take on Archie. Called Starchie. In the story they catch Wedgie horning in on their territory, selling fake school passes to freshman. So they decide they need to take him for a ride. I like Mad's take on Starchie's car. Which you can see below. That's it for now. I'm still leaning toward building Archie's car as a T. But, a nice Simonized Olds might work too. Scott One last thing. Tom you were wrong about Archie appearing for the first time in 1939. He first appeared in Pep Comics #22 in December of 1941.

And that's what Archie's car was. A jalopy. It was always causing trouble. And the butt of many jokes. Everybody referred to it as a jalopy. And Ts were still everywhere and cheap in 1939. I've heard people tell stories of how common it was to buy old Ts for about $5 just before World War II. They were worth practically nothing at the time. Plus, look at the car on the cover of Archie #2 posted earlier. You can't tell me that's not a Model T. I would love to hear more opinions like Tom's, pro or con. I'm finding this fun. :^) Scott

How about some photos? Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. As they say. Scott

Very nice. I love the looks of those early Falcon Rancheros. And you did a great job of capturing that look I like. Scott

For being such a lousy kit, some darn fine looking models are coming out of it. Scott

The more I think about it and look at old comic book art, not just here but in other places. Plus going back to the Archie comic books I read as kid. I'm thinking more and more that AMT's '27 Model T touring car would be more correct than Monogram's Model A. Most of the Archie comics I read were from the late 50's through the late 60's. A late T just looks more right to me, based on that era of the comic book I read. Now to find the kit. Scott

Don't forget the green VW Beetle during the chase scene in Steve McQueen's movie Bullit. Fastest beetle in the world! McQueen's Mustang, and the Charger he's chasing, past that Beetle a couple of times. Man, it has to be fast! To keep on getting in front of them like that. Scott

Ah... But the King Midget did not come with those spinners from the factory. If you want to see something really cool, look at the front end a regular (meaning non Hot Shot, Super Sport, or Farm-O-Road) Crosley for '51 and '52. Right from the factory they gave you a propeller mounted in the grille. And as air hits it, it spins! Plus this is not an option. It's standard equipment! See, I told you King Midget makes Crosley look luxurious. Crosley's "spinner" can spin even without the car moving. That's luxury! Scott

Oh come on! Hot Rod Race has only 3 votes? You've got be kidding. Would there even be a Hot Lincoln with Hot Rod Race? Scott

I caught the "joke". It was only an okay joke. Not a great one. But, I'm a little surprised if that's what caused such a negative reaction. Scott

Fun watching Adam 12 today. I've been noticing a couple of back ground cars that show up on a regular basis. So far I've noticed three regulars. The one I've seen the most is a '68 or '69 (I'm leaning '69) gold Fairlane 2-door. I think early in the series that it was one of the two main characters private car. Another one is a '69 Mustang coupe. I'm pretty sure Millner's character drove that as a personal car for awhile. The third one is a blue Maverick, with a dark blue or black vinyl roof. It's gotten be be fun looking for those cars. In the first episode they showed today, both the Fairlane and Maverick were parked to front of the bank were Reed gets taken hostage. In the second one, the Maverick was seen parked across the street in a residential neighborhood from were they were making a call. Like I say, it's fun to see were and when one of those three Fords will show up. The other thing I get a kick of on that show is the silver tape hiding the nameplates on the bad guys cars. Ever though in today's second episode they go chasing after a car that Reed report over the radio is "a light blue '71 Ford." When they catch the guy, the Ford letting on the back panel between the taillights are covered over with silver tape. Why? Since they already told us kind of car it was, are they worried about us reading the name on the back? Scott

Very cool. Mavericks! Another kit I wish was still available. Scott

According to the GSX wholesale order form, the GSX came with option F-7 "Super Wide Oval White Billboard Lettered Tires G-60-15 Inc. Chrome Plated Wheels". The "Chrome Plated Wheels" that are being referred to are the Buick five-spokes. Now that we've cleared that up. You guys can go back to debating on how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. Scott

There is no way I'm getting involved in this one. Unbelievable! Scott Whoops, I think I just did. Sorry.

I think both the car and the date are ugly. Both are kind of nightmarish. Scott

Here's a few photos I found on the web for you. No picture of the package tray. But, a site talked about the package tray. All it is is piece of wood with the same material covering it as used on the seats. I hope this helps, somewhat. Scott

Was this the new kit? Or the older snap kit? Scott

Rick continue with the story on building this car. How did you do what you did? And can we see more photos? Scott

Be cause of American Graffiti, one of my quintessential Hot Rod songs will always be Green Onions, by Booker T. & The MG's. Scott

Come on Art. This is getting a little irritating. Just tell us. Scott

The head of our local Crosley Club chapter (the North Star Chapter), and editor of the National Crosley Club's magazine, Fred Syrdahl has a Crosley fork lift. I remember him having me do a tuneup on it maybe 15 years ago now. Parts were still readily available at that time. By the way, Fred has a good joke about Crosley's emblem. He says, "You see those birds in Crosley's emblem? They represent the the pigeons that got suckered in to buying a Crosley." And Fred should know, at any one time he owns probably a half a dozen Crosleys, or more. Scott