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Thank for the photos Ian. It looks good to me. Even the grille. Though it's not 100% correct. I like it. Scott

Very nice Sean. By the way, what is on the passenger's seat? Scott

I do not. Is it a white car photographed during a snowstorm? Because I can't see it. Scott

Federal law, starting in 1967 require the deletion of headlamp covers on all new cars for that model year. Big Chrysler New Yorkers and Imperials lost their headlamp covers for 1967. So did Volkswagen Beatles. Scott

Just finished reading the article on the Olds sedan delivery. Very interesting. E-mailed a link to my buddy whom I'm seeing tonight. Something new to discuss. Again Chris, thanks for info. Scott

Never mind the bit about confirming the info, I saw the link after I posted the message above. Cool. Scott

Interesting. This I did not know. From what I remember, the ones we saw were not all the same year. But, now you got me courious. The buddy whom I went to that show with and I are going to a local car show tonight. I'm going to have to bring that up. See what he remembers, and may know about the 7 factory built units. Not doubting what you've stated here, but do you know where I can confirm this information? And thanks for sharing this. I'm always interested in learning new things. Scott

Beautiful '59 Tulio. Almost as nice as one of your models. I also notice some interesting non US cars in the background. Any photos of those or the other Galaxie next to the '59 Scott

Why does today's Challenger weight more than the ones in the 70's? Do a crash test with either, you'll find out really quickly. The passenger compartment on a new car requires a lot of reinforcement that the earlier cars did not require. Notice how thick windshield pillars are on new cars. The present Camaros and Mustangs are fairly close to the size they were in the 60's. But, with the safety packaging, they are not as roomy as the 60's versions. Plus the present Challenger is a bigger car than the original. Heavier? Yes. But, a lot safer too. Scott

I just use Testors enamel paint called wood. On steering wheels it looks good to me. Scott

396 = drag racing. When I was a kid, and these cars were new, we never heard of Trans Am or cared, until Pontiac started using the name. Growing up the 60's drag racing and big engines were the only way to go. Drag racing is still okay. But, big cube engines on the street are still the way to go in my opinion. I don't care how fast Z/28s are with they're 302s. Give me a SS with a 396, 403, 427, or 454 any day. There is still no substitute for cubes. Scott P.S. Interesting Pontiac used the name in the car with an engine that would not qualify under Trans Am rules. The idea of Trans Am is cool. But, even Pontiac knew cubes ruled on the street.

Love the '61 Pontiac Ventura. Can't wait. Scott

Good, I'm looking forward to this more than the Plymouth. Love the Moebius kits I already own. So I know I'll like this one too. Scott

Very good. Moebius is the best. Scott

Any idea about when the Comet or Pontiac arrive? Scott P.S. Do you know anything about when Moebius is releasing their Jonny Quest Dragonfly model?

A very nice clean build Jim. Scott

Okay, this one I'm saving images from for my future build of the '60 Starliner. I love light blue cars. And seeing yours tells me the '60 Ford would look good in that. I will do my best in building mine, but it will not be as nice as your. But yours has inspired me to try. Scott

"Notch Back of the Century"? I was hoping this had something to with Buick Centurys. Boy, am I disappointed. Scott

Just a heads up. Not that it makes a big difference. But, do you know that Ford never offered a Falcon sedan delivery for 1960? The Falcon version of the sedan delivery was introduced in 1961. A year after the Ranchero and other Falcons. 1960 was the last year for the fullsize, Ranch Wagon based Ford Courier sedan delivery. So if you build a '60 Falcon sedan delivery, it will be a "phantom" rather than being base on the real thing. Why I said, "Not that it makes a big difference." Is that I think phantoms like that are very cool. 1997 a friend and I went to Oldsmobile's 100 Anniersary in Lansing, MI. There we saw several early 50's Oldsmobile sedan deliveries. Now Oldsmobile never offered sedan deliveries in the 50's. But these things looked factory stock. It works because Oldsmobile 76s and 88s shared the GM A body with Chevrolet and Pontiac through '52. And Chevrolet and Pontiac each offered a sedan delivery at the time. So it's very easy to convert one of those over to an Oldsmobile. Correct? No. Cool? Yes! So are 1960 Falcon sedan deliveries. Even cooler yet, would be a Comet or Frontenac sedan delivery. Scott

Thanks Carlos. This kind stuff always interests me. Living close to Canada in the 1960's you'd see Canadian variations of US cars from time to time. Still remember the confusion on my first trip to Canada seeing a Pontiac Laurentian go by. Let see, I know fullsize Pontiacs came in Catalinas, Venturas, Star Chiefs, Excutives, Bonnevilles, and Grand Prixs. But, Laurentian? My father explain, "That is one of those Canadian cars." Canadians had different, but simular cars? Cool! Years later I learned Mexico did too. Again cool! Speaking of Mexican Mustangs. In 1974 Mustang II in this country was not available with a V8. 4 and V6 only. In Mexico, they were offered with the 302 V8. Lucky SOBs. In 1975 we got Mutt IIs north of the boarder with the 302 again. But, we only got the wimpy Mustangs in '74. Mexico got the muscle version. Life is not fair sometimes. Again, thanks for teaching me more about other cars Carlos. Scott

"So is/was the 427 the only FE engine?"? No. But, it was one of the FE engines. If that's what your really asking. Scott

Interesting. All of this talk about the Plymouth. Little to none by comparison for the '61 Pontiac and '65 Comet Cyclone. Shows you the appeal of Mopar muscle. Though I personally am more interested in the other two. Interesting discussion though. Scott

Good thinking. An interesting kit bash idea. This is one of those things that makes model building fun. Technically it should work out very nicely. As it would on the real car. As for people complaining about the use, or lack there of, of the 396 in racing. In street/drag racing, which was very big at the time, it was the way to go. If I had the money back in 1967 (I was only 9 at the time, so I did not) I would have been more interested in a Camaro SS-396 than a Z/28 for use in daily street driving/street racing. The Z/28 was more a true factory race car. The SS-350 and SS-396 were set up more for street performance. That's why the Camaro SS versions appeals to me more than another Z/28. Plus those 396 badges impress plenty of people on the streets at the time. And still do at car shows today. Scott

??? Two different '54 Hudsons coming? Scott

Nice combo. Scott