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Great job on the Stang David!

Another great build Steve!

I'm an admitted toolaholic and have lots of favorites. I think alot of what you find your favorite has to do with what type of builds you do. I primarily restore stuff so I rely on tools for disassembly and body work. First is a good set of riffler files. I have a few different sets of different cut depth. This one is from a rougher cut set but it works when you have lots of quick shaping to do. I love rifflers because you can use them in tighter spots, although I also have an assortment of conventional files. Not to mention a huge assortment of sanding stuff... paper, foam, sticks, etc. Next is my scraper. This is likely my most used tool. Don't ask the brand because I've forgotten. The hardened three sided scrapers does alot of things well and you can lean on it a bit without worrying about the blade. The fine point gets into the smallest spaces. Last are my Tamiya engraving tools that are great for cleanly cutting new lines or deepening existing. They come in different widths and I use primarily the .3mm and .5mm. I have the .1mm but it's so thin I'm afraid to use it much for fear of breaking it. I have an assortment of scribers and each have a use. These are pricey but I'm glad I have them for certain things. My go to scriber for general use is the Trumpeter. The tool inserted in the photo below is the Tamiya straight edge.

Welcome Mark!

Looks like the bird has good bones. I'd do the improvements you mentioned but I'm no fan of that yellow either. Maybe the Ford Desert Gold from that year would look good. Plus, it'd be kind of unique.

Congrats! Loved seeing a "local" featured!

Great idea for an old 'Soto and great build Al! ?

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Clean build. Good job John!

I’ve had no issues with Duplicolor clear over Tamiya acrylics. Obviously Tamiya’s clear works well too and I’ve just bought a can of the Rustoleum clear but just haven’t had a chance to test it. Sounds like it works good and you can’t beat the price.

Welcome Amin!

Great paint! Welcome!

As a rule I’m not a fan of big hoops but these look great on the Imp. Great build!

Will follow closely. These are the kind of projects I love watching and doing!

I may have misunderstood which isn't surprising ?

Unfortunately Paypal charges you 2.9% + .30 each time you use it instead of your credit card. My understanding anyway.

Good to have you Mark!

Good for you not getting outbid. I've found the past couple of months prices on the bay have gone kinda nuts. Not just asking prices but sold prices.

Have to admit I'm a stock wheel cover guy, but I'd have to agree with the wide whites and either wires or chrome reverse. Not sure which direction you're headed, but the big boat Buick looks killer when lowered with wide whites and custom wheels.

Looks good to my eye! Sometimes we're our worst critic

Great clean build Dave! Love the shade of yellow also.

Congrats Rog! Beautiful!

I have two tubs of Super Clean next to each other. The first is the "dirty" one that I start with when I have heavily painted stuff to strip. I leave it in this one for whatever it takes to get the worst of the paint off then put it in the second tub that is much cleaner. I've found that fresh Super Clean seems to strip better than older, more used fluid. I strip a fair amount of stuff and as a rule am pretty happy with Super Clean. I also use an ultrasonic machine with Super Clean for stubborn chassis, interior parts, etc. Things with lots of nooks and crannies. The machine seems to warm the fluid on it's own enough that I don't often use the heat settings. I agree about lacquers and alcohol. It's only when Super Clean fails that I use alcohol but have had luck with it.

I've repaired a few A pillars and you're right about this! Thanks Bill

I guess when I posted I'd already knew the answer about the GM roof lines being shared, and that there may be differences between Johan and AMT/SMP/Revell for kits from 59 and 60. I probably should have asked specifically whether there might be differences between 59 and 60 GM big bodies. If the 59 and 60 are the same that would give me more options to look for junk bodies to be a donor. I hadn't really even considered the Revell Chevy kits at this point. I have a built 59 Revell Chev that I can compare as best I can when I receive the Olds. Thanks Tom