Sam I Am

That looks awesome. You nailed it!

I also have used techniques from model building on the 1:1 as well. My favorite was the instrument housing on a 63 Fairlane. I thought I had pics of the actual cluster but this is the best I could find. Let's just say that it is a little difficult to source parts for a 62-3 Fairlane. We were rebuilding this 63 for a customer and the housing for the instrument panel was in really bad shape. Originally chrome, it was dull on the places it had not worn through to the plastic underneath. I told my boss I had an idea... I disassembled it, dunked the housing into everyone's favorite paint stripper, primed it with tamiya ,wet sanded with 600, and painted it with tamiya silver leaf. I also cleaned the instrument faces with a cotton swab soaked with novus #1, and polished the clear plastic panel that goes between the housing and gauge panel with novus products as well. In the picture (which does not do it justice) , the panel to the right is factory aluminum with chrome trim. It really looks good and blends well.

After a flurry of trading with fellow members, this is what has been added to my stash.

Right back at both of you, as well as scott8950, and randyc

That Super Bee is oh so gorgeous. ?

Watching this one, that's for sure. I have this kit in my '59 collection and am wondering how to build it.

Love that color, and still amazed at how well detailed and accurate that 312 is. You sure are making it "pop"

Flat black primer with red steelies is something that never goes out of style and looks good on just about any old car.

Georgous Cougar. It looks like a 1967. It also looks like some sort of badge on the rear quarter panel because it is not the correct shape for the '68 side marker light.

It is a 1915, and is a copy of a car that was on the show circuit and in magazines at the time. The original issue of the kit had gold plated trees and not chrome to try and replicate the brass work on the actual car. Ray, that orange will be perfect for this.

Ray, I know you saw mine, and it does look good with minimal or no chrome. Just remember to go to Walmart and get your $15 display case. ? I will be watching your take on this one.

Not today, I keep forgetting to post them.

Not on the road, but saw them through the window as I went by on the road.

Grab me a bag while you are at it please.

I have also been plugging away at this. Interior sheet metal will be the light blue with tan or gray upholstery and door cards.

I am following along. I have an old build up that I need to save.

Yeah, but what about a Fluid Drive transmission. ?

Good to know about the Fireball products. I have a Duster project planned with the slant six out of the 64 dodge 330 kit and a resin bench seat I picked up.

Great job Al, one sweet looking ride. ?

My older sister still has her first car that dad gave her when she turned 16. A 1965 Galaxie 500 convertible. It is in need of an entire restoration at this time, but her husband can handle it. She wants it restored to original condition yet she was lamenting the fact that she really couldn't use it as a reliable and safe daily driver. I informed her that she could do so and still keep it looking all original and anything done could always be undone easy enough. I showed her that she could add electronic ignition with either a module or replacement distributer, change out the carburetor for a fuel injection setup, and add a disc brake conversion kit up front, and dual master cylinder if needed.(it already has power steering and brakes) If she wanted to keep the rpm down at 80 (freeway speed in her state) she could always switch out the C4 for a mechanical OD unit from the early 80's. As far as amenities, easy enough to add an aftermarket stereo with Bluetooth and updated speakers that fit in the factory locations. Add a vintage air system if you want to chill in the summer. Heated seats and cruise control could be added as well. All of these are pretty basic upgrades that can make your driving experience that much more enjoyable. If it's enjoyable, you will drive it more.

This came in today.

I was hunting through my Falcon/Ranchero box to find the bits needed for my recently purchased four door wagon. I use Rancheros for their donor parts and always have some extra bodies. I was moving a couple of the bodies out of the way when all of a sudden this huge squirrel flashed across my eyes so fast that I think I am suffering from whiplash. Here is the squirrel in an extremely rough, taped together idea. I kinda like it. Remove the extra set of door handles, fill in the extra door lines, level out the roof and rocker panels, and voila! Xcab Ranchero!

Really like all of them, especially the last one...because you can drive it.

I don't care for the grill and scoop either. Grill looks like it came off a Valiant , and the scoop looks Mopar as well. Would look better body color though. I didn't look any further than the picture that was posted, but if it has a Hemi in it, then I understand the grill and scoop. ?

It's a gm color from Duplicolor. DSGM302 Light blue metallic.