MeatMan

Thanks Tim!

My kit was the 1974 Grumpy's Toy Vega, which I made into a pro street style cross country racer. Modifications include, a parts box rear spoiler – origin unknown, and a front spoiler I modified from a 1970 Camaro kit. I added an L88 hood is from SMH. It fit very well and required very little work. I designed and printed the following: Front grille and split bumpers air cleaner, frame, exhaust system, and fuel tanks, tool box, cassette radio, CB radio, fire extinguisher, and Fuzzbuster radar detector. Oh, and also soda can, and holder, and power steering pump. The rear tires I bought print files for because I needed wider tires than are available in rubber. Interior is coated with embossing powder for carpeting.

Cool!

Very nice1!

Wild!!!

I love it when something new on this forum. I was unaware of the differences in these engines but heard that there were some. Check out this info if you haven't already. https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/fords-forgotten-y-block-the-1952-57-lincoln-v8/ http://www.ford-y-block.com/lincoln-y.htm

It might be helpful if you recommend a paint that he should use. I've never attempted to paint over chrome myself.

Okay, I compiled the list of ideas. Let me know if I missed any. Forgive me, I'm bored. Wagons Off-road Movie cars, no limits Cannonball Run, 1980s edition. The last official Run took place in 1979 Run-What-You Brung Part 2 Work/Service vehicles. Entries disguised as work vehicles but prepared for the Run. Cannonball Run, 1980s edition. Low-Budget Build (LeMons) Unlimited RADwood (Cars, trucks, from 1980-1999 that captures the essence the era) Hot wheels Cars from movies/TV Cars from songs Monster garage show (vehicle that could transform into another such as a PT Cruiser which could change into a wood chipper, or a school bus which transformed into a pontoon boat) Land Yachts.... any car that meets a minimum overall length. Wild and crazy. Sky would be the limit. Race cars (non-streetable) Combine land yachts with station wagons/panel vans, 4 doors

How about combine land yachts with station wagons/panel vans? I think that would satisfy the long requested run for wagons, but expand the participant list with LYs.

Glad to see you back in the saddle Martin, and love the build!

This vid was my main influence in deciding to buy mine.

I bought the MM kit and used it for one build, but plan on restarting with it. I used (and still use) Inkscape (free program) for my artwork. I never got proficient in it but its not a very hard program to use, but you do need to see some vids on it to flatten the learning curve. You cannot expect to have perfect results the first time out. Unless of course you're "that guy" where everything comes naturally to you. So expect to go through some product fairly quickly in the beginning. On the truck below, I PE the visor, the logo in the front below the windshield, the grille surround, and the rear trim piece above the license plate. At the time, I didn't have a UV light and used sunlight. I'm in NE Ohio, U.S. and sunshine is not something we're know for, but it did the job. I would recommend a cheap UV lamp unless you live somewhere with ample sunshine. Good luck!

You guys are very therapeutic. I thought I had a problem for a minute there. I only have about four builds in the truly shelved stage. The one that bothers me the most isn't the oldest, but one I had high hopes for. I just wanted to make a wild custom, mostly using parts I designed and printed. I got to a decent stage and then went blank. I still plan to finish it, but I don't know when. Part of my issue is my workshop. Which needs a lot more lighting. I think I'll start there.

Well, the theme is to mimic the Cannonball Run route, so the track idea, and the off road idea would mean moving away from that. Perhaps its time for that, I dunno.

Welcome, from a fellow Buckeye!