Straightliner59

That's a good call, I think. Springs and shackles would almost certainly be visible, here. Your tubs look great!

I have Hot Rod Yearbook #11. It has an article in it called "Pro Stocker Parade", it shows all of the following Mopars with leaf springs: Vanke Duster, Lambeck Dart, Leal Duster, John Petrie 'Cuda, Motown Missile Challenger. They seem to be more common than the coil overs.

And you accomplished it, beautifully! I'm not necessarily impressed by large-scale stuff, but your Fiat is fantastic!

This is where she sits, now. Wings (airfoils) and wheels and tires are on the car! Except, I just noticed something that needs fixing, thanks to these photos. This is kind of a big day! Along with a couple of the very earliest photos I have of the car, for comparison. Thanks for looking!

Very cool! Congrats on that win! That was a very competitive contest, back then--one of the big ones.

That's why I have a valet!?

I say, "Whatever gets you there!" The result is all that really matters, beyond enjoying what you're doing. I'd say your results speak for themselves, my friend

I'll say it! This is actually looking rather promising!?

Very nice work, and a great idea for doing the rad-wall! You're a wizard with the styrene, my friend! Congratulations.

Okay! First off; Francis, I am always glad when something from my workbench finds its way to another's.? I made 20-some-odd zip ties for the roll cage padding. I need to trim most of them. Then, I began hanging the body panels, and installing the tail section and 'chutes. I may redo the bracket that mounts the 'chute cords, as it looks bulky, to me. Even though they're very close to being permanently mounted, I couldn't resist putting the wheel/tire assemblies on, just to look! Next, I'll finish the steering and get the magnesium and rubber on it! Comments, critiques and questions are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

I like Alclad Chrome for polished aluminum. It's what i used on my SG Vega.

That's definitely an oldie! I've never seen Pactra 'Namel in that type bottle. Very cool!

It's interesting how we all approach this stuff differently. I use Alene's Tacky Glue, for that very reason!?If it's very difficult to remove, I just use a little water.

I have a Testors marked 35 cents on the cap, and one marked 40. I have three of the old Pactra 2/3 oz. bottles. One is Hot Rod Primer that's still good--it has 25 cents printed on its label. The other two are not marked. I have a ton of ancient Humbrol paints I bought back in the early-mid '80s, that's still good, too.

Excellent work, JC! These are all very cool!

I really like the work you're doing with the engine. Not sure how much that's saying, as I think all your work is impressive!

That color is excellent! I'll need to remember that.

I hooked up the EGT modules, and made the clamp for the engine RPM readout. Thankfully, I'm running out of wires, etc., to hook up! Also, I have been making zip-ties for the cage padding. I've added a step to the process of making them, that makes them look much better. Before I "ball" the end with a lighter, I place the monofilament in the vise, and flatten a length of it. This simple step creates a much more believable tie.

When I saw Randy at a contest here, in October, he told me he was shutting down. He said that he just didn't feel it was worth the time and effort, any more. I tried to buy a set of Chaparral wheels from him. He told me to just take them. Anyway, it sounds like he may have done just that, unfortunately.

I like Alene's Tacky Glue. And pins. Drilling and pinning is not only good for temporary assembly, I also makes for a sturdier final product.

I appreciate that, Ian. You have it in you! I have confidence in your abilities, my friend!

Looking really good, my friend! You're making great progress!

For sure! Same here.

I loved following your Flintstone Flyer(s) project. Nice work on those!

At some point, I think around the mid-'60s, the rules changed to state that cars must sit level, or with a slight forward rake. I'm with you, though, those nose-high cars all would have been chasing Mazmanian, Montgomery, or SWC! And, they look idiotic!