StevenGuthmiller

According to what I have been able to find, gold was the color for Olds small blocks from 1964 to 1976. (not sure if all of them were this color) Bronze, (or copper) was applied to 400 engines from 1965-1969. Blue for the 1970-'76 455. Most 425's as well as some early 455's were red. Here is a link that I found. www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/products.asp?dept=345 Steve

Welcome Kyle! As far as I know, there is no expiration date on model kits! As a matter of fact, the vast majority of my builds are kits 50 plus years old. Steve

Welcome Brian! If it works for you, it doesn't matter at all what is common practice. Steve

The exact color that I used was MCW "Turbine Bronze". I believe the Testors "Dark Bronze" is probably a darker color. A good alternative might be Testors "One Coat" "Fiery Orange" lacquer. If the OP is looking for a true representation of Oldsmobile Copper engine paint, and is able to acquire it, Scale Finishes carries the color in one ounce jars of enamel air brush paint. Oldsmobile also used a gold paint from 1964-1972, in conjunction with the copper, (1965-1969) Scale Finishes carries that option as well. This is the engine done with MCW "Turbine Bronze". Steve

They look like they might work okay for long straight pieces of body trim, but how often do you get something that straight. Otherwise, it seems to me that they would likely be much more hassle than just using foil. Just my observation at this point. Steve

Hey! I like that stuff! Steve

I recently watched a Netflix movie called "1922". It's about a farmer in Nebraska who's wife recently inherited 100 acres to add to the 80 that they already had. She wants to sell and move to the city, but he wants to keep the land and farm it. Rather than move, the farmer hatches a plan to conspire with his teenage son to kill his wife in order to stay on the farm. It's a bit strange, but it keeps you guessing. The movies is an adaptation of a Stephen King short story. Steve

I have to agree. After all, a dryer sheet is supposed to be a fabric softener. If it helps, these are the ingredients of a standard Bounce dryer sheet. Dipalmethyl Hydroxyethylammoinum Methosulfate. (say that 5 times fast!) Fatty Acid Polyester Substrate Clay Fragrance Steve

I agree. Could have used one of the many custom "show rod" kits, but as Mark said, trying to wring a few more bucks out of something that the powers that be thought was a dead horse. Too bad that they couldn't have just retained the stock parts and still included the custom dreck for anybody who wanted to build something that horrible. They did it prior to the "sweat hog" swill. Steve

Give it a shot. It's quite easy to work with. Steve

I just picked up another set of the basic colors myself! I needed some red for an upcoming project and the metallic set doesn't have bright red. I should be set for embossing powder for a very long time! Steve

One that pops into my head is the MPC 1969-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix kits. I suppose they became the "Super Fly" and finally that nauseating "Sweat Hogs" abortion. What a waste. Steve

Thanks guys!! Thanks Tim! With the paint regimen that I use, I normally don't have to worry a lot about burning through during the polishing process, although it can still happen. I use as many as 5 clear coats which greatly reduces the risk of burn through. Steve

I haven't needed to buy any for several years, but the set that I have been using was found on ebay some time ago for about $15.00. The brand is "Hampton Art" and the set that I have are metallic colors. They are available in different color sets from various distributors on ebay. You can get them in "basic", "pastel" and "metallic" colors for around $20.00. A set will last a very long time. Basic. Pastel. Metallic. Steve

They are strong! I've had them "jump" a few inches from my bench to a tweezers or other metal tool. Steve

Since I've started using embossing powder, I have never looked back. I have had nothing but good luck with it, and it can literally be applied in minutes with virtually no fuss, once you get used to it, with no special tools or preparation. Steve

Appreciate all of that guys! There will be no further updates for a week or so. Heading out on vacation tomorrow morning. See you later! Steve

The nice thing is, with a $20.00 investment, why mess with replacement parts. It's kind of like re-soling a pair of $25.00 shoes. Steve

My neighbors might drive me nuts by mowing their lawns at 9:00 PM, but at least they're not shooting at me..........yet! Steve

Except that I do. My wife is on Facebook all of the time, and all I ever hear is things like, "look what your idiotic niece is saying now". I like to think that my life is pretty happy. I like it that way and really don't need all of the background noise to aggravate me. Call it ignorant bliss if you like. Steve

Thanks Keith! While I was messing around, I thought that I just as well add the carpet to the door bottoms. Steve

Thanks fellas! Continued with some interior work today by working on some foiling and detail painting of the door panels and seats and did a little revamping of some pedals. Steve

Geez!! Your neighbors are much worse than mine!! Steve

If that's your thing, I say knock yourself out. Yard work in my opinion has always been just that........work! I get enough work during the week. I mow my lawn when it needs it, or when I have to, not just to get that nice little "cross hatch" pattern that my neighbors seem to get the shivers over. I get out the chainsaw when there's something that needs cutting, not just to kill time. Steve

I keep thinking that with printed materials going away, why have none of these magazines taken the obvious leap into the 21st century and tried an online publication? I keep hearing about the prohibitive costs and difficulties with publishers. I know nothing about magazine publishing, but wouldn't it be a much easier endeavor to publish an online mag? Just seems like a natural next step to me. There are a lot of us out here who do not subscribe to magazines, (I don't need all of that extra fill for my garbage can) but there is every possibility that I would subscribe to an online publication. Steve