StevenGuthmiller

These are the ones that I can identify and the ones that I would want. First pic. First row, left, top to bottom 1. AMT 1959 ElCamino 2. AMT 1958 or '59 Edsel. 3. AMT 1960 Pontiac Bonneville 4. AMT 1961-'64 Lincoln Continental. 5. Johan 1964 Dodge Polara. If it's the flat box kit with factory side trim, you will want that one. 6. AMT 1958 Impala. 7. Monogram 1958 Thunderbird? Second row, top to bottom. 1. Johan 1961 Olds F-85 wagon 2. AMT 1962-'66 Chevy Apache Pickup 3. NOT SURE. Possibly a Plymouth Valiant? 4. AMT 1961-'63 Ford Thunderbird. 5. NOT SURE, but Possibly an AMT Plymouth Signet. I would want it! 6. AMT 1964-'65 Ford Mustang. 7. AMT 1964 Ford Galaxie. Third row, top to bottom 1. AMT 1964 Corvette? 2. AMT 1962 Pontiac Tempest. 3. AMT 1965-'66 Plymouth Barracuda. Take it!! 4. Another 1961-'64 Lincoln Continental 5. AMT 1963 Corvette 6. NOT SURE. Another mid 60s Lincoln Continental? 7. AMT 1962 Ford Galaxie. Forth row, top to bottom. 1. Monogram '39 Chevy. Meh! 2. AMT 1965-'66 Mercury? 3.Johan 1965-'66 Plymouth Fury. TAKE IT!!! 4. AMT 1963 Mercury Comet Steve

Thanks guys. If past experience with Scale Finishes base coat is any indication, the color will deepen considerably with clear. Steve

You can use Testors gloss or flat lacquers over pretty much anything. Shouldn't cause any problems whatsoever. Steve

I got the first couple of coats of Scale Finishes "Sunfire Red" on my '64 Grand Prix today. Steve

I managed to throw on the first couple of coats of "Sunfire Red" this afternoon, with probably one, possibly two more to go. I really do like this color! It's quite unique and very "Pontiac". Painting bodies is always the most nerve racking part of the project for me, but in the end, it's one of the most rewarding as well. Steve

C'mon guys! You're both very accomplished builders. Don't let a little interior intimidate you. Treat it like a separate model, cut it apart and re-build it. You can save and modify the seats, dash and steering wheel and basically start over on the door panels and floor. You might be surprised how rewarding it is to re-work these old interiors. A '62 Dart door panel would be a pretty simple design to replicate. Steve

I'm planning on building my convertible as a max wedge as well, except a pretty much bone stock Polara on the outside. Surprise, surprise. Steve

The only thing that I miss is the ability to edit posts after a couple of days! But that's another issue. Steve

I'm a factory stock guy myself, but you really can't beat Alclad paints for their metal finishes. While the engines in these photos are painted various colors, most of the metal parts are painted with varying Alclad metallic colors. There are a ton to choose from. Steve

Thanks Dann! It was fun to watch it unfold. Your show was the only game in town with the virus and all. It was nice to see that someone was willing to pick up the pieces and go with it rather than just canceling, like everyone else. How could I not get in on that? And thank you to all of the guys that saw fit to vote for my models! I am humbled and extremely appreciative! Steve

A little. It's just a change that will require some getting used to. Steve

The "category police" strike again! Steve

A very astute observation! Steve

Fair enough. But then I can say that they are doing it differently in your state than mine! In Minnesota it makes no difference if you own a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, or in Two Harbors, you're out of business, which is absolutely stupid, because they have had a whopping 1 case in Lake county, and nobody is going to be commuting to Lake county! My whole point is that the idiotic "one size fits all" responses of some of these governors requires exactly one brain cell. You're right, proximity and risk should be factors in making decisions about peoples lives and livelihoods. Unfortunately, in far too many places, there is very little risk, and proximity is a non issue, yet those people's livelihoods are not even being considered. They're just lumped in with what's happening in the metro areas and basically left to rot. Steve

Tonight we started off with an appetizer of fried pickles. Pickle spears with Havarti cheese wrapped in egg roll skins and fried, served with Sriracha ranch dip. Then we had some home breaded popcorn shrimp and a Mediterranean chick pea salad made with roasted bell peppers, sweet brown tomatoes, anchovies, capers and sage. Not bad for something that I just made up. Steve

I'll eat just about anything Cajun or Creole!! I love all of it!! Steve

I'm right there with you buddy! Steve

I will add a couple of observations about wearing protective gear as well. Working in a medical setting, I have heard often the fact that a mask does little to protect the wearer from contracting the virus. It only serves to help keep the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others if he or she has it. The virus is not selective about which avenue it enters your body, whether through your nose or eyes. Besides, how often do you see some schmuck walking around with a mask on, and either his nose is sticking out of the top of the mask, or he's wearing it on his chin. There's no point at all in wearing a mask unless you are at least going to wear it properly. So basically, the mask has become a token of courtesy and little else. It let's other people know that "I care about you enough to not infect you if I am infected", and there is nothing wrong with that, but it's not going to necessarily protect you from becoming infected. The next misconception is that you are somehow protecting yourself by wearing rubber gloves. This is complete hog wash! There is no difference at all between living virus on your hands, or on your gloves. As a matter of fact, it can be detrimental because of the misconception that the wearer is somehow protected and therefore free to put their grubby gloves all over any surface they please. Gloves are only helpful to the wearer if used for a particular task and then discarded. Walking around all day with a pair of rubber gloves on is just plain ignorant. Washing your hands and using hand sanitizer frequently will help protect yourself and others, but gloves?..........well, unless you plan on washing and sanitizing your gloves just as often as you would of your hands, they will only serve to make you look like a dope. Steve

I really don't think that people understand the ramifications of what devastating the economy is going to do to the health and well being of the people of this country. The overwhelming majority of COVID deaths in this country have been residents of long term care facilities and people over the age of 60, and the majority of them have had underlying health conditions. So let's agree that we know who the vulnerable population is for the most part. In the mean time, while unemployment soars to record numbers, the unintended consequences of alcohol and drug abuse, spousal and child abuse, depression, suicide and uncounted numbers of other poverty related health issues will very likely cause more deaths than the virus will. Nobody seems to be concerned about those casualties. Steve

Looking good Steve!! That's the same quandary that I was dealing with. I didn't know if it would be easier to convert an automatic transmission, or build a 4 speed console! Neither one appeared as if it were going to be a simple fix, so I just picked one. Keep up the good work Steve! Steve

Thanks Barry, but I have far too many vintage Pontiacs waiting for my attention. Some time, in the not too distant future, I would like to get to work on an AMT 1962 Bonneville hardtop, AMT 1964 Bonneville convertible, AMT 1964 Lemans convertible and an MPC 1966 Bonneville hardtop. My plate is pretty full. I did do a '61 Bonneville convertible some years back, but not to the same level of detail as this GP. Steve

It's really very easy George. I am really more than happy to help answer any questions you might have. Steve

Not really a priority Richard. I just thought if you're going to toss it anyway, it might be worth trying first. Steve

Both. They were doing throat and nasal swabs Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday they were doing blood tests for antibodies. Tomorrow, I believe it will be mostly diagnostic swabs. Steve

My wife has started her temporary job testing mostly residents and employees in long term care facilities all over the state of North Dakota, along with some mass testing. Her and her colleagues tested just over 300 residents and employees at a care facility in Mayville ND on Monday where 20 positive tests were reported. She will be testing over 1,000 residents and employees at a facility in Fargo tomorrow. Steve