StevenGuthmiller

I'll go along with that. Steve

Ok, I'll concede that not "every" car from that era was totally devoid of shape.......if you could afford a Lambo or Ferrari! But even those pale in comparison to earlier & later models. The Plymouth is nothing more than a gussied up "copy" of one of those early designs when there "was no design department" with a hot rod flair added. As far as the Firebird goes, that's where the "eye of the beholder" comes in. In my opinion, the '84 Firebird was nothing special to look at. This is a Firebird to me! Likewise, I don't believe that claiming to know the "facts" when it comes to pleasing design is a valid argument. What's pleasing to your eye, or what constitutes style in your opinion, my differ completely from my opinion. So let's not argue which designs are "factually" stylish. There's nothing but opinion in both of our arguments. Steve

With the exception of the Chevette, all of these cars, though not always pleasing to the eye, had some style. There are curves, there are lines & cues that draw your attention to one aspect of the design or another. There are things that differentiate the design from other makes & models of the time & from other years. I still have absolutely no idea what year, or model the OP's car is. Hell, I'm not even sure of the make for that matter! I agree Richard, there are cars from every era that were supposed to be very utilitarian, but from the late 70s through the 90s they all looked that way. I guess everybody's sense of what's aesthetically pleasing is different, but no matter how you try, you will never convince me that there were good looking automobiles being built in that era. Just my opinion. Steve

I've been racking my brain trying to remember where I saw this car before. It looked so familiar. Then I remembered! I believe that it was on my refrigerator! Steve

My point exactly! There were almost zero cars from that era that required a degree in automotive styling. Even I can draw a straight line! Steve

But at least there is some "flow" to the design. The one you posted literally looks like a cardboard box on top of a cardboard box. I'm picking up more styling cues from this one. Steve

I don't want to step on your toes Erik, but this is exactly the type of vehicle I think of when I think of the absolute absence of style. The epitome of the "appliance vehicle" in my opinion. The resemblance to a Fridgidaire is stunning! Steve

You're right Snake. It's a bit "grocery getter" & stodgy in appearance, but I think it can just barely pull off that "muscle car" vibe in the right circumstances. Steve

Agreed! There's something about digging up a really nice old kit like your '68 Fury that makes the heart race a little. And I can guarantee you, if you love this type of car like I do, you are going to be sorely disappointed by the modern kit makers if your waiting for any new tools. I feel fairly confident in saying that if you want a '68 Plymouth Fury model kit, this will probably be your only option in our life times. There will be no shortage of Camaros & '57 Chevies! Steve

The '61s can be some very tough ones to find. Plus you have to set aside your sense of aesthetics to really love a '61 Mopar! Lucky for me, I really like ugly cars! Steve

Nice stuff!! That '59 looks like top notch condition! They all look like pretty easy restorations. I love to see that people are still interested in these great old annuals! Steve

My '59 was an X-EL re-issue with a resin interior. The '60 was a nice re-builder & the '61 was a pristine unbuilt. My '62 is a "USA Oldies" convertible & the '63 is the re-issued hardtop The '64-'67 kits are all original "flat box" kits, all in very nice condition. I started the '65 some time back, but it stalled because it needs a re-paint. I'm also pretty excited to have an example of the Johan & MPC Dodge Custom Royal, Dart, Polara & Monaco kits from 1959-1966, as well as the Johan Chrysler Newyorkers & 300s from 1960-1968. I'm pretty much "full up" on Mopars! Now, hopefully I live long enough to finish them all! Steve

My Fury collection is nearly complete except for the '68. So far, I've built the '59, '60 & '61. I have very nice examples of the '62-'67, mostly hard tops except the '62 & '66. Steve

I've been reliving my "pre-youth". I've been thoroughly enjoying collecting as many of the old annual kits that I can that I missed out on as a kid. I've found it exceedingly rewarding to take these old kits that I used to view as "substandard" in the detailing department & try to build them as I used to think was not possible. Steve

Love the Fury! This is one that I don't have. But I do have a almost pristine, unbuilt '67 that I hope to get started on in the not too distant future. Nice find! Steve

I really don't know how some of you guys keep these piles of kit boxes looking so nice. I find that I can't pile my boxes more than about 3 high because I'm constantly pulling out kits here and there to look for parts or whatever. If I had my kits stacked like this, I would guarantee you, the first thing that would happen is that I would need something out of the Revell '64 Chevy truck box, bottom row, center!! Steve

Well, let's just say that's a matter of personal preference. I love my cat, Lucy, but she lives with me at MY convenience. I refuse to let an animal rule my life. I had enough of that with 25 years of kids! Steve

I have to say that scrolling through this thread I'm a little jealous! Most of my finished kits are still piled up on my family room floor, still in search of a permanent home after our move. My shop is nowhere near as pretty as many I've seen here. Then again, it was never meant to be & never will be. It was always meant to be a working space & not a show place. But, I am still jealous! Steve

You wouldn't need much more than a good PE set for that. Steve

No I have not. I'll check it out. Steve

Yup, I've looked @ pics of your Galaxie before & it's pretty cool. But just like if it was a Canadian or Australian kit, the box art would need to specify that. In the end, that would be the best anyway. There were a lot of really cool American cars produced in other countries that a lot of us would love to see. I'll take a dozen of this Canadian car! Steve

I have the same one. I love it! I almost never use any of the sanding wheels. I mostly use the cutting wheel for cutting metal wire & tubing. But I use the reamer bits on plastic all of the time for rough cutting. I still use files & sand paper for fine work. I use it extensively for things like removing screw posts on old annuals, drilling out headlight buckets, & just generally thinning out anything that needs it. If you're careful & select the correct bits & tool speed, it will work for all sort of things. I think one of these is almost indispensable if you're working with resin! Steve

Yeah Tulio, the box art would at least have to specify that it is a Brazilian model. To the rest of us, that's a '66. Steve

I think that I have the engine figured out. I'm using the Revell '66 GTO basic engine assembly with the intake & valve covers from the MPC '69 Firebird kit. The air cleaner is an old annual kit piece from "who knows where" with a scratch made snorkel. Just need to find a half way decent carb. Steve

It's pretty funny how they really didn't have to go too far with the modifications on this abortion to complete the joke. The car was a joke to start with in my opinion! Here is a perfect example of late '70s & early 80s styling. Steve