StevenGuthmiller

Thanks Gerry! Steve

Looking for an intake manifold from said kit to possibly convert into a 2 bbl for a '64 Pontiac project. Anyone? Steve

I've been trying to make a decision for the engine that I'm going to put in my '64 Pontiac Lemans convertible project, and I would like to pick all of your brains on the matter. The Lemans was available in '64 with either a 215 6 cylinder, a 326 4-bbl V-8, or a 326 2-bbl V-8. All were available with a 4 speed manual transmission, which is what I'm going to go with. My question is that in any circumstance, I'm going to have to do some parts swapping and/or modifications, and I wanted to do something a little different, so my first thought was to work towards a 326 2-bbl. That of course is going to require finding a suitable 2-bbl intake, or modifying something to represent one. The other option is a 6 cylinder, but as far as I'm aware, there are no Pontiac 6 cylinders available, except for the overhead cam version contained in the MPC '69 Firbird kit which was apparently not available until 1966. So, the question is, should I go for an accurate 2-bbl V-8, or an inaccurate 6 cylinder? The 6 Cylinder in the '69 kit is pretty cool and would look pretty boss in the Lemans. The conundrum being that I do want to keep this in the factory stock realm. What do you guys think? Steve

Thanks Steve. This is probably one of my better examples. Now, you may not like the look of the metallic embossing powder, but I feel like it helps add a little more visual texture than solid powder, although they both work equally as well in my opinion. This floor was done with embossing powder and painted over. Possibly looks more accurate than the metallic powder, but also not as pronounced in it's appearance. Steve

My suggestion would be to use embossing powder instead of flocking. just my opinion, but I believe that embossing powder provides a closer to correct short cut pile look than the more fibrous look of flocking. You can find embossing powder in a rainbow of colors in some craft stores as well as online. Embossing powder lends itself well to being painted over. Flocking, not so much. Steve

There's actually 7, but 2 of them are '64s. Steve

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Same method that I often suggest for vinyl tops. Steve

Yeah, it's gotten expensive, but then again, what hasn't? And in the end, I've had issues with bad paint with every brand of paint that I've ever used at some point. Just the luck of the draw. Steve

On rare occasions I have had this happen with this clear, although maybe not to this extent. I’ve just chalked it up to a bad can of clear and moved on. In every case, the clear eventually hardened, but I know it’s not an optimal situation. I’ve probably bought 30 or more cans of this clear over the past 10 years, and I’ve had these issues with only a couple of them. Steve

Well, technically yes. just outside of Fargo North Dakota, so it’s pretty much like living in No-Dak. For tax purposes, I wish that I did live in ND!!!!!! ? Steve

There's the ticket. These things need to be addressed in advance. Steve

Not only are you in danger of chipping the paint, but once you begin, where do you stop? A scribed door is going to have a different appearance than an un-scribed one, so it’s not just a matter of scribing an inch or two on one panel. You’re probably going to have to scribe all of the panel lines so that they all match. Steve

Of course, but I could possibly see either of those popping up at some point, as they were both offered in kit form at one point. The ‘57 Buick never was. Steve

With Round-2 doing all of these resurrections of old kits long missing for decades, do you suppose that there's a possibility of some of these old acetate promos ever seeing the light of day in styrene? I'd buy a bunch of these!!! Steve

This is why I was asking. Steve

A few pics from a very small local IPMS show in south central Minnesota. I won a couple of category golds, but I'm a little bit disappointed in the judging criteria, (as I remember being the case the last time I was at this show possibly 5 years ago) So that, coupled with some other reasons, means that I won't be likely to be returning to this show. But, that aside, here are a few pics. Steve

That's what I'm waiting for. And I'll never be convinced that a chrome substitute will be a viable alternative for real chrome until that happens. Steve

I’ve been doing basically the same thing for quite some time, except instead of floor polish, I use a coat of Testor’s clear gloss lacquer. Steve

You can still find this kit relatively cheap. There’s a ton of them out there. Steve

As it's come to my attention that "Little Motor Car Company" is ceasing operation, is there anyone that has any knowledge of a good substitute for a company that will do small batch vacuum metalizing for the hobby? I have no interest in chrome paint as an alternative, so please, don't even bring it up. I guess my real question would be is if anyone has had any interaction with this promising looking company in California. The name is "M&M Metalizing" and according to their website, "There are no minimum quantities, and no job is too small or too large". They also say that "We are happy to plate anything you desire, ie, toys, model figures, etc". It sounds promising. https://mmmetalizing.com/index.html Steve

I have to say that I see a lot of custom roof swaps, (most of which look really dopey) but this one works. Fabulous build all around! Steve

I do this as well. Steve

Couldn't tell you for sure about that particular primer as I've never used it. Could be that it's too hot. These are the ones that I use. Steve

I have 14 finished Johan kits on my shelves right now, and probably 15 to 20 still waiting to be built. Most of these 30 to 35 kits are of the very rare "flat box" variety, along with a few scattered "USA Oldies" kits. I love these kits, and value them more than anything else in my collection. They are true collectors pieces as there is almost zero possibility that any of them will ever be reproduced. If you're a Mopar fan, you absolutely have to love Johan! They produced more interesting Mopar subjects than any other manufacturer, including a full line of Chrysler 300 kits from 1962 to '68, Plymouth Furys from '59 to '68, and full sized Dodges from 1959 until 1964. They also produced the ONLY Desoto model kit ever produced in styrene with the 1960 Desoto Adventurer kit. Of the 14 finished Johan kits that I have in my collection, an even dozen are unusual Mopar subjects, from Dodge Royal Lancers and Dart Phoenixes, to Plymouth Furys, and Chrysler New Yorkers and 300s. The same thing could be said for Cadillac, Oldsmobile and AMC. The bodies are absolute works of art, rivaling any modern kit, and exhibiting remarkable accuracy, especially when you consider their age. While the chassis, and interiors can often leave something to be desired, they lend themselves very well to kit bashing parts from modern kits to produce something finely detailed and truly unique. Steve