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Vic's Resin does a '65 hardtop. I see one shop has them listed for 54 bucks. No clear parts, plating or chassis. They look kinda rough as they come with the flash still on but they clean up well. That's how my '66 started. I had the bumpers plated and made the windows from clear sheet. I did get Modelhaus tail lights and surrounds asthe ones that came with the kit were all one piece but I could have easily used them if I wanted. The chassis is just made from flat sheet stock. Pegasus wheels/tires.

I did try lacquer thinner, didn't go too well. Didn't think of the alcohol. I have a bottle of 99%, I'll have to give it a try.👍

I don't remember any mention of that kit being reissued. It's a pretty horible kit under the skin but I'd love to have another [and the Formula Sunbird kit] for nostalgia purposes. It was one of the first kits I did a really good job on when I was a kid so I have a soft spot for it.

I have a couple rolls of that. The glue is almost as thick as the wood itself making it almost useless as is. SO, how do I get the glue off so I can use it, any ideas to get it off simply and cleanly?

Check this site out. Multiple pics of pretty well every type of wood in every variation available. Pics are of the actual boards and sheets they sell, not just random examples. I've been planning to use the pics to print out on decal sheet but my sheets are too old, need new ones before I can do this. https://certainlywood.com/index.php A couple example pics, and they have hundreds, if not thousands. oak, maple They even have exotic woods,, goncalo paduk monkey

I applaud your guts for jumping in both feet. Don't get discouraged if you make a mistake along the way, remember it's just plastic and you can always change it. I do it all the time. Over the years I've come to like building modified pickups and other customs best myself so I'll definitly be watching and cheering you on. 👍

My '79 was so rusty at the end of it that when you jacked up the back bumper, the 1/4 panel would start folding up on that side but I never had the axel "wander" even then.

Dave Gage just loined up last month and is currently on site as I type this Les. So they're actually using current members names now.

Just today got a call recorded from "Bell Alient" who actually my internet, TV and house phone is through stating they're planning to run fiber-op through my community soon and to call the number provided to get the free upgrade equipment. 2 problems with that,, 1- Bell NEVER provides free equipment upgrades and 2= I've had fiber-op for almost 20 years now. 🙄

Now they're using the names of members in the scam. Ramfins59 hasn't been on here in about 4 years.

Nope, absolutly wrong. Smallest to largest unit is the logical way to go. The rest of the world says so. Just trolling you John. This is an arguement that's been going on sor dacades. 😉

yea Keith, the US is one of the only [maybe only] country that writes down dates by month/day/ year. The rest of us go from smallest unit to largest day/month/year.

I used to own a '69, that sounds about right. 😉

Super easy. Just snap off the hog rings, take the cover off, add a layer of foam and put the cover back on. It'd take me less then an hour. Just surprising that they left it that way. Maybe they're not done yet but it looks finished to me.

Super nice truck but whoever put the new upholstry on the seat needs to take it back off and put in another layer of 1" foam. There's no way it would have left the shop I trained at like that. Must have been an owner done job.

There's more then a few builders here that I would NOT want to go head to head with in a buildoff. 😧

They already did, this is it/them.

I'v decided this will be my next project. AMT kit with a Flintstone resin body and 3-D printed artilery wheels. Haven't decided on very dark blue or a dark orange yet. Not even sure on the engine either but it'll be a Ford engine. either a flathead or 302.

So, back on this one. did up the interior. Just paint, didn't even flock the floor. Did the foil around the windows and added some black paint detailing. There's an auful lot of trim on this car so I'm just doing it a little at a time. Also lowered it a bit by just drilling new axel holes. I'm gonna be looking for smaller tires.

I have seen another announcement for the Blazer a month or two ago but again, not much else. Maybe Steve G. will comment on this. I'm really looking forward to this though. I'll have plans and already have the perfect wheels I'll be using on it. 😉

Yes, this one. This is the kit Tom Carter told me was modified to make the current '72 Chevy long fleetside so unless Round 2 does the clone thing with it, it can't be reissued in this form. Same kit as the one with the red buildup and wide billitt wheels.

Not that I know of aside from wet sanding it off and polishing out the spot. A very tricky proposition I've had to do more times then I'd like to admit.

Didn't we have a limit of 10 pics per post at one time or am I thinking of a different site?

Primer looks good Jerry. Quick tip with that kit, If you cut the bumper apart from the grille and mount them sepratly they'll both fit better.

Don't know what that's all about but I was just cracking a joke. We sometimes do that from time to time here. 😉