OldTrucker

Slow going but getting closer. This has been one tough kit with poor instructions and ill fitting parts. Had to remove rear axle and adjust it to line up with the wheel wells.

I got the idea from an article in Scale Auto magazine that I had years ago and no longer have. I believe it was the width of the center raised section at the front angled to the center point at the back then squared it off to meet the cowl. Been a long time ago so do some measuring and research it online. It may still be out there somewhere.

I used Krylon Ivory for the base color and couldn't make up my mind on a second color. My wife picked the second color. Had half a can of Ocean Mist Rustoleum sitting in the closet and she said it was perfect so that is what it became.

A test fit as it heads to final stage of the build. What a pain this old kit is to get everything situated correctly. Axles seem not to be aligned from drivers side..

I can identify with that!?

One of my favorite episodes!

The will claim Bransons orbital flight was a fake but Besos' flight was real because they just went straight up and back down because the is no round to go around.?

You believe they are doing this on their own dime? Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX have received nearly $5 billion in government aid over the years in various forms—grants, environmental credits, tax breaks, discounted loans, and more—while Amazon received more than $3.7 billion in taxpayer subsidies at the federal level alone.

After a couple delays they finally got the launch off. Already bored with it all. Just millionaires playing with expensive toys and catering to those with deep pockets to take a giant (dangerous) carnival ride. Has nothing really to do with space exploration as far as I'm concerned. Think how much good could be done with the money spent right here on the planet where we have veterans living on the street and homeless children that they could be helping.

90% of the time first class package delivery shows not available so you are stuck with high priced "priority" which takes longer to get there that regular mail did! They say 2-3 days guaranteed but when it takes a week they blame "covid" for the delay and won't give a refund.

Rich was a great guy. While I never had the pleasure of meeting the man his occasional correspondence with me told a lot about the man. He was very helpful on some of my builds with suggestions and just the knowledge sharing he did. He was very caring and kind when my wife had her heart surgeries and problems as well as my own. Always with a comforting word. I'll miss him. Godspeed Rich.

Could not stand the missing tool boxes so made some out of my empty cheerios box.

Getting closer! Didn't want Don's so made up a name using some left over decals. Would have changed location but didn't have anything that would work.

So very true!LOL It is also generational as we pass it down to our kids and they to theirs!LOL I was taught do as I say, not as I do from my grandparents and felt the sting after repeating some word they used, but used fluently as an adult once out of the house.(military service didn't help nor being a truck driver!LOL) My kids have taught their kids the same and they do not use bad language even though their dads (and some moms) do. I am sure as they reach adulthood they too will grow their 4 letter vocabulary.LOL Just a side note, one son's daughter made him start a swear jar. He said he would add a quarter every time he said a bad word. She insisted he put a dollar in each time, said she wanted to go to college!LOL

Received my end of a trade from Oldmopars yesterday! Would trade with him any time! Thanks Scott!

Our most sincere condolences of the loss of your wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.?

It reminded me of once about 1987 pulling into a truck stop next to a portable parking lot about 2am and noticing an open window on on of the lower cars. Figured it might have been broken out. Went in and called out for who the driver was and he stood up and I told him what I saw. Walked out with him to check on it and discovered a guy and gal sleeping in the back seat! They had been in there about 7 hours and it was a mess.

Careful guys, just sayin'.?

Just unmasked the 1st bed side. Took me over 2 hours to mask it. Was afraid the tape might be too thick and sticky but it came out pretty good! Will di the other side tomorrow.

That was my original ides but lost the magazine that had the instruction on how to do the whole job on the hood and grill.

I do worry about what the car owners will say about their cars being transported wit the windows rolled down!LOL

Looks great Ken! Wish I had the patience to build with that level of detail. I have the DVD too! Now I'm going to have to watch it again!LOL

Hood, grill and fenders done. Not perfect but as good as I can do.

No way would I have the patience to drill that many holes!? Awesome conversion!

Here is where I am at!