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Hi 'Raul Funny you mentioned the tan color, because for the stock Vette' interior, I'll most likely be using a Testor's color called "wood" and be mixing it with another one of there browns that's darker, to give it a slightly richer tone. I'll then use black for highlights and contrast, and to also match the black windshield frame and cowl that is factory, and looks so good with red. I'll also do a little foil detailing, as this is a roadster, so the interior will be a focal point of interest, and I want it to really "pop". Thanks again for sharing your truck pics - Dave

Me too Can I, Can I, huh? LOL

Hey Ken Really nice start on the truck. Sorry about bein' an air-head today.

Man am I messed up today Got excited about your truck I think I need some lunch

Hey evilone You can't make an ice creme truck, because I'm working on one. Oops, now mine's not a secret either Maybe I'll just copy your's

WOW!! YOU BUILD REALLY NICE STUFF I CHECKED OUT YOUR SITE ON THIS AND IT'S JUST STUNNING. The red is about the same as I'll be using on the '59. Thanks for sharing it Raul. Again, it's just beautiful. The treehugger

Hi there Thank you. Nice to hear from you juergen. Actually, the body comes from Revell Monogram and I've shortened it, and added Corvette stuff. You're right though, it would be hard to do this if it was resin.

Well, got the hinge to work better than I had planned . Funny how that work's when you have help from above. The hood has a hinge point at the front of the hood - the long bar, and then the second hinge point is under the fenders where the hinge disappears. The hood is now poseable in most any position I place it, and can be removed easily. And it clears everything under the hood. So some minor filling and sanding, and a little primer and I'll be ready to paint - I THINK

WOW !!! EVERYTHING FITS so far . This has been such a complicated conversion, making nearly 100 parts come together with some major massaging and making it look factory stock. It never ceases to amaze how " THE CREATOR" helps us builders and creators to get it right . Probably at least two weeks of work left to go, but having a blast with this one . Going to do the hood hinge next, now that the major chassis mods are mostly complete. Hinges are always a challange.

Jeeez George I laughed so hard I almost wet myself - oops - Is that considered cusin' Gregg ( Hope I'm not in trouble with ya now )

Hey Ken Ive struggled with the same "Malidies" just like you. Been buildin' for 58 years, and don't think I ever built one out of the box totally stock. Guess I never saw the point Got a coupla show car kit's on eBay a few weeks back with the plan to build them like on the cover, but as soon as I opened the box - uh oh - The idea's started flowin' and I knew I was in trouble

Nothing here either. Could somebody share ?? - LOL

Yup, your right Ed Once in a blue moon, God blesses us with a few very unique people like these, and the really lucky ones get to recognize their special place in our lives, whether we knew them personnaly or not.

Thanks every one. You too George . Gotta little bit done this morning on the undercarriage. Added some of the '59 chassis to the rear and sides of the 'Vette chassis. Snugs everthing up a bit and make the undercarriage self locating in the body shell. Gonna use the stock 4 outlet exhaust, so I'll have to lengthen all 4 of them once the chassis is done. The chassis'll be sprayed flat black, with most everything else like suspension and drive line aluminum. Very fun stuff. Just had lunch, so I think it's nap thirty. Nite all

Hi Steve Ya know, I haven't a clue yet what I'm going to use for wheels/tires. Maybe I'll start with lowering it and trying some stock hubcaps and whitewalls, then I'll try rallies and then maybe some 24 inchers - love 24 inchers, but I have to expand my horizones Tried everything and love the factory '59 hubcaps with the two-bar knock-offs and the whitewalls and lowered, and, and, and Very factory retro - I like it and that's weird for me, 'cause nearly everything I build has the standard 24 inchers. Good to hear from you - Dave

Hi all I started this fun build a coupla month's ago and was interupted by the need for a hernia operation called "Project Stupidity" , because I shouldn't have been doin' what I did to cause this . Anyhow, I love challanging, complicated projects, which this has turned out to be, and it's been fun. Designing everything to fit and make it look factory was the goal, and I'm happy so far with the progress. The shell of the car is shortened, and the doors are lengthened, and have a bit of the Corvette curve at the rear bottom, but otherwise pretty stock '59 chev, with everything else being '98 'Vette roadster. The body is finished with two coat's of two stage urethane primer, and will receive two coats of single stage white and then two coats of single stage bright scarlet red, followed by several coats of two stage clear coat. The hood will be hinged next, but because it will open forward, Corvette style, I had to finish the inner front fender wells by lengthening them, as you'll see in the pics, so that the hinges will pivot into them properly and clear everything. I also had to match the chassis with the interior tub with some mods, so everything matched properly to the body. The engine/driveline will be pretty stock Corvette, dressed up a bit with some carbon fiber and stock type decal under hood badging and other detailing. So far so good. Any comments appreciated.

AMEN my friend

HAPPY 26TH CONGRATS ON THE GREAT GIFT. NICE " I love you present"

Loved your BIO man . Thanks for sharing. Glad your back and enjoying the hobby. I hope to see some of your stuff, when you have the time to post. All the best - Dave

Hi Scott. You're welcome. I agree with you. Very good idea's . Best regards - Dave

Thanks Bob I see you joined here on my 60th birthday. Pretty cool. All the best - Dave

Hi Scott If you're talking about the museum that Mark Gustafson presides over in conjunction with the GSL, it is still very much alive and well. A few of Bob's things have been earmarked for donation to that museum as far as I know. That's what his wife Jan had said she intended to do at the time we had talked. Good to hear from you - Dave

Thanks Al I know what you mean in most cases, but here it's actually about his things being made available to those who loved and respected him so much, and would like something to remember him by. I hope that makes you feel better about this . All the best - Dave

Hi 'cruzin' I had to modify my post. As I understand it, the collection is so large that you'll have to be there for any inspections or purchases. Thanks for asking - Dave