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Those of us of a certain age will fondly remember the short stories in Pop Sci that introduced us to "Gus Wilson, Veteran Auto Mechanic" who's wisdom, and trouble shooting talents were second to none. I know that some of my automotive interests were sparked by these stories, the rest by by my Dad, and antique Car Nut. They helped to turn me on to cars, in the 1970's when I started to read 'grown-up' magazines like the Popular Mechanics and Popular Science that my Dad always subscribed to. I read every Gus Wilson story I could, and learned a whole lot about cars, and how to fix them. Looking on the Internet yesterday I found a site devoted to Gus and his stories. I found it fascinating. I share it in hope that some of you will find it as fun as I did. I know I'll be reading stories here for a very long time. Stories started in 1925 (!) and run until 1970, for 45 years. https://gus-stories.org/index.htm

The Purple 'vert is "Groovy"! I really like the colour.

Sharp Build! The Colour choice is great!

I really like the Mazda/Kia car kit.

A "Yellow Wings" Bird. USS Wasp's Vf-71 or VF-72 carried the Black Tail. Great Build! Very Sharp.

Many Thanks! Those are Exactly the Pics I needed to see.

So, I get home from a hard day at the office last night, and flop into my recliner. On the table next to it, is a huge Lego Box. My oldest Daughter got it for me, as a "Just Because Gift"! It's been a rough couple of weeks, and this just melted my heart! Many Happy Hours of "Lego" to come.

It is very close. In fact IIRC, the Valve Covers look to have been cut from the same master.

The Bobby Allison Matador Racer in the Coke markings is now the easiest way to find an AMC V8. They come up fairly often, and few folks want them.

Be sure the Colour on the Bonnet and Wings, match, Old Boy! (of course I've spelled it 'colour' for 50 years now.)

How Awful! I feel for you, Carl. That is just sad.

In my opinion, Yes, it is in the wrong place. But, the Mods have not moved it, so I've kept my mouth shut.

Cool History! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Is there anything better that a fresh "In'n'Out Double-Double" Cheese Burger on a Sunday Afternoon? And, I go back to work on Tuesday. And got some time to sort Model Parts. (a never ending job)

The Vicky is just Great! Never enough Gassers.

And, the 7 Litre is back!

Any News on this kit? If it is just "in the Future" that is fine too.

Well, I finally got the Malibu. Now I have both the Recent '55 Badman in the Stars'n'Stripes markings and the New Issue of the Malibu. I'll be swapping wheels and possibly scrounging a Monogram 1/24 Blower assembly for the 'Bu. I'm happy with both kits now that I have them in hand.

You Said It, Chris. I hope they give us, all of whatever is left in the tool.

Has anybody seen this kit at Hooby Looby Yet? I'd kinda like to get it local-ish, but I may just mail order it.

Thanks for the kind words, Tony. I have no choice. I'm too stubborn to just give up. I just switch to a lower gear, and keep going. I may not be the fastest, but I'm always moving forward.

So, Monday the 3rd, I had a brand new experience. About 10 am, I came in to prepare some supplies for a job I was about to start in the backyard. It was about 92 Deg outside, but I hadn't been out but a few minutes, and those in the shade. I was in the kitchen, to get parts ready, and was headed out back. Wham! Next thing I know, I'm on the floor, glasses knocked off, and starting to hurt. I had passed out and fallen. Hit my forehead a good one (1" long gash) and scraped up the outer edge of my right eyelid. (but, Thankfully not the eye itself. (One more Millimetre to the left though...) I eventually got up on my hands and stumbled into the office where my wife was. After same garbled explanation from me (I was not making much sense) we called my Adult Daughter (who lives across the street) and I get hauled to the E.R. I got admitted and held overnight for "Observation" and got 2 CAT Scans and 3 MRI's. (35 minutes in an MRI scanner is about more than I could handle) Spent Monday Night in Hospital, and got home about 1pm yesterday afternoon. Enjoyed the 4th, but was tired and cranky. So, what happened? Doctors have no clue. All test results are good. I had "Ménière's disease" about 26 years ago, and there is some thought that it might be a re-occurrence of that. But, no one really knows. It is all guess work at this point, and the ER doctor admitted that I could have many more tests and still not get an answer. I'm off work until next Tuesday, and will spend tomorrow morning trying to arrange follow up tests. But, No Concussion, No Heart Issues, nothing wrong with the Brain, or Nerves. It just happened. Which leads to my last Irk. I am (as my wife says "Durable!" I have been hit of the head, crushed my fingers in a Roll-Up garage door, survived a Retinal Detachment that can cause blindness, and suffered other small things. I get sick, but never as sick as others, and bounce back much faster than most folks. All of this is a Huge Blessing, one that I am very aware of, and profoundly Grateful for. However the trade-off for this is that when I do have medical problems, they are seldom, if ever found. Weakness in my legs, sufficient to cause stumbling falls? No Answer! Finally went away on it's own. (Mostly. Still happens but not as bad or as often). Back Pain, Leg Numbness, Sciatic nerves? All went (mostly) away on their own. I've spent hours being tested for one thing or another, over the last 25 years. Most of the time, I'm sent home, where the pain goes away by itself weeks to months later. But, I'm not a hypochondriac. The pain is there, Doctors can find find it, and I'm not hallucinating. This "Hard to Diagnose" bit, gets more and more frustrating as I get older. I've spent a lot of good money trying things that never help. Then, my medical problem just goes away. Weeks or Months later, a new one takes it's place. I Grow tired of having a "Durable" yet hard to fix body. Better than the alternative, but still very frustrating. Thanks for letting me vent.

Really Neat Build. And, Handsomely Finished. What Kit/Scale?

Wow! The Falcon and the '69 Ford. Great Kits from Round2!

Beautiful Build, Tim. Another example of why you are one of the most talented Muscle Car builders. Hits all the right notes. Stock Finish, Day 2 Wheels, great looks.