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Amen on updating the tracks.

Wow! That is a Masterpiece. Were did you get the ROPS, Tracks and Grille? Moluminum?

Now, I have to dig up a Sedan kit, and look at the Wheels, Chris.

Nice Detective Work, Stef! I know that Whale Tail Spoiler made it into the Hardtop Olds kit that was just released.

I'm thinking it was First Quarter 2023, but I could be wrong.

Now that you mention it, I remember the comments about the Streaker needing a chassis that is no longer used.

Here are my guesses and reasons for them. Top Five Pics. 1: '64 Olds F-85 Streaker Drag Car. (Because the tooling is fresh. Much of the Streaker is on the hanger shot to begin with.) 2: Mannix Toronado Converible. (Because I suspect, but cannot prove that "The Californian" rod and the Mannix share Chassis and engine parts) 3: '68 Mission Impossible Coronet. (Because a '68 Coronet is already verified to be coming) 4: The Thunder Charger Rod. (Because the '67 Dodge Charge was run about 5-6 years ago.) 5: The Bed Buggy. (Because this had been rumored to be a future kit several years ago) The Wild Cards.... MPC Mail Truck. (Because a Beautifully Restored Model was just shown here last week) The Horse Hide Hauler. ( Because it is a '32 body on the Surf Woody Chassis, and that is recent.) The XR-6. (Because, 'Why Not')

Indeed. Going to be Killer when you get it done.

Bill, first versions of Revell Instruction sheets call the "American Racing" Mags. But, I think that may not be correct. The illustrations do not look like what is in the kit now. Think They may be Hallibrands, as shown in the Woodie / Sedan instructions.

The Stock wheels have separate hub caps , but no bolt or hub detail, so you would need to use the caps. (which I might do, if I use those wheels.) Thanks for the Link!!

Tango & Cash, comes to mind....

Wow. What a great looking Engine!

Got a Link to Casey's wheels? Or, would the Wheels from the Revell 37 Ford Trucks work? I have a spare set of those floating around somewhere......

i have 5 of these kits. The Woodie or the Sedan are the better kit to have if you want period " Speed Parts". It has the Overhead Cam Head and related Parts. The Head in the Pickup is a Winfield Head. I prefer the OHC Head, but the Woodie/Sedan kit is harder to Find Right Now. The Rest of the Speed Parts (Carbs, Manifold, Exhausts) are shared between the kits. Only the Heads are different. There is a nice 'Zoomie" exhaust on the chrome tree, that is not referenced in the instructions. I'm thinking a Fenderless pickup with the track nose, '32 Ford Wire Wheels, and Skinny Tires.

Thanks, Bill. I'll find some other wheels. Probably the Steelies, as my second choice. Or, AMT '32 Ford Wire Wheels.

Rules Question. Are the 5 spoke mags in the Revell '29 Rat Rod eligible to run in this Contest? As far as I can tell, they were tooled in the 1960's when this kit was first new. It looks like the rest of the kit fits all the Entry Rules, for a Banger.

Not So Far. We are still waiting......

Wow, I want a copy of that book! Thanks for telling us about it!

Bob, you can sure lay down an impressive paint job. That has to be one of the smoothest applications I have seen! You have a real talent for painting.

Thanks for the image links. More Fodder for the Idea Mine

Great Weathering! I've seen many trucks looking like that on Farms here in the Central Valley. Straight Sheet metal, but killer surface rust. You nailed that look.

I'd ask my Dad (He's 85) if he remembers you, but his dementia has made it impossible to get answers to those kind of questions. He was heavily involved in the Vet's Club and Veteran's Services when he was in school. Neat story, about my Dad. When he was at Chico State, they had a '62 VW Bug. Just before Christmas it died. No Compression and a 'holed' piston. My Dad bought the parts and rebuilt that 4 banger on the kitchen table in the 2 bedroom apartment they rented just off campus. And got it back in the car 2 days before We had Christmas Dinner.

Wow! Just unbelievable Talent and Craftsmanship on this build. I'd have never thought of doing that Pro-Mod conversion to that car.

These are such Awesomely Detailed & Beautiful Builds, that words fail me. I'm stunned!

Sharp little Build! I've always wanted one of those Rods, but could never afford one. Yours will have to do for now.