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It is a great way to stretch your imagination. Give yourself permission to to things that are "Wrong". Stuff you would never do normally. I've found as I get older, my "What-if" sense has been shrinking. So, I've been trying to push back on my dwindling sense of fun. The Key (at least for me) is to Let myself go the way I did 40 years ago, when thoughts of "that would never work in real life" or "you can't do that" never crossed my mind. Good Luck! I'll be waiting to see what you come up with.

eBay sellers parting out this kit in 3-2-1.......! Kit looks awesome. I'll bet Round2 narrow piecrust slicks will fit on this kit too. And, there are some nice extra wheels on the chrome tree. Talk about feeding the Parts Box! Bring on the Fiat!

Thanks, Jim. Others will have pics posted soon.

So, Pics incoming soon? Sounds Like a good deal already. How do the tires look?

Is That a Spoiler for the Hardtop in Chris's Video? I've paused it, but It goes by too fast. I don't see a spoiler in the Drastic Plastic Hardtop instructions. Could it be from the Streaker Drag Racing version? If it IS a spoiler, I want one.

Too Bad Round2 can't get that Ramcharger Dune Buggy into production. Cool Kit, and a great source of parts. (P. S. What does the Jerrycan look like?)

Re: All Three Names. My Grandmother advised my wife and I, before we had our first, to Yell the prospective name out the back door, to see it sounded good. We actually tried it. Changed the middle name for son, because of it. The first pick for a middle name just didn't "work", when you said all three together. It works now. He 25 and probably has not heard all three names at once in 15 years. ?

I got to spend yesterday at the "Hot Rod Reunion" at Famoso Drag Strip. Spent all day with one of my oldest friends, doing one of the things I like best. Got to see some great races, smell Nitromethane and burning rubber, and forget all the sad things happening in the world for a few precious hours. Turnout for Race Cars was fantastic. The Car Show in the Grove was just okay. About 75% full compared to 2 years ago when I went to the last one. The Crowd is getting older and greyer, but there are some new young drivers, who are really worth watching. The Cacklefest was okay, but a bit less than usual. Great to see "Freight Train" Cackle, however!

I read (and sometimes, comment on) threads about subjects that don't always seem to interest me. However (especially because of "Thread-Drift", I sometimes see and learn about things that I've never heard of. And, I learn something new. So, few threads are a complete waste of time. I'll be avidly awaiting pics and previews of this kit when it comes out.

Exactly what I was talking about, Chris. Thanks for posting.

Mike C, I believe You. I've seen Ford Flat heads (different from your Dads, running like the one shown here. I know a tiny bit about the Fish Carbs, but I've never seen one. The "men's magazines" My Dad, had two orange crates full of "True-the Men's Magazine" in the garage growing up. I read all of them. Some Neat Stuff, Some Dross, and some things that I could tell even at 14 were complete BS. I still wish I could go through them one more time.

This is a great Idea, Tom! I hope it works well for you. I'll second the Lazy Susan idea, for at least one shelf.

Yeah, I have one of those Coupe's in my stash. I'll have to try to dig it out and see what it says on the box.

A very good question, Charlie. I wish I knew the answer.

Great Build. That looks like it could be an actual Subie Colour! Good Choice.

Here is the Bat Machine. http://www.showrods.com/large_image_pages/bat_machine_large.html http://www.showrods.com/showrod_pages/bat_machine.html

Try this kit. https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/mpc-r2-826.htm

The "Fish Carburettor"?

Shatner looks heavyset because of the steroids he takes. I'd guess Prednisone, since that is one of the drugs keeping my wife alive. But, it could be many others. In any case that 'bloated' look he has is a clear indication that he is on some form of steroid. If it is keeping him healthy, more power to him. Shatner Humor. The Rabbit Story.

No, I'm using a Generic Badge from ChimneyVille Hobbies.

I'd do it, Patrick! It seems a natural combination. I'd use a Terry Jesse trick on the engine. Use a Bigger Air Cleaner. Seriously, a bigger Air Cleaner Housing, and a drab industrial paint job, in the same colour as the real L700, suggest that your truck has the biggest factory truck engine, rather than the automotive unit. Since this whole build is a bit of a "Whiffer" anyhow, paint and a larger part, tells the viewer all they need to know, and avoids real life fit issues with the build. Just my thoughts. I look forward to seeing it done.

I have a build started of Walt's Bronco. I'm using the Revell (Ex-Monogram) kit, and just choosing to live with the wrong year issue. I ordered a set of Custom Lic Plates for it though. Was able to get the exact plate he has on his truck. I figure Walt has been driving Bronco's for a long time, and given how often he wrecks them or wears them out, at one time he had one that is the same year as the Monogram kit. Mine is more of a Tribute Build than an exact replica. So That's my Story, and I'm Sticking to It.

If you'd be happy with a cardboard cut-out style station, it might happen someday. I'd buy the kit again if it had a cardboard display piece in it.

While we are wishin' for kits, I wish Revell would dig out that tool. The Stock kits ( Coupe, Cabriolet & Phaeton)all share the same chassis and stock engine. The 283 Chevy in the Phaeton as it now sits will drop into the Coupe kit. I'd like to see the tooling brought back in close to it's original configuration. So Many Mix 'n' Match possiblities.

Yeah. The white one, with the red pinstripes. I truly like it's look! But, I think I'd like it better in black, or Navy Blue.