TarheelRick

You may have had issues, but you overcame them quite well. That is one fine BOSS.

Here are a couple I would like to add to the mix. The yellow COE was at a car show, it was built to haul a hot rod the owner was building. The second is a light duty wrecker I saw on the streets of Pusan, ROK on my last trip over there.

Beautiful weathering and an overall beautiful build. Really like it.

What are some of the issues with the '67 Roadster. I am not really a Vette worshiper, but I do have a couple I want to work on.

Sweet TA. I really like the look of the stripe better than the overused screaming chicken.

I must agree with Ace. Over the years I have packed on a few more pounds than I am comfortable carrying around. I finally made the decision to do something about it so I joined the local YMCA and began an exercise program. I had not been at it long enough to notice any great weight loss, but I did notice better flexibility, stamina, and a general feel-good about myself. A couple months ago I had to have vertebra-fusion surgery on my neck, which has brought my training to a screeching halt. I now feel tight all over and uncomfortable in most of what I am doing. Yesterday I did go back to the Y and began a walking regimen with the intent of eventually returning to my other program. A few words to the wise - just because you get older does not mean you have to stop caring for yourself.

Just looking at this picture it appears the designers could have made the cockpit a bit wider, with smaller jet engine intakes. The Vette is nice, but for the money I could buy myself a killer Mustang.

That is sort of strange looking. The first thing that caught my attention is the back of the cab does not meet up with the front edge of the bed.

That noise you heard is my jaw dropping to the floor. This build is some amazing detail work. You even added the exhaust hangers. Too beautiful for words.

Very cool little pickup. Looks like something a farmboy would have thrown together. I like it.

Thanks.

Just picked up this kit today, primarily because of the sprue drawings on the bottom of the box. It shows two different engines. Got the kit home and immediately ripped it open to see what it's got. Molded in black ?, but now to the reason for this post. It does have both the 426 Hemi and the 440 6 pack. Now for the really interesting part there are four intake manifolds in the kit: 1X4, 2X4 in-line, 2X4 Cross ram, and the 3X2. Only noticed one transmission. I didn't open the sealed bags, but each sprue is bagged separately and I only noticed one 4bbl carburetor and the three deuces. I was just this morning getting ready to seek help finding a 2X4 inline for the 440, guess my prayers have been answered. Now a question for all you MOPAR nerds, what carburetor would have been used on the in-line 2X4? Carters, Holleys, Rochesters (ROFLMA) ?

It is possible I may be adding too much pressure when cutting. Thanks for the reply.

Very nice looking truck. "Clean" build, I like it.

Nice start on the Torino. As for an engine in the '56, just drop a 5.0 Coyote in there and call it perfect. The best of both worlds, a beautiful tri-five Chevy body and a beast of a Ford engine.

I have one of these and am not really thrilled by it. I am having some difficulty keeping the blades from closing together. What are your suggestions?

If that is all that is included in the reissue and they have it at the same price point as a regular kit, then can you say "ripped off".

Just went to the Wikipedia website and noticed a couple of things. On the original color list the "Indian Red" was renamed "Chestnut" and on down the selection of "skin-tones" no longer has a "flesh", but there is one named "Peach". I think I am just going to go crawl into my safe-place and whimper.

If it has not been robbed of parts this one is a gold mine. The two I have (not fire chief) has two different sets of mag wheels besides the stock covers, and a pretty nice set of long-tube injectors for the big block.

Don't want to hijack this thread, BUT, here are a couple of tips I use for flocking. First, I use a small handheld kitchen strainer, pour the flocking in it and shake it, any flocking that stays in the strainer I will gently rub against the inside of the strainer. I then dump any residue out of the strainer and run it through one more time. To apply flocking, I have never had any luck using the diluted white glue method; instead I will mask off any part not to be flocked and spray the area with spray glue. Keep the flocking close by, because the glue dries rather quickly. The glue I use is called Elmer's Craft Bond. Once the glue has dried, remove the masking, and lightly dust off the residue.

One of my favorite hidden mistakes are the builders who cut off the tops of tires for fender clearance so they can get the car lower to the ground. It is not seen and it works.

"If ignorance is bliss, then this buyer is a blister"

Just went through the build WIP and now the finished photos. That is one excellent '40 tudor. Your attention to detail and overall coherence to theme are outstanding. Did I say I really like this one and the coupe also. The '40 bodystyle is my favorite all time Ford.

I have the Revell '58 Chevrolet that I picked up at a swap meet in a zip-lock bag. It is missing some parts, but I believe the chassis is still complete. As far as detail, anything is better than the steel plate and four toy like tires. Wheelbase may be a concern, but that will be addressed when I get it on the bench.

Thanks for that chart. I guess that means I can use a '58 Chevy frame under my '58 Bonneville promo/friction car.