TarheelRick

All I can find is the Olds are listed as a Delta 88's.

Looks like it could get the job done. Very nice build, I am a sucker for the old-style modified coupes. Got my first introduction to them back in '63 at Bowman Gray Stadium with Shorty York, Glenn Wood, and the likes.

That is pretty much the way I do it and I have been building models since 1959. The original post seemed to imply they were wanting no chrome, so the process would be to strip it and paint it whatever color you wanted.

Appreciate all the advice. It is not so much a sentimental thing for this particular kit, but the fact it is an original kit with working headlights and taillights and I think deserves restoration. I have the '64 Galaxie in the drag combo kit. My thoughts right now are to use that particular body with the custom pieces from the original kit. I want to build the original '64 as a S/S or FX drag car.

Just looked through my custom version and the only piece I saw that even resembles that one is called the horn driver and is part #9. Not sure what a horn driver is, but that is what they call it.

True story (not a war story). Several years back, around 2009, I was at a HL in Spartanburg, SC. At the time I had promised my wife I would not buy any more kits; I would just go look and drool. When we walked into the store there was a table out front with some clearance items on it. Right in the middle was a Monogram Big Deuce marked .........drum roll $11. Snatch, told the wife its real value, went and paid for it immediately. That kit had been on the shelf a couple weeks before for $79.99. I sold it a couple of years ago for $75.00

Really like the looks of those old land-speed racers. Very nice build.

Well, I guess my optic magnifier does not lie. There is definite crazing visible in the plastic. So, I guess my next option is to grab a tub of water, some 600 grit, put some tunes on the tape player, and set down for some tedious hours of sanding around all that chrome and in and out of those beautiful curves and coves. I believe a good coat of sandable primer will probably cure most of the problems, but the paint is a bit heave next to some of the projected area of the body and will require some careful sanding.

I bought this very good shape '64 Ford at an auction, the wheels and tires have had a major disagreement over the years, but the rest was in very good shape. The dilemma I am having is stripping the 58-year-old paint. 1. Soaked in Purple Power for almost two weeks, 2. Soaked in 91% alcohol for 6 days, 3. Soaked in Easy-Off for four days, 4. Soaked in DOT3 brake fluid for a week, 5. Purchased QCS Stripwell, hood and interior has been soaking for three days, did not soak the body. Here is what I have. Before I drag out my disc grinder, does anyone else have any suggestions? I am wondering what type of paint was used.

Waiting for a good rainstorm and the owner will have a $1 million Ark sliding down the hillside.

Outstanding work, truly amazing craftsmanship.

Love it. The early AWB's have always been my favorites. You have captured the look very well and that is some very smooth body work.

Driving into town yesterday cruising up the interstate I spotted a pickup with a blue oval on the tailgate. Didn't recognize the body shape, thought maybe it was a new Ranger. As I got closer, I realized it was one of those mythical Ford Maverick pickups. Couldn't get a picture since I was running slightly above the posted. That is the first one I have seen in the flesh out in the public. Fairly neat little truck, lots of possibilities with Day 2 in mind.

I have two orders in the same situation. Company sends email "Item shipped", check tracking number and get the dreaded, "USPS waiting for item to be released." Both items are more than four days old, really frustrating.

Very nice looking F-150, but then most of them are. Really like the paint on this one. There is a reason the F-150 is the top selling vehicle for the past 48 years.

Going to be a good-looking ride. But I wouldn't want to hit any bumps, those rear tires are going to rub. You may need to bite the bullet and do some chassis work to get the tires inside the fenders. Another possibility would be to widen the fenders a little bit. Fairly easy process. Just split the fender down the center, put a piece of styrene in the split, glue, putty, finish.

Unfortunately, when you live in a very rural area and the only city large enough to even possibly have a hobby shop is more than 30 miles one way and the only shop there is HL, then on-line is your only option. There is a Hobbytown in Mooresville, which is more than 40 miles away. Yet, when I on rare occasions go to Charlotte I will try to stop by and leave some hard-earned retirement cash behind. I do not like on-line shopping, I enjoy touching an item I want to purchase. Pictures and talking-head videos do not do much for me.

Excellent work, as the others have said you have an eye for textures and colors. But please, dig out that VW T1 and restore it.

Will this engine be available with different forms of induction, i.e. 2X4, 1X4, supercharged, and/or fuel injected? Or will it be basic long block and consumer provides own induction? I am looking for a 2X4 version.

Now that is a real business coupe. Very nice build and conversion.

Not really sure about those decals, they seem to clash with the paint color. Almost too bright over the dark paint. Looking for more updates.

Very different style bug, although I did see one back in the late 80's at a car show that had all sorts of toy soldiers and assorted other small toys glued all over it and I do mean all over the body. Also allow me to add my condolences to the loss of your wife. I lost my wonderful wife of 38 years almost two years ago. It is a long tough battle but can be overcome. Just now starting to feel a bit of a new normalcy in my life. And as Slusher said, place your life in the hands of Jesus, He will get you through it.

So did the driver and car-owner.

Very nice gasser, one of my favorite classes of drag racers. Depending on the age of the engine, if it is 1967 or older, this one would qualify to run with the Southeast Gassers Association. Just saw them run at local strip a couple weeks ago and I do believe one of them had a '48 coupe. Like a dummy I forgot to take my camera.

Just happened to have traded for a resin '27 T track-nosed roadster body. The brain is smoking on how to louver the trunk lid and hood covers. Down the road a ways, but still saved to my files. Thanks, Ace, for posting it.