TarheelRick

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.

Very nice build of a very questionable kit. I have a sealed one on the shelf (waiting for it to become a high-priced rarity) although I may possibly attempt to build it. Saw a couple of these running last weekend with the Southeast Gassers Association. Didn't get any pictures them this year but did get one when they were here last year. He is running a SBC with a four speed, and the body is all steel.

Really like the direction this one is taking. Will continue watching. If by chance you ever get tired of it, I know a hobby table that would readily accept it.

Participated in two different 4th of July parades yesterday. I was pulling our local VFW post equipment trailer, had an American flag and a POW/MIA flag on the back. Some of those on the side did stand and place their hand over their hearts when the flag passed, but most just seemed to ignore it. Even had one scream "Why ain't you throwing any candy?" My second major concern was the number of smaller kids running out into the street to retrieve candy with their parents standing their watching. I was driving my 4X4 F-150, it is at factory stock height, but I still have to climb up into it and I am 6' 1". That hood is long and does not slope down like a VW bug. All too often all I could see was a kid disappear near my front tire. I know parades are supposed to be exciting and fun, but I wish parents would take better control of their kids and the whole population show more respect to the flag.

Very well done. That paint job is amazing. I have this kit and was contemplating what to do with it - I have "heard" the negative comments. Your build may just inspire me to move from my original intention of short track racer.

Oh, I will, you better believe I will. I am a Bonneville believer also.

Wow, I don't know how I missed this build. The engineering is beyond anything I have seen in a while. You sir have a tremendous mastery of styrene. Thanks for sharing this build.

Very nice build. That is some clean cutting around that top.

You really have a working plan in place for this one. As for the engine, I prefer them setting level, but it looks like that may make some oil-pan clearance issues. Either way you decide, it is your build. Just looking forward to more updates.