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Making slow but steady progress. Finishing up the hoist. And of much bigger news and importance, got the shop signs done! Huge thanks to our man John (Shambles) and his skills at graphic design. A little back and forth messaging, and boom, he had this cracked out. Not something i could have laid out or accomplished myself. So thank you! Also got a sign hung on the back door. Still needs the door trim of course.

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This one bummed me out. I've been a Python fan since the early 80s. My British upbringing included their albums, and fairly regular viewings of the movies. And every time PBS did a pledge weekend, it was a steady stream of the series or our tv. Looking forward to hearing about what kind of shenanigans the remaining members get up to at his service. Like they did when Graham died in 89. "He's not the messiah, he's a naughty boy."

I like it! Could turn that into a very cool diorama.

I see your point, but that's a little different story though. New Blazer vs old Blazer. Completely different decades, completely different vehicle designed for completely different reasons. Kind of like the Dodge Ramcharger of the 60s and the Dodge Ramchargers of the 70s and 80s. Or the Jeep Cherokee, with four vastly different redesigns over the decades.

i love these oddball builds. Great work so far!

lolz. Yes, I have decided on a colour, and I will not be changing my mind. Blue frame, white cab. Ahhh, but what shade of blue? Stay tuned...

That's awesome! I love wagons.

I like the outcome. Stuff happens, and the company responds quickly and with a happy solution. I wish more companies were like that.

Looking great so far!

After building AMT trucks, this one is a beautiful experience! Once the ejector pin things are shaved, the fit and finish is excellent. I'll keep on updating and commenting/critiquing.

Wayne, if you read the threads that have been linked a couple of posts above, all the answers you seek are there. The threads go into great details about the differences and problems with the kit, and what needs to be done to make it accurate.

Getting bits and pieces done. Did some initial paint on the hoist last night. The man doors are installed, still waiting on the overhead door. Shop sign goes up soon. Need to start tackling the office and washroom next.

Ha! Should build a warehouse and actually set up my spare parts like a real auto parts store. Would make it so much easier to assist in the Wanted section! Oh, you need some valve covers for a 426 Hemi? Let me just go check the warehouse. And boom. They're on the shelf.

Yeah, they're extra work for sure, but that's fine. Just one more step to make sure its right. Made a little more progress last night. Rear suspension is almost complete. Little bit of cleanup and seam removal, and a bit of adjustment, and should have paint by the end of the week. The seams on the axles look far more pronounced in the pics than they do in person. And I painted the belts on the engine.

Two times a month every month! i'm in the auto business, and we buy at auction. Sometimes. Every auction is a risk, but the dollar figures are crazy high at BJ, seemingly just for the prestige of owning a BJ car.

Having seen a couple of BJ cars in person now, I can honestly say i think less of them. Much like those restoration shows on tv, where everything has a deadline, so it is with BJ cars. Good from far, far from good. I have two clients that have bought cars there. One was a late 60s Chevelle. Red with black stripes. It was a Thursday evening car. He paid around $60k for it. Our shop put about $20k of work into it to get it to pass the insurance mechanical inspection. Brakes, suspension, wiring, seatbelts. Plus it needed bodywork, still had rust holes in the trunk. The second was a Saturday night Mustang. Again, late 60s. Our guy paid well over $100k, and it still would not pass an inspection here. Speedo and fuel gauges did not work, brakes were shot, and fuel lines leaked. Both cars looked amazing from 10ft away though. i guess that's how it is with auctions though. You always take a risk.

Yup! I have the colours picked out already for sure. But I'm not telling yet. In case I change my mind.

Your little builds have inspired me! I have the 1/43 Heller Leyland Princess 2000. Now I want to build it.

This. Is. Fantastic. Definitely let us know when these become available and where we can buy. My first car was a 1978 Thunderbird, so I absolutely MUST build a copy.

Not building as quickly as some of you, but I'm getting stuff done. Here's the somewhat complete and straight frame. Getting the other components ready, then paint. And I've done basic assembly of the engine and painted it. Time for detailing now.

Not to hijack, but last year Ruf built some CTR Yellowbird anniversary cars. Would kill for a blue one!

I can't tell you how much this ticks me off. Windshield frames, rear view mirrors, bumpers, ugh. Much frustration.

Yup. Some bozo ignored the safety meeting, and then passed the pilot car. Then promptly stuffed it into a concrete barrier. Made the news and everything. I took my son when we did it. He didn't get to drive because he was only 14, but he got to ride along. This is less than 24 hours before the above pic.

Wow, I've never seen damage like this. I've never heard of Plaza Japan, and there pricing looks pretty decent. Let us know how this turns out.