Danno

Interesting points. You are correct, the Archers are shallow and delicate. I just haven't tried them yet, so have no idea how they might work out. Glad you considered them. The concept is ... GREAT!

Thanks, Martay! Ellis, what Martay said.

Nice work, Wayne. Those seats look like they belong there!

Nicely done!! Good job.

Very nice.

I agree that the hood top louvers were too wide to "match" the narrower louvers on the deck lid and hood sides; glad you made the decision to change the louvers on the hood tops. An easier way to go may have been to get the Archer Fine Transfers (brand) louvers. I haven't tried them yet, but I picked up a package and they look very, very interesting. They are kind of a 3-D decal with long rows of louvers that can be cut to length and applied water-slide style; they come in rows that are evenly spaced so you can apply up to eleven rows of louvers up to four inches of overall length (16 scale feet long); then you shoot primer and paint over them. The set I have is Archer # AR88037, indicated as "Surface Details #37" O scale (1/48) 6" louvers ~~~ which translates to apprx 3" wide louvers in 1/24-1/25 scale. I've got to get a street rod build going so I can try them out. I discovered the louvers while investigating Archer's resin rivet heads, Archer #AR88032. I had no idea the louvers existed until I found the Archer products in a model train store. They also do tread plate and weld beads, among other items. Yes, they are pricey, but for the right project .... Their catalog: Archer Fine Transfers Just some thoughts.

Sweeeet!

Excellent!

Wow. This is going to be interesting!

Nifty! Holding breath . . .

What a blast outa the past! Nice clean build up of a sure-fire classic! Gawd, I remember these when they were brand new ... the first time. Gotta open mine up and get started on it. Nice job, Dennis.

Very nice, clean ... excellent build, Aaron!

Nice. Is that a custom grille, or a Javelin/Matador grille?

Turned out very nice, Brian. Good job! I just happen to know a great place to show it off next weekend! See you in Scottsdale at GoodGuys 13th Southwest Nationals!

Very nice; very clean; classic look!

Wow!

Those ARE nice!!

Wow! That thing's gonna need a parade permit just to drive down the street! It's gonna need to be registered with the harbor authority if ya drive near the seashore! It'll have to set up a homeowners association if anybody stays in the sleeper! Did I mention ... wow that thing's big and long!!!!

Looking good thus far!! Keep us posted!

I must correct myself: the cab is an R&R item. Sorry for any confusion!

Very nice, Carl! Harold indicated the John Cooper decals he used where included in the AMT trailer kit, but there is a logo design that was not included. Harold has been working on replicating it to add to his rig, but hasn't been successful yet. It would be very cool indeed to see three eras of JC rigs ... all loaded with "new" cars!

The trailer is right out of the box, Charlie. No mods other than paint detailing. Being in the car biz for many years now, Harold is familiar with transports. He did some research and found this style trailer is accurate for late 40's and throughout the 50's with phase-out occurring in the early 60's. There's another transport trailer kit (not currently available, IIRC) that is accurate for the 60's through 90's.

Another nice one, Raoul!!

Speaking of the car hauler, check out one I just posted in a separate new thread in the Trucks forum. Friend of mine built a killer rig full of brand new Chevys on their way to a dealership for introduction day ... 1957!

I'd like to see that, too. I have one of these ... and a project/plan for it ... that's close to hitting the bench. Always appreciate the heads-up and the tip! Thanks!!