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Thanks, Dave. That's looking pretty good! The reason I asked about the front of the running boards is that the actual Squad 51 had unusual running boards that curved up without a sharp corner. They were very different from the ordinary running boards you see. Yours is pretty close, but as I remember them, they appeared to be one piece and curved; they appeared to be stamped rather than assembled (of flat pieces) like customary. You have the curve on the bottom/front outside, but as I recall them, the top curved with it rather than having a sharp angle. Keep in mind, however, it's been a long time and memory may be faulty. I'm looking for my stuff ... (laid-back term for reference material) on 51. I know I have some pix of the running boards because they were so unusual. Great project! Looking forward to seeing your end product.

John, my buddy, that is just nothing short of OUTRAGEOUS!! Way off the too kewl end! Holymoly. Can't wait to see the progress on this one. Keep it up! Wooo hooo ~~~ (Excuse me while I go trash all my custom projects. John has crashed the house!)

Oh, you Kid! And, I AM NOT that much older than you!

OMG! I'd almost forgotten the days of the rubber-band hood hinge! Post 'em!!! I can't wait to see if Barris took credit for inventing model cars, too!

Jimmy Flintstone # NB156. It's really not that bad. The body appears to be quite accurate ... but the headlights are cast integral with the body ... would need to be opened up and buckets/clear covers fabricated. Otherwise, nothing else out there that I've seen.

Tom's resin products are top shelf, among the very best available anywhere. Go forth in confidence, he's not only talented but he's a class act himself. And, Bryan, he's a retired firefighter (Denver FD).

Tom, Thanks, my friend. Brian, I have a few of the Trumpeter kits and have a couple of projects in line; I just have to get to them. The Trumpeter kit is GREAT! I can't wait to get to them. Hang on ... By the way, yours looks great!! Beautiful build.

Jeff, Great start! Looking forward to seeing this one under glass. Way great motor!!!

Hector, Mike, John, Thanks so much for your very generous remarks! I appreciate your kindness and that you took time to comment. I'm glad she struck your fancy!

Dave, Looking REAL good. If it turns out right, I'll be a customer. Could you post a closer view of the front end of the running board, showing the transition from horizontal to the upright section? Thanks!!!

Nice looking!

Big time cool, Chuck! Sweet ride.

John, Chuck, Clay, Brian, Thanks for the nice comments! Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks, guys (Bernard, Charlie, Johnny)! I am flattered by your comments and appreciate you taking time to express them. Glad you liked her.

Sweet! Love those land yachts. Nice build.

Very nice build, Mitch. I like it!!

Too cool! Love the flame lick running the length of the truck through the interior. Great idea. Looking forward to seeing this one done.

Sweet! Another really nice build! Welcome to MCM, Bryan.

WOW! That is BEAUTIFUL! Excellent job, Bryan. It looks too real! Thanks for sharing that build with us. Welcome aboard!

Nice setup of one of my favorite brands! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Welcome, Bryan.

Jay, Sam, Jim, Thanks for your kind comments. I really appreciate them. The fact that this old model still generates smiles after all these years just amazes me ... and generates a huge smile for me! Thanks

Very interesting!

Holy Carp! OMG ~ this is gonna be good!

Ahhh, this is a fun build! Enjoying this.

Wow! John, another incredible build ... knocked it right out of the park! Beautiful.