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Nice, but where are the bikinis? 😁

Looks like you used some different paint techniques that I’m still hesitant to try. Very interesting!

Unfortunately I do not. 🙁 Is there any other parts you’re looking for?

Do you have a pic you can post? ( of the sign, not the donkeys 😁)

The weathering is fantastic! Great job!

Ouu wee! That’s a beauty!

Need hood ornament and a front “big M emblem” (badge) or 2 for the Revell 1956 Mercury. (Second badge for possible continental kit). LMK what you’re looking for.

STS Scale Model Decals should be able to. www.stsdecals.com Ph. 859-384-3289

Well that’s all that matters! 😁 congratulations!

What a great find! I had a rust bucket version of this very model, very similarly if not identically equipped. When I had to replace the engine I pulled the slant six out of my totaled ‘61 Dodge. It must have been one with aluminum internals as it gave the car plenty of pep! It would beat a friend’s 350 T-Bird off the line and stay ahead until about 35 mph. I always wanted to put a 4bbl carb on it but never had the opportunity before I had to give it up. It was a fun little car and I would jump at the chance to own this one you found or one like it in its condition. Good luck on acquiring it. I found a few pics of mine…

Oddly I just turned on the tv and there were the Monkees!

Glad to see this thread. I have been working off and on on a ‘61 wagon (Modelhaus) for decades now, not being able to bring myself to shave the Polara chrome trim off the body to create a Dart Senaca. I finally this last fall modified the seats and I then discovered and purchased a Time Machine Resins Polara wagon on eBay. I am now mixing and matching the parts of the two kits and hope to eventually come up with both a Dart and a Polara version. I tried using the ‘64 Dodge chassis but it wouldn’t work with the wagon interior tub, otherwise it is an almost perfect fit. I will, however, be able to use the ‘64 K member with the resin chassis. I have been trying to figure a way to blend the inner fenders of the 2 kits for a more accurate look and looks like you have the solution. Although it would be inaccurate, it looks like the firewall and inner fenders of the ’64 would also be a perfect fit with little if any modification. (I’m so tempted to do one like that!) I have also mated a ‘41 Plymouth manual three speed transmission to the ‘64’s slant 6 (although I don’t know how period correct that is) and chiseled the 2nd exhaust pipe off the chassis (for the Dart. The Polara will run the 383 w/dual exhaust.) Your ’61 seems to be moving right along and looking good!

Make that x3!

I have found scripts on photo etched offerings for specific kits. I acquired a PE tree for the ‘58 Edsel that included scripts for a wagon version as I have a resin Edsel wagon trans kit. I have yet to begin that project and I have no experience working with PE parts so I can’t say this would be a good solution. The resin and 3d may offer a little more realistic detail than just a flat metal piece.

Ditto!

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Me too! My folks bought a Polara w/police option, 383 4bbl new in December 1960, when I was 8. I was always enthralled with the taillights/rear quarter panel design (they are different than the Dart). I learned to drive in it (as well as a ’57 Chrysler 300C conv!). I bought a ‘61 Dart wagon (with the same Polara rear qtrs) in the ‘80s that I loved, even though it was somewhat of a beater. Sadly it was totaled as it sat on a snowy street in front of my house. An out of control suv slid and t-boned it, dead center in the left door post and doors. Been hoping to find another ever since. I am currently, slowly, working at first on one, now two resin wagon kits. Still would like a real one! BTW this is one beauty of a model! Nothing to apologize there!

Just completed a great trade with pulin4dejr. Would trade with him again!

I always liked this kit. Built one when I was a kid, probably when this issue was current. Loved the turquoise green plastic! I eventually (when I was still a kid) painted the body panels different colors to represent junk yard replacements. I no longer have that model but I do have what I believe is the last issue with the unchopped top (though Directory of Model Car Kits lists it as the first chopped version). It’s unbuilt and molded in blue.

What a sleeper! What a beauty! Nicely done.

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I have a Modelhaus’64 D100 Custom conversion kit. (Requires only chassis and bed to complete.) I don’t know if it’s the same as the Custom “Sports Special”. I would be willing to trade along with the Dodge lil Red Express Truck donor kit, if needed. . Don’t know what would be a fair trade but I’m looking for early JoHan, AMT and Revell MoPars thru ’65 and ‘65 Mustang coupe/convertible kit.

Wow! That’s too bad. I’ve been looking for just such decals. They look ideal!

There was an “annual” of the ‘65 Barracuda with both a 426 Hemi and a rather crude slant six. It would be cool to have a new tool model with a 273 cid option! My sister’s first car was the ’65 with the 273.

Here’s a good place to try. He’s made me custom plates at a very reasonable price. (Btw I’m loving for more billboards like the one in the picture)