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You're welcome. Just to clear 1 point up; the clear metal flake bodies were produced by Revell. They were made with the same tool as the solid color plastic kits. Could it be the model you tried stripping was a promo made from a different type of plastic? While my experience with stripping early AMT models is limited, I've never had any issues.(mostly small parts) I have stripped a '56 issue Revell model recently and let it sit for days with no problems.

The Lancer is a 4 door HT. Revell also produced '62 Valiant 4 door sedan. Both of these kits were issued in 2 versions, Metal-flake ( metal flakes in a milky clear plastic; the idea was to paint it on the underside) and a solid color plastic. My Lancer is molded in tan & the Valiant in what I will call sea-foam green. (I don't know if they were molded in different colors like the early JoHan kits.) SMP issued 2 door Valiants in '61 & '62 (and a '60 4 door). AMT produced '63-'65 Valiant 2 doors. All were issued as annuals. The SMP's were curb sides. AMT had 2 versions, one being a Jr Trophy series and likely came without engines. I don't remember if the "Senior" versions had engines. Some were issued as Styline kits.

It was only issued once in 1962. I'd like to see it re-issued

The Revell '62 Dodge Lancer GT has a Hyper Pak intake manifold & 2 piece dual exhaust manifold, although there is no mention of it in the instructions. Oddly there is no carb or air cleaner for this set up.

Welcome! With your background I look forward to seeing your models. I hope you will post some soon.

Well maybe not all of them would be used for Monarch conversions. I would think it could lend itself to some custom "smiles", too!

AW, NUTS!

I really like the wheel/tire combo. I think it looks fine without the doors. Maybe you should leave them off (unless you fear the competition will say they blew your doors off)

Me either. What is the Chyrsler connection?

Can it get fill up for peanuts there?

Welcome! Those are some very nice builds! I hope you will share some of your detailing tricks here!

It should have at least been made from peanut shells!

Unbelievable, fantastic work! Such a beautifully clean build! Astounding!

Unbelievable, fantastic work! Such a beautifully clean build! astounding!

I think I saw that pull up next to the wiener mobile on Jay Leno's Garage. A street race like that could leave one hungry for more!

I had once seen huge turbo setup stuffed under the hood of a 2nd gen Valiant. Love them slant 6's!

I lived in Ankeny for about a year then moved to Des Moines. Moved here in '98 & would love to move back to Des Moines. The Nash is so cool! Modlhaus made a resin kit. They are out of business now, but you may find one on Ebay or by posting a Want ad on this forum. There may be other resin casters out there making them, too.

Welcome! Looks like you have good start on that rig! Maybe you would want to post your progress in the Big Rigs Workbench section on the forum.

Good looking Triumph. I really like the burled wood dash! Welcome back! I'm sure you will find that the hobby has grown & become far more sophisticated and thereby rewarding during your 49 year break. Are you any where near my neck of the woods here in S.E. Ia?

Ditto!

The Feb 2018 issue of Car Kulture DeLuxe features a different Hot Rod Lincoln in its cover story. This '28 Lincoln roadster hot rod has a 331 cid Chrysler Hemi. The article also has a brief history of Charlie Ryan's Lincoln. It stated his Lincoln Zephyr chassis was shortened 2ft. It also said it had overdrive, 4.11 gears & a 4 bbl carburetor, all mentioned in the song. (When doing a Google search, one version of the lyrics read "4 bbl carburetors".) It was a 1930 Model A body.

Here's the real story. It was built by Charlie Ryan, the writer & original recording artist of the song. It was a cut up Lincoln Zephyr with a V12 flat head engine.The model A coupe body rode on the cut down frame. It was indeed black. http://www.precisiontune.com/charlie-ryans-self-built-hot-rod-lincoln-inspired-the-song

They look good! This project is coming along nicely!

I would have to agree. I know that I hadn't seen any since the '60s until attending the Good Guys shows in the last few years. They were quite noticeable & impressive when lit, especially when the brake lights came on. I too have come up too quickly on old vehicles at night, and was always concerned that I could be rear-ended when driving mine. I acquired a '58 Dodge pickup (at the last GG show in Des Moines) and after this discussion I think I will be hunting down some blue dots for it! (I will also have to look into the laws regarding them)

Uh, what I said... (except the alcohol thingy... )