TECHMAN

MIKE Not certain about how many other kits they are in, but the AMT Double Dragster kit comes with them, and they are chrome...... DJ

GUYS, Don't know if you have an OLLIE'S near you or not, but some of the ones here in Central Kentucky, have had a 1/24 scale tractor kit for $12.99, might be your cheapest bet...... Hope that helps.... DJ

HARRY Guess you never got the PM, if you still need the seat(s), need mailing info PM'd to me, if not, please advise. THX DJ

SEVERAL early AMT kits, also had them. The one pictured shows to have "rail type" mounts on the bottom of the seat, the double dragster had two "indentions" in the bottom of the seat to mount to "locating points" that were molded into the frame. Double dragster seat can be made to duplicate what he pictured by using some Evergreen (or scrap) plastic to build the runners.... DJ

My first 55 Chevy was in 1966, Power Pac 265, 3spd overdrive on the column, 2 door hardtop. FIRST thing I did was bought a floorshift conversion kit (a cheapie from our local Western Auto). It had no "positive stops" (as I said, CHEAPIE) and within a few weeks of abuse, had "killed" the o/d tranny...... Went to local wrecking yard, was sold a "heavy duty" 3-spd trans for $35....... Few more weeks of abuse, dead tranny again (think was bending the shift forks inside the transmissions, but wasn't smart enough to pull apart to see. One of my mentors "made me" buy a decent shifter along with the next transmission, problem solved!!! Was a Hurst from Honest Charlie's ($49 as I remember correctly). Those were GOOD OLD DAYS!!!!!😊 DJ ps: last 3-on-the-tree was a 1964 A100 Dodge Pickup (the little cabover model) 225 cubic inch 6, and 4.10 rear end gears.... went NOWHERE in a hurry, but would pull just about anything you hooked it up to.

HARRY, Got several, PM me, and will send you 2/3....... DJ

If it turns out that the 1/16" is the right size, RON COON RESINS lists them, package of 8 for $1.20 Part# W36...... hope that helps..... DJ

Great job, one of my very favorite kits..... You have certainly built something to take pride in. 👍👍 DJ

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! One of the finest models I've seen built, and one of my favorite race teams. 👍👍 DJ

Last Jeep I had (1974 CJ5 bought in 1980 used) had a brand new set of L60/15's on 10 inch chrome "wagon spoke" rims, would NOT drive it at the first sign of rain, slung mud/dirt/trash all up and down the sides, and at any speed to speak of, clear up on the hood & top...... Went to one of the local "accessory shops", bought a nice set of black wrinkle finish fender flares, problem solved. Did not have the "Tonka-Toy" look, nor was it harsh on wheelbearings/hubs..... I like a lot of the aftermarket rim/tire combos, but not those..... Old fashioned, but, just me. If someone's choice is those, well, your money, your vehicle, your prerogative...... DJ

Just got off the phone with Mike...... Orange is on back-order thru his warehouse supplier....... He is able to order in single colors, but they only ship 6 bottles per color at a time, so his usual is to let it get down to three of a color, then reorder. Guess if it's on back-order, must be like Peter said, just waiting on the next production run before will be available again..... "Just a test of patience".....😉 DJ

If you like "doing it yourself" (and saving money), RON COON RESINS (roncoon,com) provides a couple different distributors, and some different magnetos at a VERY reasonable price, predrilled distributors are 75 cents each, predrilled mags are 69 cents each. Ignition wire is $5 for 10 feet, and available in yellow, red, blue, black, etc. An affordable alternative that's easy to work with, and really good looking stuff..... Hope that helps..... DJ

Wow!!!! At first glance, thought I was looking at photos of the real thing. Beautiful work. DJ

For several weeks now, have been trying to find (locally) the small bottles of Testor's Orange paint..... (we now live in central Kentucky)...... Local Hobby Lobby stores, no go, Hobbytown (Bowling Green) no go, yesterday the wife and I traveled to several different Hobby Lobbys in the region, no luck...... Is this "one of the things" that now comes out of China that's being delayed? Anybody got a clue?????? DJ

DAVE's castings were plenty sturdy enough to open the hoods.... Built the small cab 1953 GMC 530 conventional, and the LT Mack, opened both hoods without any problem. expect that Matt (name I was told) will be following in Dave's footsteps, so expect good things. DJ