TECHMAN

It occurred to me, that as a general rule now days, people can ALWAYS find the time to complain about many things, but don't always "take the time" to say "thanks" or "good job" when others go above-and-beyond to help out. With that said...... I recently did an "upgrade" on my laptop, and managed to download a basket-load of viruses at the same time..... Laptop to Computer hospital, all corrected, well, almost all...... Went to log-in here at the forum, and notta!!!!! Multi-step process, and all I (with my limited computer expertise) could do to attempt to even get it to work, inadvertently violated a rule that I wasn't even aware of...... Not only did our Administrators spend a bunch of time correcting the problem (that I created), but were very gracious to me for getting things "fouled up" in the first place. To that end, just want to "take the time" to tell each of our Administrators, T H A N K Y O U for taking the time to help, this forum (and modeling) are some of the few enjoyable pastimes left......👍👍 DJ

Awesome job on the ole fuel/altered!!!! Love your collection!!!!! First time I remember seeing them was at Lions ('66), and last time was in '74 at Seattle. NOTHING has ever been any more exciting to watch than the AA/FA's, I mean, a TOP FUEL MOTOR in what was basically a "T-Bucket"!!!!!! Nothing uncommon to go about 5/8 of a mile to cover the 1/4 mile!!!!!😉👍👍 Again, great job DJ

SAM That really turned out GREAT!!!!!! Guess now that I've seen one "done right", will have to dig one out (when I get caught up) and give one a try...... Great Job 👍👍 DJ

THANK YOU DAVE for getting things straightened out. DJ

First car that I got hold of that did not have the metal vent tube that BILL mentioned, was a California car, '64 Impala SS DJ

Tried to download an "update" on the laptop, instead, downloaded a batch of viruses....... Laptop to the computer-hospital, updated to windows-11, google chrome, etc., etc., etc. When I tried to get back on the forum, no go..... Our monitors are now stuck working on the problem. All this to say: BE CAREFUL when you're doing updates!!!!! Not everything is as innocent as it appears!!!! DJ (TECHMAN/TECHMAN2) ps: and be thankful for our "powers-that-be" here on the forum, they go WAY out of the way when you need help!!!!!

Many years back (before our government got so "hyper" about emissions), a common thing was to use the Moroso (or MOPAR) breathers which had a rather effective stacked baffle system inside, hook hose to the nipples, and just run them down the back of the block, and let them just vent into the great outdoors. Worked well, but probably wouldn't be too popular in some states now days......😉 DJ

Cannot tell (by the picture) but, as Daniel said, with those type of headers, are probably hooked to a "catch-can". On many systems, they hook to a diverter valve in the header-collector to provide a negative pressure in the crankcase. Guess best bet is to attempt to see "where" they hook up to..... Hope that helps.... DJ

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

Just an additional bit of information to this thread: Reopened a half empty bottle of Model Master enamel this afternoon, date code (by the hobby shop where I purchased it) was from 8/97, and with very little mixing, was still perfectly usable...... and just a couple of days ago, was digging a "plug" out of the top of a SEALED bottle of Testors (purchased about this time last year), sorta makes what BILL was saying about paints being "reformulated" in order to eliminate some old yahoo (like me) from being able to "still use the same product" after 28 years....😉 DJ

CARL So sorry to hear of your issues...... Will keep you in our prayers DJ