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Very cool idea, and an excellent execution. Well done.

Jim, check out this pic. It's not a cammer but this should work out on near any blown V8. Just run a separate belt off the lower pulley.

Post em up! Cranky needs some new ideas! Here's one I saw today. And yep, the table is removable from the rest of the car. How cool is that?

I think the hellaflush trend will "wear" itself out quickly. The cost of tires alone will see to that. Trends that do nasty things to drive trains and suspension when used normally tend to do that.

Another awesome build Virgil. Inspirational.

Thanks guys. More soon.

Agreed on all points. I'm really enjoying this build.

Marksmanship. I entered the police academy at age 20 never having fired a handgun. After two weeks of training I qualified best in the class, with a perfect score (pistols only, the 12 gauge is an enigma to me) on qualification day. Years later, I met my father-in-law, a big hunter. He took me to an outdoor range and I shot a tighter group than he did (I'd never fired a hunting rifle) and he's been hunting for 40 years. He was both happy and pissed. Throughout 14 years of military service I never qualified less than expert with anything, except the 12 gauge. While stationed on board ship, I was the only crew member that was not a gunners mate that was authorized by command to instruct in marksmanship. I can't really explain it, but for some reason putting holes in things from a distance, just came naturally. I'm a fair hand with a bow as well.

Bill, this one has a year of dust on it so no surprise you might have missed it. I have some very cool racing livery in the works. Glad you like it.

Not to seem like a jerk, but I gotta agree with Jim. I'm not saying don't help her out, but "a ton of work"? I think that is pushing the boyfriend envelope. Good luck with it.

Well I am finally back at this one. I finished up the un-marked racer for the 2012 Cannonball on the SA forums, but now it's time to finish it into the Carrera-Panamerciana racer that I've wanted from the beginning. First up - seat belts and window nets. Working on the decals now. More soon.

Thanks guys. I will certainly get it posted when its done. I want to have it ready for Jaxcon in Feb. Niko, you continue to impress. Fantastic paint work. Where did you get the polishing kit?

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Well after some serious Google map perusal, I'm going to make some decals based on maps (charts) of the Caribbean and the Spanish Main rather than a treasure map. I just could not find any that look decent. Thanks Russ, I hope to have more for you soon.

That two tone is just perfect. Brilliant work.

What a difference! Nice work! What are your thoughts on an engine? Something modern?

I think an 1/8 to 1/4 inch section would be perfect on this model now.

To everyone not into the hellaflush trend, most everyone thinks of stance as this. Or this Or this So it is just a matter of taste, your generation and is a term that applies to every vehicle.

Whether you build tuners, racers, muscle, or hot rods, stance is EVERYTHING. It gives the car an attitude one way of another. So to answer your question - only every time.

Very impressive work. This looks like something designed by one of the great customizers of the past. I think Ed Roth and Tom Daniels would dig this.

Jim thanks very much for chiming in. Your work is what inspired this one. I had considered using decoupage, but I really want this to look like something that could have been done in 1:1 and a real car would have air brushed effects or vinyl appliques. Also I think just applying the paper would be a nightmare. I think making some decals is the way I'm gonna go. Ray, thanks for the tip, I'll give it some thought. I'm very appreciative of all the interest and advice from everyone. I'm really pleased you guys seem to like the work.

Many use a hot non-stick frying pan.

In a word ................. perfect.