Oldcarfan27

Steve's response explains the truck rack, doesn't say anything about the phone booth.

This is as close as you'll get. https://drasticplastics.proboards.com/thread/6665/mercury-convertible-reproportioned-itc-kit

Correct. Look closely and you can even see how I did the cuts.

Agreed!

Que' Bella!

Now that would be a hairy, scary ride!

Very classy! Sure outdoes the SUVs of today.

Just imagine what that lime dust did to the worker's lungs.

Amazing that all the hinges still work, very fragile. Cool van, thanks for sharing.

Also nice. You've got great building skills.

Safari van. Cool idea!

Sweet truck. It's a shame that you sold it.

A clone of the Nick Matranga Merc? https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/milestone-custom-cars-nick-matranga-40-mercury.64715/page-2

Here's my two projects. The first one has the primer on it and was started 30 years ago after seeing the article in a model mag from way back when. I think it was written by George Bojacuik. Project stopped because of the lack of Ford 10 hole "phone dial" wheels at the time and I couldn't think of how to make the side trim look correct. I now have 2 sets of the wheels. The other was a reboot build. This time with the entire underhood piece including the fender tops and a different take on making the smooth hood.

I found this thread. Thanks, Les. Anybody have any more tips?

Agreed!!! ?

He's right. Should say K40 if it's 4x4. But then it wouldn't sound as cool.

I went to HL and just bought a bottle of this along with the light and some silly putty for a quick mold. I tried searching this forum for any ideas on the best way to use this product - no luck. Is there a thread on this topic? Otherwise, what do you readers use it for? Thanks for your help.

I had the same thing happen when air freshener was sprayed in the room that had my kits on a shelf. I'm positive that the spray drifted onto them and damaged the chrome but not the paint.

I was referencing to the 2 part liquid epoxy, not the putty. Should be able to flow it in without distorting the foil.

Try using heavy duty name brand aluminum foil and form it to the body of the car, burnishing out all the wrinkles then trim closely to the body. Carefully remove the foil body and put in appropriate dents and damage. When the car has the look you want, flow 2 part epoxy to the inside of each side of the body and let set. Paint the exterior to replicate the damage from the truck. Looks a lot more realistic than simply melting plastic.

The Johans on top, the 69 Grand Prix and the Force 440 would be my picks!!!!

I like it as it is. Where's the stock roof from? It looks like it was molded in black.