Claude Thibodeau

Hi Sir! I followed your build, and as expected, it is a masterful creation. Bravo! The outside pictures could pass for the 1/1 car. World class, really! CT

Thank you Gary! Coming from a master painter, it's quite the compliment. I'm flattered! I'm currently finishing a 68 javelin funny-car, in the same vein. I think you might love it. Stay tuned... CT

Hi Mike! Sweet, and your color combo is super-nice. Bravo! I built this kit when I was a kid, you bring back great memories! CT

Hi Steve! Great conversion, more credible than the movie-kit version, bravo! This morning, I was with a guy who sells OOP kits, and he had one of the Johan 66 Cad ambulance. It was fully assembled and poorly painted, but with glue in excess at all mounting points. I passed, because trying to disassemble it would have broken it, I'm afraid. Well, you can't have them all, can you? CT

Hi Phil! Well, you nailed it, bravo! Reminds me of the 1/1 that were inside Hot Rod Magazine when I was a teen, and it sold for 50 cents.... Period-perfect! CT

Good? You said "good"? My friend, that's the understatement of the year! Fantastic gloss and flip effects. Bravo! CT

Hi Ricky! Thank you for the praise, but, you have to know that I'm just a very patient old guy, with probably too much time on my hands. Might explain the engineering and detailing... Besides, I'm VERY invested in all things Bonneville. So... I try to build at least one lakester a year. This one was my "lockdown" special! The next one is already started. Stay tuned! LOL CT

Hi Anton! Thank you for the comments. Pick-up your jaw... you'll need it to eat... LOL! CT

Hi Oliver! Well... here is the last car I would have tought to "pro-tour", but you pulled it of. Bravo! CT

Hi Francis! Well, my friend, I've seen most of your previous car "in the flesh", but this has to be your Magnum Opus. Congratulations, Bravo, Félicitations... and I'll be back later with more translated terms. Can't wait to see it in person this fall, and to hold it! I'm certain it must be of respectable weight, with all the metal work that went in! Enjoy your summer, you deserved it! CT

Hi Bruce! It will be a killer! If I may: what it the provenance of the wheels and tires? They are superb... CT

Hi Mike! To set the record straight... this is a car built by Bruce (see above). I would be admitedly proud to claim it as my own, but I'm just a bystander here... CT

Hi Steffen! Wow, world class different, and very well executed. Bravo! If I may: what exactly is the off-white paint? I find it very nice... CT

Hi Gustavo! The gloss is world class, and the red&black combo is perfect. Bravo! CT

Hi Mathias! Very nice, and it makes for something we don't see often on the tables. Bravo! CT

Hi Bruce! Spectacular paint and gloss, bravo! A great use of "leftovers". Can't wait to see it assembled! CT

Hi Dave! Very nice "educated guess", bravo! You are right: the GTO inner panelling seems to fit just right... CT

Thank you Paul! CT

Hi Jose! Thank you. Now, build your own version, and let's go racing! (never tought I'd say that about the Boot Hill Express...LOL) CT

Thank you Carl! I know you visit my posts regularly. Much appreciated. CT

Hi Freddy! Quite an hommage. I'm certain he's smiling at your tribute. Hang on! CT

Hi José! Nice rod, and the color combo/graphics really scream late 80's. Those Buttera suspensions are tricky to build, but look so great. Bravo! CT

Thank you Scott! I'll do my best to "keep them coming"! CT

Hi Steve! Happy to see it brought back good memories for you. Sure did for me! CT

Thank you Tony! I'M glad that I did not get your pressure to go up! CT