Claude Thibodeau

HI! Spring clean-up of numerous "leftovers"... Why not make the best of those? Junk bin 32 delivery body (MPC's ?), Phantom Vicky frame and grill shell, 41 Continental V12, Eldorado Latham blower, Sidewinder rolling stock, Dodge Caravan rear bench seat, 29 roadster headlights (all modified). Scratchbuilt: suspensions & bars, front gas tank, rear bumper/tail light, windshield and rear glass, mirrors, floor pan, shifter & pedals, door panels, exhaust "stack", brake and radiator hoses. Wired and hosed. Craftsmart acrylic Suede ( my favorite color)+ Testor:s Wet Look clear (my stock is dwindling fast, alas...). Alclad and Molotow. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Hi Ray! Interesting experiment, and always fun to revisit a kit we gave a shot at back then. Is-it me, or is their proportions off regarding the lenght of the roof over the front doors. The distance between the windshield pillar and B-pillar look a bit shorter than on the real car? Just curious... CT

Hi Mario! Very very nice, and clean. Bravo! CT

Hi Francis! The more I think about it, the more I believe we should buy airplane tickets for the last GSL show in 2023! That truck would cause a commotion! Bravo! CT

Bienvenue Pascal! CT

Hi Thomas! Magnificient execution and cleaneliness, bravo! And to say that some critics consider this model-year as an "ugly duckling", because of the truncated fins. You proved them wrong! CT

Hi again! Revell also had a 57 Chevy snap kit with fairly similar wheels. See below... CT

Hi Greg! At WM, i bought a Maisto 1/24 diecast 70 Chevy pick-up last year. It had two sets of wheels: Cragar Classic style, and an alternate set: just what you look for. They were painted gunmetal, and are 4 identical "large size-low profile tire" size. Let's say 20" with 255- 35 series tires. The stem at the back is easy to adapt to about any build. Hope this helps! CT

Hi Mario! Well, this is being true to the story. It looks the part! Bravo. CT

Hi Francis! Wow, spectacular work, again. That anodized spring makes my day. Now, if I may: I think NHRA regulations require two springs, in case one breaks at full throttle. Here's the deal: I won't tell the NHRA tech inspector, if you chip in for the burgers at our next lunch... What do you say? Seriously, world class work again. Keep on! CT

Hi Gary! Great reproductions, and of course, world class paint. Bravo! CT

Hi Carl! Thanks for the comments! CT

Hi John! Both the model and the pics are world class. Nothing to worry about. Bravo! CT

Hi Francis! Those are very forgiving words from a die-hard Mopar fan! LOL. Thanks! CT

Thank you Larry. Happy you like it! CT

Hi Emre! Well, this is unique and refreshing. Should-we call you Dr. Frankenstein from now on? Bravo! CT

Thanks again Roger! CT

Thank you Gary! CT

Hi Doug! Very nice gloss, bravo! I painted a lot with Centari in the 80's on 1/1 cars and bikes. A cool paint booth would usually get you a good gloss. You certainly nailed it! CT

Thanks Ian! A few Goodguys members have customized 58 Tbirds more as pro-touring variations, but you are right: we should see more of those in 1/1 ! CT

Thank you Tony! My options for a donor roof were limited, but the lenght, width and height of the Cougar greenhouse just "fell in place". Can you say "lucky"? CT

Thanks for the comments, Gary! CT

Hi Tom! Thanks for the compliments, but you just raised the pressure for the next one. Hope I won't disapoint you! CT

Thanks David! As you can tell, the rear pillars are lower and more rounded than the OEM, and windshield is sooooo much more tilted back. It may offend purists, but I feel it makes it more contemporary, for better or worse... CT

Hi Mike! Thanks for the comments, and the good sense of humour! To your point about "charging admission"... That would make this hobby a business proposition, and as you know, in business, distribution is key. I'm not certain we could come-up with a viable biz model... LOL. CT