Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Bjarne! CT

Thank you Cliff! CT

Thank you Greg! CT

Hi JP! Well, masterfull, as usual! Bravo. A gentleman in my small town had that car, but in Dove Grey. Your colour and/or Dove gray are perfect for that stately design. May I ask what is the name or code of that GM colour? CT

Thank you Paul! A 1/1 41 Willys is still on my bucket list. Who knows... CT

Thank you, Chef! CT

Hi Francis! I remember this built... In person, I can report that it requires about half an hour to glimpse most of the details. Great! One question for you: I see you installed the famous ACCEL high energy coil. When I look at the pictures, it reminds me that somehow, I always felt this specific coil wa slightly "out of scale", as if it was intended for 1/20 or at least, a larger scale... You have experienced it, what is your opinion? CT

Hi Francis! Thank you... and as matter of fact, you are the FIRST person to mention that I always put a green valve stem cap on all of my builts... Good eyes! CT

Thank you Ray! CT

Thank you Craig! CT

Thank you Sir! As they say: "ain't no hearse with luggage racks", so you are right: might as well use them... CT

Hi Steve! Thank you. I suppose the light subdued colours have that impact, the roof in particular. CT

Thank you, Nigel! CT

Hi! Since I do mostly mashups and heavily modified or scratchbuilt cars... I end-up with LOTSA quality leftover parts. Might as well innovate a bit. Revell 41 Willys, with roof removed. Cowl and modified front opening hood from AMT's 36 Ford (cabrio option), with lower Willys hood section molded to fenders. Rescribed door lines. Ultra-thin acetate windshield. Rear seat and tulip panel/waterfall console from Foose's Eldorod, custom floor, rear tubs, ladder bar suspension & rear housing + coilovers. Scratchbuilt firewall, door panels, rear frame section, exhaust and radiator. Front frame section & powertrain from Eldorod, modified. Prowler rolling-stock, scratchbuilt discs & calipers. Roof narrowed & shortened from unknown 30's Cadillac. Tamya's sand beige, custom interior color mix & Testor's WetLook clear. My mom always said that you should know how to cook with your leftovers... Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Hi! Great results, very in tune with your mission statement... Bravo! I can remember when the 1/1 model As were a dime a dozen, because, everybody was looking for a 32. The beauties we left behind in search of the holy grail... Regrets, you say? CT

Thank you Cliff! CT

Hi! Impressive combo, fantastic interior... and I wouldn't mess with that lady... Bravo! CT

Thank you Sir! CT

Thank you Anders! CT

Hi Sonny! Thanks for the comments. Well, I suppose, if you could find one on this side of the pond... And then again, you'd probably get sued for madifyinbg a rare original. Oh well,,, CT

Alas, I know... CT

Thank you very much, Tom! CT

Hi Mike! Funny! But I'm concerned that Francis keeps his hands in good shape. He needs the to turn out those formidable results that delight us on this forum. Most of you have to be satisfied with pictures. We here, in the Great White North, have the privilege of seeing his creation under our noses, right on the table! What a treat! I will try to convince him to attend the GSLMCC (on my bucket list) with a few of his masterpieces. It would make quite an impression, believe me! CT

Hi Francis! Wow, spectacular minutia, as usual! Bravo! Now, the million $ question: like in most headers installation, will you cringe or cry when you have to "hammer" adjust them while trying to slip them in place on the truck? As a member of the busted knuckles club. I'm concerned for you well-being, my friend. Proceed with patience and care... CT

Hi Bill! Thank you for the comments. It's true, they mostly "fell in place", with a little convincing, of course. But "brilliant" ? Let's say lucky. A famous celebrity once said: " You must believe in the concept of luck. Otherwise, how could you explain the succes of people you don't like"... Have fun with styrene! CT