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The closest I have come to catastrophic failure was replacing a 400 Pontiac with a mildly built 455. The TH400 handled it just fine. The 10-bolt GM rear was not up to the frequent barking 2nd gear with 295/50-15s. Eventually, I got what sounded like a U-point going out, as the sound was that frequency. Changed both U-joints. The sound was still there. Pulled the rear end cover to discover a chunk missing from the pinion that encompassed 1.5 teeth (tooth?). The piece fell down into the only empty pocket in the housing. Amazingly, no shrapnel whatsoever. Cobbled together another '66 A-body 10 bolt rear with too long '71 axles. Had to use 2-1/2" wide front drums to cover the 2" shoes on the rear brakes. The car met its demise due to car fire not to long after. (not related to rear end issues).

Wow! I concur with everyone's comments above.

I am limited to one small room in my house that must hold my stash of 250+ unbuilt kits, my work bench and a soon to be limited display case.

Thanks everyone for your input. I am about To embark on a couple of projects with two tone paint jobs. My favorite edge mask is Para-Film. Though It is not designed for large surfaces.

I just looked into my Gone Fishing Ramcharger. It does not have them.

I noticed they were 8 lug instead of 5 lug. My kit is still sealed so I am not yet inclined to crack it open.

Thank you for your reply. I do not have either of those kits.

Ok thanks. That one I do not have. I do have this. Would they be the same as the Warlock wheels?

Would this kit have them?

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I new have a project that requires these wheels to accomplish. OR... If someone knows of any other kits that used the same "wagon" wheels.

Search the internet for photos of any 1:1 versions. Sooner or later, you will find a color combo that is to your liking.

I am approaching retirement too. I am currently healthy and like my job. The work is fine, the people are great but the software we have to use is as annoying as hell. A couple of years ago I was unemployed for a month. I did not like being that idle during that time. As mentioned above, I have some back burner projects around the house but they would all be done in no time. When I used to service residential HVAC systems, I got to talk to a lot of retirees. I learned a couple of things. DO NOT WASTE AWAY WATCHING TV. It was sad seeing the state of the folks that did that. On the positive side, one fellow said, "before you go to bed. have a goal for the next day. Do not wait until morning to figure out what you are going to do". I am seriously thinking I would volunteer to be a crossing guard for the elementary school down the street. It would make me get out of bed and see some young faces every week day. I would never have to work holidays and I have summers off for 1:1 car shows and stuff.

Nope, I usually have a plan shortly before I open the box. Sometimes plans get altered if I research an example online and I like it better. But that is still BEFORE I start to build.

I did a triple drive on one of my Freightliners. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/148169-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-coe/

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For those two sheens, I go with big rattle cans too.

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FYI your front tires are on the wrong side. The tread pattern should be the other way as designed for water dispersion. As to your issue, you could snip 1/8" out of the middle of the vertical ends of the dropped axle.

These are what I am looking for...

I have 7 sealed kits looking for a new home. I will happily trade 2,3,4...all 7 remaining kits to pick up some remnants on my wish list. Everything is negotiable.

Pay attention to the very mysterious left arm next time you watch it.

I too build what tickles my fancy at the moment. Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I know. Semi trucks I like but do not know. I build more as a creative art project than to be accurate miniatures.

I also paint Testors enamels thinned with 50/50 lacquer thinner. I too wait 2 weeks. However, I never polish (Too gun shy)

Pretty neat truck. What kit did you start with? Any aftermarket parts?