John1955

Yep, back in the day, there were three competing types of engines, electric, steam and internal combustion. At that time, the state that supplied the most petroleum to make gasoline was Pennsylvania. But when massive oil reserves were discovered in Texas, that was the beginning of the end for electric and steam powered vehicles. And the discovery of huge and easy to drill oil in the middle east made gasoline so inexpensive that the internal combustion engine became the choice of consumers. Horses were frightened of both electric and internal combustion vehicles. Electric vehicles were so quiet that horses couldn't hear them approaching and were startled when the vehicle suddenly appeared. The noise of the early internal combustion vehicles scared them as well.

Frankly, I don't understand the "toy effect" comment at all. On my 1:1 vehicles, the chrome wheels have the same bright shine as the chrome does in plastic model kits. I make sure they do by waxing them a lot. I do agree about not using Dullcote unless the kit is of a more modern vehicle, then Dullcote is the way to go. You might want to try Glosscote over the chrome though.

As much as I love the '72 GTO, quite frankly, I agree with another member above about maybe it's not worth the effort of trying to make another chassis work when the body and interior aren't exactly accurate either. Although Round 2 issued it as an AMT branded kit, it's an MPC kit.

Have you considered making your own whitewalls? It's actually quite easy and I do it a lot using a water based Sharpie paint pen. The paint covers in one coat.

Jo-Han did "mist" the pre-colored plastic body sometimes with metallic. The vinyl roof would not have been painted, it was masked off. That turqoise IS an authentic 1968 Imperial color, #13195. Please be aware that painting it will decrease it's value greatly. Collectors prefer promos in their original color even if not in mint condition. I have two of these in my collection, neither are turquoise and you have something that is rare. The Jo-Han '68 Imperial is a bit unusual in that it was only made in promo form per a contract with Chrysler, and not issued as a kit. The 1968 Imperial promo was re-issued once, in the early 1990's I believe by X-El products after they purchased Jo-Han molds. But the only color I saw in that re-issue was red with a black vinyl top, so I think yours is an original.

Excellent build.

I use Fix-All for many things. It will work on vinyl and rubber tires, and for resin. It's inexpensive and bonds anything to anything. Unfortunately though, it's almost impossible to remove if you make a mistake.

I saw a '67 Pontiac Gran Prix that looked to be in mint condition. Apparently the driver was in a hurry and was going way over the speed limit as he soared past me (despite the double yellow line). What made me look was the sound of a 4 bbl opening up as he flew past.

1951-1954 Kaiser Henry J - STOCK version 1949 Nash Ambassador 1960's Jeep Gladiator pickup (J10, J20, J30) 1968-1973 Ford Ranchero's 1980 Dodge Mirada (1/25th scale)

Excellent build!

Excellent work!

I agree

In fact, PMC did make 1/25th and 1/24th scale, as well as 1/16th scale. I have many PMC 1/25th scale models including exact 1/25th scale big rigs with International tractors. PMC made exact 1/25 scale promtionals for Ford, Chevrolet and several others. PMC also made 1/25th scale promos for Mayflower Moving Company as well as selling generic versions to toy stores. PMC also made an exact 1/25th scale Trailways bus beginning in 1954 and continuing until circa 1957. To my knowledge, PMC was the only company that made big rigs and buses in exact 1/25th scale back then. And, I did not say they made "annual kits", I said they started the "annual tradition".

Wrong, sorry. PMC's were made in both 1/25th scale and 1/24th scale (as well as 1/16th scale). I happen to own many PMC's that are exact 1/25th scale, and that is what GM, Ford and Nash wanted, so PMC made them that scale. Product Miniatures was under contract to produce 1/25th scale annuals for those companies and they did so. And I did not say they were annual kits, I said they were annual assembled 1/25th models that started the annual tradition.

I enjoyed reading this so very much! But actually, nobody got it right. It was PMC (Product MIniatures Company) that started the "annual" tradition, at first with dealer promos for the major automakers and then assembled 1/25th ones for toy and hobby stores, kits came later. Annual kits by AMT/SMP, Revell and Jo-Han were not based on only dealer promos at all. Quite the opposite was true. Their annual kits were often more detailed and had many customized options, including detailed engines. Only some were unassembled promos, most were not. Annual kits dominated the market all doing the 1960's and 1970's and MPC quickly became the leader, over taking AMT due to better detail and better fitting parts in MPC kits. (AMT's CEO started MPC after leaving AMT).

I use this a lot. It is the strongest glue I have ever used, it works on plastic, resin, metal, rubber and glass and it is fantastic to use to force old warped dealer promos back into their original shapes, using gumbands and clamps until it dries. And maybe best of all, it is extremely inexpensive and is sold everywhere.

I agree and they are so much smaller as well

When the Reagan recession hit, I got laid off from my factory job, and had to take any job I could find. I was hired at a doughnut place that made delicious homemade doughnuts, and they let us eat as much as we wanted while making them. They knew what would happen, LOL, after a week or so, the LAST thing I wanted to eat was a doughnut. Smart managers there.

No, they are not. Little Debbie snack cakes are made by the same family owned company that they always were made by. Hostess snack cakes are made by a giant corporation, but both brands taste good. In my area, Little Debbie costs much less, so that's what I buy.

Tastycakes are to greasy, yuck

I refuse to spend even one penny at Hobby Lobby. I will not support people like that.

Thank you, 90% are plastic and/or resin hybrids. 10% are diecasts.

Thanks, I still miss it all these years later

I need to buy a better camera

My camera is junk, I apologize for the lack of clarity