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In all fairness, I should shoot the underside of some if my slammers I've built that were published. I did a '59 Buick lead sled that I almost didn't put rear tires on because it was so low with full length cruiser skirts you couldn't tell. A friend shamed into mounting a pair you can't see anyway. I use rubber bands, duct tape, and tires cut in half to get "the look". But these are slammers, or curbsides. To me this is the free-style class where you can stretchy it a bit. But when a small block Chevy has a front mounted distributor, or iconic engine parts are installed upside down, yeah.... there's no reason for that. Why bother coming on these forums if your not looking to get better? We're all watching Bill fabricate 90% of that Hemi Cuda. All my attempts at scratchbuilding are a joke compared to it. But I take a bit with me when I see it DONE RIGHT.

Scott....Scott....Scott..... Don't you know? The more PE, the BETTER the model! Like Rodney Dangerfield referring to the weight of a paid-to-impress term paper in Back to School: Yeah, it only feels like a second place trophy. Bulk it up and go for first place

Geeeez..... I wonder how many builds were completed while the forum was out

One of my pet-peeves are the ignition wires that appear to be made from steel rods. They arc over the engine like little mis-placed Halo's..... Steering wheels lying on seats..... Multi-point racing harnesses attached to aluminum wheel tubs (well known, idolized builder did this. Cover car on " the other guys " magazine) Paint jobs so thick & glossy there's no panel lines * same builder as above Coil wires coming out of MSD ignition module * same..... Photo-etched vent grills attached to roofs (Your going to think I hate this guy.....) Ditto Dzus fasteners...... Yes, I just lampooned a well known builder, but it goes to show, if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS Build it YOUR way..... and no, the builder I'm referring to is NOT a member here. Besides, he's out here on the East Coast. No more hints

Yeah I'm doing great these days. Doctor adjusted some meds & I'm good to go! Been enjoying my Cuda as I'm along a little further than yours ;-) Keep it up Bill. Your posts are the first thing I look for when I sign on.

Whenever I see a picture of Harry Shearer (as Spinal Taps bassist Derek Smalls....) I think about the scene where he gets stopped in airport security with a cucumber wrapped in tin foil stuffed down the front of his pants..... If your a musician it's required watching. Great parody of rock-n-rollers.

What year is the sedan supposed to be? Appears to have the early pre-68 Esuropean bumpers and tail light, but has a post-68 engine cover. The hood also appears to be a '68....but the front turn signals are clearly early '60's. Huh? The cabrio has similar issues with the front turn signals. Anybody know?

First of all, Doctor adjusted my blood pressure meds a few months ago. Happy to say I've never felt better! Feel so good I've been renovating my garage with a new workbench & shelving. I also entended the attic flooring over the side I park the 'Cuda. Now theres a ceiling over the car. Second, welcome back MCM forum. It was odd having a spare minute to surf and seeing an out of order sign hanging. Personally, I 'm surprised Gregg saved it as it appears to be a constant source of, shall be say, irritation for him. He must really like us all. Summer is here and I'm spending more time with the big cars instead of the little ones. No surprise there, but I'll be back at the bench. I haven't forgotten about that hideous Lancer I posted..... Until I come stumbling through the door again, have a safe & fun summer!

As always, WOW!!!!!!!!!! The fit & finish is awesome. The level of build quality is stunning. I've seen nice stuff before, but this.... this..... this is friggen huge. Landmark build here. Thank you for sharing!!!!

Engine compartment. Timing chain cover is a marine application as the steering column goes where the stock filter location is. You are looking under the brake booster in the above picture. You can see where the oil filter & steering column wouldn't clear. Mopar guys, take note: In the above picture your looking down the left side of the engine. You can see the torsion bar heading back towards the firewall. Notice anything odd? See the idler arm attached to the left frame rail instead of mounting to the K frame facing FORWARD?!? Pretty neat, huh? Weird seeing the bulkhead connector where the master cylinder should be and the blower motor instead of a steering column! Check out that timing chain cover. Think a 6 Bbl will clear it?

Car was exported to Ireland originally. That's all I got. Either the owner is tired of telling the story or he's a putz. I joked about trading my car for his and he was in another world. Maybe a bad day.... Too bad, cool car.

His name is Steve and yes, he's a staple at Carlisle. His brother was Tech Editor for Hot Rod, has written countless books, and was involved with Rockville Center Dodge in the musclecar heyday. His brother would prep road test cars for Joe Oldham.... Ever see FOUR street Hemi blocks stacked in someones basement like cases of beverage? This guy flat-out boggles my mind.

HOLY *#@& !!!!! You ARE making body panels from metal!!!!!!!! I don't come around for a while and I see this. Wow.... as always. Do you realize you can post progress pictures of panel lines being re-scribed and we'd all love to see it? Do you realize how epic this build is becoming? I mean, you could probably sell the metal shavings from your lathe...

Saw this today at my club meeting. Right hand drive 69 Barracuda convertible.

Bad shot of the '63......

I'll get a few pictures of his '63. Back in the day the assembly of the '63 was followed in Super Stock magazine IIRC. My friends brother is in the magazine biz and the people & stories he has..... OMG. Like sitting with Tom Hoover (father of the street Hemi) over dinner after judging Chryslers @ Carlisle.

Here's the car with owner

Here's a goodie..... My friend Steve has decided to use his '62 Plymouth Savoy instead of letting it sit under a cover in his garage. Aside from his daily driver Durango he also owns a '63 Plymouth Savoy. The '63 is a black 2 dr. post with a blue interior and a push button automatic. Steve is as hardcore a Mopar guy you will find. His '63 was assembled over the course of 25+ yes and built using all factory options from different years, from the exterior it looks stone stock, but under the hood is a 440 6 Bbl, A/C (custom air cleaner for 6bbl),cruise, power brakes - steering - and a built 727. NICE car. But he's parked it and started using this: This is one of 298 Max Wedge Plymouths built in 1962. Yup. No BS, real deal Max Wedge. He's owned it for about 45 yrs 410 horse 413 3 spd. manual I wish I could discuss what other goodies he has stashed and who he is. This is the one person I know whom is actually "connected" in the Mopar world and its a treat to see him bringing this car out to cruise nights. Matter of fact, here's mine parked next to it.

This is a pleasant surprise! I haven't been on here in a few weeks and I see a few new kits happening. The Slingster looks like a winner, just hope reality is just as appealing. Now to go wade through 30 pages to see what's with the new Mustang LX.....

Been away for a while as all the out door activities get in gear. I've been feeling good as I've had some adjustments to my meds. All the heart related tests I took came back great, no issues. One project turns into another. Model building is in a holding pattern right now. Carry on....

Sad update: While my buddy has been driving the wheels off of his Pink & Black Civic, some POS stole his V-tec 5spd. Del Sol from in front of my house last Friday night. It was there when I came home about midnight, the next morning...... I feel terrible. I should have put it in my yard for him.

Although it is low, that's a healthy 115lb. hound standing next to it. My Wife only has about 5-6 lbs. on him! He's a German Shepherd/Rodesian Ridgeback mix. When he runs through the house, he pushes furniture out of his way.... And while I wouldn't build something like this for myself (we kept our GTI bone stock throughout its life with us....) I am having fun modifying this car. I don't care if its a truck, van, import, domestic, whatever I'm helping a good friend and enjoying the car hobby. And while my Barracuda can inhale this and sneeze it out, it IS fun to drive. Not so much fast as its quick, if you know the difference. Round #2 this week. I'll post updates when it's ready.

Is this the one reviewed in the latest MCM with the $700+ price tag?

Yeah, the Pink turned into buyers remorse at first, but now it's got some cool factor going on. The tinted windows will pull it all together nicely. I told him those White wheels had to go the first time I saw the car.... I also told him to have the windows tinted before I drove it into work to do the NYS Inspection.

Some stuff I've stumbled on at cruise nights And this one brings a tear to my eye....