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    I bought one of the Harbor Freight mini tool boxes for my airbrushes, I liked it so much I bought one for my work desk to keep pens, sticky notes etc in and another for the table beside my chair in the living room.
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    One thing I would add, the bearing supports on the rear axle are one of the most neglected parts of a C2/C3 chassis. There's no way to grease the bearings except for disassembly and then you need a press to R&I the spindle & make sure you get the endplay right during reassembly. It's one of those things that's not a problem until it is. Unless you know the history of the chassis this is something I'd look into getting done if you plan to drive the car a lot.
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    I said I wasn't going to buy anymore kits, and have done well for 3 months, but couldn't resist the 1/16 VW van.
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    That dude sets up at all the model swaps too. I've gotten some really good deals from him.
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    My interest in collecting books is pretty much limited to Ford & Ford Motor Company History 1903-1965. Also collect books on Henry Ford with emphasis on books about him written during the era. Some are easy to find, some not so easy. But that's what makes it fun!
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    Ford did a book/brochure similar to that in 1938. It was called "X-ray Ford" or something along that line. It had several pages that were clear an laid on top of each other to build the engine, body etc.
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    I tossed a bunch of Model Master enamels that settled/separated & no amount of agitation would bring them back. If you have any Floquil, that stuff is like gold if you have right colors. I still have a few bottles I bought as a kid 30+ years ago that are good.
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    Agree 100% I've also slowed way down on my buying-and building. I realize people must be buying these kits otherwise they wouldn't keep pumping them out, but with shows/swaps, ebay etc you can pick up any of Round 2's current inventory for 1/2 price used. I can only assume the kits we keep seeing over & over the tooling must be in China so it's easy to run another 5,000 kits or whatever the case may be. I've said it before, my main issue is charging $30+ & now likely $40+ for the same old kit with no real improvements.
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    I'll probably pick one of these up if nothing else for the nostalgia factor. This is one of the first kits my Dad helped me put together back in the day.
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    I checked my local Ollie's and no Revell stuff, but I don't need anything anyways. At least here that Atlantis stuff just sits & sits.
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    Still kinda cool here in Cocoa Beach for this time of year. It's supposed to last until midweek. Which is fine, I want the Atlantic to warm up a few more degrees. I miss doing my afternoon laps.
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    Thanks! That's just a small portion. I've been collecting Ford stuff off & on for about 30 years. Most of it is packed away until I get a bigger place somewhere less crowded!
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    Been working on getting my home office a bit better organized. Figured since I gained a few empty shelves reorganizing, why not dip into the totes & put some more of my vintage Ford memorabilia out. Shelf 1 this afternoon.
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    Woke up early and decided to run some errands. Nothing earth shattering, found a couple cans of primer at Ollie's & Harbor Freight finally restocked the miniature toolboxes. I'll use it for my airbrush & airbrush supplies storage. I got these two Gaahleri airbrushes last week. I've been using a Gaahleri Mobius with good success, thought I'd get a couple others to try.
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    If I had a shot everytime he said "jump in" I'd be fitshafed right now. LOL. In all seriousness, looks like my wallet is safe yet again!
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    Cross post to the diecast section, but I'm pleased as punch this Danbury Mint '55 Ford arrived today that I got for a good price. It will go well with the rest of my 55-56 Ford stuff.
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    I only have a facebook account for Marketplace. While I haven't bought many kits from there, I have bought a good number of other things. Set of Starrett Bore gauges and 2 Starrett 3" micrometers for $25/everything, Y-block Ford 57-up style 4barrel intake for $75, a medium sized box of C1 Corvette parts worth about $400 for $50, the deals are out there it just takes some time to look. I usually give it a quick look see while having my morning coffee.
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    While in Daytona I hit up my favorite sub shop. Larry's Subs in nearby Ormond Beach. Been eating here for close to 30 years & never a bad meal.
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    I've got the same issue as everyone else. I just used my old imgur account to post pics using the BB code to work around the issue.
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    I think the cold weather and economic fears kept this year's show a bit on the smaller side. Still not a bad way to spend a few hours and talk cars with random strangers. Here's a few pics!
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    My sole purchase from the Spring Daytona Turkey Run show. '55 Ford Victoria promo. The right fender has some warpage, but all in all not bad at all. I think it's fixable.
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    Good to see another Floridian! Whereabouts you located? I'm in Cocoa Beach.
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