Kromolly

and old trucks

I've had great experience with them, including a pretty complex order with over 40 items, 100% correct. Shipping was pretty quick. I haven't ran into the "out-of-stock" issue though.

Reading all of these complaints about TV commercials reminds me of why we haven't turned our TV on in 3 years. TV is just another step in the "dumbification" and downgrading of America. I also think the content on TV today is as annoying and useless as the commercials. I am a much more content person without that noise box blaring every night.

worn out gasser

Very nice, creative restoration of an old build. There is some historical significance to builds done by kids in days gone by. You did a great job preserving the character of the original build while correcting some flaws adding a personal touch.

Beautiful job on that restoration. Nice to see some "before" pictures. You succeeded in building a stunning recreation.

Hey Johnny, thank you for sharing your trucking memories. I enjoy the stories of how trucking was decades ago. Like many things, it ain't the same today. It's great to see these old truck models being reproduced.

Get Schmidt faced

That is such an awesome subject and a stunning build. The color choice and details on the dump body are fantastic. It's just fun to look at. Thanks for sharing!

Nice looking woody. A very clean build and excellent color choice.

This is the best kind of project, something meaningful and nostalgic to the builder. You are doing a fantastic job on this conversion. It's apparent that you are putting a lot of heart and soul into this build.

Uh, no Josh

That's awesome... a flash from the past. I love the "Fred G" touch. Well done!

don't want to

I don't disagree that when you look back at automobiles before about the mid to late-'80s, most didn't last as long without some major drivetrain repair. And rust could be an issue depending on what part of the country you were in and whether it was parked under cover and maintained, or not. Proper maintenance and better lubricants could have made them go longer, so it's a little bit apples to oranges. Electronic ignition and electronic fuel injection have done a lot to reduce maintenance and improve total combustion, reducing wear and allowing engines with even marginal maintenance to routinely go 150-200k miles or more. But a lot of cars before the '90s did go 200k or more... years ago I had a '69 Buick Riviera that had 190+K on the clock when I sold it, and it was running like a top, one of the best cars I ever owned. My issue with modern vehicles is the overcomplication. CAN networks with 20 or more modules feeding into a BCM and PCM, all extremely sensitive to voltage and resistance, and all requiring factory tooling to diagnose and repair. Overly complicated entertainment systems that are integral to the computer network and make you captive to the manufacturer for replacement. Components that will require service located in nearly non-serviceable places adding many hours to repair times. In modern cars it is the electronics that will take them out, and they will be non-repairable for the average person, so throw it away and buy a new one.

This build just continues to get more impressive every time I look. I'm just floored. Francis, your skill and talent are beyond anything I have seen. You are truly an artist... one of the best.

Yeah, you're right, now that I think about it, through '50s, '60s and '70s, same story. "humans were a different species." Nice! ?

Very nice job on one of my favorite Fords of all time. I have an old kit that I will build some day...

Absolutely fantastic, stunning, realistic work there. The contents are very realistic including the chain & binder. Love the outside with obscured graffiti and the weathering. This is truly a piece of art. Wonderful job!

I understand, I buy over 100 new vehicle a year in my job. Yes they are safer and they do run longer than they used to, in part due to synthetic lubricants, and engines last longer thanks to fuel injection and cylinder walls not being washed with gasoline. For the average person who doesn't repair their own vehicle and can justify the expense, new cars are fine. But the purchase price, complexity and cost of repair drives me away. Nothing jumps out at me and says "wow", now that's a nice looking car. And I'm not interested in lease payments for the rest of my life. Just one guy's opinion.

Interesting read here, including the history. And I thought my CA 1995 BMF was old! ?

Great weathering! The slug holes are a nice touch too. Nice job.

That Maverick in my opinion is another hideous overpriced and over-complicated pile of plastic and computers. The lack of servicability in most modern vehicles is discouraging. Try replacing a heater core in most of these modern cars... and with parts sourced from China, they will fail. I'm going to have to keep my old iron going until I'm not going anymore. I can't justify the cost to buy a new vehicle or to keep it on the road.

That is fascinating material. Great find. Anybody else notice in these 80-100 or more year old photos of Americans that America has indeed gotten heavier. Maybe that's my diet motivation!

Beautiful work. Fantastic paint and detail, just a gorgeous model.