Jon Cole

Wouldn't you know it... all I have on me is $390,000!

Thanks, Chris. That is what I'll try.

Rather than hijack Skitt's post on his cool Corvair van, I thought I would show this resin cast separately. I don't recall the caster, which is a good thing, considering how much work it will need. But, at least it is unique, and is workable. I found it on the big auction site several years ago. Note the front in the above pic. The nose should be flat from one side to the other. That's but one thing of several that I will fix. At least it will be a challenge. Here is a pic of myself around 1986 standing in where the flat six used to be on my '62 Corvair Greenbriar (window) Van.

Thanks, RJ! I'm heading out to The Olive Garden for my b-day as soon as the Mrs. gets home from work. As for acrylic paint, I am trying to find out if I should use water, or IsoAlcohol to thin it. I have the 91% stuff, maybe some 70% as well, not sure, I need to look around here. I have very little experience airbrushing acrylic. Any help and advice is appreciated.

Need your advice! I want to airbrush some Model Master Acryl bottle paint. What do I thin it with? And... by how much? Thanks!

It's a great phone number if your name is Jenny Jenny

Nice coverage, Tim! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see Meadowbrook Concours! Is it true what I have heard... that even for spectators, the entrance fee is several hundreds of dollars? That would be out of my budget! But the cars...

Take the remaining piece to an automotive jobber (such as an auto parts store that sells paints to the auto body shop) and ask if they can do a color scan on it. They may first use a wax cleaner on it, then scan the surface. The computer will formulate the mixing code.

Dave; I just finished reading the article in MCM on your RetroVette, saying "impressive" is an understatement! Harry's design, and your interpetation go together like coffee & cream! The real eye popper tho, is how much work you put into those seats and other interior components. If anyone is not aware, get the magazine! This ride has real animal hide! Take that, PETA!

The "cash incentive" is one question I am asked most by people who are not in, or understand our hobby. Whhen I mention that it is a contest I am going to, they always say "Can you win money?" I have never been to a contest where cash is the bait. I am sure there are some, but that to me is no more of an incentive than the hope of placing, ir maybe even winning a trophy.

Oh, quite real! Not too many photos out there afaik, there is also a side view somewhere...

Dodge needs to do a convertible! What a cool concept!

Nice work! Welcome to our zoo!

Another fine Mustang Jeff! The Twister Pkg. is new to me! I like your 'signature' opening features too. If you're ever on the left side of the Granite State, give me a call!

Thanks for the imput!

I am doing some detail painting, and I have many different bottle paints. I used to have mostly MM enamel, but now I have almost as many bottles of acrylic model paint. Is there any prob using acrylic over enamel, or... enamel over acrylic? Not only reaction, but adhesion and coverage. This is in reference to brushing. Thanks.

That's gonna look kewl! Keep posting updates.

Bill! This is what us snowbelt folks need! This little “Briggs & Stratton†454 ci should move snow! Or, just leave it idling… the heat it throws will melt the stuff! 454 C.I. V-8 SNOWBLOWER:

I see it like this- The '05 - '09 Mustang... think of it as the ocean. The '10 Mustang... the ocean with a cup of water missing. What's the big deal? So they changed the headlight & tail light a little. Every car in mass production goes to this "freshening" process; it's nothing new. FORD 2007 MUSTANG GT/CS California Special: FORD 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible: FORD 2010 MUSTANG GT- 2nd incarnation of the new design: Most folks tend to resist changes. They are conservative by nature. New design = "YECK!" Yet if automotive stylists shared that view... nothing would ever change. I know all kinds of people who say things like "All new cars suck!", or the classic line "They don't make them like they used to". I like the '05 'stang, and I like the '10 stang. Only thing is, they are common as dirt. I can deal with that, as that's the way it goes with a mass-produced automobile. Hey! At least we can identify with Mustangs and other cars! It's the people who cannot tell a Mustang from a Mack that puzzle me!

I used to think a Nor'easter was the worse thing Ol' Man Winter could throw at us, until the Mother Of All Ice Storms nailed us in early December! Try large areas of your state without power or heat up to two weeks! So many trees down, some roads were impassable. I go by the "grass is always greener on the other side" theory. I live in New England, but in '99 we went on vacation to Vegas. It was 106º every day we were there. So everyone just walked on the shaded side of the Strip. Here, the humidity gets so bad, we swat away... fish. And the Black Flies, they fly in formation and attack by the squadron! This summer has been great. We have felt 80º only a few times, with little humidity. Everyone is complaining about the "low" temps, but I'm lovin' it! As long as the sun is out.

I know why it's getting hot in Texas... Last night we watched the Nicholas Cage movie "Knowing"... Sorry, apparently it's the end of the earth. This means I'm probably not going to get as much $$$ for my models as I was hoping for.

Legardez, That has to be the coolest Kustom I have seen in a long time! Well, except for your '59 Ford Kustom!

Nice build of the 2012 Chrysler! Seriously, I had no idea the Fiat 500 was available. You did a great job!

Hollywood couldn't write a better story! Remember, the beauty of hitting rock bottom is... ...things can only get better.

This is a great reference source for vintage racers. This is Vintage Motorsport, July/August issue. AMC Javelin Trans Am (GREAT pictorial!) Porsche RSK 718-007 from the Collier Collection Vintage LSR's Historic Stock Cars Great Vintage Garages: Joe Buzzetta Petty vs. Pearson My Favorite Race- Bobby Allison Plus EVENTS: GRL Wine Country HSR Walter Mitty VRG Jefferson 500 SVRA Sebring HMSA Reno CSRG First Event Racing Across The Block (auction results) .