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Shark

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  1. I don't use Rust-Oleum primers anymore. Had to spray them very light and they had a tendency to cure slow.
  2. Micromark has a photo etch bending tool.
  3. Haven't looked lately, but Harts Parts resin does a lot of Mopar transit stuff.
  4. I don't think they left the factory looking that good
  5. Sure do, worked great. First use was doing Bobby Allison's Miller Buick with the gold chrome wheels back in the 80's
  6. Did you use the kit engine on your build. If I remember correctly, the engine had some proportional issues.
  7. The sedan was converted to an altered wheelbase car. First they moved just the rear axle forward, then the front. There was more money in match racing, so that's why they modified it.
  8. I just received my first order of parts from Canuck 3D. I was amazed at the level of detail, and that doesn't happen often.
  9. Neat, I like it.
  10. The only benefit in my opinion is enamels aren't as weather sensitive. Not enough reason for me to switch from lacquer base.
  11. I don't know about others, but I have never had any trouble with old J-N-J sheets. Have several that I plan to build.
  12. Per your question about asphalt or dirt, I guess it could be either, but the tracks that run them within driving distance are paved.
  13. It is a J-N-J sheet. It would have come with a black and white placement sheet the size of the decals and would have been packaged in a clear sleeve with a paper with their logo stapled on the end. Early on they were the only game in town.
  14. Sort of new to the 3D aftermarket. Do you have a website that I can go to.
  15. I don't know, might be neat to see what Pierre would do with the TV car
  16. Like Radretireddad said above, got started as a kid in the 60's. I build mostly Nascar. Quit watching it years ago, so I sorta relive the past building and researching my projects , which lately have been leaning towards the independent drivers.
  17. Here in the South, a lot of of the local tracks run a "Moonshiners" division using the Crown Vic or Grand Marquis. Pretty much the same modifications as you described. Maybe a simple roll cage and racing seat. Plus they usually have a claim rule to keep the cost low. Looks like it will be a fun build.
  18. There's one in the Thunderbolt kit, maybe someone has a leftover they could send you.
  19. Steve, thanks, I was afraid of that but hopeful. Bill, that is a great idea, the wheels I am doing look like the ones you did.
  20. I am doing rebuild where unpainted wheel became soft around the outside rim from being in contact with the tires. Anything I can do to reverse this and save the wheels. Thanks
  21. I like the stripes like they are, subtle, but there.
  22. Basically the same as Steve. I paint with gun metal or cast iron paint, mist red primer like he described, then a coat of dullcote
  23. That frame works well with a number of early 60's Ford products. I am putting under a 64 myself, only the stock body to make a Nascar. I used it under a 62 and will do so when I get around to the 1963 I plan to do
  24. I agree with Steve. If it would lower the cost, a plain white box with black lettering would suffice. I am sure most have seen box art that says the kit built on the artwork photo was modified or used additional parts.
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