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Never got farther than the clay mock up. Paul

Go to Jay Lenos garage site look at his bike powered by a helicopter gas turbine. Paul

This was seriously considered by Rambler to compete with the El Camino and Ranchero. It was based on the full size wagon. It was built from the last Johan Rambler wagon reissue. Paul

This is an old AMT (?) 3 in 1 restoed ,with m/haus bumpers and 57 Chevy fender skirts added. Paul

Could have been.... it's a stripped umnit,just like Ma Bell would have used. Paul

Dodge L700, with Ertl trailer ,2 A100 Pick ups and a Flintstone A100 van conversion. Paul

Also people would turn and actually look over their shoulder when backing up or changing lanes (we had 'parkways' on L.I. than). As I remember..... my grandpa had a "peep" mirror the clipped on the door frame ,that went from car to car. The auto manufacturers theory here is...."we have a product people like and want,let's A} change the design so radically people won't want it. (Ford Focus) B} stop making it.( Ford Focus wagon and 5 door) or C} price it out of reach. Paul

Great color choice!! I was curious how your canvas top would look finished..... WOW!! Paul

Thats a nice casting. Does it have a vinyl top? Paul

This is an AMT 1960 El Camino annual, that I restored from a built up a while ago. Finally polished it and assembled it last night. Paul

Still runs My uncle has it in San Antinio Tx. Me 500 Cad and 6 speed wide steelis with stock hub caps and NO rake. Paul

Looks great.Can't wait to see what your longer builds are like!!! Paul

The trick is to look at the model railroad guys. they use lenses called M V lenses. They are available from .020 to .625 (5/8") and are availble in red,blue amber,clear and green. They are in the WALTHERS catalog. I use them for early side lights on 50's/60's trailers and for rear work lights on the cab back. Paul

The paint is airbrushed lacquer, factory mix from Dupont ...almost 45 years old!!! The car had the Flathead Hurricane 6.I believe the ohv was available on the senior cars. Grandma died in '65 but I'm sure she'd approve. Thanks Paul

Revell also did an annual 1969 the could be built as a coupe or a convertible. They show up on that auction siteonce and awhile. I did my wifes 69 ragtop from one. BUT THEY ARE PRICEY KITS as they were a 1 year issue. Paul

Russians? .....I was 8, all I worried about was not getting caught slobbering all over my arm!! Paul

The carrier was over coated with the color and pearl clear,I actually like the carrier color better because of the silver base. As or the posts me no know, but me fix!! Paul

This is a 1961 Johan annual kit, I built as my Grandmas car,bought new. This is what I remember as a boy. The car was loaded for a '61 American ....3 speed w/ overdrive ,chrome package ,white walls and full wheel covers, Weather eye heater ,clock, radio, back up lights, twin traction rear, passenger sun visor, arm rests front and rear and full reclineing front seat.Why they never opted for an outside rear view mirror ,I could never figure! Paul

Nice job on the Merc.The flattie is really done well.I like that you left in the splits on the front and rear glasses. Paul

This is my 49 Merc full custom (posted in wip) and a modified 1947 Ford diecast carrier. I painted it to match the Merc and aluminum foil. Paul

Great job!! perfect!!! Paul

Don't worry about the paint, Most 60's fiberglass bodies were not smooth.The glass cloth pattern showed through the gel coat, paint was usually applied with just basic prep. Let it be it's period prefect. Paul

Great build, like the color and wheel combo. Paul

Beautiful paint, Hope she wins!!! Paul

The top hose almost looks like an under hood preheated air intake. Never saw one lke that. paul