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That I cannot say for sure.

have the rear seat fitted with styrene bits to minimize putty. First coat of primer needs to dry then I can start puttying. I'm liking the idea of Lincoln Continental seats for this cruiser!

This is the old Modelhaus '49 I built decades ago, far less detail than the new kit, but I still made a nice shelf model out of mine. They of course are no longer available. I might even get this new kit to add to my Caddy collection, it looks fantastic and I've seen the Tucker in person, which is also fantastic! Modelhaus kit had chrome headlights, I substituted the buckets and lenses from AMTs '51 Chevy.

So as per the title, "Who knows how it'll turn out" I really still don't have a vision, I'm just making it up as I go. Looking for front seats, Enzo ones are too racy, Mustang ones are either too small or too tall! It's NOT a muscle car, it really has no distinct identity, but It IS a cruiser, so why not fit some Lincoln Continental seats? Why not indeed. Let's get to it then, call it plan B!

Not sure what you're asking. This is a body only I found with the top already chopped. It was in a box of junk I bought about 15 years ago!

Okay, I filled in around the rear seat. It's just "roughed in" but it's a start. There will be putty, but this is all I can do today, let the glue dry overnight, so until tomorrow, cheers!

Yeah I remember seeing ads for them like in the late 70s for $5, 6 or 7 grand, what an investment that would've been! As for yours, it's STILL a GTO! Love it!

The Mobius seat mounts had to go, at least for the rear seat, not sure yet about the front seats. After sanding those off, I see a depression that needs filling, no problem, also 2 small round holes needed filling. There will be flocking, so that'll all be good enough so far. I had to add .060 to the bottom of the tub to keep the top of the tub flush with the body sides, since I'm using a different floor pan. Next, I'll fill in where the convertible dog legs were removed, cheers!

Whenever using a more modern kit under a vintage body, I like to use at least the upper part of the vintage interior tub, and dashboard. These fit the body, making the transition to the more modern under pinnings are where all the fun is! No matter how custom the interior is, the kit dashboard should be retained, even if it's also customized. So, let's get started! The floor HAS to go, the dash has to fit, so I made a temporary piece to keep the sides separated, because I removed the floor! Next I removed the convertible dog legs and will fill them with something, haven't decided yet on seats or side panel trim.

Looks like a couple of outrageously expensive hot rod builds! I'm assuming the Ferraris are supposed to be replicas, made into hot rods! Very cool ideas for models, highly cost prohibitive in real, that's what's so great about models! Looking good!

With the suspension mostly done, I can concentrate on bodywork and interior. Still a ton to do, but still having fun, so it's all good.

Still poseable, would be much easier if it weren't but I'm just having fun with it. Wide stance, wide wheels, barely poses anyway! Looking okay though so far.

Greg, it doesn't have to work "properly" it just has to look okay, LOL

So that front suspension was driving me crazy, it couldn't be rack and pinion with a dip in the middle. So I made a new tie rod and figured out a steering box and some linkages. Since I still have pose able front wheels, the little pieces I made had to be moveable. I made up somewhat of a steering gear and fitted the pieces, now I need to make a connecting piece that moves.

WOW! That camo is wild! Can't wait to see the Murchie finished, quite a cool model!

Added thin styrene strip to represent drip rails, but of course they're solid so not really drip rails, anyway they'll be foiled and I think they finish off the chop nicely. I was able to use one continuous strip of .020X.030 starting with super glue in the center above the windshield then glue and bend around to the back of each side. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Looks fantastic so far and that dashboard, wow!

I also saw the Torino look, and thought, at least it's still in the family! And I like the front of the '70 Torino!

Well, I've been working a bit on the Merc, customizing, I know, crazy, but it IS fun! I'm making a lower pan which will be body color. Making a blade bumper which will be Revell chrome. A hand held mock up of what I'm thinking it could end up looking like.

I love what you've done to it already! Saving old built ups is so much fun! I just might leave these two as is just for nostalgic reasons. I really do need to build a '40 though. I'll be watching with interest what else you do with this one!

WOW! Thank you SO much Greg, those look amazing! I can put plan B back in the Box! LOL Stuck in the body shop now, and trying to make an interior.

I love seeing what a talented builder can do with a crappy kit. I'll be watching with interest as I also love a challenge, as you've proven that you do!

Greg Hoffman is going to try to make resin copies of the Webers for me, THANK YOU GREG! If they don't turn out I have plan B, and C, D, E and F! (F being, well let's hope it doesn't get there, LOL) The valve covers and oil pan ARE Tamiya, TS-87 Titanium Gold. It's NOT going to have rack and pinion, that part will become the tie rod and proper-ish steering gear added. I've gone a bit off script with the front bumper and grille, made much more work for myself......that's what I love about modeling!

Me either! LOL

That's definitely what I'd make it look like if I stay with triple Webers. Thanks for that!