Ron Hamilton

While the Mobieus wheels in the 55-56 Chrysler 300's are nicely done and will work for ant Chrysler product of that era, The wires in the AMT '62 T-bird are equally nice. and since the spinner is separate, an emblem can be placed over the mounting hole for different marques like that gorgeous Cadillac.

I was rooting through one of my parts boxes for a set of JoHan Wheel backs for the convertible, and I came across a set of the 58 Impala custom Wheel covers, and I compared them with the Modelhaus 300 Wheelcovers. With the exception of the center emblem, there is no difference, They were also used on the '66-67 Chrysler Full sized products with the disc brake option, as 15" wheels were required. I am using them on a future '66 Fury project.

One of the projects on my bench is a 1966 Rambler American I have both the Hardtop and convertible and they had a decently rendered 232 6 Cylinder Engine. I have yet to compare these with the Pacer Engines, one of which will find its way into a Gremlin project in the future.

The earlier versions of the original kit are far better than the later ones. The fit of the parts is atrocious at best I have a '60's issue that fits together flawlessly, but the one I was working on was the Red Big window kit from the 1990's. I glued the doors shut and reworked the body. I may give up on it.

In looking through my wheel stock, I am going to use my last set of Modelhaus 300H wheel covers on the Hardtop. I noticed that there was a faint H besides the 300 script on the trunk of my Chrysler 300 H hardtop. I sold off my unbuilt example last year. The Chrysler K-H wires are going to go on a '60 New Yorker Hardtop, which I bought them for in the first place as I never cared much for the standard '60 Chrysler Wheel cover. I took a look at the Newport Convertible, and it has been cleaned up, but the chrome needs to be stripped, de-seamed, polished, and re-chromed. The same with the '62 Chrysler 300 Hardtop. The '62 300 Convertible has a stunning set of chrome that was re-done by the Little Motor Car Company. I figure that if I take both of the sets of chrome and have them re-done, I can start the paint-work on the cars. Tommy, that 300 Sport is a gorgeous car in Metallic green, coupled with the K-H wires. I have come to the conclusion that I am not going to be able to acquire many more restorable cars unless I have the parts to do the work. Replacement parts are getting expensive, as the supply is dwindling, and the demand is up due to The Modelhaus winding down. I still have a couple of pieces to get for a couple of still-born projects. Well, at least I can work on 90% of what I have, and the other 10%, I may get lucky and get the parts, or I will go to plan B, a mild custom.

I plan to get a Foose '56, but I am going to finish my "Stock" 56 too. I have too much work in it trying to make it look good..

I played around a little with the "USA Oldies" 1962 300H Hardtop this evening. It was previously built, but unpainted. I fit the convertible interior tub in it after I did a little clean up to it. I have to root through my parts box to better detail the model. While the model will show nicely, I am not going to put as much effort in the build as I would the convertible, as it is a rarer kit, and it's presence would be greater. However, I am going to build it with care. I cleaned up the mould lines, and blocked the body. I still have a spot on the roof to contend with, and I want to use the wheels I am not using on the convertible. The hardtop is moulded in Red, which is not the shade that Chrysler used in 1962, so I have to do a color change. I have a picture of a Black Hardtop with the K-H wire wheels, which is downright stunning. I have to check my wheel stock to see if I have an extra set, as the K-H wires I have are reserved for a '60 New Yorker Hardtop restoration in the future.

Sorry I have not updated this build, as I have cleaned up a certain '62 300 and a couple of other Lincolns in my collection. A couple of days ago, I happened across a forlorn one-to-one 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe'. It happens to be the one I have seen from time to time, and it looks as if the owner has given up on it. Yes it is pretty crusty, but the good thing about it is I got several good shots of the car so that I can turn one of my sedans into what I hope to be an accurate rendition of a Coupe'. Last week, MeTV showed the very last episode of Perry Mason, and guess what his ride was? Yes a 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible. Even though the show was shot in Black and White, I am guessing that the car was Huron Blue Metallic, with a Dark Blue leather interior. This was the only episode showing that particular car. It would be a fitting tribute to Perry. Hmmmm.

Bill the 356 is looking great!! Speaking of the Fujimi Enthusiast Series kits, I have a few of them, built a couple, and I just picked up this one... I have built the standard version of this kit long ago, and I plan to do this one for our club's next years theme... 6- Cylinder Cars. Who says a 6 has to be boring. I have to decide on the color combination. I may have to finish my 850i to be the bookend.

That has to be one of the best looking builds of the Trumpeter Falcon I have seen.

Lookin' Gooooood!!!!!

Hit me in the message section as to what you need.

Greg, I have to tip my cap to you on this one for bringing it back to life. Only better. Great work so far.

Sweet!!!!

Replicas and Miniatures Co. of MD does a few 6 cylinder engines. I have the AMC 232, and the Ford 170/200 and they are nice.

Very nice work!!!!!

You will not be disappointed!!!!!

Norm does the engine Bill.

Brandon, I like the Idea of the Model you are going to do. I have both the Monogram '71 Plymouth Satellite, which is actually a Road Runner without the graphics, and a MPC '71 Road Runner. Missing Link does the full Wheel Covers in the Photo of the real Car. I have to get them and the Hart's Parts resin hood to do this. Thanks for the posting!!!!

Congratulations!!!! Your work is impeccable, and any award is well deserved. I would have voted for it.

Last night, I did a little work to the 300H Convertible. I went to work on the disassembly, evaluation, and clean up of the model. I went to remove the windshield from the frame, and the frame broke off on the right side from the car, leaving only the left side "A" pillar and vent window. Fortunately, I had a replacement from the Modelhaus, so I installed the frame. While the interior was in decent shape, there was too much glue residue on the seats where the original builder used too much glue, and it oozed out on both sides of the belts. Rather than removing the belts and trying to clean up the seats, I opted to use the Modelhaus '62 Chrysler 300H interior tub, since I can display the model as an open car. The windshield came out without cracking, but it had a few spots of glue residue on it, so I sanded it, and polished it out to the best of my ability. More than likely I am going t use it. I cleaned up most of the glue residue from the body, and polished it out I still have to fix a couple of sinks in the body and detail the underhood area before I shoot the primer coat. I took Steve Guthmiller's suggestion on the up-top, shortening it lengthwise, and cutting down the sail panels. I still have to make the front trim, the molding with the snap detail at the base of the top, and improve the fit. l. Since I plan to display the car with the top, or the boot, the molding at the base will be attached to the top. It looks like so far, so good. I am going to replace the tires with some pin-whites form my tire stash, and I am going to use either a set of Chrysler 300H wheel covers, or a set of Kelsey-Hayes Chrysler wire wheels from my Modelhaus parts stash. I have to do some further clean-up and detailing to the under hood, engine and chassis before primer and paint. Of course, any comments, and suggestions are always welcome.

Nice work. I have a Maverick and a Comet I would like to do the same thing to.

Thank you. I plan to start taking it apart this afternoon after I cut the lawn on "The Ponderosa".

Thank you Bill. The Newport cleaned up nicely, and I have everything to get started on it. I may start on the 300H tomorrow, so I can see what I have to do to it to make it look half as good as Steve's car. I have a forlorn 300 Hardtop that may become the third part of the triad. I bought a Modelhaus resin 300H interior, windshield frame and boot to convert that car into a convertible. Depending on how this one comes apart is going to determine how the convertible works out. I wonder if the up-top from the 300H will fit the Newport? We will soon see.

Very nice!!!!