Ron Hamilton

The American Satco Firestone Deluxe Champion in their different iterations have been my go to tire for many years. I bought up as many sets as I could get. I also bought some of Modelhaus' tires too. I am just sorry that they are out of production. I am quite sure that some of the enterprising suppliers out there can create a set of tires that are just as good, ay the right price for the replica stock and mild custom builder.

No. those are Chrysler 300's/ Maybe Juha can be talked into doing a '69-71 Sport Fury.

That is some nice work!!!! I just got an Air-Trax Resin Chrysler 300 2 Door for a future project, and I can say, that 4 Door rings my bell !!!!!

Unfortunately, I got rid of that roof long ago, as it was a very bad glue-bomb, and I had to slice it up. I wanted it to be a hardtop, but it could not be saved. I have to still find some glass for it, and I do not want to raid a pristine S/C Rambler for it.

I make no bones about it. I have always liked AMC cars, and I have several in the collection, as well as three under construction. A '65 American hardtop turned into a convertible. a'66 American Convertible, and a '66 American Hardtop. All three are resurrected glue-bombs. When I got it, the convertible looked like this. . The hardtop was almost as bad. It has taken a lot of work, but the convertible has been fixed up, and is in primer and the hardtop is ready to be put in primer. I was able to save the trim and emblems on both. I may paint them both the same color, and they will both have 6 Cylinder engines.

I built one of those when the kit first came out several years ago, and I really liked it. I bought a Donk version of the kit, and promptly got rid of it, because of the hideous interior. I was able to pick up another one before they disappeared. My Dad's last decent car was a '81 Coupe DeVille, which was a good looking car. I would like to modify one of these into a replica of his car. He would be proud.

Masterful!

Steve, The build is beautiful, as usual. I truly wish you and your wife well on this new adventure. Your builds have made me step up my game, and I thank you for it. Keep in touch.

Wow! I just had one of his business cards in my hand this afternoon. R.I.P Daryl.

Missing Link resin did a Hornet SC360 a few years back. I have one, and it's dead on the money. It does not include the drive train, but the suggested one is the S/C Rambler. I think a more accurate engine can be found in an AMT Gremlin or Matador, which I have. No it's not for sale.

I am quite happy with the order I just got from you. Make that elated!!!!!

You did very well with that one.

Eric, I like the build in the color combination you chose. Bare Metal can be a killer, as it has at times given me fits, and this car has more trim on it than meets the eye. I have cut the roof from the sedan, and my next step is the flipper panel. Once I get that done, I'll snap a few pictures and start a thread on this one. I may even attempt an up top, since I was able to salvage the roof, and the shapes are similar between the two. I used the brochure, which had several pictures of the car. There was an Aqua and a Dark Ivy Green convertible in the brochure. Both are very nice, but I am leaning towards Triple Black, which I think will be stunning, and besides, I have the paint. I still have to get back to the '64 sedan too. It is ready for primer.

You know how I feel about that '60. I really like the car, as a model that I did of my uncle's car from the "new tool" '60 is my avatar. That is a beautiful model. This is going to be the next '60 I am going to do. Your light blue is an inspiration.

I am getting ready to do the "Hack and whack" to one of my '66's. I finally got everything I need to do the deed. I have to do a little research and scratch-building, but everything should come out smoothly. I still have not decided on the color combo, but I have plenty of paint, so that is not going to be a problem. Once I get started, I will start a thread on the build. Good luck on yours.

I must have had cat on the brain. I fixed the typo. He's at home.

As did I!!! Incredible!!!!

I gotta wipe the drool off of my keyboard after seeing this one!!!!

I have had a few Lincoln Convertibles in the collection, but I have sold some off. I have an un-built '61 Convertible I want to do. I am leaning towards Burgundy with the Burgundy Interior, like the cars that were in President Kennedy's inauguration. I have to look at the '66 Lincoln color swath. I have a brochure of the '66. Right now, I am about to put some primer on a '64 Sedan that I am building from junkyard parts.

Lookin' Good!!!!

Wow!!! I am doing the same thing myself. I bought a built-up a couple of months ago wit the same conversion in mind. I should be getting the wheelcovers for it in the next couple of days, then I can start on it.

If the back window is sealed in, it is a '66. If the back window is open, it is a '65. I have both, and I am in the midst of restoring a '65.

Like Snake said... I picked up this forlorn old gal... With a lot of work, planning, luck, and some parts, this is where I ended up... This one is one of my favorite builds, along with this one... Late '60's Imperials are very valuable in "mint" condition. This one was "rode hard and put away wet", as it was used as a toy. It was rather beat up, and had cracks and gouges in it. I had to strip it, and the "A" pillars and glass was toast, so I made a convertible out of it. This '63 Bonneville has been stripped of the Testors' Turquoise enamel from the mid '60's. There is some residue in some areas that I could not get out, but that is all right, as I am not too fond of the Creamy Yellow color, so it is going to get painted and detailed. My cousin had a Cordovan Maroon '63 Bonne, with a Black Vinyl Roof and a Black interior. That was one gorgeous car, and that is where this one will go. I would not rework a really valuable promo, but if one has any damage, or not too valuable, a re-do is going to happen. I am not a promo collector, so that is what I do with them. Now that The Modelhaus is winding down, I am not seeking out any more old promos to restore. Fortunately, I was able to get the parts I need to re-do the ones I have.

Any and all reviews are welcome. Be forewarned, writing reviews will cut into your building tome, but they are very much appreciated.

I built the 2016 Glue kit when it first came out, and painted it some funky yellow, which I like. I had to tweak it a little to get the front end down. I think it compares favorably with the '67. My next set will be a Bolero Red '67 SS, a "Fifty", and a 1LE Snapper. I have not decided on the color yet, but I saw this Lime one at my favorite dealer. I have some Testors' Model Master Lime Lacquer I can use. (I know it's a Dodge/Plymouth color, but it is what I have.) This ride is growing on me!