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I'm with ya all da way....... Oh , a Stock 33 would look wonderful in a period Diorama I could propose too !

Motor City; the company who took on Tom Elifret's Econoline van : This is a "What's in the box look at Tom Elifrets 1973-5 Ford Econoline LWB van . I watched Tom closely as he took AMT's 1976 Econoline and reversed it to what we used to refer to as a "Bull nose " Ford in the 70's . This is one van I know inside and out as I have worked on the 1969-74 Ford Econoline extensively . I've also over the years been able to collect options seldom ordered on the actual trucks simply because I have been an avid fan of them . I got into vanning myself back in 1972 with a 1970 SWB Econoline E-200 . Equipped with a 240 six , C-4 automatic and a AM radio , this was my entry into a lifestyle that I enjoy today . The model Motor city offers is of a typical 1973-5 Econoline with a Long wheelbase and the "Folding " side doors along with no cost option rear cargo glass . Buying a van then really was a myriad of choices abet limited . . Ford no longer had the side cargo door option of either NO side door , or cargo doors on BOTH sides as this was usually reserved for the "Camper set " . However , new for 1973 was a "Sliding " side door option and this was also a "No cost " option . These could be had with "Pop out windows " on the side door . Pop out windows were also considered optional for the rear cargo doors as well. Moving inside , the dashboard represents a radio as lockable glove box doors were optional on the vans where a radio was deleted . Seating was also a pair of seats with the passenger seat being optional , or a "Flip fold " Jump seat , or a like driver seat . Motor city offers the Econoline with a pair of standard low back seats with bases . YOU, the model builder can probably scratch build the "Flip fold Passenger seat yourself ". Air conditioning was indeed offered and the duct work ran down the Driver's side . this too is something you would have to scratch build as well as the "Dealer " add on A/C units made to install where the radio was located .The Motor cover- was made to replicate those used on Ford's optional 302 V-8 . I mention this because when this van was in production , I was manufacturing Drink holders for these vans and the Six cylinder box was vastly different in that it was square at the rear to accommodate the 240's longer head .Thus , the deck was different and the passenger had a scoch more room as the box was angled to give the extra room to the Right . The Transkit is molded in a White resin that is as smooth as any polystyrene plastic kit made today ! The photos I have taken are just as it's packaged in the box . Looking underneath , even the chassis parts were expertly back dated so as to show the earlier "I" Beam suspension used under these vehicles. Red Tail lamp lenses were included in a Polyethylene bag as is a vacuum formed windshield . Also included are a NON Chromed Bumper/ grille assembly along with the rear bumper . Very little is really needed from the AMT 1976 Econoline Van in which the earlier Van is designed to combine with . Enjoy reliving the era of "No Gas " as you build this van folks . For me , it represents a time of reliving my career as a van accessory manufacturer , wholesaler, retailer . I owned at one time five of these vans in several guises and both wheel bases .

I would be VERY interested in a Ford 8-9N tractor

NOT to sound pessimistic , but I'm tired of responding to posts here on Model cars magazine begging , pleading for old annuals to be re released . I see the same ole stuff cranked out . it's as bad as FM radio in too many small markets . Clear Channel owns the stations and somehow , ONLY the TOP 150 songs in the last 40 years are heard . The same goes for Round 2 .

At the time , yes !!!!!!

Adam, I'm old enough to remember a 64 Chevrolet new . I'd say JOB WELL DONE . I DO however remember that the Beige was a metallic semi gloss though ....

Motor City; the company who took on Tom Elifret's Econoline van : This is a "What's in the box look at Tom Elifrets 1973-5 Ford Econoline LWB van . I watched Tom closely as he took AMT's 1976 Econoline and reversed it to what we used to refer to as a "Bull nose " Ford in the 70's . This is one van I know inside and out as I have worked on the 1969-74 Ford Econoline extensively . I've also over the years been able to collect options seldom ordered on the actual trucks simply because I have been an avid fan of them . I got into vanning myself back in 1972 with a 1970 SWB Econoline E-200 . Equipped with a 240 six , C-4 automatic and a AM radio , this was my entry into a lifestyle that I enjoy today . The model Motor city offers is of a typical 1973-5 Econoline with a Long wheelbase and the "Folding " side doors along with no cost option rear cargo glass . Buying a van then really was a myriad of choices abet limited . . Ford no longer had the side cargo door option of either NO side door , or cargo doors on BOTH sides as this was usually reserved for the "Camper set " . However , new for 1973 was a "Sliding " side door option and this was also a "No cost " option . These could be had with "Pop out windows " on the side door . Pop out windows were also considered optional for the rear cargo doors as well. Moving inside , the dashboard represents a radio as lockable glove box doors were optional on the vans where a radio was deleted . Seating was also a pair of seats with the passenger seat being optional , or a "Flip fold " Jump seat , or a like driver seat . Motor city offers the Econoline with a pair of standard low back seats with bases . YOU, the model builder can probably scratch build the "Flip fold Passenger seat yourself ". Air conditioning was indeed offered and the duct work ran down the Driver's side . this too is something you would have to scratch build as well as the "Dealer " add on A/C units made to install where the radio was located .The Motor cover- was made to replicate those used on Ford's optional 302 V-8 . I mention this because when this van was in production , I was manufacturing Drink holders for these vans and the Six cylinder box was vastly different in that it was square at the rear to accommodate the 240's longer head .Thus , the deck was different and the passenger had a scoch more room as the box was angled to give the extra room to the Right . The Transkit is molded in a White resin that is as smooth as any polystyrene plastic kit made today ! The photos I have taken are just as it's packaged in the box . Looking underneath , even the chassis parts were expertly back dated so as to show the earlier "I" Beam suspension used under these vehicles. Red Tail lamp lenses were included in a Polyethylene bag as is a vacuum formed windshield . Also included are a NON Chromed Bumper/ grille assembly along with the rear bumper . Very little is really needed from the AMT 1976 Econoline Van in which the earlier Van is designed to combine with . Enjoy reliving the era of "No Gas " as you build this van folks . For me , it represents a time of reliving my career as a van accessory manufacturer , wholesaler, retailer . I owned at one time five of these vans in several guises and both wheel bases .

I bought the delivery car back last September . I'm going to be posing it with a Marland oil station which became Conoco as Marland lent it's "Triangle " to Conoco when they merged about 1924. I'm going to silk screen my own decals that will show this Ford as a delivery vehicle as a part of a hardware store company which dated it's heritage back to 1901 . I'll be using a lot of what Art Anderson taught me as he did the Roadster and the same detailing can be shared into the C Cab .

Gary, to be honest , Tidewater is a good hour an a half drive for me . I'm closer to Raleigh NC . I dunno bout you , but traffic out beyond Mercury Boulevard in Newport news is a NIGHTMARE , especially on Saturday . I swear , everyone who is anyone is at Michael's , Wal Mart or the Target then !!!!!

Gary, THAT makes sense .......

Gary , I don't understand the GOING BACK TO STOCK . Um , they are already stock .....

If I had to compare Model Round up to Spotlight hobbies , I have to give Tom at Spotlight a slight edge . Service from BOTH has been great and now that Richmond Virginia no longer has a Hobby shop unless you can deal with the Dubious bunch at Hobbytown USA , I had to go on line so as to continue my dioramas .

John , you have no idea how popular this diorama has become . It was actually used to restore an actual Amoco station in Roanoke Virginia which is now owned by Bergland Chevrolet . I've also been asked to return it this next Christmas season to the Lewis Ginter Miniatures invitational which is a part of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond Virginia . The show will open the day AFTER Thanksgiving , 2018 . Anyone interested can now mark their calender's as this truly is a fun for the entire family showing !

I've done BOTH the 1941 Americoupe and the 1941 Truck as stockers . Do you need just the information on what I did or what ?

Looks interesting ! I may have to break down an buy one

I built one of these back in 1962 . Then , it really was a 1.49 and I was amused as to the simplicity of the kit . Years later , I was able to get the 1st reissue at a REAL hobby store and even the owner couldn't remember that this kit had it's origins in those halcyon days of 3 in 1 . That kit remains to this day in my office as I have yet to find any actual Chris Craft reference on the 1-1 . Yes, I want to do a model of an actual Chris Craft boat . Meanwhile , because Hobby Lobby will have this , I can do a Drag Boat and I plan on a Ford Flathead with Thickston heads and a few other scratch made goodies . Chris Phillips is very RIGHT ON with his description of the boat and it truly was a joy to have back in the day . I'm sure this time will be no different !

Actually , AMT did the Lincoln Mk II as a friction in 1956 and then as a combination kit , they did one in 1-32nd scale with Revell . The Cord Beverly might be a harder sell , but I would buy one as it would make for a nice vehicle in one of my dioramas ....

I'm with ya on the tractor Scott. . I MAY however , and ONLY IF I get a discount on a 1948 Ford actually buy one of them . I've worked on the real deal and I was never a fan of the post WWII Ford automobiles . Trucks on the other hand ......

Mark, next time yer on yer way to N Carolina , stop in my place as I'm near the border. I scratch build sooooo much of this stuff when I'm doing a service station . The trick is to break down an object into it's most basic form and work from there ..... EVERYTHING seen here was scratch built ....

I combined the Running boards and running gear to make a completely stock 1932 Ford 5 window .

I'll keep it short & to the point . Station wagons from the 60's , preferably Pontiacs, & Oldsmobiles , Mercurys and Dodges MEDIUM DUTY Trucks , 1958-1980

1st - Texaco near Charleston West Virginia 2nd - Texaco with windmill on roof near Omaha Nebraska 3rd - Texaco - built in Pennsacola Florida

Yes, I do Chris ! The Calpet station was 9th & Olive - Seattle Washington Gilmore Rimsdale & Avondale Los Angles Richfield - NAPA Valley California Shell- Alabama

I built this one from the AMT Diamond in the Rough kit when it was released in the middle 1980's . It was going to have been a part of a Service station diorama that I never completed . Because of it's "Period " custom parts , I chose to do it as a mild custom about 1963 . That should explain the striped "Rolled and Pleated " interior . Readers who are Henry Gregor Felson's automotive books will recall the 1940 Ford in a couple of his books

OK, as a designer and artist , I feel as though AMT went on the Cheap after 1968 . I'm comparing a 1960 SMP distributed by AMT to 1968 AMT box art . To me the 1968 Box Art was AMT's last decent art . After that , the type faces , the photographs , all of it has left me flat .........