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Cranky, you should know why I attend a show . I go to see what aftermarket stuff is available . Look, I have gotten burned on Evil Bay and Krak List both . Ive had to darn near sue Pay Pal to resolve a ongoing credit card dispute wherein they CONTINUALLY charge me monthly for services NOT rendered . Yes, it's nice showing off something I've spent a year or so doing . Still, I see first hand what a winner looks like. Ed Shaver

Aaron, I would like to see more of any kind of models outside of the Cvevrolets , Fords , and Plymouth and add to that , the usual ho-humm Muscle cars ................ Cars like a Hudson! Ed Shaver

I wunna how much dem Revell boxes may be wurth one day ..................... Ed Shaver

Aaron, I looked at this post this morning and found a lot of conflicting information concerning both the 59 and the 60. I found one post where you couldn't get anything outside of a Grey interior in a "Stripper " model to the mention of chrome . I think it was pretty much left to a dealer to get an invoice passed . What 1-1 El Caminio's I have found un blemished over the years seem to confirm what I just said . The packages you and I seem to have to deal with really didn't come about until 1964 when Chevrolet re- introduced the Mid Sized Chevelle El Caminio . I wish I was more help this time ............ Ed Shaver

Chuck, most had no interior buckets . I think maybe a couple did however as they were the later Friction cars . Without checking every Issue of Collectable Automobile Magazine , I have no way of telling you which had and didn't . That's a question best left to Dennis Doty as he has the entire collection or at least Dick Nesbitt in Arlington Texas would know ............ Ed Shaver

Uh George , I'm quite sure you meant to say a 57 Ranchero. If you are referring to a Revell. Now meanwhile , A M T did issue both the original and it's first Re-issue in the same art work using a Green /W scolloped 1960 El camino . Now my Grail above all the stuff out there an money wern't an object , Uh a Monogram Futuresta by Daryl Starbird .......... Ed Shaver

Bill, when I was 30 , I never thought I would see 50. Now that I have passed 50 , (I'm 61) I wonder if I'll make a few more years myself ........ Happy Birthday anyway ! Ed Shaver

Steve, first, I would be fine provided the Pontiacs and maybe the De Sotos had an interior bucket of sorts . The clear glass is a plus too as a lot of model builders aren't proficient in doing glass in acetate . The rest , Shoot most of us hereshould be able to scratch build . At least I have / can /will.............Ed Shaver

Seems like that kit builds impressively. Very realistic ............ Ed Shaver

Yes, why not Chuck. Build it , I'll look at it ! Ed Shaver

Don't forget the factory "Cowl" mounted to a Chassis package Ford offered . There are hundreds of bodies one can make out of Basswood and mate the same to a Roadster cowl . Just use your imagination a little . Ed Shaver

Shelly an Darrin, that's a tall order . Back in the 1970's , all of the manufacturers were using stripes to do what motors no longer could due in part to smog regulations , Ford Included . If you have a specific era say car or truck, I may have what you need in my personal files ................. Ed Shaver

Ya still ain't givin me much to go off of ..............Ed Shaver

Hard to tell when there isn't a picture ............... Ed Shaver

The coffee across the hall at the bar is ALWAYS GOOD AN FRESH ..................Ed Shaver

Two more weeks guys ........................ Ed Shaver

I wonder how much room a diorama would take up to do a 1979 Gasoline shortage say depicting Houston at maybe a Tenneco , Billups or say a Shell station converted to a Convenience store might take up ????????? Gosh, think of the possibilities for a Club Build at a regional show .............. Ed Shaver

Definitely a car that's not seen just everywhere . Course I like to be different too. Ed Shaver

Marty, uh Mark back before ya'all waz born and A M Twas a reliable company , we actually had those details , all for 1.49 too. Yep, life was good ! Ed Shaver

I like Bill's answer.............. Ed Shaver

Bein as I was in the towing business, yep , I've heard some similar stories, yes , It's true too. Ed Shaver

Dwayne , was that the 1st 1925 Model T with the Chopped coupe or the tall one that just recently showed itself ? I have a Chopped , the one that came in a cardboard box , no problems . I also was on hand to see a Tin Box issue , no problems there too. Cranky, this may be an issue with the Tall Model T's that just came out using the 1965 art work . Ed Shaver

Tom, let me see if I can get photos up of the particular pumps I'm deciding upon . Hey, I'll cast these guys myself . I have been building what I have had individually in the past . Problem is getting exact fits as they will be too close together and any differences will be apparent . The pump models I mentioned are from a company in Michigan known as Bennett. Bennett 2000 series : photo Courtesy of Gramps XRDS Ed Shaver

Tom, speaking honestly for a moment , I'm stuck . Well, I'm having some serious Kidney issues as a result of a medication I take . That in unto itself is troublesome as I'm constantly going back an forth to a hospital for evaluation . meanwhile , I'm having to decide exactly which Pump to model . If you have a copy of Illustrated Guide to Gasoline Pumps - Volume 2 By Jack Sim go to page 70. Then flip to page 72. and maybe page 77. I'm looking at doing either a Model 2062, ( 1958-61 ) , model 3001, ( 1962 ) or a model 3117, ( 1963 ) .Yes , they share some similarities . Yes , I could do a combination of the three or do dual pumps in this case . I'll need four minimum . That in itself involves casting . I'm still trying to learn casting . As for going to Ohio anytime soon, uh I kind of doubt it as i really don't wish to deal with a couple of members that are from the area on this forum . Ed Shaver

Tom, just e-mail me an tell me of any contests you're coming to as my service stations now are not worthy of this one . Ed Shaver