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Isn't THIS Different?
The Junkman replied to Bucky's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Different......yes. Better......pretty debatable. -
Most beautiful cars of all time
The Junkman replied to El Roberto's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The fundamental application of the adage "simplify and add lightness". -
Most beautiful cars of all time
The Junkman replied to El Roberto's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
A neighbor of mine just finished restoring one in two tone blue. "I didn't need another project but I couldn't pass this one up." The guy has built a Cobra clone, Nash Metropolitan, pumpkin orange Henry J hot rod, 62 Chevy Bel Aire bubble top tribute car with a 409, 67 Camaro in ice blue, candy apple red '40 Ford with a sparkling white interior. I wish I had half the doggedness of this guy. -
Best Sites For Used Car Reviews?
The Junkman replied to JollySipper's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
There's also that distinction of being a VW diesel. That aspect probably still burns resale value and if you ask a person on the street what the term "VW diesel" means to them it most likely is bad. And my opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it. -
Models cars at San Francisco Airport
The Junkman replied to Scott Colmer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I believe it is mentioned here: https://www.flysfo.com/museum/exhibitions/modern-consumer Terminal 3 (United) and after security checkpoint. If you're into planes there is an awesome and fairly permanent display on the baggage level of Terminal 3. All larger scale (like 1:18 and 1:24) scratch built and formerly at the Nut Tree complex. (Now there's a loss.) -
Beach Boys Song. Shut Down Dodge Dart
The Junkman replied to stavanzer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I wish it was mine, and I'm a Ford guy, like my dad. Grandad drove beige Dodge Darts with push button trans on a 225 slant six. No, I just googled 1962 Dodge. -
Beach Boys Song. Shut Down Dodge Dart
The Junkman replied to stavanzer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Given the time frame of "Little Old Lady from Pasadena" I have always visualized this car, or one just like it. Maybe a 1963. Change my mind. -
What did you see on the road today?
The Junkman replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Looks like a post from Reddit "Just rolled into the shop". Talking about horror stories... www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/ -
Beach Boys Song. Shut Down Dodge Dart
The Junkman replied to stavanzer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Barring that you do this one with a red Viper. I'm held up because I can't find a proper Slappy Squirrel figurine. -
What did you see on the road today?
The Junkman replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
In a previous life I had to verifiy a VIN on an old car at a crane and rigging company. Took me to a beaten down shed like you expect to find in a crane and rigging company. Inside was an absolute cherry '60 Chrysler 300. White on white. It had the swivel bucket seats. Not a Chrysler guy but that car was gorgeous. -
You can say much the same thing about the 1969 Shelby GT 350/GT 500. So many left over that they had to do a quick paint addition (black stripes on the hood) and re-do the VIN so they could sell them as 1970s. Also the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Superbirds. Just stinking up the lots. Look at the prices for all of them now.
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How many variations off the K-car platform? It kept Chrysler alive for a while, so there's that.
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Any one in the know with Hasegawa?
The Junkman replied to aurfalien's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
On that subject was there ever a transkit to make the factory front end rather than the pontoon fender? I know the pontoon fender has more "character" but the smoother front end version had a better race history. -
Columbo's Peugeot 403
The Junkman replied to retired & glad's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I think the only kit is/was a Heller 1/43. Otherwise just die-cast. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Peugeot-403-1956-1-24-New-Box-Diecast-model-Car-miniature-/312432132709 -
What did you see on the road today?
The Junkman replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That 1950 (?) Ford-that is the first car I ever remember-period. My parents had one, down to that color. I recall standing up on the back seat, looking at the cars behind us. I'm surprised we survived that era-no seat belts (or seat belt laws), no safety glass, no car seats. I can't imagine what it would cost to fill the 67 Galaxie with gas in NL. A small house payment I'd imagine. That last one, you can keep over there. -
Got a new daily ride yesterday!
The Junkman replied to Superbird McMonte's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
One thing about the color, its great for "keeping the devil out of your foot". Get frisky and someone will call the cops, saying "I don't know who it was but he was driving an eye-searing yellow car." They will know just who's house to go to. Speaking as the owner of the only Grabber Blue Mustang in a town of 15K. -
I got a partly painted, partly built Monogram 1932 Cadillac V-16 Phaeton kit on the floor of an antique collective store for all of $5.00. It is a car/era I've never been interested in before and for $5 what the heck. I'm 98% sure its complete. Now I've got to go back and learn disassembly, some paint stripping is called for.
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What did you see on the road today?
The Junkman replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That and the steering wheel was put on the wrong side. Seriously, I'm in admiration of anyone who takes random parts and makes a car. I've got a neighbor who does just that. -
I'm going in this direction: problem solved http://www.indycals.net/decals/canam/2019fordgtdaytona.html
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What did you see on the road today?
The Junkman replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Ooooh, black plates. In all likelihood they were the original issue back in 1966-67(?). -
Iconic cars not kitted
The Junkman replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)