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It almost looks like a chopped and laid-out PT cruiser from the 3/4 rear view. I don't think I like it........maybe if it had some more Porsche 911 styling elements to it?

Other way around.....Union Pacific is the holder of the Southern Pacific name.

, , , , , , , , , Yeah, a few more....and some are for the various CBPs we have going here. Sadly, I have 10 times the amount shown here that didn't make it to get their picture taken...........yet.

, , , , , , , Yeah, just a few more pics of some of the 'stalled-out' works in progress.

One of the last of the wedge bodies....love it.

All of them.

Thanks Chuck, I will have to see about getting a set for one of my future (never finished) builds.

That's actually pretty pimpin'! I would drive it.......what wheels are those by the way?

Very clean build of one of Ma' Mopars best looking A-bodies.

With respects, the 2% cars were 1963 only, and had their front wheels slid ahead 2% of the original wheelbase (which is just over 2 inches). I was lucky enough to see a 1963 Plymouth Savoy 2% car at one of the 'Mopars with Big Daddy' shows years ago. This is a 1964 altered car; rear wheels slid ahead roughly 8 inches.

I too have never used the Metalizer series of paints over primer. I shoot one to two decent coats, allow to dry for a day and come back, buff, and enjoy. Too bad they lose 60% of their sexiness when you try to clearcoat them.

3 Euro is roughly 5 US dollars........not too bad. We had the same craze here in the late 70s, rears jacked up high and 'Cherry Bombs' on anything with an engine. They did it to look cool (and clear those massive for the time) F and G series tires), and also to emulate the pro-Stockers of the day. The thought was that the Pro guys were doing the 'jack' for better weight transfer to the rear on launch........no; they did it to clear the huge slicks and stay within NHRAs mandates on rear fenderwell profiles.

I was wondering what happened to this build, as progress stopped in the 'under construction' thread you had going. Looks good done up, and I think it is fine without a sponsor decal cluttering up the bodylines.

Ok Harry, just as Barrett-Jackson, Mecum and Russo & Steele are 'real' auto auctions too. I believe you missed my point. While E-bay is a part of the 'real' world, what goes on there (with shill bidding and run-up bids/sniping) DOES NOT reflect what happens in a more realistic setting (E.g: selling from your own collection to the general public). No offense to you Harry, but I do believe you to be wiser than this and know where I came from on that statement.

Nicely built engine. Now, for the nit-pick that is from a MOPAR guy..........you can dress this 440 as a 383, but it will still be a 440 until you modify it to be a 383. The 440 was an RB block (standing for Raised Big), and carried a taller deck height (not noticed in scale) and also a boss at the top front of the block (the square bump that is on the front of the engine across from the distributor). The 383 was a B block (standing for Big) and did not have the boss on the left front top of the block. Deck height is shorter (again, not noticed in scale).

Needs a nice trailer to go on behind it. Looks good sitting like she does!

Of this point; I have noticed that E-bay and the real world do not always agree. I have been going to shows and swap meets this fall to get a somewhat better true assassment of what the kits I have are worth. You will find widely varying prices for the same kits from show to show and Ebay. Ask some of the vendors at a show what they ultimately got for some of their kits...........

To those who have served, are serving now, and will serve, my sincerest thanks. From one veteran to another.

I am with everyone else here, it looks great and I had to really look to see it was scale versus real. It is almost a shame to clutter/dirty it up, as I think it could be a very nice backdrop for vehicle photography.

If you are going to go aftermarket suppliers, Rick at ScaleDreams is a great guy to deal with (if you see him at a show) or his site is quick, fast, painless, and well-stocked. As for carpet Flocking, check out Craft stores like Micheals and Hobby Lobby; and if you have a wife that is into scrapbooking, go with her to a scrapbook store and be ready to spend some money. You may think you look like weaksauce-whipped going with your girl into one of these stores, but your modeling supply stash will be pumped-up manly after a visit!

When you have them ready Mike, let me know and my Paypal will post to you!

Interesting take on the 93 Cobra. Would anyone like the deadline extended or should we let it die at its currently appointed time? Let me know everyone.

I'll have to dig up the thread on its' ill-fated build (or should I say its ill-started build). I have the engine basically together and the frame stretched/sleeper stretched. No body filler has yet hit any part of this project and the only thing painted is the engine (in base coat of NEW CAT YELLOW). The trailer deck and chassis has been stretched from 40' to 48'.......that is the only thing done with the trailer. I must warn you now though, I have a Thunderbird TurboCoupe I am also working on that I hope to build to a competitive level for the late 2011/early 2012 season, so it might just take some of my time as well (what is it with me and FOX chassis Fords?). Thanks Matt.

The engine bay in particular looks very realistic; good job at recreating the real car.

HooRah Marines! (From your squid brothers and sisters).