charlie8575

I might have trouble painting a body, but I'm pretty good with details and interiors. I LOVE doing the research (one of the things that made me decide to take the paralegal program was the opportunity to learn how to do better research...well that and I get to sit and read interesting stuff all day.) Historical knowledge. Fairly patient. Ideas- a strength I think most of us can honestly say we bring in one way, shape or form. Charlie Larkin

Painting can be a little hit-or-miss, although I've found an air brush helps me a lot with that. Don't ask why, I have no idea, it just does. Foiling and decals. Finishing the build- all-too-often caused by some mishap with paint or foil, and the occasional frustration factor. Charlie Larkin

Now that is cool. I wonder if there are any more current pictures? I'll have to check RM when I have a few extra minutes. Charlie Larkin

I've wondered how well that stuff would work as a paint stripper. Looks like I'll be grabbing some this week; I have a couple of things that need to be "undressed." Get it...stripped...undressed....c'mon, laugh a little, will ya!? It's 3:00 AM and I'm surprised I'm even this lucid at such an hour.. Charlie Larkin

Interesting way to make a save; very resourceful. I always thought the mid-70s big GM cars looked good in that nice copper-brown. Dark green, maroon and light (medium by the catalog name) blue are also safe choices, the last especially if paired with a white vinyl top and white vinyl-insert bodyside moldings, which I believe were available on the '75s. Take a look at the brochure. http://www.oldcarbro...e/dirindex.html And the color chips: http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/aclchip.aspx?image=1975-chevrolet-pg01.jpg If you want something a bit different, Light Gray (pastel) with a dark red interior, vinyl top and baby-buggy-bumpers on the side would be a very attractive machine. Charlie Larkin

It was nice weather this weekend, wasn't it? Well, if winter is a rerun of last year, you'll have plenty of time to work on the van. In between shoveling.... And breaking ice dams on the eaves... And salting the driveway.... I'm not depressing you too much, am I? My cousin, his girlfriend and I were talking earlier tonight, have the leaves started to turn out there yet? We're thinking of up and making a foliage run in the next week or two, and it's been a while since I've made it to the Berkshires. Charlie Larkin

VERY nice. What was the final construction cost, if I may ask? Charlie Larkin

Although there's no specific call-out for an El Camino, this should at least get you started. I would think the 2-door wagon would be be the closest-to-correct choice. http://www.smsautofabrics.com/product-info.php?pid=L-808&pcl=v&ino=6117 (Gray) http://www.smsautofabrics.com/product-info.php?pid=L-723&pcl=v&ino=6118 (Green) http://www.smsautofabrics.com/product-info.php?pid=L-732&pcl=v&ino=6119 (Blue) Those are vinyl. If you do a search for 1959 Chevrolet, the cloth selections will also come up, as I believe a cloth/vinyl interior was an option. I find it quite interesting how many of these cars used some of these materials. The Blue alone was in Chevies, Edsels, DeSotos and Pontiacs. Charlie Larkin

Based on most of the information I've run across over the years, I'd leave the trim on; it may have been optional, but it was very, very common. Most people who bought an El Cam wanted something a little lighter duty than a regular pickup, and dressed up a little. I remember seeing somewhere the Biscayne interiors (or pretty close) were the standard interior trim, which means blue, gray and I think green would've been the color choices, at least on the passenger cars. I'll do a little more digging later when I have a little extra time and report my findings. Charlie Larkin

OUCH! Heal quick. Great progress, and what a neat place you work. I'm curious, is there still a lot of call for horse-drawn hearses in England? You'll only see those here for some special funerals, but I can't think of the last time one was done for a run-of-the-mill service outside of perhaps the Amish. Charlie Larkin

We're gettin' there. Remember, like I said before, don't let the plastic outsmart you. Charlie Larkin

Steve, I'm curious about some things. 1. Are you working with Okey Spaulding at all, or is this a totally separate venture? I'm thinking that where he still has the Rambler molds, it just got me to wondering how this was all working. 2. Where is the manufacturing taking place? 3. If you don't have the molds, are you re-creating them from existing products? Charlie Larkin

They get the body right, and maybe as an added bonus, fix the engine, I'd definitely be willing to consider purchasing one. Charlie Larkin

Second the motion. Many happy returns, Bill. Charlie Larkin

I'm in. Don't ask with what yet, though. Charlie Larkin

I like the classics (Bugs, Woody, Popeye, Tom & Jerry, etc.,) and the shorts from the 1930s and '40s. I also the mystery cartoons, Johnny Quest, and have something of an affinity for Dexter's Laboratory- I more-or-less identify with Dexter- brilliant plans and ideas gone to seed because of external causes. Charlie Larkin

I'd love to see as much as possible; Jo-Han did a lot of my favorite subjects, and easier availability would make me a very happy camper indeed. And yes, I'd prefer the clear glass and interiors to be included or made up. If you really want to get my interest up, I'd like to see full-detail chassis plates, too. Charlie Larkin

Someone needs some Whestley's and a good scrub brush..... That is coming out very nicely. The color really does fit the car well. Charlie Larkin

Buick Engine Green looks pretty close. Try a bottle of Model Master Acryl Hellgrun, which is not too far off from that. You might need to add a drop or two of black to make it more exact. Charlie Larkin

Grab an AMC V8 and put that in the Hornet. I know of quite a few real Step-Downs that had that done to them. It works well and keeps the heritage intact. Charlie Larkin

I like that cruiser, Nick. Charlie Larkin

1970- color TV is nice. And what's with the picture? Charlie

Hmmm.... I don't know if I could find a parcel big enough to build it on. Well... 15-20 brass era cars. At least one each Auburn/Cord/Duesenburg. A Baker or Columbia electric car A Stanley Steamer A Locomobile An Essex Boattail Speedster A Lincoln Zephyr A Studebaker Coupe Express A wide sampling of smaller independent makes from the Pre-War era. At least dozen woodies, mostly GM and Chrysler, with a Hudson and a Packard, too. A good selection of Step-Down Hudsons Some 1950s Pontiacs At least one Imperial from 1957-'66. A Kaiser Darrin A sampling of 1960s full-size cars One each of the 1959-61 compacts, preferably wagons, plus a Valiant 4-door sedan. A 1966 Olds Tornoado A 1963-65 Buick Riviera Some 1970s luxo-cruisers A nice 1981-88 Cutlass Supreme LT-1 powered Roadmaster/Caprice wagon A new Silverado for when I need a truck And a 2011 Lincoln Town Car for my daily driver. Trust me, there's more....much more. Charlie Larkin

What Chuck said. Don't misunderstand me- although perhaps that was my fault for not making myself clearer- computers are amazing machines, and what they're capable of is fascinating- we'd never be having this conversation were it not for them. I just don't like them very much, and the feeling is mutual it seems. Charlie Larkin

Do it. Charlie Larkin