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Nice builds, David. Two suggestions: 1. Better light for that Magnum. 2. Consider opening a Photobucket account so you can display as many pictures as you'd like. Charlie Larkin

This came out very nicely, Bruce. The color looks nice on it. Charlie Larkin

I might have to grab one of those LS conversions. To make the interior 100% accurate, you need to make it a notchback bench seat. Cut the area above and behind the armrest out. The upholstery pattern is about right for a Monte, so that's all set. I wonder if anyone offers a set of wire wheel covers for this so I could build a stock car? I'll watch this to see how the end product looks. Charlie Larkin

I'll be interested to see how well Kilz performs for this. I've used Kilz on other non-modeling projects and have been far less-than-impressed. Mike, have you used it under lacquers before? Charlie Larkin

Nice paint job on that. Nicely-executed overall. I've often wondered if a dune buggy was available. I guess I have my answer. Charlie Larkin

Yeah, she's cute. Nice car, too. Charlie Larkin

Some trim was clip-on, some was glued on. I suspect the vinyl rub-molding was adhered, and I think the scripts on the B-pillar were, but the rest of it was probably attached with some type of nut/clip system. Charlie Larkin

Felix, this is the old Lindberg 1/24 scale kit from the mid-60s. They reissued it recently. I have one and want to get to it. This looks great. Charlie Larkin

I like these both very much. They look great next to each other. I'm hoping to make NNL-West next year, Curt, and I hope to see those there if I can make it out. Charlie Larkin

Thanks, Tony. The Hunter Green is a little darker and less gray than the Vineyard Green, but it looks very nice on this, especially with the wood. I'm really enjoying this. Charlie Larkin

Dynatron? Not familiar with that putty. How do you like it? Charlie Larkin

Looking good, Bruce. I like the color choices. Charlie Larkin

Very nice, Tony. What did you use for the color on the metal part of the body? Charlie Larkin

Very nice, Tony. What did you use for the color on the metal part of the body? Charlie Larkin

These are cool.... I'm a little more into these Spinners, though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePKS9HMrQ_s Charlie Larkin

Nicely done, Jared. I agree it's nice to see an Escalade done stock. Charlie Larkin

Nicely done, Mark. Now for one in 1/25... Charlie Larkin

You now have my attention! This will be very interesting to see what comes out. Charlie Larkin

I think the bronze started to appear around 1966-'67. I found Testors gold with a little bit of copper mixed in does a pretty nice job of replicating it. Charlie Larkin

Very interesting build concept. And nicely done, too. Looks like plenty of cars half-finished I've seen over the years. Charlie Larkin

It finally cooled off a little here today, "only" in the upper 80s, but cloudy and humid still. This week upcoming is supposed to be fairly nice; 70s-low 80s, manageable humidity. Maybe I can get my painting done. We'll see. Charlie Larkin

The end results are very nice, indeed, Mike. Definitely something to be proud of. Charlie Larkin

Nice job on the interior and underpinnings, Bill. I'll look forward to seeing what you do with the rest. Charlie Larkin

Skip's Drive-In in Merrimac, Ma. has a big cruise night every July, and a few smaller ones throughout the summer. These are the pictures I got from it. The Megacruise is used as a fundraiser for the scholarship fund for the neighboring Pentucket Regional High School. Mass Car's treasurer lives about five minutes away and his '72 LTD convertible is the first car. We have a cookout and head over for the day. Enjoy. Charlie Larkin http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/charlie8575/Skips%20Megacruze%20July%2023%202011/

I agree with Jim on all counts. True story. About six or seven years ago, our area Pontiac Dealer (Swanson, Concord, Ma.,) had acquired a few desirable Pontiacs of vintage for sale. A couple of Trans-Ams and a 1958 Chieftian 4-door sedan. The T/As were pretty low mileage, but that Cheiftian only had 150 miles on it! Intrigued, I went over and talked to Mr. Swanson. The car had already been sold, but he told me the story behind it. His dad sold the car new in 1958 to an older man. Shortly after he bought it, he died unexpectedly. His wife, who didn't drive, never sold the car. She had died about a year before and after the estate was settled, their son went back to Swanson's and asked them to sell it for them. I remember it was selling for around $15,000, and from what Mr. Swanson had said, aside from one little rust blister, that car could've been sold yesterday. Is it possible this lady went drove home, died and it sat in the garage for over thirty years? If she died in-testate, the courts, especially in populous states like New York, are very badly back-logged, so it's within possibility, likelihood is maybe a different story, but even in Massachusetts, whose total population isn't even half of New York City's, it can take three-five years for a particularly complex in-testate estate to work its way through probate. So it's quite possible. And as Jim pointed out, correctly, I believe, this car is way too nice to have been restored. Even a top-quality restoration wouldn't have the details this car does, like the shock bolts being bolted in from the bottom, and the special riveting on the ball-joints. Those are quite factory. Charlie Larkin