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Email sent as you suggested,, thank you. I am pretty sure thata there would be a market for anything '67 Fairlane including the factry 2 door sedans to the Ranchero and the Country Squire and basic Fairlane wagons. - or - a sedan delivery in Fairlane 599 adornment.!!???

I just checked their website and no, they have nothing for 1967 Fairlane. Thanks anyways..

Someone else is selling one on Ebay, but I'd far sooner pay a few dollars more for quality thank you. Jeff's products are top notch.. with resin, you usually get what you pay for - I have learned that. He has the reputation and that goes a long ways when compared to buying something from a stranger whose work you have never examined closely. Jeff - you really need to do a '67 Ranchero next - the Fairlane 500 model. That would almost assuredly be well received and with the '66 Fairlane may well supply the chassis and mechanics. I am not sure if the wheel base of the wagon?Ranchero are close.. but it's a thought.

The '65 convertible shows up on Ebay fairly often. If you absolutely must have an unbuilt kit, then they can be pricey. But clean built ups are cheaper than resin.

Since Modelhaus packed it in, replacement parts can be somewhat of a problem, can't they?? Is anyone casting a grille, a dashboard, good tail lights and dated rear bumper for a '67" Converting a '66 to a '67 is a snap with those pieces at hand and I, for one, prefer the '67 to the '66 - probably because I have owned several of them. Also, sopmeone needs to step out and d the '67 Ranchero with Fairlane 5000 side trim.. I am reasonably certain those would sell. Given the scarcity and the prices of '67 kits, and the ease of using most existing molds, it would seem to me to be crazy not to release a new issue of the '67 and then do the Ranchero. Hello Revell.... are you there? Listening?

I have been thinking about a cast off project that has been laying around here in a box of junk for years. The biggest problem was that the model - a 1955 Ford panel truck - is a 1.24 kit and I;d like to do a stock build right down to the hub caps. I had looked at using an AMT '53 Ford pickup as parts but of course, everything is out of scale - like, like big time. Has anyone ever combined a decent quality die cast 1/24 with a styrene lit such as a Danbury Mint model. I have seen damaged ones sell for affordable prices and my question is, would the tires and wheels appear to be more fitting than 1/25 parts? I am painfully aware the panel is not meant to be built stock, but I really appreciate the looks of those trucks in their factory trimmings.

Does anyone know of a caster ( or a kit?? ) that makes/has the stock air cleaner for a 1971-76 Ford F100 as pictured here? I have started on the Moebius '71 Ford that was generously passed on to my by a good friend and board member here, and I am trying to replicate the '71 Custom F100 that my dad bought brand new from Springfield Motor Products in Oakbank, Manitoba. I will have to do some swingin' and swayin' of parts here to turn the Ranger into a lowly Custom and the air cleaner is one of the challenges I face. I am using the Bronco 289 that I hope will pass as a 302 and the standard transmission on that engine/transmission unit is perfect because my dad's truck had a 3 speed standard transmission, nopower steering and no power brakes. A pretty plain truck but it sure looked good in its Rangoon Red paint.

Please keep us informed as to how Moebius handles this. I have two unopened kits - now I am afraid to look at them.. both were gifts so I do not have a sales receipt .. guess I'll crack the cellophane tomorrow and see what I have. They REALLY need to start manufacturing their kits back on this side of the Pacific..

Thanks for the input guys.. I did contact him through Ebay and he gave me a price on the pieces I wanted - it was a fair price too, by the way. I asked him how he wanted to do the transaction - with a Buy It Now? He responded something about not being able to get my mailing address through Ebay's rules. Guess I'll just have to shelve that project I guess. Dealing through Ebay gets real old some times... Bill, there is another caster on Ebay who goes by redlinerestorations2015-8 He seems to have some interesting items and some prices are pretty decent - certainly not out of line. Man, but we DO need Modelhaus back..

I was never familiar with R&R - I had little interest in resin stuff back then. But also, some of his offerings sure seem familiar from another well known caster who closed up shop in the last couple of years - unfortunately for the hobby. Hopefully this guy will offer more stuff like parts for annuals, convertible windshield frames and boots and interior p[arts like the stock '64 Fairlane bench seat that I bought from them. Between the loss of that caster and Phoptobucket screwing up half the pictures on the Internet with their greed, it has not been good the last while.

I'm wondering if anyone has contact information for TM resins aside of through Ebay? I would like to contact them about ordering a couple of parts from one of their kits but trying to communicate through Ebay is risky for him as their rules forbid that. Does anyone have an email address for them? Or a phone number that they can PM tome? Those people really need a website as it is starting to look as if they are striving to become Modelhaus 2.0. Lots of wagons and neat stuff = they are really expanding their line of products. Their listings are a sight for sore eyes..

Be patient - maybe contact TM Resins on Ebay and see if they have considered making a '65 based on the '66 that they currently offer. If enough people ask, they will likely produce one being as they seem to be producing so many items. There are people who really like wagons and unusual subjects. Try it - nothing ventured - nothing gained..

Alan,, I am assuming that the body in those pictures is a resin one as is the grille and parts.. are those pieces still available do you know and who cast them?

Hmmmmmm.. sounds like Mother Mopar really was on a cutback routine - pull up side windows?? That's actually funny! I know it was done to save weight.. but imagine having a police officer at the side of your car asking you to roll your window down? What about at the drive in - the car hop wouldn't have any place to hang the tray with your burgers and fries.. just kidding.. I doubt too many Hemi Darts frequented the local A&W or what ever back when they still had car hops.. Drive ins - car hops - most definitely from a better time.. simpler with better music, to say the least.

Alan, May I ask what the difference between a Hemi interior and a non Hemi interior is? I am not that familiar with the Darts although I have always liked them.. But then they have four wheels, so what's not to love? *sighs* Seriously though, there is a lot to be learned about these little cars. Someone did a conversion of a hardtop to a convertible quite awhile ago - they did look good in that body style, didn't they? I have searched for that write up but have not found it - another missing link in modelling and a good project for some enterprising resin caster - one that would probably sell well too. I'm thinking a convertible with a slant six automatic.. just to be different.

Thanks Alan, I was trying to avoid making one.. maybe I am getting lazy in my old age - I was just hoping that someone may have a ready made seat. I'm thinking that when I do this project, I'll do as you have shown. I appreciate all the responses guys.

Thank you Mr. Mopar and John - I'll check that out.

Those little Darts were nice cars. My brother said that he saw a Dart in Vancouver, B.C. years ago that was apparently running a 383 or a 440 and he said that it had "Dancin' Dart" graphics. I have never heard of that before or since.. I wonder if the graphics were custom made..?? And yes, someone needs to cast those front seats.

The tail lights will be a challenge as the '65 and '66 wagon lights are different.. It may be an idea to contact TM Resins and make a suggestion. I inquired awhile ago about buying several interior buckets and he was not very communicative and I was not totally impressed with his people skills, but I am assuming he is a busy guy. He is certainly filling a lot of gaps in the model car world.. too bad most of us cant even begin t keep up with his new releases. The quality as I understand it is pretty good though. The guy really does need a proper website.. just sayin'..☺☺☺

Just wondering if anyone knows a source for a stock bench seat for a '68 or 69 Dart t convert the bucket seat GTS to a bench seat car. I know I can cut a rear seat but Id prefer a resin one . I'm not concerned about tthe model being totally accurate as a non GTS, just creating something close. Also, was the GT model offered with a slant six? Just wondering.. Any help appreciated.

I heard from George - looks like I'll be putting some stuff together to add to his work load. Thank you all for the input. Gary

As usual - outstanding workmanship. Amazing!! Tulio, can you please pm me please? Gary

I could really get excited about a 2 door '65 Mopar if it was a Fury, Sport Fury or Polara or Monaco. Those C body cars are largely forgotten unfortunately and the Coronet really doesn't move me much at all. I wonder how many other guys could go for a Polara, Monaco or Fury kit? They sure fetch big dollars on Ebay.. that usually translates into supply falling far short of demand.. one would think that some resin caster would catch on to that and offer some C body stuff. Just sayin'.

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She looks like she's a real no-nonsense old girl - sitting there, ready to give her all and to serve for many more years. Those big Fords are soooo cool.. I wonder how much they are asking for that truck? That towing rigging looks like you could tow a bus with it.. The wrecker deck is nice but the book was not made to be pretty - but to work! Thank you for pasting the photos.. I collect pictures of old tow trucks, older and bigger work trucks in general, car transporters and tractor trailers.. I've already saved these images to my hard drive. Thank you once again.