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I've got one of those. The previous owner decided to try to build the engine and chassis with a couple of tubes of glue while blindfolded. Later-

I'm dying to build a low rider bomb 41 Chevy pickup that I've been picturing in my mind for two or three years now. I've got most, if not all of the parts collected and have done a bit of research on the paint job I want to do. Someday soon...... Later-

Found this tonight. I don't know why I'd never seen it before. Enjoy the rods and all. Later-

Anne I have to say that this is not my area of interest but looking at what you have done so far to a very familiar kit, I have to say that your work is excellent. Especially for a first build. You are customizing this just as much as those of us who build the Kustoms, just a different outcome. Keep at it and I'll be watching the progress. Later-

That is a sweet looking body. Great decal work. I like it. Later-

Nice inspiration. I like the look of that. Keep at it. Later-

Man, that is beautiful. I regret not buying a case of those when I could have. I'm going to have to start searching for s few of those. I love that dark green and your interior work is fantastic. Keep it up. Later-

Foxer Thanks for the post. Those 56 Packard lights are what I'm looking for. Thanks for all the great comments guys. BTW How do I download a plugin to my phone to see YouTube videos? I can't even see the video I posted. Later-

So, as some of you may know from my 56 Windsor build link, in conjunction I am building a 51 Fleetline similar in style to the "Voodoo Creeper". Here is a link to the 1:1 on Youtube. Don't worry, the video is only 40 seconds Here is a photo from a magazine of the tilt front end in progress. Here is where I am at as of tonight. I've gotten the top chopped, the front end extended and cut free and I have the grille roughed in. For the grille I used the custom grille parts from the AMT 57 Chevy and bullets and a center grille bar from a parts pack. I'm going to try to extend the rear fenders a bit and modify taillights from a 57 Chrysler 300, if I can locate a set somewhere. That's all for tonight. Thanks for stopping in. Later-

Thanks for the comments. I managed to get some putty on the roof during lunch and got it sanded down. It is going to need at least one more coat of putty. No pictures due to nothing really exciting to show. I got some work done to my 51 Fleetline today also. I'm going to start its own posting when I get home tonight. So, look for it. Later-

Nice work so far. I am building my version of the 51 Fleet line. What are your plans for taillights? I plan to do an extension of the rear fenders so I'm trying to figure out a taillight that will fit the bill. I'm thinking of a modified 57 Chrysler 300. Looking forward to your updates. I'll post some photos of my build if you're interested. Later-

http://image.mustangandfords.com/f/31935516/mdmp_1002_17_+classic_ford_projects+1955_1957_thunderbird.jpghttp://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/1955-ford-thunderbird-ls1---4_450.jpg http://www.wallmay.net/thumbnails/detail/20120721/cars%20custom%20tuning%20ford%20thunderbird%201920x1080%20wallpaper_www.wallmay.com_38.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7553039502_f862023c69.jpg Just a couple I found with a Google search of "56 Thunderbird custom" Later-

Thanks guys for the nice words. James- Yes, I'm going to try. I'm sure it will be a great source of frustration for me, but I am going to break out my airbrush and give it a try. I may get some putty on it tonight. Later-

Yes, where did you get the hood?? Later-

I've got photos of the top chop for your inspection. I had to wedge cut the top in the front and rear to get the pillars to line up. I think it has the right look and now I have to putty in all of the cuts. Later-

Well, I got the hard part of the top chop done tonight and just need to clean it up and start the sanding on it. I'm off to bed now and will start the clean up during lunch tomorrow and post a couple of photos then. It is pretty ugly right now. Stay tuned. Later-

Love those meats on the rear.It's looking great. Later-

Fantastic detail work and a beautiful paint job! Job well done. Later-

Great looking build. Love the details you are putting into it. I'd say that you are a bit masochistic! It made me just cringe looking at the photos and thinking that you are using a double edged razor blade to cut with. Last time I used one of those in that manner I almost needed stitches before I was done. Let's just say there was a lot of blood to clean up. Later-

I'd love to find one of those Cadillacs. Love the looks of it. How is the kit, quality wise? Later-

I like the guy at about 0:45 who backs up and hangs a left after hitting the bridge. "Who? Me? I didn't hit a bridge. I wasn't even near that bridge. Oh, that? Naw, this is one of those new box vans with a rollback roof for hauling giraffes. Picked it up at the dealer today." Later-

Thanks. I may look into it. I think that because it is of a specific car, and from the 90's it might not be as desirable. I do know I have always liked most of Zocchi's builds. Anywho-- I remember seeing a post not long ago about Moebius doing a 56 Windsor soon. Not sure about that. Later-

I noticed a huge difference this morning when looking at this photo of the 1:1 compared to my build. Notce how much of the white side trim there is between the rear of the door and the kick up on the rear fender. I don't know why I never noticed it before. It appears that Zocchi had the rear fender area extended forward. The magazine article that I am using for reference doesn't mention that. I never thought to compare the kit with the 1:1 in that area because the magazine article gives quite a list of other mods that were done. http://images15.fotki.com/v230/photos/2/223020/4399755/PC200025-vi.jpg Oh well. I wasn't planning on an exact replica with this build. I just wanted to see if I could do it and what it would look like in 1/25. Good enough for me. As you can see I have begun the top chop. Now comes the exciting mods for me. More later. Later-

Doobie Thanks for the kind words. No. I don't have any plans to cast it. Later-

Got a bit more progress made recently and I'll try and post photos tomorrow. I got the side trim glued on and a bit more work done on the bottom of the rear fenders/ bumper area. That area is proving to be a real pain getting it to look like the 1:1. The picture posted on about page two of the rear of the car is going to prove very helpful. After the work I did tonight I looked at that photo and see that I did not get it right. Back to the drawing board. I did start on the top chop tonight and will try to get progress made on it tomorrow during lunch. The door panels are just about complete and ready for primer. Check back tomorrow evening for progress photos. Later-