SSNJim

The amazing thing to me is not that the Caravan was issued, but that it was reissued at least twice with different markings. There was a fire department (LA?) and state police (Illinois) version that I know of. They're hard to find now, but when released, they were pretty easy to find. I just finished building a stock version. It was a fun build. I'd like to read your review, but I don't click on shortened URLs.

All 92+ Crown Victorias and 2003+ Grand Marquis(es? ) share the same sheet metal from the B-pillar forward. The grille, header panel and bumpers vary from model to model. The hoods on 92-97 CVs will interchange with later models, but are shaped differently. The later models have a bulge in the middle. So for a conversion of the Lindberg CV to a later one, you will only be able to use the windshield, front doors and fenders. Everything else is different. You could use the chassis, but there were running changes made in 1998, 2003 and later years. The wheelbase and track stayed the same for all the normal wheelbase CVs.

I've never tried it; it's supposed to work as advertised with latex paints only. Upon a review of their website, it says test before use. If you've got some laying around, try it. If not, I wouldn't go out and buy a roll.

Removing two cylinders worked for GM... If you want to be accurate, it was cylinders 3 & 6 of the Small Block Chevy.

Good point. I created a new thread in "1:1 Car Reference Pictures" called "Fox Mustang Engine Compartment".

Here's a photo I found of the overhead view of a Fox Mustang engine compartment with most components identified. http://www.cjponyparts.com/tech-fox-body-engine/a/170/ It appears to be pretty much stock.

I don't know where CJ got it from. I was looking at 05+ stuff and stumbled across it. I was pretty impressed by the photo and thought it might come in handy at some point.

Just for reference's sake, here is a nice overhead view of a 5.0 engine compartment with all parts identified: http://www.cjponyparts.com/tech-fox-body-engine/a/170/ It looks stock, but I can't guarantee that it is. It's just a picture I found while browsing.

Criminy. I hope I can get one before they pull it off the market.

That's just the kit I have in mind - the 1984 GMC MPC reissue.

Why not use the chassis from the AMT Chevy Van (A-Team and the like) for a 2WD truck? The van and the pickup chassis seem to be pretty similar. I'm considering it with my truck when its turn finally comes up in the build queue. Someday.

Here's a couple: http://www.excelhobbyblades.com/product_info.php?cPath=46_79&products_id=264 http://www.xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/classic-blades/Keyhole-Saw-Blade-15.aspx The Excel one is the one I normally use in a standard #1 handle. It is available at many hobby shops and Hobby Lobby. It is good mainly for straight cuts. I have never used the X Acto blade.

This is the only source of pictures I know of: http://public.fotki.com/jsharisky/modelhaus_resin_items/ Not sure if the Ambassador is in there.

What Testor's color is the car? Those are about my favorite big Fords. Looking great so far.

Wow. Those Brazilian Fords are nice, and the S10 is better looking than the US version. I was in Rio de Janeiro and Recife in 79 and 89, but I don't remember seeing many of the Fords. I wish I had paid more attention - I'm a big fan of the Galaxies. We always had one when I was growing up. What struck me was all the small four door pickups with the short beds. You never saw those in the US until at least the 2000s.

I thought the Tbird/49 was a great looking car - easily the best of the conversions, and I believe the original. I finished mine after a few years of work. I did have to flatten the hood out. Once that was done, the rest of the front end fit went pretty easy. You can see I used the Tbird wheel wells. The rear was a little more work; the Tbird rear window area is pretty flat, the 49 is more round, and the rear of the 49 was narrower. That was all I did for the body work. It's all Tbird, except for a few 49 Ford pieces. This car is a curbside - no engine or driveline.

According to this article, that's a good thing. http://www.theonion.com/articles/report-10-million-killed-annually-by-stepping-out,17949/

When I was there last weekend, Scale Reproductions on Breckenridge Lane had a bunch of fliers for model events in Louisville, including the car show at the end of July. That might be a good place to start.

Very clever rear wheel and tire. I like it. Are the front tires going to match? I may have missed something, but why did you cut the coupler into 5 pieces? It looks like you might have finished the outer edges first.

Awesome special effects! Thanks! It was a fun movie.

Very nice and clean. I like the wheels - they certainly look good on the car.

Nice job - it looks right. It's great to see all the love the 67-69 T-Birds are getting lately. They're one of my favorite cars.

Thanks!

What is a "ghost entry"?

Why not purple like the original drawing?