Chuck Most

I thought you were doing that article?

No- the 5-window has the Hemi (they call it an 'overhead valve V8' or something like that on the box, but it's an early Chrysler Hemi), and the 5.0. It's the Tudor sedan... which comes with the flathead engine and the 5.0. Since your 5-window and the Tudor have the same chassis, the flathead from the Tudor will drop right in. The one from the '48 would fit too, but might need some modification to the engine mounts, and since it has a manual tranny (the Tudor's flathead has an automatic), you'd also need to dig up a clutch pedal. I can't say for sure, but I think the flatheads in the '32 Tudor and '48 Convert have pretty similar speed parts. Hope this helps!

It is a 302/5.0L engine. The flathead from the Tudor Sedan (Orange with the chrome spoke wheels on the box) will drop right in, but the '48 engine shouldn't be too tough to fit into the '32 frame.

These were pretty rare birds- they used the flathead six from the Flying Cloud sedans, and the engine was a bit underpowered for this application. They tried to compensate with tall gear ratios, which made them slow. Long story short- the military didn't buy too many of them. I don't know if there's a kit of a '40's Reo available (the HUGs used the same cab and front end as civilian Reos), but just about any old truck could be weathered like this. I especially like the multilayered door lettering!

It also spelled the end for those big cubic inch callouts on the hood, which I always thought looked cool. Then again, if they were still in use, they'd all have the same number.

Ah, yes, the one Chevy that actually does 'run deep'. Very nicely done!

You shouldn't be disappointed- Bill Coulter's '39 Ford race car article is pretty good- I still haven't read it, I'm still just drooling over the completed car!

I'll let the picture do the talking... Yeah, I'm pretty well covered for winter!

Sorry, couldn't find one pulling a plow, but a few more Doodle Bugs...

Thanks, guys! I just might scratchbuild a pair after all- not too sure about paying collector prices for a kit just to nab the headlamps!

Obviously... this isn't a rat rod! It's a Doodle Bug. Any farm kid knows what a Doodle Bug is!

How horrible is the traffic in Warren? Any construction or detours? If it doesn't sound like too much of a headache logistically, I might come and check it out.

:blink:153 is out ALREADY!? I don't think it's even been three weeks since I got 152... Gregg said he wanted to go monthly... I didn't know he was in the early stages of going weekly!

It's been said, but steer clear of the older AMT snap kits. They weren't the greatest fitting kits ever popped, and they're loaded with little hiccups and snafus that, when added up, would be pretty frustrating to a newbie. I'd say go with any of the newer Revell snap kits.

I've been wanting to add some Woodlite headlights to a model. They're those weird accessory headlamps used on '30's luxury cars. Are there any kits which have some, or any resin/white metal alternatives? Yeah, I could scratchbuild a pair, but I'd really rather not do that if I can just push the 'easy button'! Here's what I'm talking about- this is a handmade replica, but the real ones basically looked like this-

What's my old pal from high school Rick have to do with any of this?

I was aware of this kit... but I've never seen the drop-top variant! You learn something new every day! Now, maybe Lindberg will finally come out with a drop-top version of their '67... what a great way to show off that shallow interior tub!

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned how Ford was allowed to use the 427 wedge for a few years after it was discontinued in the passenger cars. A glimpse of the future, I suppose.

I'd love to have that six wheel version! Yeah, I know it's kind of tacky, but I like it.

Not quite. The T-Bird and Cougar went to an IRS setup for '89, while the Mark still had the old 8.8 up until 1992. The Monogram '87 Turbo Coupe would be a lot closer, but it's 1:24, and would need a LOT of hacking to fit the Mark VII body. Believe me- I've tried it! The later Revel T-Bird and Cougar kits might fit better, if you could look past the rear suspension.

And, it's gotten me started on a '37 Ford pickup of my own.

Well, a few thousand of your closest pals know all about it now! But, hey, if it works, it works.

yeah- not too sure about that one, myself. I can build ten models in a month, and I'm sure no master builder!