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  1. Dave Van
    Owned a 1/1 1972 Pinto.....great car compared to then girlfriends 73 Vega..... Vega's big car parts on a small car did not work as well as Pinto's R&P steering, dedicated brakes etc were better. I'll ignore the Pinto gas tank lore.....all 3 manufactures had a gas tank issue in the 70's. Era of change.
  2. Dave Van
    Most times they do not change copyright dates.....Beer Wagon still says 1968 IIRC but issued many many times.
  3. Dave Van
    Hard Hat was made in the 70's and reissued one time.....the one you have. It is a kit of a real showrod.....one built just for the show circuit.
  4. Dave Van
    WOW....that would hurt for a long time....
  5. Dave Van
    I'll buy a few current F-150's........want to build mine!!!!
  6. Dave Van
    Next time we talk I'll ask..........BUT a quick ebay search turns up a number that look just like it. Cast aluminum top with stamped metal bottom. I was looking at a single carb version just like it for my 1/1 66 Mustang project. I need a very small cleaner to fit between the Monte Carlo bar and shock tower braces....and clear the big electronic Dist.
  7. Dave Van
    I don't know what the TV car had. IIRC there were a number of Torinos used....all different for filming needs. I do know the 1/1 car Revell used was a car from NJ and owned by a friend of a friend.
  8. Dave Van
    I have a Hobby Japan magazine with a ad offering OBGYN office equipment models.......ewwwww
  9. Dave Van
    The S&H Torino is 100% correct for the car that was used to model off of. It is set up the exact same way the real car was. It may not be factory showroom stock....but not incorrect.
  10. Dave Van
    If it was 1/24 I might need one.....but 1/20.....pass BTW I have a model of a Japanese robot that was made for auto assembly line work. Different to say the least.
  11. Dave Van
    300ZX is one of my favs......I produced the IMSA version in kit form years ago.....
  12. Dave Van
    ny idea who cast it?? a few others....mild....
  13. Dave Van
    AMT kit with Cady decals.... Otaki kit with Penngwen decals... '
  14. Dave Van
    Been to Ollie's eh??
  15. Dave Van
    I made fruit and veggies from epoxy putty formed and painted. I'll build the AMT version and do the same. Good start....
  16. Dave Van
    WB on the Revell 76 Torino is different than JoHan 72 Torino for some reason.....already tried it. Revell just needs to tool a 72 body for their kit.
  17. Dave Van
    All too cool!
  18. Dave Van
    It's looking good!!!! I hope Revell tools a 72 body for the S&H Torino kit. I have hunted for a good 72 1/1 scale for some many years....all the good ones are $$$$$ One in scale would be good.... Good work..... EDIT my attempt at a 72. I had a busted up 72 promo and a 72 NASCAR body....custom 72
  19. Dave Van
    WOW I like that!!! I have one kinda like that based off a old drawing. Stalled....maybe yours will inspire!!!
  20. Dave Van
    Bought the wife a Cube in 2009. She thought it was cute.....my 6' 2" frame was very comfortable in it. The few times I drove it I never warmed to the CVT....LOVED the design of the car.....biggest small car on the market.....but that CVT just was not my cup of tea. Does yours control it's speed on downhills in cruise mode??? Ours would run away from us.
  21. Dave Van
    I take it no one from the big 3 attended NNL Toledo??? Last I went in 2015 all were there with booths. Are we down to zero manufactures?? We used to get a peak at the next year at NNL.......
  22. Dave Van
    Gorilla glue in bottle with light blue cap. Only one I use for 2 years now. Good stuff....buy it most drug stores etc.....my hobby shop is almost 3 hours away.
  23. Dave Van
    Me plez!!
  24. Dave Van
    I was in the hobby shop biz from 1980's through 2001. Not easy back then...now harder...add aging owners, rising costs....just the way it is. Our hobby will be 85% online in a short time.
  25. Dave Van
    Ronnie has been around for many years. Always square deal for me....your mileage may vary....
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