David G.

Thanks Nelson. I painted he float bowl with Testors Turn Signal Amber #2723 David G.

Excellent work! Everything is spot-on. David G.

My next project is yet another attempt to recapture my childhood. I built a 1953 Studebaker model when I was around 13 years old. It wasn't this version of the kit. The kit I remember had some custom bits but not the full-on drag gear that this one has. It was actually one of the better models that I built back then. I even entered it in a contest- didn't win anything but I learned a lot. I fabricated an alternator bracket for the engine. Unfortunately, the way the kit was designed, the engine wouldn't fit in the bay with the alternator in the position that they placed it. I had to make some modifications. The one I built all those years ago I painted black with a red interior. This one will be the same. I had to shorten the alternator belt and bracket to draw it in closer to the engine block. I also cut the back of the alternator off so it would clear the valve cover. It's kind of sloppy but it works. Though the pose-able steering was a bugger to work with, I managed to get it ti work- for a short time. I just wasn't happy with wonky wheel alignment caused by the sloppiness of the linkages so I fused them in place. The steering knuckles had three mounting locations for the front axle pins. The lowest of these settings was still too high, so I made some adjustments. I also discovered that including the brake drums per the assembly instructions pushed all four of the wheels so far outboard that placing the body over the chassis would not have been possible. This car just cried out for whitewalls. Since the kit didn't include any, I borrowed a set from another kit. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Looks great! Love all the extras. David G.

Hello Andrew, I did a search on the forum and found the old posting from 2009. It was indeed a different member with a different car- strange coincidence. My apologies for the confusion. Still, an excellent replica, everything is spot-on. David G.

I remember someone doing an "On the Workbench" build topic on this some years ago (2009?) on this forum. I'm assuming that was you. I really enjoyed watching the progress of all the extensive modifications and additions that went into this. This is an excellent replica, thanks for sharing it again. David G.

Nicely done, the front-end mods are well executed. David G.

Absolutely amazing work! David G.

Excellent weathering! Looks like a good, straight, restore-able ride. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

You're off to a good start! David G.

Looks great! David G.

Excellent Work! David G.

Excellent work! You really captured the feel of the scene. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

The foil work looks great! Well worth the time and effort. David G.

Nicely done, love the dash detail. David G.

Cool project! David G.

I love the color and foil work. I knew someone who had a 69 Caddy in almost exactly that color. David G.

You're welcome Terry. I'm honored that you've found inspiration in that line. Thanks for sharing that David G.

Excellent work on a less than excellent kit! David G.

Excellent idea- well done! David G.

Looks good, great color choice! David G.

Cool party-mobile! David G.

Wow, that's one of my favorite movies. I'm surprised that I don't remember the Charger police car. But the Herkimer Battle Jitney- now that would be something to build! David G.