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Some great memories seeing all these old one gents...thanks. I was always into vehicle related stuff...and I saved most of my childhood ones but there gone now for the most part sadly. Some I had were these... Smash up derby set with the 57 Ford and 57 Chevy wagon? Spin welders set. Normatt Winnebago motorhome. many Evil Kenevil sets. Old early 70s issued Monogram show rod kits. 60s-70s promo cars. Hot Wheels and sets. Slot car tracks. and many model kits.

Welcome Don...! Its always good to have another member to share with and learn from as well. Building is a great way to relax and pass time.

Jerry....Just take your own time on it...it will look great. Some of my friends and relatives owned Buicks.... 66 GS HT 69 GS California special 67 GS 400 All were very nice cars. Many years ago a friend gave me a tip on building(treat every part as if it were a model itself)...has helped me a lot.

Should work well in my opinion Mike.

I just had a great trade with Elvin....highly recommended trader...same for Vince always had great ones with him.

The Elcamino and Land Rovers are sweet..!

COOL...!

Same for me Ace....many times if you try to ad or change things it may not be any better.

Beautiful as usual Steve....its one of my very favorite Chryslers too...still hoping to find one someday I can trade for to make a replica of my dads old one from.

Very cool Larry..! I have been a life long fan of Pontiac's grew up with them in the family....we need more of them in plastic.

I missed many kits over the years due to funds issues but the ones from the 60s and early 70s are the ones I miss the most... Johans snap and promo like kits and about 1/2 of their glue kits mid 60s to early 70s MPC kits and some AMT ones. also miss Hubley kits. I had the Aurora race shop and cars,etc. once...wish I had them again.

Looks like a 64 Cadillac to me.

Tommy...As usual you have the luck finding these things....I have to get one of those Chrysler 300s sometime somehow...LOL

Very nice..! Someday I need to find the stuff to make one I use to own of a 71-75 Dodge custom van and make a replica of it.

If they could or would these would be nice.... 71-75 Dodge van more other 60s station wagons...with stock option. Old Monogram show rods that haven't been re-issued like(Un-Real Roller) !/8th scale Pontiac Trans Am 60s Dodge pickup camping trailer kit 69-72 Grand Prix 60s Ford or Chevy vans

My condolences Carl buddy....its hard to loose a friend or anyone for that matter. Same on the 2 sons...there the ones that have missed out and will have to live with it. Family and our extended family and friends are everything to us so we treat them as they should be.

For me its real hard to narrow down but here is some of them... Johan snap kits Hubley car kits Aurora 1/16th scale funny car and diorama kits AMTs Craftsman series kits And while others from my childhood were some of my favorites some were tough builds but would jump at a chance to have them again. PS...beautiful builds everyone.

Hang in there Skip....I have had about the same experience before too but what you are willing to do makes things easier for others that need the help and makes you a better guy than the ones that cant remember to at least thank you for the help. I never forget to thank anyone for there kindness and help. Being willing to help another modeler makes you a true brother in plastic Skip....dont let anyone change who you are.

Welcome Steve...!

Very nice finds and restorations guys...there are a few of my grail models in there.

Steve.... Very nice...! I have built mint in box old rare kits before. If they are damaged I do the same thing i do with damaged promos if they cant be repaired...build them into something else or another version of one. I have restored some real basket cases though...I just cant let them die...LOL..

Ace... Mine was light green with dark green interior and vinyl top...LOL.. It had a 350ci 4 barrel,auto,power everything...real nice.

Ill try to toss in my thoughts on rare ones. Steve...I couldn't get myself to modify any old kit or model if it can be restored let alone a mint kit. here is my thoughts... Johan 68 Rebel MPC 68/69 Coronets MPC 70/71 Cyclones MPC 69-72 Grand Prix 69 Impala AMT 66 Buick Skylark GS Johan 70 GTX/Roadrunner 67-69 Bonnevilles AMT race team sets MPC 75 Firebird

Ace....I once owned a 70 4 door HT one too was loaded though...nice car. Id like to convert the 70 kit into a sport coupe version with the slanted rear glass like a fastback.

Russ...Your friend is not the only one that is trying to build replicas of the movie vehicles...I am too. Tell him good luck on the search hope you find what he needs.