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The Malco Gasser coupe, street car and Van/sedan delivery. I need some parts from the gasser. Wondering if I can get them from any of the other 1933 Willys models.

That’s a cool model and I’m glad it got restored. This article was part of my internet research before starting my project. It would be cool to see a themed nationwide contest like that happen again.

Tim- Thank you for the kind words. I read everything I could find online before starting this. I also found a Zoom interview with Jim on YouTube. The project was started before I had all six of the How-To articles. That accounts for a few of the differences. It’s also not easy to track down all of the same original parts. The story of your car was fascinating, also. It was a big part of the model car hobby and cool to see it restored. I’ll keep working on it. I want to see it through, so for the first time ever, I’m going to stick with one project only. My friend who printed a 1/8 scale model of a Potvin-blown Pontiac 421 with Mickey Thompson Hemi heads was disappointed to hear that it’s on the back burner. I think it will be up next. Thanks again, Lee

I’m getting a panhead and knucklehead from a guy in Japan. These things are little gems. He has models on Instagram that look like real motorcycles.

That is so wild. Was there a how-to article? That looks like inspiration for a future tribute build.

I don’t think I could pin down a favorite. There are so many that I would love to have. Right this minute I would say a street legal Porsche 935 K3

Just a little bit more progress. This geometry is a pain in the neck, for me anyway. I couldn’t find a rear axle from a Malco Gasser. The kit has been reissued, but it’s about $60. That’s pretty steep for one part. I’m going to try to scratchbuild one from Evergreen styrene and the inner axle from the Ramchargers dragster I got for parts. The back half of the monocoque needs some cleanup and that’s a piece of Evergreen 3/16” tube that will be part of the axle. I couldn’t find a seat from a Tony Nancy dragster, but Leica007 from this site helped me out with a seat that looks better, IMHO.

Wow. That was a pretty cool thread. I have seen a few 3D printed Cammers, but none as dragster engines. I suppose it would be a straightforward conversion, but the headers might give me some trouble. The pic below looks like a great use for two Cammers. That would be a great car in real life or on a contest table.

I think that would be a cool kit. Maybe a cool conversion with an aftermarket SOHC engine.

When I read the thread title, I thought it said “Embossing”. No, wait. That can’t be right. “Embarrassing”. There we go… but what kind of tool is made for embarrassing someone?? Sometimes my mind is just off somewhere else.

I ended up working 13 hours yesterday. Didn’t get a chance to look.

I may have an extra Monogram Cadillac engine. I’ll check later tonight

When I read the thread title, I wondered what car The Three Amigos had and what markings were on it. I mean it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the movie…

Why do so many 3D sellers only have one scale?

So Google apparently has limits. I believe it was in the cover of one of the model magazines back in the early to mid 1990s. I want to show pics to Mom. She’s into building models. Mainly armor for her, but she would like to see that big rig and race car. Thanks

Thanks. I looked around but must have used the wrong search terms. I kept finding modern harnesses and vintage passenger car seatbelts.

Wondering about it for my Dodge Fever project.

The Heller Hispano-Suiza K6 has decals for the same type of thing. I would imagine they are way out of scale, though. Custom decals could be an option. I think that would look pretty cool. Of course the wicker would have to be sanded off the kit.

“…poor craftsmanship by the builders.” The things I’ve seen on rat rods. A fuel tank directly behind the driver’s head in a 1930ish Tudor Sedan. No headrest. A collision could smash his head into it. A channeled Tudor Sedan without a transmission tunnel. Exposed driveshaft in the passenger compartment. These may have been the same car.

I think they would. Let’s work something out.

Hey- you never know. I’m looking for these parts for my Dodge Fever 1968 Coronet tribute build. These parts are called for in the how-to articles from 1969 (Dodge Daytona body). I believe the seat is from the later dragster. I’m including pics from the May and July 1969 Car Model magazine articles. Glue bomb parts are cool with me. Thank you, Lee

That is a really nice looking car. It looks like it can have different grilles. Also cool. If you decide to sell copies, I’m interested.

Ah. Here it is. https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesShoppe/posts/dean-jefferies-mantaray-positively-the-most-difficult-car-we-have-ever-created-a/983142490500455/

Frankie’s Hobby and Horror Shop on Facebook is working on a Mantaray. It’s not ready yet. I’m on a cell phone in an area with poor reception and could not find the post about this car. https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesShoppe/