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http://www.kitformservices.com/tq.html i found load binders but no bow shackles

in the "Those were the days..." series American Woodies 1928-1953 , there's mention of a Canadian car, the Meteor Custom DeLuxe Station Wagon (pg #59). it's described as "... basically a low price Mercury clothed with a Ford body ..."

ok; sidebar: how is the name of that company pronounced? the guy at the LHS says his customers use Tam-eeyah, and Tam- I-yuh, equally. his job is to move product, so he goes both ways. recently i've been watching Japanese YouTube modelers. can't understand a word of the language, but i find their chatter soothing. every one in a while the T word pops up and most common pronunciation seems to be Tai-mah. what say you?

this is an excellent essay on creativity: http://www.volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32177 you may have to register; not sure. and a tip o' the hat to Frankenstyrene for the link to that website interesting discussion & links follow

four part series

of some interest, Ozark Miniatures is now carrying the R&D Unique compressor: can the upright gas pumps be far behind?

living in a carriage house with less than 400 square feet has its advantages - and disadvantages. + two blocks from the ocean - no storage space STYRENE - BRASS - WIRE - WOOD

that whole website is pretty cool

https://www.google.com/search?q=chevrolet+heater+hose+connection&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=785&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=4sz2VLqqKMqyggTd84HYBw&ved=0CEUQsAQ

from here: http://www.collectorcarads.com/Mercury-Woodie/39001

from here: http://www.allcollectorcars.com

this'n's pretty snazzy

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN EXPERT from the OP: what is the goal? if it's to have a '49 Ford woody, couldn't you leave the body intact, remove the trunk lid, and graft just the roof section from the '49 Mercury? you'd be left only filling a wedge from the beltline to the top of the rear fenders. sounds like you're no stranger to cutting & fabricating, so the interior tub won't pose much of a threat. then overlay the door & side panels with some .025" styrene strips to border your panels and fill in with faux wood or decals. i guess you're cutting across, and i lengthways

car salesmen are the realtors of the .... car buyers

since hardware comes in a myriad of sizes, the above links might be your solution(s) if not, two other suggestions: ask here - http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/ - you'll probably need to register and check with aftermarket big rig suppliers. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71864&hl= btw: original picture is "bow" shackle Ozark Miniatures also has a listing - but no pictures http://www.ozarkminiatures.com/scripts/prodList.asp

from Hemmings today http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/03/02/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1929-ford-model-a-2/?refer=news

i miss Crazy Girl

yup; springtime in new england

reminds me when i used to write book reports on the schoolbus the day they were due

don't forget the pith helmet!

happy to hear things are turning up. dash is looking sharp.

i think the manufacturing process needs to be tailored to the subject.

it's called "growth". just roll with it.

i keep getting this thread and the final assembly thread confused. but in the end, it's all just "stuff".