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As mentioned, I look at this like downloading music. There was a study done a few years back that showed when it came to music, those under 35 were far more likely to download music than those over 35. It wasn't that those over 35 couldn't download music, but the lack of visual access during the purchase. Older folks like to 'hold' our music. We are conditioned to 'record' stores, looking at the art and reading the liner notes (even on CD's). I understand this. I do download music, but in many ways I'd rather have a CD in my hand. I think in many ways this also translates to model cars. I like seeing the box art, reading on the box what it comes with and holding the kit in my hand (I honestly wasn't THAT interested in the '48 Ford woody until I had that BIG box in my hand). I admit I'm spoiled from my old haunts. Yes, I could order from either of them. But I like the kit shopping at the hobby store. I like seeing the shade of paint. The whole thing. I guess I'm longing for what I can't have. At least it doesn't snow... Will be checking out Phil's in the next week or two.

Just curious. I haven't bought a resin body yet. I'm wondering how 'flexible' they are vs plastic. If I wanted to widen a quarter panel for NASCAR tires and wheels, can this be done simply or does this fall under major project? Am I wrong in assuming that resin is considerably more brittle?

Jim, still moving stuff, but I might make the trip in a week or two. And thanks George! I'll definitely check it out.

Ed, I run my own business. I do vintage car damage appraisals. Doc, it's like my music. I know I can upload music, but I'm old enough to still want to hold it in my hand (album, tape, CD). I look at models the same way. I like looking at it, feeling the box in my hand and seeing what I'm buying. I guess I'm old fashioned... Just point me to one well stocked hobby store in this state... :-(

It's amazing what happens when you go home like I did over the Christmas holiday. I have been out of model building for 20/25 years. I checked out the hobby shops here in Florida, especially local to Lakeland and Tampa. Usually they have a small 10 foot piece of shelf with plastic kit, or maybe they are three shelves high over the same space. By contrast, there is usually a twenty foot section of paints in jars and cans. At least most have the supplies. Forward to 3 weeks ago when I hit my three old hobby shops in St. Clair Shores (Whistle Stop), Sterling Heights (Great Lakes) and Fraser (P & D). I forgot how well stocked they were. Whistle Stop has kits of various types down one isle way that runs the length of the buidling. Cars on one side and planes, ships and other 'stuff' on the other. The last twenty feet did have the same paint supplies everyone else has, but oh those 'other' 60 or so feet. And every kit you can imagine (that's current). This same scene repeated itself at the others too (P&D is a little bit smaller). So now being back in FL, when I go to a hobby shop, I get really depressed. I see those little 10 foot shelves and hope a couple hobby shop owners in MI decide to retire in Central Florida... :-(

In 1970, AFAIK, no manufacturer other than AMC (304) and Ford (302) had an engine less than 305ci. Chevrolet killed off the 302 in after 1969, Pontiac never had an engine smaller than a 326 (and I think it was enlarged to 350 in '69), and Chrysler had 318's and 340's, I may bewrong, but I don't think the TransAm rules required actually selling an engine under 305 after 1968. The Chevy 307 and 305 were never meant to be performance engines.

Dell has the best warranty in the business.

Crosley's are cool little cars. I tried buying totaled one a couple of years ago.

And the Barracuda Gran Coupe...

Not trying to be a smart alec, but that is what homologate means. Homologation is a technical term, derived from the Greek homologeo (ὁμολογέω) for "to agree", which is generally used in English to signify the granting of approval by an official authority.

Challenger T/A Challenger R/T with 440-6V and shaker hood Challenger SE with limo style roof Overhead console visible upper center... Has low fuel light, seat belt warning light and door ajar light...

No requirement on the engine. Well, you may have needed a V8. But that also could mean a 318-2V. The R/T was the performance version. Base engine was the 383-4V. Optional engines were the 340-4V, 440-4V, 440-6V and 426 8V Hemi. The transmissions started with a 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual and 3-speed automatic. Very few were ordered with the 3-speed, and it would probably only be available with the base 383. The T/A was made to homologate the spoilers and exhaust for Trans Am racing. The engine was a 340-6V with 4-speed or automatic. The car had 'big & littles', meaning smaller 15" tires in front than the rear. They also had a special exhaust that exited in front of the rear axle and along the quarter panel.

Jacen was kind enough to send me a couple copies of his Love Bug decals for Herbie. I've told him 'thanks' more than once, but he was very kind in sending these. They look great. Thanks again Jacen!!! I'm going to try to find the manditory white pearl paint tomorrow.

Still moving but I was able to get a picture of the box and it's ingredients... This should build a nice 1962 Porsche 356B Carrera Cabby. I've had the kit for about 20 years. I guess it's time to do something with it.

I love all the boards. Keep them coming.

This car will be a hardtop. I'd like to see a wagon too, but I'd rather see a New Yorker wagon. I can see a lot of Chrysler and DeSoto resin bodies being made for this kit.

Tell me there is a figure of Jungle Pam somewhere in that kit...

After visiting Detroit over the holidays, all I can say is that 50* weather is T-shirt weather... LOL!

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Somehow I don't think JoHan will send me a hood for the '63 Chrysler I have...

The reason the was never a remake of Bullitt? You can't improve on perfection. 1) Bullitt 2) The 7Ups 3) Ronin

Can Dom DeLuise (aka, Capt. Chaos) fit in the back of a car based ambulance for that long a trip?

I didn't need to shop. I found a 1962 Porsche Carrera cabriolet which I think would do well in this type of race. I have another idea brewing as well.

My thoughts and wishes are with your you, your wife and your family .

For modern cars... Large Wheel = Lower RPM = Better Fuel Economy