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The mechanics of the poll software allows only five choices per question. So the choices have to be grouped. It would be nice if there could be one question with unlimited choices but per Jantrix, Gregg won't change the program just for our CBP.

This may have been discussed before, I don't recall, but I wonder if it would be more equitable to have only one vote with "None of the above" as an option for the groups and instructions to vote for one model only. The rest of the groups get "none of the above." I could prepare thumbnails too to aid in choosing rather than ask voters to shuttle over to the other thread. Something like this. It would be more presentable than this but you get the idea. Group 1 1. Helix - Dodge Ram 50 2. Christian-W - Mini Cooper 3. Dominik - VW Beetle 4. Rotorbolt73 - '76 Chevy Caprice 5. None of the above Group 2 1. Jantrix - '77 AMC Pacer Wagon 2. Chunkypeanutbutter - '76 International Harvester Scout II 3. Drag Freak - '64 Ford Fairlane 4. Vekasiini - Delahaye 135 5. None of the Above

That interior is disgusting... I mean, excellent... I mean aweful... I mean...

Everything about that Chevy is just right, especially those wheels and stance.

My primary masking arsenal; BMF, Tamiya and 3M masking tapes of a couple different widths. Oh and cellophane for broad areas.

The safe, general rule I've always heard and what I follow for any paint is no less than 48hrs. I know the humidity in Thailand can be oppressive and can effect dry times, but I assume you'll be drying in climate controlled indoors.

Interior done. Body in paint. Krylon came through with a color dang close to stock, almost exactly as I envisioned it. Sort of a silvery champaign color. Looks rather gold in this photo though. Can't wait for the woody veneer.

Pat, you are a gosh darned patient and perseverant man. I was pretty sure you were going to be finishing this contest with something else. Brilliant work.

Duuuuuude!

I did some of my best modeling in an apartment (8-plex). A couple times I spray painted in the bathroom with the fan on, and plenty of newspapers. But looking back, that did little to contain the fumes. I wouldn't do it again. I also knew a guy with a shop who let me spray there (didn't like it much). In your case, investing in a good paint booth vented outside would be worth the expense. You'll never need it more or enjoy it more. Of course, winter was a little bigger painting issue for me than it might be for you there. When I was jobless I did a lot of casting there. I was lucky to have a large enough bedroom to set up a table. I'd charge up my (20-gal) compressor during the day when the building was mostly empty, nobody was sleeping and I knew nobody on any side of me was home. A charge would last me about three days. If that's not an option, buy a $30 tank and charge it at the gas station. Sounds like you have the same will I did, so there's a way.

Some fairly clean Photoshop trickery there, but a brilliant proof of concept. If you could pull that off in 1/25 you can bet it would show in a magazine.

Uh-oh. The Cruiser is getting severely conservative. You see, Cedric Humphrey Willoughby III and his lovely wife Eunice got the factory optional wood siding back in '04 when they wanted to show the sports at the country club their trendy new... how do the kids say... "Tee Pee Cruiser." At least, that's the story I'm circulating in the streets.

And if you really want a double-whammy fail, use duplicolor over enamel with no primer.

My two hands-down favorites, in this order....

Pinterest is a good place to search and hopefully these links aren't ones you've already found. Searching by driver names is also a good lead into other photos. That said, I see what you mean about not a lot on the net. Maybe someone has a good book source. Toronado Camaro Parnelli Jones Monte Carlo Corvette Mustang Plymouth Mercedes PlymouthPearson

The front drive caught my eye when scrolling through the amazing reference site George Klass Remembers. I know so little about the subject to barely follow what you're saying, but you've certainly excited me about it to research it much more deeply. I like the idea of the front blower on a 409. Over the years I've inherited several well stocked (but trashy) parts boxes I might get away with replicating the shapes, but I need to learn it to do it right. You guys are an inspiration and as always Bill, your contributions are immeasurable.

These are great answers and I appreciate the reference pics Bill. So it's got me wondering... I've got a spare 409 from the 59 El Camino. I haven't pulled it out the check, but would it work for me to use that with the Potvin chevy manifold and just hang onto all the DD engines?

The two Chevy engines can be built either inline or as twin mills side by side with potvin blowers. I'd like to build the rail dragster with one engine, but I hate to break up the pair of Chevys in case I want to keep them for another project. That leaves the Chrysler engine which also comes with the kit, but the instructions don't show that option with a potvin blower. My questions is, though the instructions don't show it, can the Chrysler engine be built with the potvin blower using the Chevy mounting plate (Item #68) or would that be incorrect? Or is there another way the Potvin can be correctly used with the Chrysler? LINK TO INSTRUCTION SHEET

The Cruiser got its interior painted. Using my own car as a general guide, I two-toned it using Krylon primer for the dark grey and the flat Model Master military color Dark Gull Gray for the light color. Still needs touch up and detailing. The exhaust had to be rerouted. It's molded with the pipes bending to the side. It worked better for me to have it exiting out the back. I hope it won't seem too suspicious that it pokes through a reasonable spot in the bumper. Holes drilled. With the top of the engine on, everything JUST fits. A hack job of hinging the rear lid. I'd explore hinging it from the sides the next time.

Excellent work on that body. Kind of a shame it's not getting cast.

I hope it's not... like... anything grave.

WOW Vesa, you've been busy. Lots of work on that engine and chassis, they look very impressive. The subtle patina on the body is a nice touch. For most builds this year, I think the level of engineering outshines most years. Tough crowd.

They all say "By Barris." Whether they're all Barris originals, well....

Clever.