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Thanks Derrick!! For Luis, My humble soldering setup Seeker, Success in soldering using the iron that I use comes with careful planning about wich part goes on first, then using heat sinks to isolate the work area from the rest of the project. I also tend to build simple jigs using small strips of basswood and clamps to hold stuff that might loosen, in place. You must,must, must!!! 'tin' each surface to be joined. If both parts have 'tinned' then they should join quickly and hopefully nothing else falls off For Mike, I use a lot of wooden clothes pins and self closing tweesers and also use the small strips of wet paper towel trick. How do you like using a torch? Been meaning to try one. Got some Tix solder to try out, thanks for the tip Hop this makes some sense, Randy

Thanks to all who commented, it does help to keep one motivated during a project Danno, Ft. Collins! where were you? Randy, I work with simple hand tools, same ones I use for plastic. A good set of files is a must! Brass is soft and easy to shape. You will see some painting as I go along now, the plan is that the cab and rear bed will be seperate assemblies that will bolt to the frame. Randy

Wonderful paint work!! The motor looks terrific so far. That roll bar turned out great. Randy

It works pretty smooth right now. It is a bit oversized compared to the real thing but part of it will tuck up into the firewall so I think it will look o'kay in the end. That is all for now, comments are welcomed! Randy

Hi Folks, Ed, Glad you like it! Luis, Thank you, brass is fun to work with. Walt, Thank you for kind words! Mike, I just show the good side! Wanted to try some working steering on this project.....

Hi Walt, I love these cars, looks like you are doing great on this kit! Nice tip on the foil under Thanks, Randy

Hi Mike, Gotta tell you , this is great fun watching you put this together !!! Randy

Hi Adam, Great looking car!! Very creative on the paint work Waiting for more on this one. Randy

I missed thanking some folks who replied a few days ago... Rick, Thank you! Tony, Appreciate the comment! Bernard, Thanks! and from yesterday.. Custom Mike, Thanks and please keep me posted on your progress. I would love to be able to solder aluminum. Thanks Lee! Randy

More... adding some small brackets for the radiator.. That is all for now, as always, comments are welcomed! Randy

First, Belated thank yous Jon, Thanks Mike, Appreciate the comment! Dave, There you go, assuming I'm going to that far Thanks Shucky! High praise indeed, Thanks Virgil GGus, Thank you for commenting! Pete, What, you want me to give up my high tec state of the art wonder soldering iron after 40 years Actually drool over them all the time! One of these days. Update... Adding some X bracing to the frame.... Making up some coil overs and four links with some extra bracing for the big a** rearend I'm using..

more.... that is all for now, Randy

Mike, Thank you for the comment, I wish all my joints were clean, just showing the good ones! Hi Mike, Using silver solder and nasty old paste flux that has lasted me forever. Tom, Glad you like it! Alyn, Thank you , did not have a big enough piece of stock for that dude! Thanks Virgil!!! Art, Thanks, it could be awhile. Adam , Thanks! Small update as I am still working on the front end...

Tony, One cool build! Great work on the chopping. Randy

Hi Darren, Great job on this truck! Really looking forward to your pumps and plumbing. Randy

Hi Mike, This is great, a fellow '37 truck builder!! With 6 wheels! Love your wheels. The chop looks just right, how much did you take out? Randy

more... That is all for now, comments are always welcomed. Randy

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more.... Keeping with the Mopar theme for the drivetrain, going with a 440.....

Hi Folks, Have always liked the look of this wrecker.... (Photo from the net, no phptpgrapher listed) .

Matt, You made my day!!!! This is exactly what I needed, many thanks for taking the time to reply! Randy

Thank you for all the comments fellas Virgil, I need some zombies about 6" to 8" tall, been checking out the action figures aisle at the toy store. Nothing good yet. Rick, You got me on that one, would make a nice detail! Randy

This is coming out awesome Virgil, Love your subtle and understated weathering Randy

Erik, Great build, love the engine details! Randy

Congratulations!!! Wonderful build and paint Randy