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Hey Andy, thankfully this paint scheme was just a one-race deal. I feel that a lot of people would have gotten sick of seeing Spongebob if it had been there any longer. I also agree with you on Gilbert Godfrey and annoying being synonymous with one another. Thanks for looking.

Here are some pics. of the engine so far. When I do a build such as this that requires so much extra detail, I try to keep the cost down on what I have to spend on aftermarket parts. Wherever possible I scratchbuild what I can. In this case I couldn't see spending the kind of money it costs for a set of aluminum pulleys for my engine. Instead, what I did, was to utilize the kit pulleys, or more than one, and cut them apart, sand them smooth and use a saw blade for the X-acto and cut the belt grooves into each pulley. The belt material is black, rubber elastic craft cord that I buy at craft stores in different diameters. I just cut off a piece, glue one end into an area of the pulley that won't show up after fianl assembly and then wrap the cord around the set of pulleys and glue the opposite end in place and cut off the excess. Then finish it off with painting the pulleys and adding some photo etch barckets for the alternator and power steering pump.

Great stuff, Chris. Every bit as nice as the Mustang kit that you did. Eventually I will be picking up one of each from you for future projects. Keep em comin!

Here is the latest. The drivers seat is done and placed in the car. The kit part has had added leg extensions, padding and bolt heads as well as photo etch racing harness from Eduard.

Simon, thanks for posting the information on this event. Since it's right in my backyard I guess I should check it out. How many of the days listed is the model contest going to be running? I haven't built any Porsche models before but it still would be cool to check out all of the fine builds that I'm sure will be presented. Unfortunately for the remainder of the weekend I will be on the other side of the state at Garlits drag racing museum for a weekend Mopar car show that only happens once a year.

Dude those are crystal clear pics.. I would love to see more.

Great looking build. The added detail is perfect. It looks good.

Here are more updates. The rear suspension is pretty much complete. Rotors and calipers, oil lines, brake lines, real springs, bolt heads, etc.. Just a few small details remain on this section of the build. More updates soon.

Here is a link with pics. of what I believe you are looking for. http://public.fotki.com/FINKSGARAGE/1/dodg...-_tom/crew_cab/

I never did see the R&R version but if all they changed was the front end then it would be wrong. There are major differences between all three body styles mentioned (64-66). 64 and 65's were pretty close but the 66 has big changes. The front end, as mentioned, matched that of the Cuda body but there was also the b-pillars that were different as well as the taillights and the front and rear bumpers. Also there were trim differences along the body sides that were quite different. There is a raised body spear on the upper front fenders of a 65 that do not exist on a 66. There is also a raised body spear that protrudes along the lower rear quarter panel out from the rear bumper on a 65 that is not there on a 66. I know these things because I have a 1:1 pro street 66 Valiant sitting outside and I am building a model to duplicate the car using a 65 promo that I found as well as a 66 HUG kit for the major changes.

This is definately a welcome announcement for those of us that may have missed out on them.

More, small minor updates. Brake calipers are in place and all front brake lines are attached.

I picked mine up the other day at Wal Mart. Good price at $24.97. I have to agree with the above statements. The truck is decent. The mold definately has held up well. But, the issue with this release is the 40 Ford. This is a terrible kit for anyone that wants to build something decent out of it. The flash was the worst that I have ever seen on any kit before. But that's o.k.. Hopefully no one is buying this kit for the 40 Ford. The truck is the feature item here. The best that I can say for the 40 is to build the way it shows up on the box art; a beater!

Here are some updated pics. of the body in question. According to my source this body is nearing the casting stage. Once this happens then it should be ready for purchase if that's what this person intends to do. I'm not sure. I will keep anyone that is interested updated with what I know.

Jamie, this will in fact be a wheels off displayed model. Thanks for looking. Here are more pics. The chassis is all done and painted. And parts of the front end are done. Stay tuned for more pics. as I get them done.

After seeing your question I went ahead and sent an email off to the person who created the body to check on it's availability. I am currently waiting on a response. I will let you know what the answer is.

Looks great. Lots of nice engine detail.

That looks cool, Steve. Fenders or highboy?

Now that is super nice. The stance, the color, the wheels; everything. Excellent build.

Very nice. The paint looks great.

Good job. Nice detail on the engine. The recall wheels are also a nice touch.

Very nice work. The black on black looks great.

Nice start. Which body are you using?

Awesome work, Dave. I was wondering when you were going to get back to this one. Your detail work is flawless as usual. If you look in this section you will see that I finally went back to work on my Spongebob car, also in hopes of having it ready for Atlanta. I guess I will see you over in Tampa for the Street Rod Nats.. I will be watching your progress on this one. And thanks for inspiring me to do one of my own.

Decals are all done. Here are pics.