Edsel-Dan

I like this too I may convert it to 1/32 scale. I have a set of aluminum scale rulers from Murphey. Murphey's Rule 3 has 1/25 & 1/43 scale Murphey's original has 1/72 & 1/48 Rule 2 has 1/32 & 1/35. (have to find where I hid that one!!) I ordered these several years ago from an ad in a model 'Enthusiast' magazine, so I am not sure if they are still made.

What about a 58 Edsel Pacer Ranchero conversion??

I like this one. The good news on this is that AMT is re-issuing the Ecto-1A 59 Ambulance, so anyone wanting to do more conversions on Older Hearses & Ambulances won't have to pay high-dollar for them. I was looking at doing this bash with a 68 Convertible Deville. Did Cadillac use the same size doors on 2dr & 4dr's?? I though 2drs had longer front doors than 4dr versions?

My Favorite era Chevy/GMC pickups. I have Several of them. Finally got a 68 to fill that gap. I was looking at the Custom grill from the recent 72's to see if it could be used to fill in the wider opening and allow the 667/68 grill to mount. Though I think an older version without the lights might be better. Maybe just cut out the center area and use the frame/surround?? I am curious though, Ertl/AMT/Round2 re-issued the 72 Fleetside 4 times in the past 15 years, so why is it so hard to find & so expensive?? I am also wondering, did they modify the shortbox Stepside GMC back into a Longbox Chevy??

chase-cars, That kit was only produced Once!! And as far as I can tell by quantity, was only in the MPC catalog for One year. I got mine New in a store in Pittsburgh, Pa, back in Early '80!! Either McRory's, Zayer's Or GC Murphy/Murphy-Mart None of those are in business now!! I have only seen 4-5 more since, and have not been lucky enough to get them!! Hopefully MPC/Round2 will re-issue it some day soon. If they do I will get at least 2 cases!! Right now, the only problem I have in buying one of your resin bodies is a way to pay for it. No creditcards or paypal. Also, sadly, right now, International US Postal Money Orders are not good in the UK the last I checked!

I think I may owe some one here an apology, but I do not know who. (Please let me know if I did) As for the Galaxie/Fairlane 500 staement, I was only trying to say that Revell, not anyone here made a mistake when they printed the box-art for the Skip's Fiesta issue of the 59 Ford Skyliner, but that revell-Of-Germany did the correct Fairlane 500 name on there 50th anniversary issue, using the same re-print of the Original box art, while Revell US still calls the car a Galaxie. I do think they have both Fairlane 500 & alaxie rear fender script on the decal sheet this time though. Maybe my Caps, & punctuation was a little overboard. Also, I should have said do like this build though I prefer Stock. That Cooler is great. and I do like the Color combination Should I remove the pictures of my Country Sedans? As well as the link to my Photobucket album?

Does any one know if Bob Swartz in Savannah, Mo is still in operation?? I know he offered the Resin 59 Ford Country Sedan at one time, along with the twin Ranchero. He used My Toy versions of Both for Masters!!! I had a few of each at one time. Ok if I show these here?? 2 of my PMC 59 Country Sedans; Deluxe Promo: Toy store version: Yes I am using Revell's Skyliner for chassis, etc. (AMT's 59 Ford was the ONLY one to actually replicate a GALAXIE!! Revell has Mistakenly called their FAIRLANE 500 Skyliner a Galaxie since the First "Skip's" issue. Look at the Rear Fender Script On the Multi-piece Rev body. "FAIRLANE 500"! The Recent Rev-Of Germany 50th Anniversary kit corrected the name error, but Rev-US's re-issue in the same Reprint box-art continues the error. I have EVERY Box except the Current US issue, so I Do Know my Facts here!!!! Look on this page of my 59 Fords album: http://s145.photobuc...!cpZZ2QQtppZZ16 There are 3 of the Revell Skyliners here. The Yellow is my First, a 74 issue partially restored. The Turq. is a Built of the same issue & repainted the White of the body. The third is an Orignal Skip's issue getting the Deluxe build. Doors, Steering, Continental Kit, etc And, Yes, I have Both an Original AMT Sunliner Convert, & Jr. Trophy Hardtop GALAXIE. (Yes you are seeing 2 59 EDSEL Villager Wagons in the mix there!!!) Think I Like Wagons??

I am Not against 1/32. I do a lot of Fire trucks in that scale. I have the OLD MPC 77/78 Monaco kit too. Do you sell your 1/32 scale bodies?? I have an uncle with his original 72 Cadillac sedan!!

I bought a CD that was listed as German. I told the seller it was Dutch, because it was one I was looking for. I also recognized the site as having a Netherlands/Nederland location. The .nl is Nederland. .de would be Germany I am bookmarkng both sites. I have a few truck kits.

Sorry, But remember my name And besides, Since the Modern tool AMT Anyone with that kit knows

Only thing is, The 58 EDSEL Hood opens Backwards, like the 57-59 Fords!! If they made it open normally for racing, it would more likely be Lift off & need tie-downs, or Hood pins at the back as well as at the front! Since those race cars Were made from Show-room stock Cars instead of the Custom made "Stock cars of today!! Thread & bent wire hooks would be a good start for Scale bunge's too They do make elastic thread, but that would give out and stretch out of shape over time.

True, As Harry says, it looks like it is falling out at the top of the frame. Those Old Vent's pivoted on an axis/axle. I remember them as Manual on 49 & 54 Fords 54 was a Skyliner! and Crank on 65 Wildcat! Wish I had those back now!!! Also, The Vents on AMT's 50 Ford Convert kit can be left loose to pivot!! I did that on my first built. Tournament Of Thrill's issue to tell you how long ago!! I Do Like this!! I have the Buyer's Choice #1 issue, & an Original Convertible Annual. Might try the open doors on one of them!!

I have a few resto projects that would fit here, Jo-Han 66 Marlin, 62 Ramble Taxi/4dr sedan, AMT issue Jo-Han Mark Donahue AMX/Javelin Penski Nascar, MPC 76 Pacer 'X'. A few started, MPC bushwaker CJ (2) Hose reel carriers for my Scale Fire Department 62 Studebaker Lark/Daytona Convertible Indy Pace Car, I have a few New kits, Coca-Cola issue & Bobby Allison Matador's, The Hudson Hornet, & 59 Rambler Wagon I also have a few OLD Builts. 77 Pacer Wagon, 75 Matador 'X', Jeep J-10 Honcho Pickup Fire Department unit, & 72 Commando Chief's car with Snow plow The only problem I have on resto, new or stalled, NO place to work!!!! some of them are pictured in my Photobucket http://s145.photobuc.../r229/EdselDan/ Sub-albums Fire Department & Models- AMC Collection AMC Collection is another Sub-Album In Models Fire Department is one of the Sub-Albums on the front page like 'Models' I should have named the Model Kits, Model Cars, etc, not just "Models" That one might give the wrong impression

I Like this. Wish I could afford one. I did a 70 4dr the Hard way The owner of a real one bought an unbuilt Motorcity Stocker series kit & I had to measure his car to carve the door lines. I did not raise the rear roof line, or replace the front buckets/console with a Bench, but he liked it a lot I wish I had pic's of it!! I Love this era T-Bird!!

I HAVE to post here!! I Like these 2 EDSEL's! I have a few of this New tool Pacer in the works. I have a "Wheat's Nostalgia" resin too, and a couple original 59 & 60's to restore!

Is this a "Silver Anniversary" or Pace Car?? The Pace car is Black/Silver, the Anniversary is Pewter/Silver. A class mate had one a few years ago he showed at local car shows. I don't know if he still has it. And I have both the MPC & Monogram Pace car kits. I built one of the MPC kits Back in 78, and have another unbuilt. The Monogram is a Re-issue. MPC Never did re-issue theirs. I have an unbuilt of the MPC Silver Anniversary kit too. Wish I had this info back when I built my Original MPC Pace car kit Looking very Nice there.

Yes, that is the Same kit. Just different box art(s)[issued twice] and decals

I like these too. I just hope they don't re-issue the Fire truck Pickup version now that you have converted a van into one!! I am going to have to look for a few of these now to try this too!! Would make a nice Fire Rescue van or Ambulance! I would look at a set of Dog-dish rims form an AMT 36 or 48 FORD Coupe! They can be modified to look like MoPar Dog-Dishes!!! The 48 are 1 piece Chrome, the 36 are 2 piece, rim & chrome Dog-Dish. I just wish AMT would re-issue them again!! They are not that easy to find now!! May have to look at resin casting them from the 1 '36 or 2 '48's I have

I have the TJ Hooker version of this kit. As well as the Force 440 2dr Police kit. I still want this version though Personally though, I wish MPC would have put their G70 or even F70 tires in this kit instead of the Nascar ones. The Generic MoPar chassis is not the best, but does fit & have correct wheelbase. How many kits has this chassis been in lately???? MPC could have done a better job on the Aero Lightbar too. The actual one has seems Top & Bottom Not straight through the viewing face!! Tamiya did a beautiful Aerosonic bar. I have 2 of them. That wreck is definitely looking the part!! Not something I could do. My hat is off to your skills!

I know some one with a slightly lower price. I hope to get one. Not really into Military, but that one is 1/32 instead of the regular 1/35 of military kits.

Didn't Gunze Sangyo offer a 250 in their Multi-Media High $$ kits??

What about the engine in Monogram's 41??

If you like customs. I had a Red issue of the "Double Flip" version Sold it off some time ago.

Thanks for the info on the bed, but, it still looks too much like a Phantom Cameo with those inner bed sides molded with the floor. They just look too vertical!! I will have to look at real ones to see how close to a stepside inner box the inside of a Fleetside of this era actually is. Luckily I think my brother still has our dad's oldie!! But, I have not spoken to him in a few years!!

I am curious as I never had the original issue, is the bed a Phantom Cameo type (One piece casting) or made of separate sides, floor, front, etc??MPC's 72 Annual Jeep Commando was the last to include the snow plow.I know most of the Jeepster/Commando's had that, and some Early issues of the CJ.My built Fire Chief Commando has the plow on it