Mike 1017

I believe that the Orange Crate kit has a Latham Supercharger. I think that someone here built this model. Mike

Someone here uses this technique. I make a "SLOP Mold" using Silly Putty. Press it against the emblem or script and I fill it with JB Epoxy. I leave it cure for at least 2 days so it gets rock hard Then trim it and sand it as best I can.Then spray it with the body color And then using a toothpick and Molotow Chrome I pick out the lettering. I have made heads and valve covers using this Silly Putty "Slop Mold" technique. Whats nice there is enough Silly Putty in the egg to make 3 o4 of these "Slop Mold " parts at one time. Mike

The top the part can get gunked up with dried paint. When you press the trigger the air flow valve is stuck and the air does not flow the way it is suppose too. Mike V-174 | Making Quality Spray Paint Equipment in the US Since 1904 (paascheairbrush.com)

The best pictures I have ever taken was with my Nikon film camera.

Looking for info on the Latham Supercharger for an upcoming project that I am starting. I came across this LONG !!! article at the Hemmings site. Mike History of the Short-Lived but innovative Latham Axial Flow Supercharger - Hemmings

I bought the same Nikon when it was new for about $400. I have pictures of Drag Cars doing wheelies, Nascar, and Indy cars. My favorite I caught the exhaust of a Top Fuel Dragster puffing out of each individual header pipe. All my pictures were taken from the stands. I still have some it where and I am gonna dig it out and use it Mike

Another Masterpiece. Mike

This is a long but very informative article. My family lived in the Grand and Spaulding neighborhood. My dad and brother worked at Mr.Norms. We would go to local Drag Strips to see these great races. Mike The Serious Business of the Funny Car Engine Wars (msn.com)

I just got the magazine Tuesday. The stories and pictures are a great read. The 1956 Meteor Rideau Crown Victoria is one beautiful car. Mike

I have painted with all 3 types of paint. I have no favorite. It just takes practice. Donn Youst has a great Airbrush C.D. about painting with enamel. Good luck Mike

I agree, the key to a fabulous black paint job is body prep. Mike

I will be 73 in September. Thanks to modern medicine I am a Cancer survivor. Mike

I would try Magnesium paint. A lot of wheels were made of Magnesium Thats why Mag wheels got the nick name Mags Mike

I use Poster Tack. I put a glob on the rear tire and my cars stay put. I also use it in my small display cases. Mike

Carl, How are things going? I hope you are better. Best wishes Mike

One of the best advices I got from the Forum is: Using a dehydrator . Mike

A gift to the man who owns everything. A Darth Vader Car

I have made copies of bad decals with my printer and decal paper. This method works great for me. Mike

This is great build. My favorite WW2 plane is the B-17 Mike

Excellent build. My mom's name was also Marge. She looks nothing like photo. LOL ? Mike

My Squirrel story. One morning I am down in my basement's family room. I hear this noise and I start looking around. Staring back at me through glass fireplace doors is a squirrel. Now what am I going to do? I grab my welding gloves and put them on. I open the doors just enough to get my hand into the fireplace and grab the squirrel. It clamps down on my thumb and I pull it out of the fireplace. Now what am I going to do? Break its neck or drown it the utility room sink? I went outside and thew it over my neighbor's fence glove and squirrel. The neighbor's dog just happened to be out in the yard, and it went nuts. That squirrel had a very bad day. Later that day I climbed onto my roof and repaired the damper and put on a new chimney cap. I am so glad that I closed the fireplace doors before going to bed. Mike

OMG This CRAZY KOOL Mike

Thanks for posting this. It is so great to see all of the different body styles in one place. Mike

Thanks for posting this. The paint colors are great Mike

Johnny, The decals arrived safe and sound today. Thank you Mike