Harry P.

It is. But unfortunately these days that's not the case. I don't think I'd ever leave that car unattended like that. Maybe things are different in the Twin Cities, but around here that wouldn't be too smart, even in a "good" neighborhood... as you never know who might come passing by.

Yes, definitely a nice looking car. Very clean and sleek. It's a shame so many makers went with the current "edgy and clunky" look for so many of their cars.

I always thought that car (TC) was pretty nice looking. Same with Buick Reatta.

I don't think I'd park that car in a public lot and leave it unattended... not these days.

Clean and simple. You can never argue with that. Nice work.

The Munsters and the Monkees were '60s TV shows popular with kids. Kids in the '60s built models. That's why the Munster's Koach and the Monkeemobile were kitted. They were practically sure-fire sellers.

Exactly. He can't be all star-struck all the time, he needs to lose the "my God, I can't believe how lucky I am" thing and just be cool. I think that'll come with time. He still seems to be in the "pinch me, I must be dreaming" phase...

I agree. Fallon is still feeling his way around and settling in. He will be fine.

Testors tube glue has solvents in it that literally soften ("melt") styrene plastic, so the joined parts get sort of "smushed" together along the mating surface. The joint dries via evaporation of the solvents, and can take some time to fully dry. Super glue doesn't soften or melt the plastic parts at all, it holds them together the same way epoxy does, by literally "grabbing" onto the parts–the glued joint relying on the strength of the cured glue itself (and how tightly it can hold onto the plastic parts). CA is an acrylic resin (CA stands for "cyanoacrylate") that doesn't "dry" (as in evaporation), but "cures" or "sets" via chemical reaction to water vapor (the humidity in the air).

Except for the fact that it was called the list of best selling cars of all time. It gets a little messy when a car like the Model T, which really was the same car throughout its life is on the same list with the Impala, which was definitely not the same car over its existence.

A 1967 Impala with V8 and RWD is not the same car as a FWD V6 "Impala," other than the name.

I would agree. Which makes lists like this a little iffy... some of the cars on this list have nothing in common over the years but the model name. Too many changes over the years to be considered the "same" car. This list is definitely a list of best-selling nameplates of all time... not necessarily best-selling cars of all time.

And snarky. His "humor" reminds me of kids calling each other names on the playground... pretty lame. I actually watch Letterman every now and then, but only if he has a guest I want to see. And only after I recorded the show so I can fast forward through his inane monologue and various other nonsense before the first guest actually comes on. Like his "Top Ten" list, one of the most consistently non-funny bits of "comedy" I've seen. I would never watch for Letterman himself... his style of "comedy" doesn't appeal to me. Maybe if I was 15 it would seem funny, but... On the other hand, I think Jimmy Fallon is ok on the new Tonight Show. He tries a bit too hard, he laughs too much at stuff that isn't funny, he fawns over his guests a little too much... he needs to take the "youthful enthusiasm" down a notch or two and not try so hard to be his guests' best friend... but he's definitely talented, and he does a killer Neil Young impression!

Nice...

Then I call BS on Impala, which has been a RWD and FWD car over the years. Completely different platforms, same model name. How do you determine at what point a given model stops being that model and becomes another?

A few tidbits I found... 1923 The Ford Model T accounted for just under 52% of cars produced in the U.S. There were 13 million cars on American roads. There were 108 firms manufacturing automobiles, but just 10 firms accounted for 90% of annual production. 1924 For the second year in a row, Ford production of Model T's approached the 2 million mark. The price dropped to $290. Over half the cars in the world were Ford Model T's.

Right... there were dozens and dozens of car makers back then. Yet Ford had like a 90% market share. Well maybe not that high.... but they had the market cornered for sure.

When you think about how relatively few cars there were in the 1910s-20s compared to today (and fewer people), it makes it all the more amazing that they sold over 16 million Model Ts.

Mustang sales 1964-2013: 4,319,500. Not even close enough to make the list.

Exactly right. Thin from behind... just like opening up a grille. The slots will basically open themselves up automatically and perfectly follow the edges of the engraved surface depressions.

Ok, that was pretty funny... but never was a fan, I preferred Jay any day. Couldn't care less about Letterman retiring, it's Jay that I miss.

Yes, we have Carquest down here. And hey... all the props go to you, Randy. You took my critique in the way it was intended and wound up with a better model! It looks great.

A short length of styrene rod for the center part, styrene sheet or strip for the ribs. But it won't be easy, we're talking about very small pieces. You might just want to leave things be and call it a "custom."

I once spent a vacation in Toronto (pre-Rob Ford!). Does that count?

Very cool stuff, Bill.