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The interior still looks great, and I agree, they are only original once. Fortunately, there are several companies that offer OEM level replacement parts for the rest of the interior.

The whole sink hole thing was a real disaster. Read some time ago that they were able to rebuild most if not all of the original cars. Beautiful looking facility and I would hope to visit in the future as well.

Hi Jim, Thank you for your interest. You're correct about the engine decals. They are in the stock kit as I checked one in my stash. The Custom kit only has a few license plate decals for whatever reason. As for the engine I also think you're correct based on my old Motor's Auto Repair Manuel dated 1962. The specs listed show the top engine for the '60 model year was a 352 cu in single four barrel and 300 hp. In 1961 Ford offered 3 different horsepower rated 390s. All had a single 4 barrel with 300, 330, and 375 hp. They also offered a three two carb setup rated at 401 hp. 1962 was the year that the Blue Oval got really serious with big inch motors as the Mopar's and GM were sort embarrassing them in the NHRA. They still had the 390 with a four barrel and even a three two setup with 375 and 401 hp listed. This is when the 406 arrived with a 385 hp four barrel and a 405 hp duel four-barrel engine. This was a point in time when all the manufacturers started lying about their hp ratings to get and advantage in different drag classes. The 427 cu in engine arrived for 1963 and everything was changing on almost a daily basis. I try to do a little research on models I'm building and use these old manuals from my early years working on cars to reify firing orders and other things I'm not sure about. Again, thank you for your interest and appreciate your knowledge of the subject.

Great looking build. Like the detailing throughout. I agree with your opinion of Tim Richmond's driving abilities. He was one of the most dominant drivers during his all to short driving carrier.

Beautiful looking body lines and the paint is very smooth. Like how you blended the parts of a NASCAR body and the engine and interior from other kits all together. Great looking suspension details.

Trying to recreate a car that appeared in neighbor's driveway in the summer of 1960. Started with an AMT Starliner Custom kit, the one with the blue car on the front. The engine is based on the kits parts, and I have no way of knowing what was in the real car, but it sounded like it could have been this.

Like the realistic looking finishes, especially on the engine.

If not checkout the AMT '60 Ford Starliner kits factory style cast iron headers.

My wife would drop our AT&T U-verse in a heartbeat except they still carry the "car shows" I like so much.

I may get censored for this and I'm not trying to be political in any way. But Louis DeJoy who is the Postmaster General is trying to explain the improvements he has made to the Postal Service have worked to the House Oversight Subcommittee. We will have to wait and see how that works out.

Should definitely see your Doctor and or Cardiologist ASAP. Any changes in your equilibrium can indicate some serious health problems. Cracked or even broken ribs can be beyond painful and make it hard to breath. Please be safe and take care of yourself. We only get one shot at life.

Your changes to the body look more like something from the GM Design Studio proposal for the Toronado.

Great looking smooth paint and body. Like how you printed so many parts.

Great looking paint color and finish. The stance goes well with the hood scoop and Hemi engine.

Great looking finished build looks just like the movie star car.

Beautifully done collection.

Beautiful looking paint work and detailing thru out. Very cleanly put together. Like the earlier era appearance with the wide whites and mag wheels.

An additional reference for the '55 Thunderbird can be found in the June 24 issue of Hemmings Classic Car magazine. The owner bought it as his first car over fifty years ago. Besides the great story of his ownership the car has won many awards from several judged national car shows.

Great looking pickup. This looks like a more practical size than what most seem to buy around here. The color also looks great one this body style.

Excellent idea and one that everyone with little cookie crumblers running about should adopt. In our area, with little to no earthquake events, an unfortunate 2 1/2-year-old lost his life years ago and his mother and father have made it their mission to keep this safety issue alive.

Any pictures to share?

Beautiful looking build, clean paint and chassis detailing.

The paint color looks great with the black trim. The detailing of the grill catches my eye and looks well done. Like the steel wheel look.

Great looking paint color and finish. Clean body trim. Like the stance along with the wheel & tire combo.

Beautiful looking truck. The paint finish is nice and smooth, and the body kit is over the top. Like the detailed bed and contents.