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They are little 5-year olds trapped in that furry little body after all.

The rear tire mount on the rear door was one way to free up interior space and a place to add something unique on the tire cover. Some of the high-end van conversion companies at the time would include a fiberglass tire cover that had their name featured on them. Most were a canvas type cover loke you would see on a Jeep today. There was many after- market covers offered with some being almost obscene in nature if you know what I mean. The only drawback is that the rear doors can start to look cluttered if too much is going on. All depends on the look you're going for.

Got hung with the nickname in school since most couldn't pronounce my last name and there were already to many Davids around. Funny thing is that my father had the same nickname when he was in school.

I had a favorite Aunt, my father's older sister, who had a high position in the State of Illinois Labor Dept. She was a truly brilliant person and knowledgeable on just about any subject. She was very kind and loving with all of her Nieces and Nephews. I remember talking to her on the phone and she started asking me about my address and where I lived. She asked me several times as if she had not even remembered asking me before. I called my father later that day and told him about your conversation and expressed my concerns. He almost sounded irritated that a brought up the subject but said he would talk to her. I didn't hear from dad for a while after that, I think he was mad about me bringing this up, but when we next talked, he seemed very distant. About a month later my stepmother called to tell me dad was slipping. Not easy seeing people you love and respect slip into the darkness. Scares the living you know what out of me since I share their gene pool.

Great looking buggy. The chrome engine bit was pretty common for one of these that someone was dressing up. The engine cooling cover along with the valve covers were often chromed as well as the air cleaner. These were all parts that were easily removed and chromed along with pullies and all depending on the depth of your wallet. Your build well represents how many were done and looks cleanly put together.

Having never seen the show I didn't realize all of the features this model was supposed to have. Your build seems to be very cleanly done and respect all of these features as well.

Your conversion is looking great. Your mention of license plate lights, if it is that important to you. A couple of small round "bumps" on either side of the plate mounting could look much like the lights often used for this. They would be very small and would just depend on how far you want to go. Been watching your build and really like how you brought this all together.

Like seeing this body shortened. I remember seeing some vans that had a rear roll pan with the license mounted in them or even a rear bumper from a pickup that had a license mounting along the bottom. TooOld mentioned that interior heat could be a problem, and it was. Many used to add roof vents with scoops that had interior vent openings and even dark tinted side windows that could be cranked open. Just depends on the look you're going after.

Like the engine and the super charger. The suicide front end might put your frame below the front wheel rim and compromise ground clearance. Maybe a little less rise on the hanger and a smaller diameter front wheel and tire combination?

Great looking paint and the trim and engine look very cleanly done.

The basic pickup has great looking paint work and I like the "stock" appearance. The crane and the details in the bed are exceptional looking. Great attention to details, like the mounting bolts for the crane. Can only imagine what it must have been like to pick up a car doing this by hand.

Great looking build. Whatever you may feal it lacks in chassis detail it sure makes up for it in appearance. The paint finish looks great, and the trim fits the look well. Cleanly detailed looking body.

You can see a lot of reflection in the paint, so you know that is well done for sure. All the trim looks very cleanly done and the stance looks good.

The suggested brake fluid method can be disastrous on some older plastic kits. You might want to try a sacrificial part in the brake fluid as a test before committing the entire body and interior. I learned the hard way when restoring a '61 Valiant years ago. The brake fluid removed the paint but the chemical reaction with the plastic body turned it into something akin to a potato chip and would crumble whenever I handled the body. Better safe than sorry and just test a small part that can easily be replaced.

So many great looking cars and trucks. The setting is beautiful looking as well.

So many great looking cars. The '41 Ford, first picture, has to be the cleanest one of those I have seen in many years. The '64 Catalina wagon would be fun to fix up a little. The '67 SS396 is the same color as my personal '67 El Camino was so I had to stare at it for a time. The '61 Chevrolet one year only flat top has always been a favorite also.

Always liked the "Sleeper" look. Great paint work and the rear wheels sort of give it away. The engine looks like it's all business.

Great looking finishes and finely detailed. Can't imagine trying to put out a cigarette with such a Fire Truck let alone a house fire.

Amazing level of detail throughout. I also agree with everyone else about having to study the pictures to take in all of the fine details.

The crusty look seems very realistic.

The body kit really changes the personality of this Bug. You would have to be packing something from a Porsche in back. The body work and the detailed trim all look very clean, and the wheels look like they belong on this creation.

Beautiful looking paint finish and color. I like the contrasting interior colors.

I agree with everyone on those wheels, they look great.

One issue of that kit had an extensive Drag Racing based decal sheet. Perhaps if you put a request on the Forums Wanted Section someone that didn't use theirs, or doesn't intend to on a future build will trade or donate their decal sheet for your build.

Beautiful looking finishes and paint color. I like seeing a stock builds sometimes just to remind me of what they really looked like. The owner must have had some bucks to afford white walls on a Ford at that point in time. Love how the colors and the wheels all work together.