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Pretty much, that and high cholesterol readings. I was always very physically active and visited the gym at least 4 days a week. IN my early 40's my work hours were such that I had little or no time for the gym. What this does to most people who exercise regularly is that they no longer have the energy from working out and sitting at a desk you become very sedentary and in my case the cholesterol started to build up. I also have a family history of this problem so yes it became a very big problem for myself. Everyone of use has a different medical makeup but it is better to be proactive about such things. We lost a very good friend in his early 30's who was building a great life with a wife and two children. I had a coworker and friend that had a stroke shortly after my operation. He was about 5 years younger and it changed his personality and his temperament permanently. Heart health is nothing to be cavalier about, it is serious as a heart attack.

I got several different castings from him in the past and they were all great. He offers a 3x2 manifold and carbs. for the Y block Ford and a few Valve Cover options as well.

I like all the changes you made on this. Very realistic looking. Does the kit have both engines, I think they used to be called Mach something depending on the engine size. The 1:1 would have to be scary fast.

Great looking paint and decal work.

I like this a lot. Very cleanly done. This must have been a very wealthy Fire District, those Hudson's were not cheep back then.

Not relative to this kit, but. Years ago even before AMT or SPM, what ever name they had at the time, would offer there annuals they would bring out the Convertibles in 1/25th first and in the summer they started offering the Hardtops. I always thought it should be the other way around.

I'll have to look for that putty. I have just always used the standard white putty and didn't even know about the light-curing product.

There are a few kits that have the Chevrolet 6 Cylinder. The first kit that I thought of is the AMT '60 Chevrolet pick-up from Round 2. The problem is it represents the predecessor to the 230 or 250 cu in 6 cylinder used in the Camaro. I think with a little work and a different Valve Cover and upper hose mount and Air Cleaner it could be used and the other differences from the 235 cu in found in the truck kit. Chevrolet started offering a little more advanced 6 cylinder engine around '63 with the introduction of a 194 and 230 cu in engines. Starting in '66 they changed to the 250 cu in displacement on the 6 cylinder. I can't think of any kits with the true 250 cu in engine in your '67 Camaro build, but again I think you could git close enough with the truck kit or check any of the casters on the forum to see what they have to offer.

That is really intricate looking. You mentioned Arizona as a point to visit and I'm sure they offer several Low Ridder gatherings and shows, but if you came all that far anyway if you have any time left you might want to see what is going on in Southern California. I lived in California, both south and north for over 30 years. Without any actual first hand knowledge of what all is going on there since I left 20+ years ago, but I remember seeing a lot of beautifully built cars in the Los Angeles area in the south and Salinas and Bakersfield in the north. You might try and see if any book stores in your area would have Low Ridder Magazine and I'm sure there are others also. This might provide you with some Web Sites to see what is happening. If you are able to visit this may also give you information on any shows in the areas that you're going to visit. Good luck on that and keep doing what you're doing on this build, it looks great.

It's supposed to get into the high 40's this weekend. I'm thinking Tank Top, Shorts and Flip Flops on the deck with an adult beverage maybe.

While I personally applaud anything that will keep these plastic bags out of the land fills or worse our oceans. I think the biggest problem starts at the retail level were the put one or two items in each plastic bag. If you don't already have a personal cloth bags or two please consider it. At the market they use several plastic bags for the same number of items that used to go into paper bags. I can put over $100 worth of groceries in two or no more than three of our cloth bags and then only the product packaging goes to the land fill.

Sounds like many here should make an appointment for a good Cardio check up. My birthday present in '02 was a Stent in the Artery called "the widow maker" with 80 % blockage. A flight of stairs would have my huffing and puffing like an old steam engine. Even if you're only 35 or 40 you really should be proactive about your heart health.

Great looking build. I like the paint color and the finish. I noticed you raised the bed floor and you have it sitting very low. What all did you do with the chassis ? You might consider a light black wash on the grill to give it a little more depth.

Great looking chassis and engine.

That is much cleaner looking.

I have used nothing but Tamya putty. To prevent shrinkage I suggest thin applications and plenty of drying time in between applications.

You could use some plastic tubing from say Plastruct, many Hobby Shops should have what you need. Another possibility would be to look for any old ball point pens that have gone dry. Many have shapes that can be made to look like a NOS tank.

Like you I have always admired the paint work in the Low Ridder community whether in scale or 1:1.

They had also struggled with finances after the merger with Packard. There were many issues beyond design for Studebaker after WW II and combined with some questionable leadership a once proud company folded. I have owned a couple of $50 Studebakers for winter cars back in the '60's and they were built like a tank and the flathead 6 with overdrive was able to keep up with traffic and still get 20 + mpg with well over 100k miles and little or no maintenance prior to my ownership.

The last Studdy Larks come to mind also.

Great photo.

It was James Garner.

Just read of his passing. I wasn't a follower of the show but did know a little about the characters and story line. Always sad to see someone lose their life, and so young also.

It was -1 this morning and now it's almost 20 degrees. It looks pretty while sitting inside with a cup of coffee.

Thank you both for sharing your photos.