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I also just picked up this kit. It is from Round 2 and they usually do a straight reissue of what AMT offered at the time. This should explain the body inaccuracies and the primitive nature of the gas tank and suspension. You are correct on the kits tires as I also find them very nice. The slicks almost look oversized but like you said this is for fun and it should make a great looking Bracket Racer. See my comment on you post of the bed.

I like the idea of making this a race car hauler. From the photo the bed looks almost to wide based on the area between the cars tires and the exterior edge of the ramps. This may just be because it isn't centered on the ramps. The beds wheel openings suggest it could even have tandem wheels or duel rear wheels. A lot of possibilities on this build.

I never noticed before, but since the renewed interest in this car I noticed the driver's rear tire and wheel. Is that a space saver spare or just what the stock wheel looks like with out the hub cap ?

The basic problem is not the dog, it's the dog owner. To many dog owners don't realize their responsibility in the care and training of a dog. They train their children, after a fashion I guess, they need to do the same with their dogs. A very big part of that responsibility is providing the proper care, feeding, and shelter for their dog. They should not be left out for extended periods of time if it's to hot or extended periods of very cold weather. A dog being left to run a fenced yard while everyone is at work or school should have a covered area with plenty of water and at the very least a dog house so that they can get out of the elements as needed. The owners should realize that a dog in many ways is a lot like a 5 or 6 years old child. Would you leave a child running around lose in the sun or snow all day ?

Very nice paint finish and I like the engine details. I finally got one of these today and I moved it in front of some other builds I wanted based on what I'm seeing done on the forum.

I have used Hart's Parts on a few builds and all of his parts are top quality.

LMC is a great outfit. In years past I have purchased several items from them and for me they are only about 25 miles away in Olathe Kansas. They are great to work with and they don't sell any junk and they will help you find anything you may need. Interesting gas pedal but I'd get the OEM looking parts they offer.

That looks like it just stepped out of the movie. I had a co worker that had a twin to this car back then before the movie came out. You know we started all calling him Bullitt after that.

Great looking color combination and it's not often you get to see a "full dressed" '50's convertible. Glad to hear you life is getting back on track. Look forward to your other builds soon.

A thought on the interior console. The pictures of the 1:1 car showing the center console it appears just like the console from a '66 Chevrolet Impala SS. If you have a Revell '66 Impala SS kit you might find what you need there.

Cover it in flat clear and call the exterior done. Just about everything else you could possible need for the interior, chassis, and drive train is readily available. Think of it as a 1:1 scale model. Bonus is that the front end was one of the best designs that GM ever offered.

He was a great artist. I have one of his drawings of Dale Earnhardt on the wall, signed by Dale, next to my computer.

Rust in all the right places and a crusty looking bed. The "story" is a perfect explanation for the build. Love it.

Amazing paint work. Sometimes you just have to unleash an artist and tell them to just go "Feral" with their design.

Nice to see you're back after this build. Look forward to your progress.

I remember that the magazine had extensive coverage of their work on this car. Then it was stolen while on the show tour.

The picture of the Ford dealer reminds me of the Ford dealership were my father took delivery of a new '49 Ford in the fall of '48. We rode home in the start of a light snow storm. This was in Arlington Heights Ill. just east of Chicago. It was not much more than a big gas station.

Very nice clean looking build. I like your paint description, I bet it even looks better in person.

Very nicely done, I like the box art theme.

Great looking conversion. All of the different body/bed parts seem to flow naturally.

I have used the early 3x2 set up from the AMT '64 GTO kit on the '62 Cataline engine and they fit perfectly. I know that's different but I think with very little finessing the 2x4 set up should work.

I would use the Glass Pack Mufflers. This was often the first addition a new owner would have done back when. Your detail painting on the firewall looks great. you must have a steady hand. I also like how you used a light wash on the engine giving it much more depth and realism.

Looks great, and this kit is not easy to build to this level of finish. I just noticed that they include a '55 year model roof instead of the '56 and '57 porthole roof.

BigallDad is correct on the Oil Filter canister. I don't recall when GM started using the spin on type filter but I think it was in the early '70's or late '60's. Who is to say you can't sand it to correct the inaccuracy much like the body mold lines ?

Looks very good. Color almost looks OEM. Nice to see a little warmed over 6 cylinder.