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That is probably what the manufacture was hoping potential buyers would think.

The beauty of the AMT '39/'40 Ford tudoor is that it can be built either way. I personally always liked this and the '40 coupe that preceded it. When they were first released they were really a big deal. They and the '40 Ford Panel that came later are a great basis for many different types of builds.

The Montego in "Arrest me red" looks great. I recall a NASCAR Montego kit a few years a ago. If you could find one I think it would give you a good base to work from.

Neat looking van. I would expect an 8 track tape deck. The Reel to Reel Tape Deck might have been beyond their financial abilities. I like how you did all the posters, great idea.

Thanks for the info.

Great looking "Trunk".

Looks clean, and very basic. Never seen one before. What is it I'm looking at and how old is it ?

The '29 Windshield looks like one produced by Duvall and was called the Duvall Windshield. I'm sure one of the past Revell '29 or '32 issues had something like that but I can't remember which one, maybe someone else will remember. R&M would also be a good place to look, I would think they have one also. You could also post your needs for this build on the Trading Post section on the Forum. I'm sure someone there would help if they have the parts you need.

I know I have mentioned this before, but I have to agree with what misterNNLhas said. In talking to one of the guys at the local Hobby Shop that I visit. We were talking about the state of model car modeling and he mentioned that what was hot right now was the Gundam type models. I had never even heard of them at that time. He was even building them and said this is what they were selling the most of now.

So many beautiful looking models. I can see why the VW got first place, but that had to be a hard one to pick with so many others on the table.

Great conversion.

Beautiful looking redo. The paint is better than anything GM ever did. Very nice job on the Vinyl Top. That shade of green was one of the most popular colors on many GM cars at that time.

Beautiful looking Convertible. I like the intricate paint work, sometimes less is more. Your paint work compliments the '57's body lines. The interior looks like it would be very comfortable to ride in.

Great looking Corvette. I haven't seen many White C-7's and I like the clean look of this. Very nice collection you have.

You might want to look around locally at any Model Shops or Hobby Lobby in your area. The '55 two door has been reissued by Round 2 a few times and one of those reissues are bond to turn up on someone's shelf. Round 2 and AMT both called it a Bel Air but the only exterior difference would be the chrome trim on the side of the front fender and door. The interior differences are so minor as to go undetected. The only standout would be the Dash Board. The Bel Air had a Dash Board center piece of polished aluminum with Chevrolet emblems on it. The 210 would have that area painted white.

The better part of my life, over 30 + years, where spent in California. As I grew up life had me moving back and forth between California and Illinois. When I was old enough to make my own decisions I returned to California and I always enjoyed the life style that you described. I was fortunate to have lived in both southern and northern parts of the state. They are as different as living in another state and should have been divided years ago, but that was voted down. Like you I finally had enough of everything. No other place is perfect, but don't rule out leaving. There was a saying when we left in the summer of '96. "Last tax payer out turn off the lights". I think that better describes what is going on now than when we left. Now let the hate mail begin.

Very cool looking Yanko. Now in the back ground I see that '58 Impala Convertible that I voted for. When can we see that one ?

Your build and the pictures are hard to tell apart. I'd say you nailed it. I like all of the interior paneling that you did to bad it will hardly be seen.

Looks like you're gathering all the good parts for your build. This will have a big lift kit to clear those tires.

I like your idea on this. I also have an appreciation for the '39 - '40 Fords. Color can be as personal as what type of wheels to use. Are you going with a commercial theme or a street rod ? I know I'll follow this build.

Plastruct Plastic Weld is a plastic solvent cement. I personally prefer Zap-A-Gap medium CA+ but there are many other glues that might work just as well.

Cost is close enough to the real thing I don't think I would bother with it.

The Peanuts Ford was the first so called funny car I remember seeing. I was at a rather sad track in SoCal called Fontana based on its being in Fontana Ca. As I recall the car was pretty much all steal. The car appeared to be a full bodied 4 door with the engine where the dash board would be and the driver was in the back seat. I don't remember any ET's or speed but it was fun to watch.

I like your Nova idea.

With "Hunting Vehicles" like these there isn't a single small woodland creature safe out there.