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You'll not hear a bad word about John Force from me. From what I have seen this is his normal manor of dealing with fans.

That is one sorry looking Beetle, I mean that in a good way. As for the Diorama you could add some moss and black mold and put it in a forest setting.

The only issue I remember others of having when they built a 400 small block had to do with the "Steam Holes" between the block and the heads. Because of the larger bore of the 400 the cooling passages that are present in the 350 going into the heads are blocked since they need the sealing area around the bores in the block and the cooling passages into the heads are not present.

Great looking Gasser. I like that you went with the Blower it just looks right. The interior also looks good and the "Rubberized" floor mats are perfect for this.

The 400 cu.in small block with a 2 bbl. carb. in the full size Impala/Caprice was a great torque engine and very respectable gas mileage. It was also offered in several of the pick up models with a 4 bbl. and again was ideal for towing applications because of the high torque out put. The 396 big block became a 402 displacement since the over bore somehow lowered the emissions. Chevrolet also offered the Rally Nova using the same formula as the Heavy Chevy. No big blocks that I was aware of, only a small block with a 2 bbl. carb. You could still get just about any transmission you wanted in either car. While the Taxi Cab inspired interior and trim was part of how Chevrolet kept the price down you could order Carpet and some other amenities instead of the spartan standard interior. This is sure a long way from those kits we were talking about.

I was a passenger with my mother driving our BLACK '49 Ford four door around 1950 from Chicago to Santa Monica. In the western states it was so hot we started driving at night and I remember watching the Heat Lightning across the horizon. We carried several Desert Bags on the front bumper so we would have water for our selves and the car. Spent one night in those concrete Tepees you used to see on old Post Cards. My coloring Crayons melted all over the rear package tray. Makes you thankful for the invention of Air Conditioning for your car.

I finally got to do a little shopping today. I picked up 3 - '48 Ford 2'n1 kits and a '69 Corvette Yenko Coupe 2'1 at $7.49 each. I used a 40 % off coupon to get the last '66 Suburban they had. I'll mine the Corvette for parts and build the rest.

That is beautiful looking. You had me with the first picture, then I noticed the curtains and the stance. With the louvered hood and the early Corvette mechanical Fuel Injection you can only wish it was real.

Could be convenient should the driver become frightened.

I used to have a couple of nice Motor Cycles years ago. After what seemed like endless attempts to steal them I started parking them in the corner of my living room in the little house I rented. Think what you might, my bikes never got stolen.

Very nice clean looking build and the top turned out looking very realistic. I enjoy see the more common versions of cars like this once in a while.

Looks very well built, but the body proportions are way off which is not your fault. The grill looks like 1/24 and the body is 1/32. You mentioned the body came in parts. This is how Revell did all their 1/25 kits when they first got into modeling cars.

Perfect color for a 442. I'm not a fan of vinyl tops but this one looks well done. The refection in the paint on the hood almost looks like it just got rained on, or maybe that's because it just started raining here.

Looks bad (good) almost looks like it's been in a fire.

Thru the years I have made several moves and have found that each one was different for what ever reason. Sounds like you're going back and forth to Washington state and I would suggest renting a large 2 axle U-Haul type vehicle in which you can control what happens to your models and any other irreplaceable items. This could include gas powered lawn equipment and any house plants, moving companies don't like these items and they even have some regulations that will not allow them to transport them. Over twenty years ago we moved from Sacramento to Kansas City area with only one of the rockers on a rocking chair being damaged, over 10k pounds total. In 2000 we moved about 20 miles from our old residence and while we boxed everything our selves the "Neanderthals" that moved use managed to damage a lot of items and I had some torn boxes that were marked Models and I think someone was taking inventory. If anything error on the side of caution since even with the moving insurance lots of luck collecting on that. No one is really looking out for you but you, act accordingly.

I know what you mean about not being the same. It's like once you've seen the circus nothing else is the same.

About the above mentioned Ford Mustang II. I knew a young lady who bought one of these new and it was the 4 Cyl. 4 speed. I even drove it a couple of times. It was more Pinto than any Mustang. Also had an occasion to drive a very clean 302 Auto. car, I thought it was a 6 cyl. at best. Sorry Ford guys but this should never have had the Mustang name associated with it. That '80 Challenger should never have happened also. The 442 Oldsmobile ? Well lets just say GM really lost their way and that is one of the reasons Oldsmobile went away. These companies were trying to sell junk with big markups based on an established name recognition and all they did was give up their market share to all the imports that were trying hard to win your purchasing dollars. Fear not, those responsible for this were richly rewarded and the people trying to make the product got laid off.

I have one on the shelf that I built when this kit was first released. The Tail Lights fit perfectly and the kit is really very nice considering the technology of the day. I'm surprised by the problems you and others are having with your rebuilds, but as the molds age and are not cared for I guess this what we are all left with. Wish I could be of more help.

I wonder where he stores the ladder after he gits in ?

Looks just like all the other Dog Ugly what ever you call its running around. Can't tell one from the other. No, GM in it's infinite wisdom is going to call this a Blazer ? If they want to call something a Blazer then make it a Blazer based off of the C or K 10 chassis and body and only as a two door, just like a real Blazer was. A four door version would be a Suburban. If this is such a "Newest" "Latest" or "Greatest" then give it an appropriate new name, but not Blazer.

Sorry to hear about your knee. You can still watch BJ on TV.

I think the original builder may have installed the tail light lenses upside down and on the wrong side. If they are easily removable you might try switching them around and see if that doesn't improve their fit.

I think you might mean "drowned in syrup", and I agree that just doesn't look natural to me either. I built what I thought would make a good looking '60's Ranchero and used Pearl Green as a body color and the only way I could get it to look shinny to my self was with a coat of straight clear.

I'll have to consider this for a replacement of my present light. I have one of the old 5" round style lamps that I have had for years and years. I have to tighten the adjustments with a pair of pliers to get to hold a setting.

That reminds me of an old Johnny Cash song. This would need a V8, but it's not a bad idea if you liked Bikes and Travel Trailers. I didn't know that you had Palm Trees in N.C.