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Does the caster offer the Starlight coupe also ? Even as a child I thought the unique look of the "Built Nose" Studebakers was special. Nice looks convertible. Did you open the wheel wells or did it come that way ?

I always enjoy the Mecum Actions. I have attended the one here in Kansas City several times and sold my '95 Chevy 1/2 ton there in '10. They always have a very wide varied selection of vehicles to bid on. If I were looking to buy a special interest car or even an older daily driver I would look at what they have up for auction. I have seen many great prices for an older low mileage cars and trucks for drivers.

Very tastefully done. I like how the Flames sort of blend in with the dark Blue Body. With this Engine swap it looks like a very street worthy driver.

Great idea on the grand Sport theme. Beautiful paint work and detailing. I like your Wheel choice also.

I have also noticed this in several magazine spreads. I have to wonder if the photographer has a way of knowing who the builder is at the point that they leave the notice. The few shows I have attended the information sheet for the model describes what the builder had done to the kit but their name is not present. I understand that it is this way for the judging so that the judges don't show a preference to one builder or another. The photographer may be picking what they feel is the best looking build. In the shows I have attended the quality of what is displayed is such that it is almost impossible to say which is best since it is in the eye of the viewer.

Talk about not being Tech Savvy, my wife has to rest the clock in my car twice a year when we have the time change. I only have a cell phone so that Telemarketers can reach me about the latest and greatest whatever's they have to offer.

As for the "Six Lug" issue. There has to be a ton of Black Widow 6 lug wheels sitting in parts boxes all over the Forum. With the deep set outers it should be fairly easy to create the wheels if they are a must have. I like how you setup the cab mounts.

Outstanding work on the distributer, it looks better than most aftermarket units I've been buying. The interior is very realistic looking also.

Except for the Lug Nut count those look about as close as you could get for wheels.

You didn't mention the conversion to front wheel drive. That and the forward cab are an interesting idea. Well done.

Great build idea for this kit. I have seen this little truck on the weekly program and really like the look. If this has been built like their customer's car it should be a fun little hauler. I would double check what all they had done to the engine since I think it has been changed from stock. Try and replicate that engine and the wheels are a big part of its appearance also.

I would think about doing the body side trim with a flat aluminum paint to keep it looking weathered like the rest of the body. Maybe check the rear Axle placement as it looks like it is set to far forward, or it maybe the angle of the picture.

You might want to check under Car Kit News/Review section as this was talked about there not to long ago. The general consensus was that the Body Side Trim going from rear to front goes up hill starting at the door when the 1:1 stays at a more level travel. The "C" Pillar is a little oversized being to wide viewed from the side. The "C" Pillar might be more trouble than it's worth to repair. The Chrome Trim cold be removed and use some Plasatruct used to create new moldings.

I like your interior setup. A little trimming of the side bolsters and maybe a notch to clear the drive shaft tunnel and it should look almost factory.

Some people are just so "Self Centered" they don't even think about their actions and how they effect everyone else around them. They are SPECIAL and the rest of use just need to get over it.

This looks great. Perfect detailing everywhere you look. I like the very light trail dust on the lower body. Very realistic looking roof rack.

Beautiful looking builds Tulio. You could almost add the '58 model Fords since the body changes were no more radical than the '56 to the '57 were.

I have built a few Woody's and Truck bed floors. For the lighter colored wood I'll start with light shade of tan or beige. Then dry brush a very little bit of a darker shade to look like wood grain. For a top coat I'll use some Clear Yellow. The darker portion I'll start with a some what darker brown and again add some graining effect followed by Clear Orange like you would use for a side marker on a late model vehicle. With a little practice it can look pretty convincing especially with a coat of Clear sprayed over it all.

I like your engine detailing. We saw a large number of 2CV's while on vacation in Northern Michigan's Travers City a couple of years ago. They were have a national club meeting I guess.

Those Tail Lights sure stand out more than they should. Your idea of removing the back side of the body sockets may be the best, that way you can set them at the depth you want them at. As for removing any scratches on the Red Lenses I have used Future floor polish and it even adds a little for shine to the lens. Lately I have been using Google Images to look at pictures of 1:1 cars like what I'm working on. Some will show modified cars as well as stock. What I find is that little details in the trim can be seen as it should be and often not what the model appears to be.

Major body work going on. I like your Clamshell Hood design. At some point you're going to have to address the Wheel Openings and this may set the entire theme of your build at that point. Look forward to seeing what all you do with this build.

Outstanding buy. Driving a car like this activates the pleasure centers in your brain and all the other problems of the world go away. How do I know ? When I retired in '05 I bought a new '05 GTO 6 speed in Black Metallic with Black Leather interior. Added everything I could find in the Pedders catalog for the suspension with TSW Wheels and oversized tires. I would suggest you buy a Radar Detector and learn to keep an eye on the Rear View Mirror. Enjoy, you earned.

Some days I feel pretty good about life and others you just wonder is this all there is. Usually I just feel like a young man trapped in this old body. 74 in June and still no Toe Tag.

Just had the same problem on my latest build. Not that it should matter but I was using Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red and just needed a little touchup around the windshield wipers. I have used a short drinking straw to spray just a little paint into a small cup. I only used just a very short shot from the spray can and I had more than enough to touch up my Bobo. I held the straw tight against the spray nozzle and had no problem with leakage between the straw and the nozzle.

What are your build plans for this ?