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Looks just like a Barris custom of old. I like your grill idea, it makes the front end smoother than stock. The head lights seem almost to large, it may be just the angle at which they were photographed. Nice to see the Chopped Top at a realistic height.

Looks even better with the body painted.

Your Floor Mats look perfect. Never thought of that but it looks very simple to do. I remember a style of mat that mainly VW guys were using years ago. The mat was kind of a woven affair with several different colors woven into the mats. It really did add to the look of the interior.

Great looking build. I like the little touches you added, air cleaner and seat belts. That hood?? My kit doesn't have that. Is that from a later issue or a caster ??

You paint job looks great. The Citrus Yellow name that turns out Green is always confusing. This is a great kit and you well enjoy it. Bought a '72 Nova SS new, 4-speed in Fire Orange with black buckets. Had it for 5 years and sold it for what I paid for it. Still wish I had that car.

#1 I think your builds look great. #2 Taking a mid day lunch break is always a good idea. #3 If you have a seller's table you are stuck if you don't have someone with you. My be if you promise your wife you will do something for her that she really wants, and you can't stand, She'll cover the table for you so you can step out for a while.

I understand. What made me really laugh was that I knew that you just couldn't remember the correct term, and you sounded just like the way my wife describes things. I also have lived on or around water most of my life. I'm not 100% sure if Rudder is the technical name, but it is what I have always known it to be. The dictionary describes a Rudder as a steering device attached vertically to the rear of a boat. Most are attached horizontally, unless you have an outboard engine or a Jet boat setup.

"Steering fin thingy" LOL. Usually referred to as a Rudder.

Great looking body work on this coupe. The paint finish on your 1:1 is outstanding.

Great looking decals.

Beautiful build. How was the truck cab created ??

Thank you for sharing. So many great builds.

Perfect looking Show Room Stock build. Looks just like the catalog. Really like the '59 El Camino also.

Outstanding chassis and engine detail and the paint looks perfect. Kind of expected it would sit a little lower.

Great color combo. Great looking build.

It has been amazing following this build. You make it look so easy. Beautiful paint and interior.

Beautiful build.

This should be nice to see all of the different body styles side by side.

Very elaborate exterior finish. Was this paint or decals ?? I like the carbon fiber finishes also.

Can't say for sure as to AMT's engine choice at the time but in the early '50's many Cadillac, Oldsmobile and even some Hemis found there way under the hood of Fords and others that didn't have a very big engine. They did make some great sleepers. At the time this kit was issued this engine was about as good of a Cadillac engine as could be found at that time. The original kit offered a 3x2 manifold or a super charger. The chrome tree had chrome Cadillac named valve covers and the blower and cover for the belt drive were also chromed. To my knowledge this has always been the engine option and the parts should be easy to find. Another thought if you stay with the flathead engine. AMT also had a '49 Mercury tudor sedan with a stock height roof. This also has been reissued a number of times. The kit had a stock engine, a flathead with chromed aluminum heads and a 3x2 manifold. The optional engine was a Chrysler big block (413-426) with a cross ram intake. All of these parts are easy to find. Of course as they say in the 1:1 world, "you can make anything fit into anything with a big enough hammer"

Looks like a great build. It is always fun to build a copy of something from long ago. Was yours also Purple ?? That is a great color.

Great looking build. I'm trying to understand the exhaust system. I'm sure there is a valid reason for the multiple outlets. One to bypass the mufflers, but the one facing toward the front of the chassis ??

My be they can diagnose the problem with my muffler bearings. I've had them repacked twice and they still are making noise.

You might consider using the "Cadillac" engine that would have been in that kit. Or list what you need to finish the engine here on the forum. I'm sure there are many here that would have the parts you need. If you should consider the resin kits Todd Buckles mentioned, I bought the sedan kit from Steve at the Kansas City Swap meet a couple of years ago. The one I got actually looks better than the photo. The body is very smooth and well cast. The same for the other parts also. The proportions look correct to my eyes . I'll be building a copy of the '51 Ford I had years ago.

Many builders here have had periods of time where building was at the bottom of the list of things to do. Take some time off and enjoy the other things in life that matter to you. When you're ready to do this again you might even think about building something different than your beloved Cobras. Maybe a car you used to own or always thought you would like to own. Maybe a copy of a friends car that you always admired. Now in retirement I always have something I'm working on and it is a very enjoyable pastime.