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These are great looking cars. Most of them were one color, tutone was not that common on these when new. You could look at the MCW Automotive paint web site. They offer all of the factory colors and may give you some options that you may not of thought of. This is a great kit and I'll enjoy watching your build.

I'm afraid I'm old enough to remember these. We had something like it on our new '49 Ford. They were made of some type of plastic that went on like a hub cap that clipped onto the outer edge of the wheel. White wall tires were very expensive after WW II, and this was a way to get the look without the expense.

Outstanding, the colors give it a very rich look. I like your idea of using Alclad instead if foil. I'll have to try that.

Looks real enough to drive. Great job.

That is very slick and nice. I saw the wiper motor, so what. Looks like a 1/25th of one of the high end builders you see on TV.

'09 Jeep Wrangler with 78k miles, 1 recall for a brake line. Mine didn't have a problem. Our '10 Charger RT with AWD with 68k miles. Timing chain recall that showed no problem at the time but they changed it anyway. '14 Avenger RT with 15k and no problems. Its early but I'm not worried. Despite the problems that have defined Chrysler are in the past. When they were owned by Benz they brought some much needed engineering up grades. With Fiat they are getting the benefit of new European small car chassis and finally getting some help with good looking interiors. I'm an old GM guy for many years, but I have really come to appreciate the products that Chrysler is building with Fiat today.

I have come across some old paints from time to time. For me it has been about a 50-50 deal as to being any good. I think it has to do with how well it was sealed when last used, but some of the unopened paints are just like jelly inside.

I know a lot of builders like brake fluid and have never had a problem, but you might want to try Purple Power next time. The container says to use gloves, and you will want to do that, but I've never lost anything and it and it works with paint or "chrome" .

Niko, Sorry I'm late in seeing your build. Very well done. If I may offer some information on the: Hood scoop, Engine, Carbs, and Air cleaners. You have the Hood Scoop pretty well figured out. These Scoops were in style on street cars as well. You could buy them at most auto parts store and were mounted to the hood. The thought was to get cold fresh air to the area of the carb. Some of the street guys didn't even cut a hole in the hood. On the factory 1:1 409's the valve covers were a semi gloss silver color for what that is worth. The factory carbs were Carter AFB series. The float bowels where on the sides unlike the Holly carbs that are in front and rear of the throttle body. But as you know this is all subject to change by the class that you are interred in. Great build, and I will follow to see how it turns out.

Outstanding build. This has always been a favorite model for me. I tried the Hardtop conversion before, it never turned out this nice.

Good looking Nova. A lot of work ahead reshaping the roof on the hardtop. I would take the easy way out and look at the body at MCWAUTOMOTIVE FINISHES. They have a stock '66 tudoor body. I have used their bodies in the past, and they are very accurate.

If you still can't find the intake, look in any of the old NASCAR kits. Looks a lot like the intake in the Polar Lights #43 Petty Torino.

Just read in one of the enthusiast magazines about their " press drive" test from Ford. They pointed out that the EcoBoost 4 with much less weight over the front tires greatly improved the handling on the test track. They said that their lap times where better than they would have been with the V-6. For myself I would get the V-8 with the 6-Speed stick, but that's just me. On colors on cars I can tell you from expensive experiences that any car with a bright color is going to get you a ticket faster than a white or gray one. IN the day I had a Hugger Orange '69 Camaro that almost cost me my license. I drove an '86 Monte Carlo SS in white and never gat stopped. My '06 GTO was black and I never got bothered. I now drive a '10 Dodge Charger RT in dark gray and I don't know what it would take to get stopped in that . Even thought it's the older body style some people still move over, as if I might be a state trouper or something. If you feel "Froggy" get it in Candy Apple Red and go for it.

Always thought the Miata would be a fun car to have. My problem is I'm 6'2'' and my legs don't fit and I have to look over the windshield. This was years ago and my needs have changed. I think if you look at the new design it is more like the direction that the new and currant cars are designed, and I'm sure they will sell all of them they can build.

Please remember the request for respectful answers. For what it is worth I have noticed far fewer "Tuner" type 1:1 cars on the streets around Kansas City. I'm not sure why that is and I'm sure there is many reasons. As for the models that we all love and enjoy, I feel everyone brings something to the table. We all can learn something from one another.

The "Stink Bug Look" bring back memories. That was why High Jackers were invented. One thing you might try when you practice foiling that helped me a lot is to look on a 1:1 car to see where the different pieces are joined. I used to really struggle with the longer pieces of foil until I started try to match what the factory did. This goes for the door and fenders as wheel as the window moldings. As stated by others, If you can build that good a model, foiling will come to you.

Excellent conversion. It looks like Revell made a sedan kit.

There seems to be a lot of bad people doing bad things to others. I've been invited to increase the size of my manly hood, find a new girlfriend and claim my plane tickets to somewhere, just today.

I'm wondering about your looking at Government Auctions. What type of cars are they offering and what were they used for ? We used to get 20 - 25 Chevrolet C20 pickups that were used during the California fire season. They were very basic models and were used by the crews that would take care of the camp grounds. They just needed a god detail and they were ready to sell with less than 10k miles. You could find a life time supply of trash bags under the seat. We once bought a '86 Buick T-Type which turned out to be a Grand National in everyway with no trim markings and a Chip in the computer. It was good for well over 100 mph in less time than you would think possible. Don't ask how I know. The car had like 20k miles showing and had never been titled. This would be like an undercover car where if some one ran the plate it would come back with a bogus Reg. and address info. Your right about some of the new car deals now. The manufactures have got to move a lot of iron right now. Wheal and deal on an in stock '14 and get rebates and or 0% apr.

Made me laugh.

They were one of the top groups of all time. I got to see the at the Dick Clark theater a few years ago. They were there with the Righteous Brothers, what a night that was.

As has been pointed out , if something has happened to the vehicle and it's not reported then it will not show on the Carfax. I was in the retail car business for over 30 years before I retired. Trust me when I say that there is just as many people trading in cars that have some "tails to tell" as there are dealers to sell them. You might think about looking at late model (2-4 years models old) vehicles from a franchised dealer that has that manufacture's Certified Used Cars. They can very from returned rentals (look at these very hard before you buy) to off lease cars bought from the manufacture. The off lease cars are gone over far more than the usual used car and are usually the best buy even of they cost a little more.

I always look forward to seeing what our friends in other parts of the world are doing at their shows. This show is always outstanding. I enjoyed seeing all of the wagons and some very interesting Mustangs as well. Thank you for sharing.

Came out great. You might see what it would look like with very narrow white walls and maybe chrome wheels. Much nicer than you think for only your fourth try, keep it up.

The "fade" paint looks great.