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What Ed said. A long long time ago at different times I had two different "56 Ford pickups and several of my friends also had the '53 thru '56 Ford pick-ups.

I also have a wonderful and supporting wife who will not throw anything in the trash unless I see it first. She has seen me , like most of you here, use some of the "most off the wall things" when building a model. She once wanted a '67 Chevelle SS in purple. Thats what she wanted so thats what she got. I really do not care for a purple Chevelle with black and purple interior, but it made her happy. It's good to see others who are able to get yunger people into modeling. I belive it will help them learn patience and skills for solving problems .

I have a chepo dehydrator that gets to around 80 to 90 degrees. Most paint will setup in a couple of hours from what i've seen.

I learned from someone on the forum that you can mask off the lighter color, then spray some clear along the taped line. After that is dry you can spray your second color. After that has dried you can remove the tape and do your final polishing and or clear everything.

Very very nice. Your engine compartment detail looks great. Good color combo.

Good looking street rod.

I enjoy a good pot of coffee in the morning. Some times after dinner with something real sweet. But if i'm tired, my wife says I'm the only person she has seen fall asleep with a coffe cup in their hand.

Have you thought about getting a '67 Camaro kit and a '68 grill from Modelhaus. Then remove the vent windows and check the backup lights. I think that and a simple big block swap and you would be there.

What is it used for? Looks like it could be fun. Has that guy got a 1) Key board. 2) Computer board. 3) Getting ready to set off an avalanche ?

"A mere layman" found a real good price. You might keep an eye open whene Office Depot has a sale or close out.

I would like to add a little aside to your story. I inherited my grand father's watch many years ago. As a young man he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and was based in Chicago. His watch may have been one of these watchs, it has the name Mastercraft on the face. While the watch means a lot to me personaly, I realy hope that the railroad didn't run on this watch. You can wind it up all you want and it will still not keep time. Thankyou for the story.

No question this person is an idiot and should pay for the restoration of the street and the cost of the rescue. I'll bet his auto insurance will go up also. This sort of thing happens more than you might realize. In the resent past in a "Upscale" area in Johnson County Kansas a new off ramp from a major highway was put down in the mid-day. During rush hour several cars went around the barricades and drove up the off ramp. Some made it out, but after an untold number made it thru a couple of SUVs got stuck. Yes it was a mess. The drivers were charged, and the road contractor or county was able to get some of the expenses back from the drivers and their insurance companies. Too quote the comedian Ron White, "You can't fix stupid".

Looks great. I would love to hear this little baby roar in anger.

Outstanding model in every way.

Looks real cool.

The '37 Fords used to be called the "ugly duckling". This one looks great !!

That grill looks very unique. What do you have planed for the bumpers and interior?

Engine color depends on what look you're going for. Personaly I like the Chevy Ornage, with the alloy heads and timeing and such. Lots of shadeing could be done. If your going for a stock car you almost have to show it as is. Might take a look at a local Chevrolet dealer to see how Chevrolet built it. It's upto you. Like Burger King, you get it your way. Keep use posted.

Great looking models. Always interesting how shows go in different parts of the world. Question about the display. I see several models grouped together on a display shelf. Are these from one builder, or are the competing in the same "class" ?

He seems very proud of his stuff. I guess he can always come down on his price if gets anyone close to his price. He might be starting high to get someone to up their bid going in.

Outstanding build.

Just give me the keys and no one will get hurt. Looks that real.

Looks real nice. I have wanted to build one myself. The engine detail is outstanding.

I like it alot.

Great color choice. Real clean build.