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That looks to be the same sort of track arrangement that a lot of geotech drills have for their carrys. There are basically two rubber tracks with metal strips running between them. The wheels and drive sprocket run in the gap between the rubber bits. Usually four rubber-tired wheels and a drive sprocket at the front on each side. There was some discussion a while back someone found another one of these curious D-100 rigs and the consensus was that Moebius's Lost in Space buggy would be the best donor for the track setup, although those tracks are a fair bit wider than what you'd see on anything other than a snow groomer. One of the more common units around these parts anyway is the Bombardier Muskeg. You can see a better view of the tracks here and this is a good view of a dual-wheel arrangement. And this is what it looks like without a track.

I'm inspired by the T-5R Martini Racing Mustang to build an early Mustang with an Indy-spec Ford DOHC V8 under the hood: I know most Indy kits are 1:20 scale but I'm wondering if there are any 1:25 scale kits with a Ford engine that would serve as a good donor?

Sometimes the warning can take a while to go through the DNS servers. I haven't seen any warnings since the site has been back.

One of my bucket list model items is to build the 1:350 scale Enterprise-A with all the detail goodies (shuttlebay, arboretum, lights, etc). I fully expect that build to cost upwards of $300 if not more.

No more Pass Time?

The most I have paid for a model was around the $55 range for an AMT '63 Ford F-100 kit. The most expensive model in my collection in terms of purchase price so far is a Moebius Lonestar, but that was a birthday present from some friends. That being said, my wife spent $70 on a cloth diaper a few months back so I feel justified in spending at least that on a model at some point. Also, true to the modelling world, that diaper is being re-issued next month and will sell for $20.

SBC in a Ford is NOT okay.

Imgur is another one that is pretty simple, free, and not a lot of restrictions.

Try Picasa. Near unlimited bandwidth and storage from what I can tell.

Quoted for truth. This happens to me all the time.

Most auto parts stores should sell VHT Nite-Shades; it is a transparent black paint normally used to "black out" tail lights on 1:1 cars...

They actually look pretty modern, like something you'd see on a new truck. Probably paint them black center with a polished edge or something like that.

I wonder if this is an 8' or a 9'6" container? With a couple of these you could make a 48 or 53 footer...

I always like browsing through my local thrift store (Value Village). Not only do they randomly have actual model kits on the shelves, but looking through the random assortment of toys sometimes yields something interesting. Tonight I managed to find this little gem, which looks to be based on the CF Cougar. It is made by New-Ray and carries a copyright date of 2000. I think it is supposed to be a friction toy but this example doesn't have the friction motor in it anymore. I forgot to take a before picture but this is what it looks like: It came with a set of six Super Swampers and some neat looking rims! After a couple hours spent with a razor saw, knife, sandpaper, and a drill, I was delighted to discover the rims will fit in the Monogram 1:24 Goodyear Tracker A/T. And here they are on a '76 Chevy K10 I have on the go. They're even the correct 6-lug bolt pattern, a rare find in scale. The Super Swampers themselves are the best part of the find as they are dual-purpose: they will fit the Monogram 1:24 rims on one side and the MPC 1:25 rims on the other: The tires scale out to approximately 37" in 1:25 or 35" in 1:24. Best part of the whole deal? The $1.99 price tag for the toy!

The only halfway accurate 4WD parts available for this generation of F-series would be from the later AMT 78-79 Bronco or 79 F-350 kits, and even then the axle is just a carrier for a metal axle connecting the wheels. I suppose the front axle from the Bush Baby Courier kit might also work with some modification... I know the Courier's axle is leaf-spring and the Bronco's is coil-sprung; haven't seen the 4WD F-350 kit's suspension but it probably should be leaf sprung.

Did the Pro Street version also have the bench seat included in addition to the race seats?

Depending on the size of sunroof you want, you can use the glass insert piece from an MPC Chevy pickup; they have a frame on them. I could send you one if you like.

I wonder if they will also reissue the Pro Street version?

The 10-slot rally wheels were available on all GM pickups from 73-87/91; 6-lug for 4x4 and 5-lug for 4x2. The only kit that offers the 5-lug wheels is the original 1978 issue MPC C10, in 1:25 scale. The Monogram 75/76 pickup kits have the 6-lug rally wheels.

The whole reason Gearz even exists is that Stacey David had a falling out with Spike and left Trucks, so I doubt we'll see Gearz on Spike.

Blue, white, black, and...?

Stumbled across this gem on Kijiji today: It is a 1984, purchased in fall of 1983, being sold by the original owner with only 181919km on it.

Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier but the best way to make the GMC wrecker a 4x4 is to get a Revell snapkit second-gen Blazer; the front axle will literally snap in place.

I'd be happy to buy one at the going average....

I don't think that is a factory truck; IIRC Ford didn't offer factory crew cabs until the 67-72 body style. Crew cabs were available from coachbuilders, however.