Ace-Garageguy

Seems the more things change, the more they stay the same the stupider they get.

Great info, Thanks.

I know very little about big trucks, but builds like this have captured my imagination and made me want to learn more. A lot more. Thanks for showing this fine work, and providing inspiration to an old dog who'd like to learn a few new tricks.

...one seriously smokin' Olds.

Sure do like that big ol' truck.

Very nice build of a seriously not-easy kit that's the textbook definition of "proportion and line and fit issues". So nice in fact, you make me want another one.

Really cool. Love the shifter, and the story behind it.

Stubbornness due to an inability to admit you're wrong is a character flaw, while stubbornness in defending a position you've researched thoroughly and can prove is correct is a character asset, and the two approaches help define the difference between weakness and strength; unfortunately the nuance escapes many observers.

Just came across this one. Really nice.

I know what it is, but probably not what option package it has or the exact year. I might be missing the definitive clue in the reflection in the glass. Pass.

The failure of a brand new can to spray is rarely a clogged nozzle. It's more likely there's solids trapped in the dip-tube, after settling at the bottom of the can, from sitting on a shelf forever. That's why the mixing ball is often stuck. Normal shaking usually fails to dislodge material clogging the tube, even after the ball rattles freely. I've had some success, maybe 50% of the time, getting "new" but useless cans to spray by repeatedly striking the bottom of the can on a hard surface to try to dislodge the blockage, and shaking very vigorously...sometimes repeating the procedure multiple times over several days. But don't strike it too hard. I've ruptured a can by getting too froggy with it. EDIT: Worst case, and I've done this too if it's an oddball color or the chances of getting another bad one are high, is to just decant it, and airbrush.

Impressive fab work, paint looks great, lots to love on this one.

Luke...you're my father.

On September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was signed, formalizing the founding of the country. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-constitution-signed

Libation imbibement while engaged in physical activities can result in unplanned removal of digits and limbs, and frequently precedes the phrase "hey y'all...watch this!!!"

"Dentist, schmentist!" said the guy who was afraid of pain, just a few years before he could only eat mush.

Science! Actual definitive repeatable empirical evidence, with documented proof! You sir, are a great American. But beware. Being a proponent of giving credence to observable reality goes against the grain today.

Airstream trained a lot of men who would later go to work in the aircraft industry in riveted aluminum construction .

Fine looking model. I've always been attracted to the spare, purposeful lines of subs, and your added detail really brings this one to life.

Ladies these days frequently aren't.

Acuity flirted with me today in the checkout line, and said I reminded her of her great great great great grandfather.

Many thanks.

I vote for this one (below). Love that chopped 3W too. Perfect rubber rake. Did you do the chop?

There's also the Hallock windshield, kinda similar but very different, that lotsa folks mistakenly call a "Duvall" too. https://www.motortrend.com/news/1131rc-hallock-windshield-history/