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  1. sorry Mike ( ok not really,,,lol ) Ive been looking for the Pontiac tail lights for nearly 2 years. and the 58 Buick I have has those plain generic 58 kit wheel covers in it
  2. Spent $22 total. 1961 Bonneville tail lights and 1958 Buick promo wheel set I couldn't think of anything else I needed and cant find anywhere else
  3. Sounds good, Once we get settled in Arizona. I'll dig the 2 Dodges out to compare. I might be interested in working a trade. Not sure if I'll build this with the top up or not , but regardless I think I have a spare up top anyway ( need to do some looking to be sure once we get settled so it may be a while ) my 2nd conv I bought as just a body. I knew I had enough extra Johan dodges to make the kit complete . ( but its an original Polara conv body with the side trim ) Not sure if I have both front and rear model year bumpers though. We can talk pm when I get to that point I like the roof lines on a 64 B body mopar in either the hardtop or a sedan . I really like the body lines of a 64 Plymouth in any body style, but especially a convertible with the top down. Top up,not so much
  4. For my Plymouth ? Nope, I do have a spare 64 Polara drop top I would use as trade bait. I could even be talked out of the up top from the Plymouth to go with said Dodge
  5. Foam backed nail files. Super cheap and avail in all kinds of grits. In the ladies nail isle at most any dept store. Walgreens .Kohls etc etc
  6. I dont have any pictures of it and the car is packed away for the foreseeable future . But I started a Revell Demon funnycar to replicate the Rich Guasco Pure Hell Demon funnycar, Going on close to 20 years ago now I guess. And it sill sits. chassis is pretty much done. ( needs power train completed and installed . Body was painted and the yellow on the nose didn't match the decals very well. So it got shelved for another day. That day will come someday I guess
  7. Thanks, I cant make up my mind if I will keep looking for a hardtop version ,,or not. Originally,,,when I started looking for one I had no interest in the hardtop . ( I already have several copies of the later issue petty cars ) But interest change. So maybe if I can find one for the right price I may grab one yet. Either way ,,,, This will go quite nice along side my original issue 64 Polara conv ( I actually have 2 of those )
  8. Not here yet. But I did a buy it now the other day for an original issue Johan 1964 Plymouth Fury convertible. Been looking for one of these for a while now . It wasnt super high on my want list. But it was there none the less. Nice part is it even has the up to It will go in the someday pile for another day. But it at least fills a hole
  9. About the quickest Ive ever been while on water was maybe 50 , that was WAAAAAAY to fast for me I knew a guy who had a boat that will do slightly over 100, He offered to take me for a ride ( years ago ) It had a 426 Hemi in it, cross ram and all . Looked wicked cool sitting there . But I Told him thanks, but no thanks
  10. There was a 58 Chevy convertible made back then (I've got one ) Don't know of it was AMT or SMP. EDIT - actually . All the ones shown on that paper were avail, The Impala , Bonneville, Buick, Sunliner , Edsel, and the Imperial. I have all 6 as builders
  11. Ive been wanting to build the pickup used in the Jim Dunn Movie - Funnycar summer. And I've come up empty. Ive resorted to the notion I'll just have to make my own out of sheet stock
  12. A couple thoughts. The last issue of the Johan 69 Roadrunner has a 1970 interior. So that's against you right from the start. Only the original issue has the correct 69 bucket seats ( even on it the door panels are 69 GTX though if that matters ) builders are out there all the time via ebay. Just how much they set you back depends on timing and original or later issue. It all depends on how accurate you want to be. the AMT 1969 GTX can be converted to a roadrunner with a reasonable amount of work. Tail lights and grill being the biggest obstacles I bought 2 later issue Johan versions maybe 2 years ago. Paid $100 for the pair ( both still sealed ) when I already had maybe 2 or 3 on hand already. So i haven't paid real close attention to values on ebay but I dont think they are too hateful compared to modern $25-30 kits ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yet An original issue ( built or unbuilt ) will put a dent on the piggy bank . If I remember right I paid about $50 for my original issue builder, and that was probably close to 10 years ago. They have not gotten any cheaper either. , ,,,unbuilt is gonna hurt. $200-250 and up is not uncommon for unbuilt original
  13. Are the hoods interchangeable between 64 and 65 models .? And Yes I know the hood is molded shut on the 64
  14. OR, Just send it to me and you no longer have to remember anything ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just an option for you . I'm a nice guy like that . LOL
  15. Both were molded in yellow. the 71 seems to be more a subdued toned down yellow and the 72 is a brighter yellow I also have a 1972 that's molded in a color very similar to curious yellow ( more a greenish yellow ) Biggest and most notable difference between them is the taillights ( as well as sidemarkers and interior patterns ) 1972 only 1970 and 71 were the same
  16. Anyone have pictures showing the AMT kit after altered ? has anyone actually fixed it . Ive built one of the AMT kits and never really noticed this issue, till now. I gave the kit to my brother as a replica of his actual car. I have several of each the 71s and the 72s so its not likely I'll ever attempt to repair one myself Snake, the 71 was the one with all the goofy add on stuff. the 72 is boxed art as the Arlen Vanke pro stock kit
  17. Ive always thought the Keeling and Clayton car was / is one of the best looking AA/FD of the period, or even today actually
  18. side view of an original MPC 1971 Duster To be honest, Ive never really paid close enough attention the modern version to really say its better , equal to or worst than an original. I have several original issue MPC versions ( 1971 and 72's ) but never compared them side by side .
  19. Same here . Even though there are parts I could use. Theres nothing I cant live without odds are I will just pass altogether
  20. Honestly, I'm not sure. Just I've seen some of the offshore power boat races and that's what I've always referred to them as. https://www.google.com/search?q=offshore+powerboat+races+2018&newwindow=1&safe=active&client=firefox-b-1-ab&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj44d-V8v7cAhUMw4MKHav7AAYQ_AUIDCgD&biw=1600&bih=786 They are different ( at least in my mind ) compared to the U boat / Unlimited boat races https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&safe=active&client=firefox-b-1-ab&biw=1600&bih=786&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=xGl8W4bmE-OcjwS696qQBA&q=unlimited+boat+races+2018&oq=unlimited+boat+races+2018&gs_l=img.12...38425.43563.0.46276.14.14.0.0.0.0.117.1320.11j3.14.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.1.117...0i7i30k1.0.45onnab_Kf0
  21. cool, Ive been to the superbike races at Mid-ohio ( long time ago ) Enjoyed it a lot. i had a 1986 GSXR750 at the time and my knads weren't near as big as the boys riding them that day. But they were wicked cool to watch. Mid Ohio has a sharp S shaped chicane right before the start/finish line straight. In the final lap I watched the lead rider look back over his shoulder to see how close 2nd place rider was. He then looked back forward and while still with the bike almost completely on its side . He proceeded to pull the front wheel off the ground , then brought the bike back vertical ( while front wheel off the ground mind you ) and rode the entire straight on the back wheel, probably hit maybe 100mph
  22. Very cool to see them driven. I can only imagine the support crew needed to follow along required Here in Ky, my house is maybe 5 miles from a local restoration shop for classics. So its not uncommon to see a 10's , 20's or 30's car on the streets around here during nice weather
  23. I believe the Phrase 'Funny car ' when first coined looked nothing like the modern day interpretation
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