Ace-Garageguy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ea0863 said: AMT model ad. Anybody ever build one of these? Yup. The AMT 1/25 '32 Fords have been re-released many times over the years. Even tutorials have featured the old AMT '32s... Edited November 20, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Love it! It's so funny, but when I get one of these models from back then, it gives me a nice sense of nostalgia. I am beginning to understand why the flaws in those older creations are just a part of their charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 For those who are into Corvette lore (as I am), here is an article about the CERV from HRM February 1961. The creation of the first mid-engined Corvette in the C8 arguably goes all the way back to this car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) One thing I notice in the '60's issues of HRM is just how intertwined car building and scale model building were becoming. Lots more ads for model cars, and more articles to boot. HRM March 1961 Edited November 20, 2022 by ea0863 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Very interesting article on a car called the "Gyron". HRM May 1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Another thing noticeable in the '60's issues is the penchant for customizers to reinvent their creations and garner more publicity for relatively low investment - kinda like what Microsoft does every few years with Windows Here is a '32 Ford on its 4th time around the block... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Another cool ad from AMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Very interesting setup on this engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, ea0863 said: Love it! It's so funny, but when I get one of these models from back then, it gives me a nice sense of nostalgia. I am beginning to understand why the flaws in those older creations are just a part of their charm. So...is your plan to post the contents of all 70+ years of Hot Rod here? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Tommy Ivo's "Roaring Showboat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Ace-Garageguy said: So...is your plan to post the contents of all 70+ years of Hot Rod here? Just curious. Yup. You think that's a good idea or a bad one? I'm doing the research already, so I figured I'd share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, ea0863 said: Yup. You think that's a good idea or a bad one? I'm doing the research already, so I figured I'd share. My opinion is that the link to the actual site is available to anyone who wants access to any info there, so re-posting a whole lotta stuff here doesn't really make any sense to me...unless it's in response to a specific question. But you do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: My opinion is that the link to the actual site is available to anyone who wants access to any info there, so re-posting a whole lotta stuff here doesn't really make any sense to me...unless it's in response to a specific question. But you do you. 6 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: My opinion is that the link to the actual site is available to anyone who wants access to any info there, so re-posting a whole lotta stuff here doesn't really make any sense to me...unless it's in response to a specific question. But you do you. I can see that, and in fact this has been a very time-consuming effort. My reason for doing it was that not everyone might have the time to pore over page after page, and this way they could get a taste of what is among the 70,000 or so pages available to them. Thank you for your input, I always appreciate your insights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, ea0863 said: Great shot of this beast called "Ram Rod". (HRM January 1960) This car was nicknamed "High & Mighty"........ I guess they called it Ram Rod also. You'll be getting into the years of street-driven dune buggies soon! It would be cool to see some of those, the Manx type buggies....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, JollySipper said: This car was nicknamed "High & Mighty"........ I guess they called it Ram Rod also. You'll be getting into the years of street-driven dune buggies soon! It would be cool to see some of those, the Manx type buggies....... I love the names they came up with for the cars back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 not to spill the beans --- High and Mighty and the Ram Rods will show up in later years. This was the first car of a group of Chrysler engineers that became the Ramchargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Muncie said: not to spill the beans --- High and Mighty and the Ram Rods will show up in later years. This was the first car of a group of Chrysler engineers that became the Ramchargers. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) So Muncie (aka Steve Payne) was totally right. An ad from HRM June 1963 alludes to the Ramchargers, and shows one of their race cars. Lindbergh apparently made a scale model of this car, and possibly others. A nice write-up on the Ramchargers can also be found at https://www.ramchargers.com/index.php/history . Thanks Steve! Edited November 24, 2022 by ea0863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Good pictorial on Ol' Yaller for reference on a build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Completely wacky and wonderful Renault "Shooting Star" streamliner shown in an article about aerodynamics. HRM June 1962 Here, you can see more of its crazy good looks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Ford Cougar concept. I have the 2nd Cougar concept by Lindbergh, but have not seen this one anywhere. Anyone know of one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Fantastic dual engine dragster called "Texas Tornado" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) First HRM article on the '63 Corvette Sting Ray, with useful reference photos. HRM October 1962 Edited November 20, 2022 by ea0863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 The only thing wrong with this '34 Ford Roadster is it doesn't seem to have a catchy name! I say we have a contest to see who can come up with a good one. HRM November 1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Good article of the Mustang concept, with lots of reference pics. HRM November 1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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