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Hello.......thank you for the kind comments........I installed the glass.......I scratch built a new tonneau cover and modified the braces......I will work on the spare tire tonight.......thanks for looking.

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Raise your hand if you've ever built hood straps with working buckles............

Somebody ?

Anybody ????

That would be me, but I have to admit, that I still have to learn quite a bit to get to John's level

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Hello.......thank you for the kind comments........I attached the spare tire......I am using this one till I get the tire that matches the others..........I made some battery clamps and attached them to the batteries.......I also made some firewall braces......I have a few more details to make ......I should have this build finished in a couple of days........thanks for looking.

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John..... I'm curious........

What do you do with your finished models?

Keep them under glass in your home? Donate or loan them to a museum... or what?

Just being "nosey"...!

Tony

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Outstanding John. Is that the same type medical tape or bandage that you have used in other applications ? Header wraps,hood straps etc.

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Outstanding John. Is that the same type medical tape or bandage that you have used in other applications ? Header wraps,hood straps etc.

Terry.......yes,same medical bandage tape........thanks.

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John..... I'm curious........

What do you do with your finished models?

Keep them under glass in your home? Donate or loan them to a museum... or what?

Just being "nosey"...!

Tony

Tony.......different situations.......sometimes I just put them in a box and stuff them away......or give them away as a gift......or make one for commission........or make one for a model contest......thanks

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Tony.......different situations.......sometimes I just put them in a box and stuff them away......or give them away as a gift......or make one for commission........or make one for a model contest......thanks

So, um, for those you've decided to give away as gifts, that address in Las Vegas is.........

That's a great feeling isn't it John? The 3 snap kits I built for my grandbratz made me feel a greater sense of accomplishment than anything I've built for myself.

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So, um, for those you've decided to give away as gifts, that address in Las Vegas is.........

That's a great feeling isn't it John? The 3 snap kits I built for my grandbratz made me feel a greater sense of accomplishment than anything I've built for myself.

Joe.......so very true.......thanks buddy.

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I think everyone of your builds is museum worthy, which is why I keep playing to Lotto. If I strike it rich one day, I'd like to have a model car museum. One can only dream, right?

Great work, John. Mind-blowing indeed.

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Hello everyone........thank you all for the kind comments........you are all probably tired at looking at this build.......well I put the last few parts on today........tonneau fastners........and I finished attaching the padding around the engine bay........I finished the hideaway tray under neath the rear seat......and I made some badges for the front grill.......I need to wipe the model down and take some finished pictures.......I will post finished pictures monday......thanks for looking.

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Subject notwithstanding, from a pure model construction standpoint, this is your best work EVER John. I would love to feel how you're feeling right about now, but I'll settle for just lookin' at it with my arms crossed and nodding with a huge ol' grin.

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.you are all probably tired at looking at this build... (in a word, NO, I am not tired of looking it.) John, just beautiful workmanship, the chrome work alone is worth the price of admission.......it is simply a stunning build up of a worthy subject. I would keep writing, but I will just start repeating myself, great job.

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You know, the more I think about this, the more I am impressed with the speed in which this great build came together. Builds of this caliber usually take months, many months, yet this is a mere few weeks.........most impressive.

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you are all probably tired at looking at this build.......

There's no way that someone would be tired at looking this- it's simply amazing build, and it's of course nice to see finished product, but somehow I'm going to miss this WIP thread and all of these great updates.. Maybe I must bookmark this thread... Thanks for sharing these amazing builds, can't wait to see what you're building next. ;)

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Well, your being one of the best goes without saying. I also like your choice of subjects, and the pics and explanations on materials and tools, etc. The finish on everyhting is top notch, but to me the realistic finish on the engine pieces is the simply amazing.

Just glad I found this place, and am around at the right time to see your work. Thanks for sharing.

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Most incredible John, just most incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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