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I went to the local hobby shop yesterday. It's not the greatest shop, and really doesn't cater to modelers. It's more of a toy store. The kind of shop where the Squadron Green Putty is near dry in the tube. So I was surprised that I got everything I went for...

They had the Testors 9200 decal sealer spray can. They had the Evergreen .2 sheet plastic, even though I had to hunt for it in their disorganized rack. Then I noticed they had the October and November issues of Model Cars. So I grabbed them up!

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I didn't get it today, but for Christmas I got a $100 gift card to Hobbytown USA so I think I'm going to see what they can order. I really want to get the new Revell Buick GNX!

Richie

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Nothing model related, got a lot coming though, my AC adapter for my camera came, so now when I am at home, I dont have to use batterys, just plug into a wall outlet

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Mailman has been good to me over the last couple days. 4 cans of Hot Rod Gray primer, 4 cans of black primer, $40 shipped. Mustang, $18 shipped, Monte's were $8 each.

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Some TSP to clean some bits and pieces of the 1:1 Project, and a gift a previous owner left, explains the 2x rustier fender on this side and the 1 rim that was a different color (Red, matched the color of the fender I pulled off this side)

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Not a big deal, no one can see this area on the firewall when everything is re-assembled.

Nick

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Received this yesterday $(KGrHqV,!hUFDOpIbteqBQ4Jy,6(t!~~60_57.J

Today I picked up new sandpaper in multiple grades, new paints, airbursh cleaners, liquid cleaner and a Tamiya paint stand set was dropped off by the FedEx guy. Not a bad haul.

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Some TSP to clean some bits and pieces of the 1:1 Project, and a gift a previous owner left, explains the 2x rustier fender on this side and the 1 rim that was a different color (Red, matched the color of the fender I pulled off this side)

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Not a big deal, no one can see this area on the firewall when everything is re-assembled.

Nick

What kind of car is that, looks pretty cool? Any pics of the whole car?

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What kind of car is that, looks pretty cool? Any pics of the whole car?

1969 Plymouth Fury III Convertible (Or as we say in our Circles 27 Car).

Started with 2

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Stripped and Parted out the Brown car due to severe structural issues and am currently restoring this one

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Looked something like this until Sunday

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Looks like this right now

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A lot of guys would have ran away when they found the many things that I have, a lot might have sold it off or scrapped it, but not me, I don't scare easy and I'm stubborn, sometimes that's an advantage. The car owes me nothing and I truly love the design of these cars, they were truly beautiful when new and hopefully mine will be again in the near future.

Nick

There is a link to the cars build in my signature

* Language and topics as well as comments are truly adult orientated, Not for the faint at heart or for children, it is a forum for Men and Women who are restoring 1:1 cars, and so there is a lot of Garage Talk.*

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I was going to say be careful with the TSP, as it can really do a number on the grass below, but it looks like that won't be an issue. :D

Make sure you clean out the ductwork, especially around the blower motor resistor. Dry leaves and a hot electric coil do not play well together. :o

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I was going to say be careful with the TSP, as it can really do a number on the grass below, but it looks like that won't be an issue. :D

Make sure you clean out the ductwork, especially around the blower motor resistor. Dry leaves and a hot electric coil do not play well together. :o

Heater rebuild is on my list of things to do this winter, trying to finish one job before I start another though. I've cleaned out whats seems to be about 35 years worth of tree's and leaves, found some odd stuff in odd places too.

Nick

Old cars have more stories to tell than most would beleive another fellow on the C body Forum just found out his Newport Limo belonged to the Chicago Knockers Mud Wrestling Team at one point!

Nick

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Modelmartin/Aardvark Models resin Duesenberg "Mudd Coupe" conversion for the Monogram Duesenberg kits. I'm so excited to see ANYTHING aftermarket for a Duesenberg...but this car...wow. If Darth Vader had been around in the 1930s, he would have driven it.

I just "bought it now" so I don't have pics yet, but here is the real car:

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I got the rods and pistons out if my 400 and in the scrap bin where they belong! Stock 400 rods are junk for perf use and the pistons had dishes the size of the grand canyon...and they're cast to boot! Pulled the crank as well. Anyone wanna build a 383 for cheap? ;)

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2 Teardrop hoods from Competition Resin for a 1963-64 Galaxie showed up yesterday,,,,,and an AMT 55 Nomad along with a set of the decals to do the Scotto-Blevins car arrived between Christmas and New Year.

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I got a new drill, circular saw, light, sawzall, 2 batteries, and a charger from Lowe's. It's their brand - Kobalt. Now, do I try and sell my old Craftsman stuff on ebay or try and trade the stuff here for kits?

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I got a new drill, circular saw, light, sawzall, 2 batteries, and a charger from Lowe's. It's their brand - Kobalt. Now, do I try and sell my old Craftsman stuff on ebay or try and trade the stuff here for kits?

I cant like Lowes/Kobalt because of Jimmie Johnson, although, I do like the double drive tools they have

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