Tom Geiger Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Patience is the key with EBAY. Eventually I'll get one. I've been pretty lucky with all of the other cars I've gotten on EBAY for really decent prices. Be sure to create an eBay search agent for the cars you are looking for. That way you'll get an email from them every time one appears. It gives you more options and you won't miss any. Like Rich, I set a mental price limit for any model I'm looking for. I pop that into my snipe program, and wait. It's cheap sport! Sooner or later I do get what I want at the price I want to pay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I pretty much do the same thing as far as prices go. I know how much I'm willing to pay for a certain kit, so I bid once & once only. If I win, great. If not, there'll be another opportunity. I always chuckle a little when I see these guys that will bid 20 times in a row in $5.00 increments. Although, I just search once or twice a week if I'm looking for something in particular. Gives me something to do in my down time. Plus, I occasionally find a gem I wasn't expecting. For example, I just picked up a built Johan 1964 Chrysler 300 that looks pretty nice for $40.00. We'll see if it was a good investment when it arrives! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Beautiful colors Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I always chuckle a little when I see these guys that will bid 20 times in a row in $5.00 increments. I laugh at the guy who does that in $1 increments, fishing for the current high bidder's top bid. And that's exactly why you need to use a snipe program. I use esnipe.com which has a free introduction offer. They do charge a fee per auction, but only on winning bids. And the fee is small, I believe I buy $10 in their points every year or so. Well worth it. It allows you to put in your bid with a few seconds left... no time for any human to react and play that $1 bid thing! Also when you put in your bids, don't do round numbers, especially sale type numbers like $4.99, or even $5.00. In those cases go for $5.66 to beat those guys who use round numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) A couple of fresh progress pics of the Merc. Clear coats are all on & the body is waiting for a final polish after a couple of days curing. The interior was painted with Testors flat black & a mixture of Testors "Stainless Steel" Metalizer & flat green & then shot with a coat of clear lacquer to give it a nice satin sheen. Steve Edited October 6, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Coming along very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Very nice, love the color choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That is looking really great Steven. I love the work you do on the interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 cool color combination....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The colors are nice. Interesting convertible top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Finally finished the polishing & got a start on the foil. The photos are pretty bad, but you get the idea. Steve Edited October 6, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sweet I realy like the colour that you went with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Looking really awesome Steve., real nice progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have a '59 hardtop friction promo missing the head lights that's almost the same color as you've painted yours. I was planning on building a custom out of it. But so far, haven't done anything with it. I also have a '61 Monterey that's being built as a custom and converted to a convertible. I'm using the uptop from a '59 Impala on it also. It's almost a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have a '59 hardtop friction promo missing the head lights that's almost the same color as you've painted yours. I was planning on building a custom out of it. But so far, haven't done anything with it. I also have a '61 Monterey that's being built as a custom and converted to a convertible. I'm using the uptop from a '59 Impala on it also. It's almost a perfect fit. I didn't have to do a whole lot to the top to make it resemble a correct '59 Merc top Roger. Just cut the back to the right angle & then add a strip to the back to give it more length. Also had to add a little to the bottom to bring it up in the back a little. Other than that, it's all '59 Chevy. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) A little more Progress. Interior is finished & ready to be installed. Hoping to finish it up sometime this weekend. Steve Edited October 6, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 That interior really looks great Steve. Do you ever use flocking or embossing powder for carpets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 That interior really looks great Steve. Do you ever use flocking or embossing powder for carpets? I've tried it many years ago with limited success. I probably wouldn't mess with it anyway with these one piece interior tubs. In my opinion, there's not enough detail there to justify spending too much time on something that will be really hard to see after the model is completed anyway. I'm intending to give it a try soon on a few more detailed up-coming builds. I'm hoping to get going soon on a '64, '65 & '66 Chrysler 300 trio all of which at least have seperate seats & a little better interior detailing. As far as this Mercury goes, I slacked off a little & didn't do my usual floor mats to add a little more interest to the floors. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchmen4Hire Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I don't know if the top is black or dark grey, but dark grey looks really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I don't know if the top is black or dark grey, but dark grey looks really cool. Nope, just flat black. I do the old "rubbing it down with your fingers" trick to give it a little bit of "sheen". Therefore it may look a little on the gray side because of the lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Just finished up this build last night! Look for pics in "Under Glass" soon! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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