keyser Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 year old thread. No kit. Can’t get workbench into new place’s door. Accepts money. Refuses to take easier route unavailable 8y ago. Won’t partner with enthusiast to get it done. Pretty much moot point now. #nevergonnahappen. SMH. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Here is a full build story on the Monogram Uncertain T kit....reboot with full content of a magazine article that ended up getting cut way back from what was originally submitted for publication... TIM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Great article......wouldn't it be a blast if Atlantis now owned the molds. With that said, quick raise of hands to who else thought that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Thank you for posting this Tim. I think that this kit would make a great 3D printed kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Sounds like there is a 3d printed kit. Gotta agree it would be a gas if Atlantis had the molds because that's the only way we'd ever see a plastic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 7:37 PM, iBorg said: Great article......wouldn't it be a blast if Atlantis now owned the molds. With that said, quick raise of hands to who else thought that. Molds are long gone. Bob Paeth told me so back about 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 It's great to see a build up article on the Uncertain T. You did a great job with it, Tim. This one was on my list. I can put it to bed now. So good to see you are breaking into those uber rare kits and doing them justice. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 11 hours ago, stavanzer said: Molds are long gone. Bob Paeth told me so back about 2005. yep....my Revell contacts more or less (without actually saying it) confirmed the same. Probably was sold for scrap early in the Tom Gannon presidency at Monogram....TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, Scott Colmer said: It's great to see a build up article on the Uncertain T. You did a great job with it, Tim. This one was on my list. I can put it to bed now. So good to see you are breaking into those uber rare kits and doing them justice. Scott Thanks Scott! BTW, great to meet you at GSLlast month, too. Best...TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 16 hours ago, Scott Colmer said: It's great to see a build up article on the Uncertain T. You did a great job with it, Tim. This one was on my list. I can put it to bed now. So good to see you are breaking into those uber rare kits and doing them justice. Scott Tim , I echo what Scott has to say. Thank You for doing such a great build and taking such wonderful pics! I have to say also, that this article (even if late) helps to put to rest any desire to ever own or build one of these kits. It looks like an awkward, fussy build, of a frankly, Unique, but Not Really Attractive Car. If Monogram had continued making and selling these kits thru the 1980's, most likely, you would not be able to give them away. The only things that I see that would be usable are the engine and wheels. The only thing, in my opinion that makes this a grail, is the Back Story and subsequent Issues with both the kit, and it's owner. Absent that, It would be an "Also-Ran". P.S. I hope to live long enough to see the real car dragged out of a One Car garage in Burbank, Pasadena, or some other 1950's suburb in L.A. someday, when the guy who owns it now, passes on, and his kids dispose of the thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 5:51 PM, tim boyd said: Thanks Scott! BTW, great to meet you at GSLlast month, too. Best...TB Back at ya' Tim! I appreciate the words of support. Please keep those Tim's Vault article coming! Love the restorations too! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I agree I enjoy seeing your build articles Tim. A fun kit but certainly not worth the crazy money they go for. Wouldn't spend more than the going rates for it. If the molds had still existed it would be fun to build one for nostalgia. Definitely don't see that it would be viable to create all new tooling for. I remember building one as a kid but that one is long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 It's human nature. You tell people that they can't have something, that makes them want it even more. See the hysteria over '68 Coronets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said: I agree I enjoy seeing your build articles Tim. A fun kit but certainly not worth the crazy money they go for. Wouldn't spend more than the going rates for it. If the molds had still existed it would be fun to build one for nostalgia. Definitely don't see that it would be viable to create all new tooling for. I remember building one as a kid but that one is long gone. Agree entirely. That's why I'm kit bashing one from a current Infini T dragster kit. Edited June 20, 2023 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Just found this article on The Autopian this morning. https://www.theautopian.com/the-holy-grail-of-hot-rods-has-been-found-after-being-hidden-for-50-years/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Joe Handley said: Just found this article on The Autopian this morning. https://www.theautopian.com/the-holy-grail-of-hot-rods-has-been-found-after-being-hidden-for-50-years/ Like I say it is a goofy looking car ,but part of the Hot Rod history . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Wow, 10 years since this thread was started, and now the car is back. Too bad I am not going to the Roadster Show this year, but I am sure it will make other appearances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styromaniac Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 After all the years of gossip and conjecture...kind of exciting to see this hot rodding icon emerge to see the light of day. Crazy looking show cars arent my thing...but this one earned a special place in full scale and modeling history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 It's my understanding (from a couple guys in the know) that the location of the Uncertain-T was known but getting it out of the hands of the owner was the issue. Looks like the owner approached the Boeckmans, and that's how it was "found". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g46502485/1965-uncertain-t-custom-gallery/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wilson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 2/22/2022 at 10:27 AM, stavanzer said: Steve has said many things over many years. I will not call him a liar. I will point to the results of all he has said. No pics of the car, no hints as to where it is, no rumors from anybody other than Steve about current status of car and other owner. It turned up. https://www.motortrend.com/news/uncertain-t-custom-1921-ford-model-t-grand-national-roadster-show/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wilson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 https://www.motortrend.com/news/uncertain-t-custom-1921-ford-model-t-grand-national-roadster-show/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Dan Hay said: It's my understanding (from a couple guys in the know) that the location of the Uncertain-T was known but getting it out of the hands of the owner was the issue. Looks like the owner approached the Boeckmans, and that's how it was "found". That was I saw too, they have done a lot to preserve and/or restore a lot of customs, rods, and show cars from then. Think if I were in the owner’s shoes, this is the group I would contact too. I do wonder how Steve Scott May respond to this news, is he still at least a bit off his rocker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 It'll be on Mecum or Barrett-Jackson before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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