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Just saw a story on NASCAR.com that says that Ned Jarrett has passed away, aged 93. *LINK*
- RIP Ned....met him a few times......A Gentleman as his nickname implied...... *NM*
Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
- Which reminds me--I sasw in the new issue of Mopar Collectors Guide last night that Mopar racing icon Dave Koffel died on March 31. *PIC*
- Thanks Bill!! *NM*
Reminds me of a Palmer kit. *NM*
Another new build from Frank.... MPC 67 Hemi Under Glass
- That cat sure does get around! *NM*
- WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
These were good times! Carl Casper and the MPC Model Contests. Oh the memories. *NM* *LINK*
Saw a Facebook post last night that noted the death of former racer and sprint car team owner/Ford dealer/New Mexico lieutenant governor Casey Luna *PIC*
- Back in the day, I started converting the kit, using the Ford engine block from a NASCAR Thunderbird kit... I was actually pretty far along when I lost interest in the project and sold the unfinished model at the Wheaton show.... .
Round 2 June 2026 Product Spotlight *NM* *LINK*
- Having a senior moment here. I don't remember that Gulf car kit! What was the original release? *NM*
  - Hardcastle & McCormick Coyote on the MPC Ford GT40 Mk.4 chassis *NM*
    - Thank you. Now I remember. *NM*
    - That's what I thought it was... Never had that kit before, as I always thought it looked way too much like a "wannabe" race car...Always assumed it had a Chevy .... Kind of surprised to find out otherwise. *NM*
- Still strange seeing the LIONEL logo at the end........thx *NM*
  - Makes me wonder if they'll start showing upcoming products. Would be interesting to see. *NM*
Skeletons needed.
- Some 3D skeletons out there.....
  - Thanks buddy. *NM*
Awesome machine! For those curious about the wheel arrangements on those old tea kettles, here's a couple of diagrams from dad's old NMRA manual... *PIC*
Atleast the "Sour Apple" '74 GMC had an engine. Got my vote! *NM*
- "Sour Apple" '74 GMC by Steve Milberry
- Thanks Steve. , But Steve-O won fare and square. , , until next month in Moncton. LOL *NM*
  - Right....right. See you there. *NM*
Where are the coaling and water stations? Are those still maintained?
- Don't have to worry about coal. It was converted from coal to oil during its 2019 restoration. Not sure about the water. *NM*
yep, thats the Lincoln 460(?) from the AMT 25 T Bucket/Coupe kits, the intake looks like one from an AMT 65/66 Galaxie...the T kit intake was either a Latham blower/triple or 6 carbs...the headers are also from the T Kit, nice build Terry either way......lol. *NM*
- 430 - said to be the MEL. Valve covers are from the prior generation engine - so a little drift in the engineering *NM*
  - Trivia bit for those interested: The tri carb intake is dead on for the 400 HP Super Marauder option
What's the best liquid masking ? Something that is easy to remove. *NM*
I watch World of Outlaws when I can on Dirtvision which I subscribe to..Racing every friday and saturday night and some sunday specials too..Knoxville ever race.. *NM*
I plan to catch it Saturday morning in NW Ohio, and then again on the return trip next month.
So much to love *NM*
Huge shout out to Matt and Dawn.... Ordered on Sunday and the package lands on my doorstep an hour ago..... You guys ROCK!!!!! *NM*

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