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• Box stock??? That's like a foreign concept, in my mind.... But I do have one build that is about 99% box stock......
  • 99% is ok with me. I enjoy all your other posts. Thanks *NM*
• Best source for the block letter Goodyear GT Radial transfers
  • Used to be, but I forgot who made them. *NM*
  • Try Ray's Decals, Bob. He has lots of selection on tire decals and even has the Turbo T/A decal sets . I was looking into them over the weekend and he will swap out tire lettering included in the set for your choice and will also change the license plate to whichever.
  • Fireball Modelworks might have them *NM*
• Box stock.....pics.....
  • Nice, don't see those too often! *NM*
    • And not built so clean! *NM*
      • Most were built by kids, so they ended up gluebombed *NM*
  • I like that!.. *NM*
• Enough--on to the next one. *PIC*
  • Peerless Max did some interesting kits that were pretty good. Wonder if the molds are still floating around somewhere? *NM*
    • Italeri has all of the 1/35 truck molds. Bilek, I think, just buys plastic, adds resin parts, and re-boxes them. Currently, they're offering four different versions of the WC-54. *NM*
      • I love the Italeri-kit with the boxart by Francois Verlinden showing that the box sells the kit. Most favourite *PIC*
  • That really looks good! *NM*
  • That came out great *NM*
  • Beautiful Work. Reminds me of the one I had.
• Box Stock? *PIC*
  • Nice to see it built up both ways. I don't need another kit project, but I may have to do one of those some day *NM*
  • Nice builds Terry, I really like the Frontenac pieces in that kit, I keep thinking about doing a "stagger valve" version...you've got me thinking about it again........lol. *NM*
• MARTY's F/C Weekend happens to land with some of the F/C's I've been working on and fits just w/ my F/C car collection. PIX and thanks for looking
• Question for anyone that attended Heartland Nationals last weekend. How was the attendance. Did the gas prices affect it much? *NM*
• Good Monday Morning! I am going to share my Biggest Pet Peeve. Kit Reviewers who paint their builds in the Box Art Colours!
  • I wonder if that is a standard that was established years ago by the kit manufactures when people built the box art models. I can see your point but when do you decide to build a 3 in 1 kit stock, drag or custom. I think it is just a safe way to represent the kit. *NM*
  • By 'Box Stock' or 'Out of the Box' are you meaning no detailing such as engine wiring, brake lines, etc are done - only assembly and paint? I build (for the most part) showroom stock, but usually wire the engine, do at least some chassis and interior detail. For color very
    • BoxStock would be out of box parts with No wiring etc like you mentioned..Paint and BMF and that is it... *NM*
    • No, I am not really wired about Wiring or other small details.
      • Re: No, I am not really WORRIED about Wiring *NM*
  • Non-issue for me. When I buy a kit I already have an idea (mostly from the 1:1 car world) as to how I want to build it. If I were to watch a kit review, I'd just want to see what's in the box and how it fits together. Colour is unimportant to me in a kit review. *NM*
    • X2 - TO EACH HIS OWN... *NM*
  • My Pet Peeve is kit reviews whether on line or in print when doing a kit review add extra aftermarket parts not in the kit then say what a great kit/build it is...the kit might be great but surely a kit review should be just that....anything "extra" is not a kit build. *NM*
• 1960 Plymouth wagon suspension upgrade question
  • When in doubt, start with the real cars then look at the kits....
  • '60 is unit body even though the kit has a full frame. Easiest (but not most detailed) swap would be Jo-Han '62 Chrysler, virtual drop-in *NM*
    • Yeah, ditto. 1960 was the first year of unitized body construction - completely different from earlier cars. So to answer your question, the '64 is closer than the '57, but you would have to figure out how to stretch it *NM*
      • 1960 Unibody is not that different from 1959 body/chassis...
        • Missed a chance to see a '61 300G on a lift in the area recently
• I want to ask again real quick if you are still enjoying these daily favorite posts. I don't want to bore everyone. *NM*
  • Any activity on this board is welcomed... *NM*
    • You are absolutely right. I started all of this on a day that there was no posts for several hours. So I will continue until someone complains. Thanks for reminding me. *NM*
  • I may not jump in but I enjoy looking. *NM*
  • It's traffic on the board, and it's also a different take on the normal posting themes *NM*
• Goodmorning! Today I want to see your favorite box stock builds. PICs I know some of you have never built a box stock in your life but there will be time that everyone can contribute and other time we can't. So just go with the flow.
  • I also have some box stock Mustangs that I enjoyed building. Disclaimer though- I did add my own license plates...pics
  • Those are wicked nice Terry. *NM*
• Here's a quick history of Kaiser-Frazer. Its by Patrick Foster who's a KFOC member. *NM* *LINK*
  • To me anyway, not bein' a "car guy", that was a neat story, as I grew up during that period, I got to see those "weird lookig" cars( in '51, I was a freshnan in high school). *NM*
• Okay, so this weekend I got a little break from life getting in the way, and actually made it to a pretty cool event.... How about some images from The Summer Nationals / Funny Car Chaos, at Cordova International Raceway? *PICS* *LINK*
  • BOY OBOY OBAY OBAY!.... My mind is just swimming *NM*
  • Mighty wild cars there...what the heck was the one marked "Ballow Thunder"? I can't figure what that is supposed to be. *NM*
    • That's Ballew (Blue) Thunder... And a '69 Camaro body... Remember, it is a funny car. *NM*
      • I wonder why they did that to the roof? *NM*
        • My guess would be it has something to do with the drivers position/roll cage. *NM*
          • That's was my assumption.... *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • Thanks for the great pics Marty, always amazed me is just a slight miscalculation in water temp and your 48 Ford Coach shrinks to a Volvo! LOL! *NM*
  • Very very cool! *NM*
• Fresh small town car show photos... Images from the Oregon Lions Club Fathers Day Car Show.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • BEAU-TI-FUL 68 Vette.... kind of partial first one oened *NM*
    • owned SORRY *NM*
  • Thanks Marty. That is one beautiful 442 convertible! *NM*
  • Great PICS!! Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Nice pics Marty, the 38 Standard Ford brings back memories as my 1st car aged 15 was an Oz 38 Ford 4dr Sedan which are quite rare in Oz as we got mostly Deluxe 38's *NM*
• "Done it my way" How many of you would've done this, or want this? *PIC*
  • Really not sure whether I like it or not. *NM*
  • Here is the front view of the same ute *NM* *PIC*
  • I like it but like a lot of car based pickups, the doors and cab needs to be longer. *NM*
  • Here's another, somewhat better looking. *PIC*
    • Here in Oz,the home of the Ute,they generally used 4dr front doors,a good comparision is the Oz 1960-66 Falcon Utes compared to the US 1960-65 Ranchero,the 60-66 Oz utes with the shorter front door then had a wider B pillar than the US Rancheros & shorter rear overhang also. *NM*
    • Proportions are much better on this one. *NM*
  • I like it! Classy way to haul things. *NM*
  • A set up for hauling a couple of motorcycles or an atv, maybe? *NM*
  • Not me. *NM*
  • Looks like a future or one-time flower car :) *NM*
• Finished Club de Mer done My Way! PICS
  • INteresting custom take Dave. I did mine almost out of the box...except for wheels and tires.
    • Lovely job especially the paint. The military guys seem to prefer plastic or resin tires but I like vinyl. *NM*
      • Thank you sir! *NM*
  • The bubble top looks like it belongs on it. Nice concept. *NM*
  • Looks legit! *NM*
  • Yeah, I'm diggin' it!!!! Now all we need is a trailer,so that you can haul my gasser to the track...... *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: Yeah, that's the one! My memory still has its moments. *NM*
• The KC Slammers usually post Pics on their website.... *LINK*
• I went our show in Memphis yesterday and got a new sheet of Bare Metal foil *NM*
• VARAC - Car Show Sunday... *LINK*
  • Thanks for the Pics Howard !!! I really like that Yenko Stinger !! *NM*
  • I fixed the exhaust on one of my Dad's cars with a coke can and plumbing clamps. When he found out he took it to the muffler shop. I like the Stinger too! *NM*
  • I hear Slimer in Ghostbusters likes to take joyrides in other folks vehicles. Looks like he is already aboard? *2 PICS*
  • Thanks for the great coverage, especially the Triumph TR6s. My sister and her husband had a '74 that I got to drive some. It was a blast. Thanks for the memories jolt! *NM*
  • Here's a link to info about that Daimler roadster. I knew the SP250 (with the "baby Hemi V8) but not this one. Learn something new every day! Thanks for posting. *NM* *LINK*
    • Great link, thanks :) *NM*
• WIP *PIC*
  • Lookin' Good! *NM*
  • Nice...hope nobody here has ever seen the inside of one of those. *NM*
    • I owned one in the 1980's. I used to camp in it.
      • Yeah...but you weren't in cuffs!! *NM*
  • Progress indeed Terry !! Lookin good !! *NM*
  • Cool! *NM*
  • I like the subtlety of your road dust. Just right. *NM*
• Happy Father's Day to all you Dads!! *NM*
  • And you, too, Dad! *NM*
  • Thanks Charlie! And to you as well! *NM*
• Awesome and Inspirational Builds! They Rock! *NM*
• Fresh car show pics....pics.... *LINK*
  • Looks like a fun show. Thanks for sharing. *NM*
  • Oh man, that little injected flathead railer is WICKEDLY kool! *NM*
    • Agreed *NM*
  • "Pic" #31, for me, and you guys can have the rest, thank you very much! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Nice pics Marty. Ya know....that coral and black '56 Ford is every bit as good looking as any tri-5 Chevy...and I'm a Chevy guy. *NM*
    • BTW Dave, hope ya don't mind me calling you Marty..HAH. Sorry, not enough coffee this morning. *NM*
      • I've been called worse. GRIN! *NM*
  • Hmmmm.... Not one, but two '55 Mercs at the same show.... And another thumbs up for that little flathead digger!!!! *NM*
  • Thanks David!! *NM*
• Two thumbs up Scott!! *NM*
• Life comes first Marty! *NM*
• WOW!! *NM*
• Glad to hear you're high and dry Terry. We've been through 3 floods since we bought this house. No fun. Flood level here is 21 feet and it's got up to 27 *NM*
• Bob Kremer, you have email. *NM*
• That is really cool but at the same time really hot also! Nice Mustang. *NM*
• VARAC, Saturday, June 18th... *LINK*
• OT....my paint store has no codes for '56 Chevy colors. Is there a website that actually has formulas for '56 colors?? If so, I haven't found it yet. Thanks. *NM*
  • Jim, have you looked at Auto Color Library? They have photos of the actual mfg color swatch cards. That might help. *NM*
    • Thanks, I know what the color is, but I need a formula for my paint supplier, so we're not guessing with paint chips on the trunk. *NM*
      • they list the factory paint code & the PPG mix formula under the color chip *NM*
        • Evidently I don't understand how to navigate that site, because I don't find what you mentioned. But I found a dealer who is only a couple hours away. *NM*
          • go to the page that says SELECT YOUR CARS ERA BELOW 1950-1977 classic libray *NM*
  • Bob is correct. They are my 'go to' for paint codes. *NM*
    • Me too. They are also very helpful over the phone if need be. *NM*
    • Me three--been using their paint codes for MCW & Splash Paints--spot on. *NM*
  • There are several online 'sellers' who page out vintage auto body (DuPont, R-M, Ditzler) color chip books
• Chevy Nova Revell *PIC*
  • I really like that blue. Clean build! *NM*
  • Great color!! *NM*
  • Love it! *NM*
• There are some Lindberg parts in there but it's been customized a lot from the actual kitLOL *NM*
• The whole state of Florida averages only about 15 feet above sea level -
  • I like 3,000 better. :O) *NM*
    • If you like 3000 you'll love 7000 here in Co. Springs. *NM*
  • Surf West Virginia! *NM*
  • Was listening to a radio show a few years ago, and one of the guests stated that Miami would be COMPLETELY water by the year 2030. A debate then broke out...
    • Nothing to worry about. Just a headline to sell newspapers and ads on tv. *NM*
• Gosh, Marty, that's real purdy... *NM*
• Or diecast. *NM*
• '70 Mustang update, , [PICS]
  • Nice work on repairing the rear wheel well openings *NM*
  • What Bill said! *NM*
  • Looks like the body just came out of the box. *NM*
  • You are a better modeler than I am... I would have have just bought another kit and started from scratch! *NM*
    • Well, there was an unbuilt AMT '70 Mustang annual on the bay but I can't afford $300 USD for a model. *NM*
  • It takes skill to un-cut one. Nice *NM*
  • Looks Great Steve !! Did it start out a the "Blue Crescent" Mach 1 ?? *NM*
    • I got it already built without a box and missing a lot of parts but I do believe that's what it is concidering the only other releases of an AMT '70 were funnycars. *NM*
  • Great save! *NM*
  • Coming along nicely! *NM*
• With Marty on break, I hope you all don't mind if I drop a "randomness." I've always wanted to do one.
  • Fun stuff Scott. I laughed at Black Panther in the box! *NM*
    • At first glance I thought it was an inflatable halloween figure in process of expanding! ;^) *NM*
  • Great selection Scott! Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Great pics Scott. I remember those Klacker Balls. Never could get them to work for me. *NM*
  • Thanks for the fun pics although I don't like spiders. : / *NM*
  • Very cool...can somebody remind me what that airplane is?? Thanks. *NM*
    • That would be Dave Deal's Messerschintzel (PIC)
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS!! *NM*
  • Love the "pic" of the B17's. Thank you. *NM*
    • Thanks! I knew the gentleman who took it. He was a gunner. That was D Day. *NM*
      • A late fellow hospital volunteer I worked with was a Japanese/American, and a "belly gunner" on a B24 Liberator. I had a book on B24's, let him borrow it, and he found a picture of his B24 in the book. No, we never talked about his missions(ETO). I knew not to ask. *NM*
        • My uncle served in the pacific theater, he wouldn't talk about it. *NM*
          • I use to play chess, with a late friend of mine, who was a combat photographer in the ETO, had an English "war bride"(both have passed), and he and I talked about a lot of things, EXCEPT, WWII. *NM*
    • Think of the courage of the men flying into that flack day after day. What a generation of heros both men and women. *NM*
      • PLUS, without fighter escorts, the Luftwaffe, had a "field day, until the "Red Tails " and others,showed up. *NM*
  • I love that Buick! I'd buy it! *NM*
• Clever concept, Gabe. Look like real clean builds. *NM*
  • Thanks Ken. They were fun to do. *NM*
• Rivers along I90 west of there were high, but not nearly what the Yellowstone was doing...
• I also agree, great version of that 'Stang! *NM*
• I agree....like the color, and the wheels. *NM*
• O/T Long strange trip it's been.
  • Wow! Too much going on but good to hear you're able to fight it. Get well! *NM*
    • Get well soon Dave! *NM*
  • Sounds like the worst is over, hope you’re back home soon. *NM*
  • Dave I hope you'll recover fully and get back to enjoying life! Sounds like you're pretty strong, stay positive, that helps too, cheers! *NM*
  • Man hang in there sounds like they've got some positive answers for you. I left you an email maybe it will brighten your day. *NM*
  • Sorry to hear. Get well, Dave. *NM*
  • Get well soon Dave. I just spent a week in the hospital myself. *NM*
  • Wishing you well, Dave. Hope for your sake it's the foot. We've been through the kidney problems at our house all too often--scary stuff! *NM*
  • Praying for you, Dave. *NM*
  • Let's hope for no more "strange trips" to the hospital. Get well real soon. *NM*
  • YIkes! I hope all is well before long Dave! *NM*
  • What a roller coaster ride of health issues! Glad you have managed to to start feeling good again each time so far. Best wishes on this latest foot situation. I admire your matter of fact chronicle of the series, seems like your attitude remains positive. Hang in there! *NM*
  • You all are some great people.......
  • Wow Dave, you do what you need too to take care of yourself! *NM*
  • Take care Dave. All the best to you. *NM*
  • Heal up well! *NM*
  • Take care, and get well soon. *NM*
  • Get well, BUT, remember, Dave, ONE DAY AT A TIME. We ain't as young as "we use to was"!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Take care of yourself! *NM*
  • Rest Up, and Watch that Foot. I hope you get well soon! *NM*
  • Hope you're feeling better soon! That's a lot to have gone through. Sending positive vibes your way! *NM*
  • Stay Strong Dave !! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Nice! Hey who's hoarding all the Hemi's, LOL! *NM*
  • What is that gold custom/show car? *NM*
    • "The 1968 Dodge Daroo concept was one wild and wacky car from the crazed mind of the 'King of Kustomizers', George Barris." (based on a Dart. You can see it in the doors and some of the bodyside character lines.) *NM*
      • He built two Daroos. Retakes on the Fireball 500 IMO *NM*
        • Re: He built two Daroos. **PICS** *PIC*
          • Daroo...ugh. Now that Dodge Diamante behind it, that's another story... *NM*
  • What is the deal with the Hemis? They are 426s, but have singe 4 bbl carbs. I thought maybe they were for NASCAR or....
    • Those look like NASCAR engines. I don't think the 426 ever saw industrial use. Chrysler did try a single carb to keep it around for 1972, but they couldn't make it "clean" enough *NM*
      • IIRC that was the Petty's storage area! *NM*
        • You can tell they are for circle track. Note the two big breather pipes added onto the valve covers. *NM*
      • That would make one serious corn binder! *NM*
  • LOVE that swoopy brown street rod! *NM*
    • Amen to that...gorgeous. *NM*
      • It's a "Custom 33" glass body. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
• Appears too many people wanted to go there. Here's the message they show...
• Marty, mate, all good, you always look after us so look after yourself as well. *NM*
• I've been pretty busy this week too so I guess I could pull out a few 2000's builds.
  • Really cool custom Cuda! Are these wheels n tires from the Revell '06 Dodge Magnum wagon? *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks Bill! No, the wheels are the Challenger items sprayed with Dullcote. The tires are Aoshima Bridgestone Potenzas I think. *NM*
      • Thanks for the info! *NM*
  • Cool builds! Where did you get the CRV? *NM*
    • Thanks Terry! That was an Aoshima kit and I converted it to lhd and made a replica of my wife's old car. I added wheels and tires from a different kit to more match the real thing.
      • I currently drive a 2001 CR V that is the same color. I purchased it 5 years ago and it had 83K miles on it. I've put 60K on it and it still runs like new. I may just have to get one of those kits. Thanks for the info. *NM*
  • Yes you have been busy Bob, and it was worth it! Great selection of modern stuff! *NM*
    • Thanks Dennis! *NM*
  • Nice builds Bob!! *NM*
• Looks pretty nice Scott! I have plans for one of those too. Who made the graphics? *NM*
  • You have email. *NM*
• And since it seems like its been pretty hot all over, a bit of a ocean breeze at Hearst Castle and Morro Bay and through Flagstaff on the way back. A few vehicles and trains. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Hey Wayne, you probably passed near me on your way to Flagstaff, I'm in Williams, AZ. *NM*
    • Been awhile since I've been in Williams. Think the last time was the last Thunder Over the Coconino Fly-in at Valle Airport before they moved it to the Flagstaff Airport. Really messed up a good show imho. *NM*
• Ditto to what Wayne Farmer said!!!! *NM*
• Since Marty could make it tonight, I'll dig up an old show that probably hasn't been seen by most. 2010 Phoenix Orphan Car Show *LINK* *PIC*
  • 'couldn't make it" Where's my proofreader? *NM*
  • Wayne....Orphans?...I'd be happy to adopt that pale blue V16 Cadillac powered hot rod....where does someone find a spare V16 Caddy engine?...lol...then install it in a hotrod & not even bother to wipe the dust off the rocker covers!! made & ruined my day all at once, thanks. *NM*
    • Only time I ever saw it. I don't usually shot hot rods, but that one was so unusual couldn't resist. Couldn't get much further away from a Ford T bucket with a SBC. *NM*
      • Just had another look thru your pics of the V16 hotrod...I've an old Johan 31 Caddy V16 dual cowl Phaeton gluebomb in pieces......hmm.....to restore or make a V16 hotrod?........decisions,decisions......lol....the engine is pristine tho'....lol. *NM*
    • A lot of those cars were scrapped in the early Fifties...
      • To add to Mark's comments, in the early 70's I was out on a Sunday cruise in the area of OCIR and stopped at a gas station. Out behind it had a V-16 Cadillac open car that had been cut down as a truck. Still could barely see the Irvine Ranch lettering on the door. *NM*
      • Mark, to add to your story from the Hot Rod Magazine archives (my scans) July 1961 page 74 a V16 feature by Michael Lamm.........SCAN INSIDE
        • I wasn't aware he'd written for Hot Rod. He did do "road tests" of stock prewar cars for Rod & Custom in '67-'68, the response to those may have led to SIA in 1970. Great magazine, especially the early issues *NM*
        • Thanks for posting that pic. I remember the article, as I had just started reading Hot Rod as a kid, and practically memorized every page! *NM*
      • Yeah, a model club freind of mine told me stories of used car lot finds in the '40s. The old luxury cars just weren't worth much of anything then. *NM*