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• I have been streaming quite a few "car-centric" movies lately.... Sunday l watched a pair of early 80's NASCAR themed movies... Stroker Ace & Six Pack... Now, I have a set of Fred Cady decals for the Stroker Ace car, but did anyone ever offer decals to do the Six Pack car? *NM*
  • Marty, Powerslide has a sheet that does the camaro and the tbird. If you just need the tbird decals, I have a set you can have. Tom *NM*
• And while we're on the Camper Kick... would the shell from either the current ElCo or the past Open Road (?) work with either '60 or '63? *NM*
  • Not even close. Bed length/width and cab roof height are way different. The El Camino camper doesn't even fit the '59 *NM*
• Doing some work on my 60 Fiffy (PICS)
  • Qusestion to the wider board: Was that a real camper shell, or, was that a flight of fancy of the AMT engineers and designers? *NM*
    • I can't see it in 1:1, with that inaccessible area over the roof *NM*
    • I’d say it could represent a “pop-up” camper cap. Which would give access to the weird lump at the front. I intend to cut it apart and try to make it look normal. *NM*
• I love this photograph. *PIC*
  • Oh yeah, 100% *NM*
  • I think I just soiled myself... *NM*
  • A question for you NASCAR guys among us: I see the yellow car in the middle of the pic is a Cadillac, but what is that blue NASCAR one with the central three segment grille behind it? *NM* *PIC*
    • It's a "Camaro". *NM*
    • Lotsa info on google but here’s a link to one story about it *NM* *LINK*
      • Ha, too funny, just received my latest car and driver issue and there’s a cover story/pic about it there as well, lol *NM*
    • I think the central three segment grille is the air intake scoop on the Cadillac in front of it. *NM*
      • this is exactly what it is. *NM*
      • Thank You! *NM*
    • Sure looks like a Toyota badge on the hood. *NM*
  • A monster lurks in your rearview. If you have notheard the exhaust on the Garage 56 entry, you need to YouTube it on track. *NM*
• Changing wheels... *PICS*
  • Nice wheels. How many miles do you have on that truck? *NM*
    • Just turned 51K this weekend. *NM*
• They're probably AHRA Pro Stockers running NHRA Altered class. AHRA allowed the "captive imports" early on, NHRA did not until about 1978 *NM*
• To clarify more about my not liking factory wheels, I should mention that the factory wheels that I'm referring to are the ones for just the last 10 to 20 years or so ago only. Before that time, they're fine. I especially like the 1960's thru 1980's. *NM*
  • It's kinda funny.... I feel pretty much the opposite. I feel that the factory wheels of the last 15-20 are a huge improvement over the factory rally/sport wheels offered in the 60's/70's/80''s 90's.... But, as they say, different strokes 😉 *NM*
    • Seems like a lot of factory wheels these days are just black. Yuck. Or they have pinwheel/spiral designs with lots of machined sparkly areas to add bling. Not for me either. *NM*
      • I have a love/hate relationship with these. 2017 Accord Sport
        • I like 'em. Just be careful when parking at the curb (and watch for potholes!). *NM*
  • Thats pretty funny. I love the factory wheels on my ‘14 F150. Every F150 FB page is full if guys showing off their new wheels, and none of them are sharper looking than mine. *NM*
    • A guy in my apartment complex years ago (he moved out in a year or so) replaced the fctory rims on his F-150 Lariat 4x4 with new rims, and he tossed the factory rims in the trash!
      • That's like a lot of the Harley guys. Replace the seat, handlebars, pipes, and gas tank, toss the originals (or sell cheap), then they're looking for those items ten years later *NM*
        • Back in the 60's-70's, throw away the factory carb and air cleaner, smog pump, factory radio (and cut up the dash), factory wheel covers. Today, track them all down for big $$$ to restore one. *NM*
• The most recent issue of CARtoons is disappointing. The K&B story's artwork looks like a bad computer scan of the original artwork. *NM*
• How good (or not) is the John Wick Chevelle?
  • Tooling was cleaned up for improved bumper and grille fit ....
  • I think the Revell '70 is a very nice simple kit that captures the look of the real thing quite well... *PIC*
  • I thoughtTim Boyd declared the Revell snap-together "70 SS to be the most accurate of all the kits, several years ago. *NM*
  • Everyone's entitled to an opinion. And Jason is right about the Snap kit/Promo being deemed the best. I don't remember if it was Tim that did the review, but makes sense. BTW, that one Marty built is pretty darn good looking
• belated thanks to Chuck Cady
• Because, well, 1960 Effies: Clint Black Build on PowerNation *LINK*
  • Thanks for the shout out but I closed the business down about 5 years ago. *NM*
    • Sorry to hear, but I hope the masters live. Best to you and your hobbies! *NM*
• Right there - nailed it. *NM*
• O/T. I've hated most factory wheels on cars for many years. To me, they're just ugly. So were mine. I sold some models, some high dollar, so I could put new wheels on my car that I like a lot better. ............ *PICS* .......
  • I just like 5 spokes. Maybe they always remind me of the original "mags" from the 60's. *NM*
  • Much Better!! *NM*
  • Looks like you knew what you were doing. Very nice improvement. *NM*
  • Far better! *NM*
  • Much cleaner, Scott. Those factory mags are just too busy. *NM*
  • I like both sets of wheels.... Now, with the brakes being so much more exposed, you need to dress up the calipers. 😁 *NM*
• Darts weren't offered north of the medicine line in '63/'64, so that combo is all we could get :)
  • pic in post above... *NM*
  • It reminded me of a friend of mine who worked in a Mopar wrecking yard telling me about a few Barracudas they put Dart front clips on. *NM*
• Here's a link to the 'wrongbed' story ... *NM* *LINK*
• Pics that I took at the Blizzcon 2024 show yesterday in Hilliard, OH. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Pics?.......lol.....lots of great clear pics, many thanks Scott. *NM*
  • Great pics! Good talking to you yesterday! *NM*
    • Yeah, my sentiments exactly. I always like seeing you and talking to you at the shows. I got a pic of your evening orchid Impala and the Simonize Charger. Did I get pics of anything else that you entered? Let us all know if tI did. *NM*
  • Thank you Scott! *NM*
  • Really nice clear pictures! Well done and THANKS! *NM*
  • Great pics Scott *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics. Many great builds at that show. You did a nice job of showing them off. *NM*
  • What scale are the Peugeot and BMW hybrids? Are they diecast? *NM*
    • I don't know what scale they are or if they're diecast or not. *NM*
    • Not diecast. 1/24 kits. See inside for manufacturer name.
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Thanks for the great pics! Looks like a good show. *NM*
  • Cool stuff, Scott. (That 70 TransAm, Lordy, that is 1 crisp, clean build--makes my eyes hurt...) *NM*
    • Yeah, I fell in love with that build as soon as I saw it. It made me decide that I'm going to build one just like it........and I've never been a fan of the color blue. But that car looks awesome. *NM*
  • Red 40 ford coupe is unreal to me , the smoothed firewall and body lines along with the finish, not crazy about the wheels but they are not ugly *NM* *PIC*
  • Great show and pics! Thanks for sharing. *NM*
• So was looking at the 60 ford pickup and 53 pickup. It looks like with just a little bit of cutting and trimming you could convert that 60 fleet side to a step side by using the frame and need from the 53. Source the 292 from a 57/57 ford car kit or steal a six from one of t *NM*
  • Been there, done that.... Well, sorta anyway. *PIC*
    • That's a nice-looking build. *NM*
    • Nice. that was the inspiration for this one. *PIC*
  • I just ordered the stuff to do this. I wanted another 60 anyway. Thanks for having these! *NM*
  • Just saw this on FB - it falls together *NM*
• Anyone know if RMR is still in business? Back in September last year, I tried placing an order and R.A. said he was waiting on getting resin. I tried contacting him again, but I'm wondering if anyone else has any info if he's still casting resin, out of resin, OOB.
  • On 2-5-24 I received an email from Ron. I had asked about a part earlier. He said he's working on it but has been very busy. Thought I'd give him more time bfore bothering him again. *NM*
    • Being courteous and attentive is a good policy - casters are busy but sometimes need a pleasant reminder *NM*
      • Re: Being courteous and attentive is a good policy - casters are busy but sometimes need a pleasant reminder
• Last of my recently scanned old pics...pics.... *LINK*
  • This has been a blast to see these photos! Thank you for sharing. *NM*
  • Love the Vega. Glad you saved some pics. Still have the model? *NM*
• Built this one last fall...... *PIC*
  • Looks like a nice build to me. Nice attention to detail vs. the full-size version. *NM*
  • Nice job. *NM*
  • Looking good! *NM*
  • Looks pretty faithful to the 1:1. Good stuff! I love this kind of build. *NM*
  • I know you were building a replica and it looks great, but just for the record the reason the 1:1's wheels have open holes at the center hub is that the stock chrome caps are missing. *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks, Yeah I knew that. that's why I left one on the LF wheel.
      • About the decals, , , I'm not sure but maybe the rest of the decals besides the ones on it could be optional , , ,
        • The option list/dealer order sheet/ build sheet shows them. *PIC*
          • Like I said, only a guess. But it looks like it was a nicely optioned out car. *NM*
            • Agreed, look like the only thing left off was the automatic trans......but who can argue with a 4 Speed? *NM*
            • here's the full reference album for that car if anyone's interested. Should have posted it with the build. *LINK*
• 1935 Ford
  • Re: 1935 Ford, you might be thinking of this one *LINK* *PIC*
    • Awesome build, Ken. The one I am thinking of was either a 3 or 5window coupe. *NM*
      • Then you might be thinking of this one. *LINK* *PIC*
    • I like it! Nice job. *NM*
  • Hi Rob, here's one done by my buddy Cliff Read.... Still not a coupe... *PIC*
    • Here's his '35 Chevy 3 window *NM* *PIC*
    • That is the one I am thinking of. Thanks. What scale? *NM*
      • The roadster. *NM*
        • I thought Cliff would chime in to tell you for sure but whether he chose 1/24 or 1/25 it was whichever fitted the best visually... *NM*
  • Well, I built a '35 Ford using the diecast '35 SD grill and hood. Also used the AMT '36 3 window with thechopped top. NO pics though, I dont shoot pics of my build, and, it didn't turn out all that great. *NM*
• Thanks for the help, folks. Silver it is. *NM*
• Hmmm.... Maybe that is where my Colt body went. LOL *NM*
  • I got this one the first year I went to Toledo.... Remember being with Frank L (the other Frank). We ended up sleeping in the car because we couldn't get out of Chicago (You know Frank stuff). *NM*
• Found this one in storage....finding old stuff you've forgotten can be fun
  • Nice simple kit. I have one i am working on now. *NM*
    • Yeah, It's a good slump buster kit! *NM*
  • Love going thru stuff.....BUT that's how I get in trouble. I find stuff and wonder why I put this up. *NM*
• Those are both very Kool! *PIC*
  • Great stuff...... *NM*
• Resin model cars - *PIC*
  • The one resin model I regret the most not getting when it was still in production is Reps & Mins' Morris Mini Traveler. *NM* *PIC*
  • Re: Resin model cars - I give the same advice about Resin, however, 3 of those 4 eventually made it to Styrene...so....guess there is something to be said for patience. *NM*
    • Totally agree. ---
• Thanks for posting the metallic green T--more inspiration for a project! *NM*
  • I looked for more pics but couldn't find any. About all I remember about my brothers build is that it has a cloth interior. I wonder if Gary still has it? *NM*
• Silver, yes, but (from experience) test to make sure the silver doesn't react with your further coats of paint *NM*
  • I'm thinkin' I'll be safe, Chipster, entire paint scheme is Tamiya sprays. *NM*
• Video.....Five of the worst flops in drag racing history. *NM* *LINK*
  • Little known fact - the AMT "Hemi Under Glass" kit is in actuality a near perfect replica of the McEwen funny car shown in this video, not the true 1/1 scale Hemi Under Glass. The AMT '66 vs. McEwen'65 'cuda body and decals are rhe only notable differences! TB *NM*
    • Slixx has the McEwen decal back in the catalog. *NM*
      • Gonna need those... *NM*
    • Tim, was the MPC HUG "Correct" in terms of engine orientation, etc? *NM*
      • MPC kit was a lot closer as the chassis, etc were specifically tooled for it *NM*
        • To confirm - this was in the LA Dart reissue and the RC re release kit, correct? *NM*
          • The HUG chassis plate and interior were reused, but little else as the engine was relocated *NM*
            • Okay, I remember that now...
  • Great Morning. *NM*
  • Flops but fantastic *NM*
  • I'm seeing the origins of three car kits in those five cars...
    • We can widen that net to some others - Bill Coon '57 T-Bird AA/MSP = Here Come De Judge...
• Looks like ones a 73 the other a 74 going by roof. Googled 70’s colts and they both come up. *NM*
• Craig Johnson (creator of Longmire) has one of those trucks he calls the "Rez Dawg." *PIC*
  • So there really is a Rez Dawg. It doesn't look as bad as he makes it out to be in his books. *NM*
  • Well, I don't know... *PIC*
    • That reminds me of the Jeep pickup from Tremors :-). *NM* *PIC*
  • Here's a '66 variation on the theme... *NM* *PIC*
    • I can smell that cab from here... stale cigarettes, burnt oil, splashed two-stroke fuel... B.O. and heater-on-rubber mat *NM*
      • Exactly! Not always oil just spilled on the mat; I've seen more than one glovebox and owners manual thoroughly annointed by leaky bottles of Hoppes #9. *NM*