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Car Room LIVE! Tomorrow night at 7PM Eastern... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #28530

Guys, try your best to catch the show! It's a TON of fun! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28530.1

PICS....1:1....Friday #2 by Larry Hooper #28529

Great restoration of a fine truck. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #28529.1

VIDEO - My 1:24 Scale collection. by Marlowe Johnson #28528

Thanks sharing some of your collection Marlowe. Some I have and some I do not. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28528.1

Quite impressive, Marlowe. Where did you get the bluish/greenish by Steve Kiraly #28528.2

Great collection Marlowe. I just love seeing others do what I do. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #28528.2.1

Steve, the Fury came from a Legacy Motors closeout sale and the Caddy through eBay. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28528.2.2

Marlowe, a very nice and eclectic collection. Some of these are old friends. (EOM) by Tom Weinberg #28528.3

Very nice.....thanks for sharing. (EOM) by John Bono #28528.4

PICS....1:1....Friday by Larry Hooper #28527

Very stylish (EOM) by Paul Normand #28527.1

Nice color. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28527.2

Sharp! (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28527.3

Speaking of '70s cars (down in the 28519 thread), here's one... by Steve Kiraly #28526

I'm not crazy about the front bumper but the rest is beautiful. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28526.1

I was done with the Toronados once they did away with the Hidden headlamps! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28526.2

Yeah, the bumper is strange - great color combo though. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28526.3

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28525

Wow, I'd love this one in scale. Gorgeous!!!!! by Gene Mills #28525.1

Love this one. The color alone is worth the price of admission . (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28525.2

Yes, and the hardtop too. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #28525.3

Oh yea...I'm in for this one! Not excited about the color, but I'm in. by George Schire #28525.4

Right car, wrong color. Does not appear to be a factory color, maybe done by Earl Scheib for $29? (EOM) by John Bono #28525.5

John, the color looks correct to me. What I think throws us off by Steve Kiraly #28525.5.1

Steve, I can't find a color that comes close. Maybe they attemped to match it to the engine color?? by John Bono #28525.5.1.1

John, i really don't know, but it could be Malibu Blue. Those chips don't really come up by Steve Kiraly #28525.5.1.1.1

Naw....Earl used to paint the chrome too (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #28525.5.2

Earl also..................... by John Bono #28525.5.2.1

Good looking '54 Buick Steve. Bet the uptop is black and not white. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28525.6

PIC - Ya got that right, Larry (but I suspect you already knew that.)... by Steve Kiraly #28525.6.1

Neat and really "sweet" !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #28525.7

I wanted to mention something about the '62 Imperial below..... by Phil Realmuto #28524

Phil, those were known as "gunsight" taillights... by Barry Levittan #28524.1

The '62 Imperial is my favourite American car (EOM) by Paul Normand #28524.1.1

Thanks guys but your telling me what I know, That wasnt the point of this post by Phil Realmuto #28524.2

Nope, but you might try going here to find out: by Pete Rovero #28524.2.1

WANTED: Old TFM Brochures and Catalogs... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #28523

1:1 Duesenberg fans. Check this one out. by Larry Hooper #28522

You know replica or not I'd take it! by Phil Realmuto #28522.1

I began to salivate when I first tuned into the auction and then I saw the price. $100,000 with a by Frank Kocour #28522.2

That is one of if not THE most beautiful cars I have EVER seen. BREATHLESS. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28522.3

Now, wait just a minute, Douglas. What about this one... by Steve Kiraly #28522.3.1

Steve's right! The Bill Blass is gorgeous too! What a CAR! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28522.3.1.1

Thanks. Yes, it is a beauty too. But it can not compare to a Duesy . (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28522.3.1.2

Now that's GORGEOUS!! (EOM) by John Bono #28522.4

Update on post 28508 by Don Quashne #28521

Testing for the next evolution for the 'Plastic Players'.....moving pics by Paul Theriot #28520

Paul - Looks like we are in for a lot of "Good Stuff" !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #28520.1

Mark V fans by Alan Dinsmore #28519

Got it. Great article. It said the Mark was more of a "drivers" car. by Douglas Ford #28519.1

I had a '79 MkV for almost 15 years..... by Richard Sufficool #28519.1.1

I know what you mean. My Mark has a very tight steering system and a small turning radius. by Douglas Ford #28519.1.1.1

We had both 78 and 79 Mark Vs and a '77 and 78 Eldorado by Phil Realmuto #28519.2

Agreed Phil. The Marks do ride better and are very easy to drive. The Classic Car mag by Douglas Ford #28519.2.1

I just got the mag too, and was disappointed that this issue features cars of the '70s, a dead by Steve Kiraly #28519.3

Well, maybe for you but not everyone can afford a car from the classic era. by Douglas Ford #28519.3.1

Douglas, I agree with you, except the part about affording something from the classic era. by Steve Kiraly #28519.3.1.1

PIC, Steve, what do you think of this '70's car ? by Douglas Ford #28519.3.2

I know what you're doing. THAT IS THE MOST GORGEOUS, DROP DEAD, BEAUTIFUL CAR OF ALL TIME. Now, by Steve Kiraly #28519.3.2.1

19 November 1959 by Brian Cox #28518

That was another example of public "brainwashing" by Phil Realmuto #28518.1

One more . . . What is the DM item number for the 1968 black Corvette conv. LE . . . (EOM) by Bob Davis #28517

8082-0061 But its no longer available from DM. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28517.1

Thanks again Larry. I have an inside contact and will ask if he can "find" one (or more) for me. . by Bob Davis #28517.1.1

I feel for the poor soul who really wants this Vette for his collection..... by Bob Arthur #28517.1.1.1

What is the Danbury Mint item number for the 1965 Thunderbird conv?? (EOM) by Bob Davis #28516

9328-0014 (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28516.1

THANKS Larry (EOM) by Bob Davis #28516.1.1

I just requested a replacement for my DM 54 Caddy by Chris Kuyava #28515

Tight doors were very common on these. One of mine is hard to shut but otherwise perfect so I kept by Mark Sweeney #28515.1

On mine the driver's was too loose. (EOM) by Terry Reed #28515.1.1

It often helps to exert a little upward pressure on the door while closing it. (EOM) by Dan Niehans #28515.2

Or push the door toward the hinges as you close it. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28515.2.1

PICS....1:1....Thursday #2 by Larry Hooper #28514

That thing sure is pretty. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28514.1

STUNNING ! (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28514.2

Answers the question "Why are trunks called 'trunks'?" LOL. Beautiful classic. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28514.3

LOL I've told that to many people that aren't "car" people and you'd be amazed ..... by Phil Realmuto #28514.3.1

My goodness! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28514.4

AWESOME (EOM) by Richard Ware #28514.4.1

It's a classic Packard....what more needs to be said? (EOM) by John Bono #28514.5

1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible at Mecum by William Blaha #28513

Yes, we need this one to go with the Cadillac and Skylark. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28513.1

Will look forward to seeing this on HD Theatre channel. I watch the Mecum auctions by Mark Sweeney #28513.2

William is this the one?................. by John Bono #28513.3

DM could do one in every color - and id buy them all (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #28513.4

PICS....1:1....Thursday by Larry Hooper #28512

Larry...post these pics next to DM's 39...two beauties! by George Schire #28512.1

George....The difference being, this one is a Standard model. DM's is a Deluxe model. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28512.1.1

I'm not a Ford man, but that's a beauty! (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #28512.2

OMG! This is an OUTSTANDING example of a ’39 Ford Coupe. Thanks Larry for your daily Pics. (EOM) by John Bono #28512.3

purdy (EOM) by Chris Kuyava #28512.4

Beautiful. Hope to see this in 1/24. (EOM) by Bryan Miranda #28512.5

I Actually Prefer the Styling of the '39 Standard Vs the DeLuxe (EOM) by Ed Stutz #28512.6

Steve, I really appreciate the time you take........, by Mark Millar #28511

You are quite welcome, Mark. I enjoy sharing the pix, I just wish I had more time to by Steve Kiraly #28511.1

some people must be smoking some good stuff.... by Franck Mazeas #28510

He's given 5% off, what more do you want????....LOL (EOM) by John Bono #28510.1

im not sure am I missing something? by Phil Realmuto #28510.2

The listing has been updated. Previously, he was asking $500. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28510.2.1

Ooooooooooh ok now it makes sense! $500 would be insanity! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28510.2.1.1

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28509

my dad had that same car only dark blue with a black top and interior but that has 67 rally caps (EOM) by Mark Millar #28509.1

One thing I always liked about Chevy's is that they generally were more subdued by Mark Sweeney #28509.2

The hideaways were an option. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28509.2.1

Mark Sweeney...you mention the hidden headlights... by George Schire #28509.2.2

George - I remember that also. They were indeed problematic. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28509.2.2.1

George & Mark I owned two Chargers a '68 and '71 had the '71 for over twelve years and never had a by Hollis Cornell #28509.2.2.2

George for the most part those Hideaway lights aren't problematic at all by Phil Realmuto #28509.2.2.3

VERY nice. You always see Impala SS's of this vintage. It's nice to see by Douglas Ford #28509.3

Guess I'd buy it, but would prefer a 65 first. (EOM) by George Schire #28509.4

Oh, come on George - you know you would buy it :) (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28509.4.1

I’m with you George, but this 1:1 is a beauty. Steve thanks for your daily pics! (EOM) by John Bono #28509.5

Yup, it is a very nice looking car John. And like you, I always appreciate the pics! (EOM) by George Schire #28509.5.1

Steve, I would like to add, it was the first year for ventless side glass called Astro Ventilation by Mark Millar #28509.6

Thanks for ventless side glass info Mark. (EOM) by George Schire #28509.6.1

Great pick Steve. The kind of car I remember seeing back in the day. Thanks. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28509.7

Gorgeous car--67s are my favorite, with 68s (like this) & 66s a close second. (EOM) by John Wilkins #28509.8

I like (EOM) by Chris Kuyava #28509.9

Gorgeous and rare car! Very nice indeed. (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28509.10

And now for something diecast related by Don Quashne #28508

Can you post a photo showing the "stripe"? (EOM) by Bob Arthur #28508.1

would be easier too e-mail one (EOM) by Don Quashne #28508.1.1

Sorry to hear about your stripe/paint issue. I've always liked by George Schire #28508.2

It's the burgundy one... no kit (EOM) by Don Quashne #28508.2.1

And where do you park your daily driver? by John Munro #28507

amazing (EOM) by Bruce Long #28507.1

WOW!!!!!!!!!! (EOM) by Don Quashne #28507.2

Isn't it astounding how much money some people have. I sure don't have that problem. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28507.3

Did you notice that one of the garages had two walls of custom display cases for diecast? (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28507.4

Make sure you guys click on the pages at the bottom... by Marlowe Johnson #28507.5

1:1 PICs - Goin' green in the '50s... by Steve Kiraly #28506

All so NICE!! The ’55 Buick Roadmaster is OH so tempting, but if I had to pick just one…… by John Bono #28506.1

LOVE that Belvedere convertible by Patrick Noonan #28506.2

I'd take a 57 Cadillac Coupe ai the color of that Convertible (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28506.3

PIC - Like this '58, Evan?.... by Steve Kiraly #28506.3.1

Love 'em! Would buy all but the Nash, the Plymouth wagon and the 58 Caddy. Question though... by George Schire #28506.4

I'm sure it's a '53. Here's a '54... by Steve Kiraly #28506.4.1

Ok Steve thanks! I see the difference now in the grill. (EOM) by George Schire #28506.4.1.1

buick roadmaster by Alan Dinsmore #28506.5

Goin' Green by Alan Dinsmore #28506.6

All neat, but the '57 Belvedere is THE ONE. (EOM) by John Wilkins #28506.7

PICS....1:1....Wednesday by Larry Hooper #28505

This would be a good color for a repaint on the DM 47/48 Convertible. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28505.1

Count me in for this one. (EOM) by John Bono #28505.1.1

Yes, this one is tasty for sure. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28505.1.2

And count me in too. This was one of DM's best cars...and in this color it would be awesome! (EOM) by George Schire #28505.2

Gorgeously beautiful car! That is truely when GM was a leader and their cars had style & grace (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28505.3

Like George on the T-Bird below, I'm in the minority on this one. From when I was a kid, I never by Steve Kiraly #28505.4

PICS....1:1....Wednesday #2 by Larry Hooper #28504

I love a White car. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28504.1

I love T-Birds! (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28504.1.1

Great looking T-Bird. White with black interior…..what’s not to like? (EOM) by John Bono #28504.2

Guess I'm in the minority on this one. I don't like by George Schire #28504.3

Hey George . . . If nothing else, you're certainly predictable . . . LOL (EOM) by Bob Davis #28504.3.1

Bob...I'll take that as a compliment. :) (EOM) by George Schire #28504.3.1.1

Comments Or Not by David Trask #28504.3.1.1.1

I totally agree - I own a 1:1 '64 and I'll buy every '64-'66 TBird diecast that they make. (EOM) by Lawrence Kalfayan #28504.3.1.1.1.1

Don't know why, but to me almost all Fords look best in white. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #28504.4

Bugatti Veyron goes for a drive/dive....... by Tony F. Perrone #28503

Maybe he had his pet pelican in the car and it jumped into his lap...oh never mind.... (EOM) by Ron Herman #28503.1

I saw that the other day how sad was that! by Phil Realmuto #28503.2

Tony, this is old news to us Loungers! LOL by John Ryan #28503.3

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28502

Sweet! Now this is a Pontiac that DM needs to do. I'll order! (EOM) by George Schire #28502.1

Agree. (EOM) by John Bono #28502.2

Me too, really like these slantbacks. (EOM) by Roger Pratt #28502.3

DM makes it, I'll be the first to buy it. Love the styling of a fastback.. (EOM) by Bill Juffernbruch #28502.4

I will order at least 1 as my father had a 49 Pontiac by John Munro #28502.5

My Dad had the ’50 two door Catalina in white with a red top.......... by John Bono #28502.5.1

For you BIG Equipment guys by John Ryan #28501

I love picture #5 where it says "Reliable" on the crane boom. (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #28501.1

Yikes..did they think they could just pluck that tree out of the ground ?? by Ron Herman #28501.2

The owners should have been advised to use a saw and a stump grinder, may be. (EOM) by Paul Normand #28501.3

Big OOOOPS ! by Gene Herman #28501.4

Should be added to.......... by John Bono #28501.5

John, I like the last one! (EOM) by Paul Normand #28501.5.1

Some of those accidents are "unbelievable" !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #28501.5.2

There is no such thing as an accident...... Someone screwed up!!!!!! (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #28501.5.2.1

1:1 PICs: Don’t mess with the.................. by John Bono #28500

Motor Trend 2010 Car of the Year Named (Link)... by Ed Stutz #28499

Ford Fusion folks. (EOM) by Bob Arthur #28499.1

oops!!! (EOM) by Benjamin Lampson #28499.1.1

awesome car... by Randy May #28499.2

This is the strongest evidence by Benjamin Lampson #28499.3

Benji by Randy May #28499.3.1

Randell.... by Benjamin Lampson #28499.3.1.1

-1 by Randy May #28499.3.1.1.1

I rented a 2008 Fusion for two weeks......... by Stephen Massaro #28499.4

Stephen, I work at a Dodge dealership and by Benjamin Lampson #28499.4.1

You work at the Dodge dealer? by Randy May #28499.4.1.1

Yes, I am a Class A truck driver for Pepsi by Benjamin Lampson #28499.4.1.1.1

I think you will be succesful... by Randy May #28499.4.1.1.1.1

Thanks Randy, ... there is a major concern these car customers have by Benjamin Lampson #28499.4.1.1.1.1.1

You are a refreshing .... er .... charachter... I must say. This was a fun thread. (EOM) by Randy May #28499.4.1.1.1.1.1.1

Thanks again Randy, and remember there's no replacement for displacement. (EOM) by Benjamin Lampson #28499.4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Still looking for an FM Flower Power Volkswagen, if you know of anybody? (EOM) by Steve Kahldon #28498

Question of CMC Value by John Ryan #28497

Oh, I always love questions like this... by Robert Jacobs #28497.1

Sell the box. (EOM) by Roger Pratt #28497.1.1

A great place to determine value is looking under... by Marlowe Johnson #28497.2

Happy Birthday Jay Olins! by Randy May #28496

Jay, Happy Birthday Big Guy……you remember what happened last year? by John Bono #28496.1

A Very Happy 39th Jay. by John Ryan #28496.2

Happy birthday Jay and many more. I hope you get a by Bob Jackman #28496.2.1

A very Happy Birthday sir Jay. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28496.3

Jay - Happy Birthday - Have a "GOOD ONE" !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #28496.4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY and many many more (EOM) by Walter kramer #28496.5

Happy Birthday, Jay! (EOM) by John Richards #28496.6

Yes!!!!!! Happy Birthday fellow November 17th er!!!!!!!!! (EOM) by Christopher Novak #28496.7

Happy birthday, Christopher!! (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28496.7.1

Happy Birthday to you Christopher! (EOM) by John Bono #28496.7.2

And a very happy birthday to you, too, Christopher. (EOM) by Tom Weinberg #28496.7.3

Happy Birthday, Jay, and many, many more. (EOM) by Tom Weinberg #28496.8

Make it a great one! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28496.9

Happy Birthday Jay and Christopher. (EOM) by Roger Pratt #28496.9.1

Yesterday was Ford day at my house. I received both by Bob Jackman #28495

Love The Stang Myself............ by Marco Tannenbaum #28495.1

'65 T-Bird by Michael Rodriguez #28495.2

1:1PICs - A dash of this, a dash of that... by Steve Kiraly #28494

All nice, but if I had to pick just one it would be.......... by John Bono #28494.1

Oh I love the dashes! If I had to pick just one, it's the by George Schire #28494.1.1

Yup, the Olds for me too. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28494.1.1.1

I'm with 'ya John...... by Paul Clow #28494.1.2

1937 Ford Housecar......really roughing it......(PICS) by Bobby Hainline #28493

Very interesting. Thanx, bobby. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28493.1

Thanks for sharing, Bobby! Love the Woodies site too. (EOM) by John Bono #28493.2

Now thats something you dont see everyday very cool (EOM) by Walter kramer #28493.3

That's great. Are you new here? If so, Welcome and keep 'em coming. (EOM) by John Ryan #28493.4

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28492

I always thought those taillights.... by Thomas Struckman #28492.1

LOL! Never thought about it that way. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28492.1.1

imperial by Alan Dinsmore #28492.1.1.1

From which they found in the JC Whitney catalog. Nice car none the less. (EOM) by John Bono #28492.1.2

Actually,vice versa. The lights JC Whitney sold were meant to copy the Imperial's lights. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28492.1.2.1

That might be worse yet! LOL. (EOM) by John Bono #28492.1.2.1.1

Thomas...that's funny, because I've often felt that the by George Schire #28492.1.3

I'll never understand people, they complain that today's by Bob Jackman #28492.1.4

This is my FAVORITE Imperial and one of my top fave cars of all time. LOVE IT! Thanks. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28492.2

Douglas, totally agree with you, amazing car. (EOM) by Paul Normand #28492.2.1

Me too, Doug. (EOM) by Brian Cox #28492.2.2

both headlights mounted on pedestals and taillights are unique. (EOM) by Mark Millar #28492.3

Love that interior, too. by Patrick Noonan #28492.4

A unique car. by rodger marley #28492.5

Hmmm....I love the dash. (EOM) by George Schire #28492.5.1

Very nice car and a fitting color (EOM) by Walter kramer #28492.6

Overheated perhaps? by Robert Jacobs #28492.7

I loved the free-standing lights when they came out, and still do today. by Ron Herman #28492.8

The dash is so cool. Jetsons-mobile! (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28492.9

talk about distinctive styling? (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #28492.10

AWESOME car and would make a neat 1:24th scale model! by Phil Realmuto #28492.11

The Fabulous Hudson Hornet by Richard Sufficool #28491

That's a really nice looking diecast. Great photos, too! by Bob Arthur #28491.1

Love the car and the pics Richard. (EOM) by George Schire #28491.1.1

Nice pics of ole Doc Hudson Rich. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28491.2

hudson hornet by Alan Dinsmore #28491.3

Ahh the old days it even has a AM radio in the dash (EOM) by Walter kramer #28491.4

Ok...let me pick a nit here... by Robert Jacobs #28491.5

Reminds me how nice the FM green and blue (club car) versions are. This was by Mark Sweeney #28491.6

D4C Newsletter Issue # 81 arrived today... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #28490

Just received my FOURTH brochure of the by George Schire #28489

The reason you keep getting the brochures is you probably haven't ordered the car. by Evan Morgan #28489.1

I just received the D4C special diecast car list edition... by Marlowe Johnson #28488

Jay Olins used to . . . Jay, did you keep it up? (EOM) by Dan Niehans #28488.1

Woke up at 4am a coupla mornings back and heard Jay on a Franklin Mint infomercial. (EOM) by John Wilkins #28488.1.1

There is a member here who has EVERY DM & FM model by David Applebaum #28488.2

Which cars are missing. DM listings for Team Vehicles cars and trucks are there. by John Ryan #28488.3

Model T assembly plant video.................... by Richard Sufficool #28487

THat has to be the BEST 5-6 minutes of time spent in my life in the past decade! by Phil Realmuto #28487.1

Excellent video! Thanks for posting! (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #28487.2

Neat video - Thanks for the post !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #28487.3

That was an excellent video. Thanks Richard. Well worth the 5 minutes. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28487.4

DM PS 1932 Ford Roadster (pics) by Bryan Miranda #28486

Happy Birthday, Bryan. Gorgeous pics and model. Enjoy. (EOM) by Richard Sufficool #28486.1

A very happy birthday, Bryan. The clarity of these pictures is wonderful. (EOM) by Paul Normand #28486.2

Wonderful model and clarity, but is it Green or Black? by Phil Realmuto #28486.3

Thanks everyone! Phil, the model color is Brewster Green. (EOM) by Bryan Miranda #28486.3.1

looking for 1967 gto blue black top+gtx 1969 blue by donald rhyne #28485

Hello Donald. I checked the car list and reviews for you. by Larry Hooper #28485.1

thanks by donald rhyne #28485.1.1

Donald, you can, though, get a 1968 blue Road Runner with black top/hood. by Bob Arthur #28485.2

Donald, you had some really nice cars. (EOM) by Allan Ording #28485.3

1970yellow lt1 vette by donald rhyne #28485.3.1

A BIG BIG thank you to George Trapp........ by Duke Denty #28484

D4C members ARE the best. I wouldn't have stayed around this long if they weren't. (EOM) by John Ryan #28484.1

I was just looking at mine last week, a true MUST HAVE model and unique color combo! by Phil Realmuto #28484.2

PICS - With all of the recent discussion about... by Marlowe Johnson #28483

When I die, can I be buried in that? Nice, nice, nice. (EOM) by John Ryan #28483.1

I was thinking that this was a beautiful stocker until I saw the interior. I bet there was big by Frank Kocour #28483.2

Yes, it might have something a bit more sporting than the flathead six. by Ron Herman #28483.2.1

Marlowe your making me want to move to California more and more every day! by Phil Realmuto #28483.3

That's right, kind of like Cuba. (EOM) by Dan Niehans #28483.3.1

You never know what you'll see around the next corner. by Robert Mason #28483.3.2

Rec'd my Philly Mint/GMP '70 Orbit Orange GTO Judge Coupe today! by Bob Arthur #28482

Arthur i have the GMP Orbit convertible and it's a gem by Phil Realmuto #28482.1

Yeah, I too wish they were doing new images. Imagine some of their 1:18s making it to 1:24. Oh my! (EOM) by Bob Arthur #28482.1.1

Would anyone want to trade a Burgundy FM 1957 Eldorado for the DISC. Blue one? by Phil Realmuto #28481

PICS....1:1....Monday #2 by Larry Hooper #28480

Larry, you have to go away longer. LOL by John Ryan #28480.1

John....Are you on dialup or just like clickable thumbnails. by Larry Hooper #28480.1.1

I have high speed cable, but by John Ryan #28480.1.1.1

Thanks to John, this one was saved from the crusher. by Larry Hooper #28480.2

Steven Williams this is my response to your great post on cars evolving and my experience with cars! by Phil Realmuto #28479

LOOKING FOR: Box and/or styrofoam pod and brochure for FM Turquois and White 1954 Bel Air by Patty Henderson #28478

This is a dovetail post to Phil's excellent thread below. by Marlowe Johnson #28477

Good point....does DM provide a PS list? (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #28477.1

The PS list was scrapped last year. (EOM) by Bob Arthur #28477.1.1

Yes, there is a PS list.... by Ryan Hurley #28477.1.2

Excellent! by Robert Jacobs #28477.2

EXCELLANT comments Phil. Me agrees! (EOM) by George Schire #28477.2.1

Thanks! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28477.2.1.1

PICS....1:1....Monday by Larry Hooper #28476

Straight to the crusher. Was it that bad? (EOM) by Larry Hooper #28476.1

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28475

That is a really simple and effective design. (EOM) by Paul Normand #28475.1

I agree with Mr Norman, but did Chrysler also make a 2 or 4 door hardtop version in a wagon? (EOM) by Mark Millar #28475.1.1

Mark, Chrysler made the 4door hardtop wagon '59-'64, but never any 2 doors. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28475.1.1.1

Classy looking wagon. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #28475.2

Yeah, it's got a Hemi! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #28475.3

Bench seats, bigblock and hubcaps....SLEEPER!!! (EOM) by Benjamin Lampson #28475.3.1

Great car....DM could do a wagon or sedan (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #28475.4

1:1PIC: This ’56 has a clean look about it, almost too clean and sterile…… by John Bono #28475.5

John, that's a beauty I posted a while back as a Pic(k). (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #28475.5.1

LOL….Steve, I thought it looked familiar. (EOM) by John Bono #28475.5.1.1

Yesterday's suburban haulers... by Robert Jacobs #28475.6

Ive been saying that since they came out! by Phil Realmuto #28475.6.1

Neat car! I could picture the back loaded with fishing gear! LOL (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28475.7

Remember Sky King? (EOM) by Robert Mason #28475.8

Funny thing about "seeing the light" in this hobby ...... by Phil Realmuto #28474

Phil, I totally agree with your ramblings..... I learned a long time ago by Jerry Gorsuch #28474.1

Great points Phil. Some flaws can and should be addressed. Some are not enough to be a concern. by Bob Arthur #28474.1.1

It used to bother me, but since I have gotten into my fifties... by Mark Millar #28474.1.1.1

Phil, you are so right on this. Let's face it, EVERY model we collect is by Mark Sweeney #28474.2

Most of the flaws on models in my collection are self by Ron Dietrich #28474.3

Phil, Excellent thread and I find that my sentiments are similar to yours & others by Steven Williams #28474.4

Yes, but there are limits.... by Patty Henderson #28474.5

My Dear Patty! by Phil Realmuto #28474.5.1

looks like we just went full circle lol (EOM) by Randy May #28474.5.1.1

Randy I never said I don't return cars. I said im less picky then I was and enjoy the cars more by Phil Realmuto #28474.5.1.1.1

I only had one return....ever, prior to recently.... by Patty Henderson #28474.5.1.1.1.1

Not what I meant at all :-) (EOM) by Randy May #28474.5.1.1.1.2

The older I get, the less flaws I see. My collection is now nearly perfect! (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #28474.6

HeeHee..... Great observation....... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #28474.6.1

You have good comments............... by Richard Dube #28474.7

Sorry, everyone. Lots of technical difficulties... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #28473

Too bad, 'cause it was a great show! The guys really... by Marlowe Johnson #28473.1

The best is yet to come Joe. Keep up the good work. Your shows are great! (EOM) by Bob Arthur #28473.2

Hi Guys!!!! I'm baaaaack!!!!!! by Larry Hooper #28472

Welcome back...... by John Bono #28472.1

Tampa by John Black #28472.2

John....I first thought we were going to Gainesville. by Larry Hooper #28472.2.1

Oh well, maybe next time. (EOM) by John Black #28472.2.1.1

A funny side note about cars and "look alike cars" by Phil Realmuto #28471

Very well said Phil. And by far, by George Schire #28471.1

George you'r right. I remember when the new 1949 Ford was unvield. The dealer advertised it was by Bill Juffernbruch #28471.1.1

I remember that -- as I recall, dealers would "haze" their windows with some sort of washable paint by Lawrence Kalfayan #28471.1.2

A lot of kids that collect diecast... by Randy May #28471.1.2.1

I Remember All Those Things by David Trask #28471.1.2.2

Yes, I remember those days and agree what you say about todays cars. (EOM) by John Bono #28471.1.2.2.1

I remember it well. That was a whole family event. Hot dogs, search lights. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #28471.1.3

The 50's................. (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #28471.2

Phil, I hear what you’re saying........ by John Bono #28471.3

That was the key word John, SUBTLE! by Phil Realmuto #28471.3.1

I'd say the 50's...having more radical styling changes every 3 years by Ron Dietrich #28471.4

I think if we loved the cars we knew what they were and by Terry Reed #28471.5

good point - although i believe styling prior to the by Ron Dietrich #28471.5.1

Good reasoning, Terry. In the 30's there were some very unusual by David Holcombe #28471.5.2

That's just like people that we don't know by John Munro #28471.5.3

From the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #28471.6

Gotta Disagree, Phil... by Ed Stutz #28471.7

Ed, I tried to guess what your car pics were without looking at the names. The only ones I got right by Douglas Ford #28471.7.1

You're Just Too Young, Doug ;-) (EOM) by Ed Stutz #28471.7.1.1

Ed if you really look at those cars, the only thing different is their noses! by Phil Realmuto #28471.7.2

You're right Phil. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28471.7.2.1

Actually I honestly think you made Phil's point... by Randy May #28471.7.3

WOW Randy it only took about 7-10 years but ..... by Phil Realmuto #28471.7.3.1

I'm here all the time... by Randy May #28471.7.3.1.1

I hear that! My mother always told me ..... by Phil Realmuto #28471.7.3.1.1.1

Phil, I agree. When I see cars of the 1900 to the 1940's I usually can not tell the by Douglas Ford #28471.8

Doug, That's because you and Phil are just babies and are unfamiliar with these cars. (EOM) by John Bono #28471.8.1

Goooo GO Gah Gahh lolololol (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28471.8.1.1

Here you go........ by John Bono #28471.8.1.1.1

ROTFLMAO! I'm the one on the right. He has less hair. LOL. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28471.8.1.1.1.1

Don't know. Ther are subtle changes in the tops, but very similar from the necks down (EOM) by Charles Valosio #28471.8.1.1.1.2

Doug I figured you'd "get" what I was saying! LOL (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28471.8.2

Oh, I "got" it. LOL. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28471.8.2.1

I feel the same way. To me so many cars of the 40's look alike that I have to find some feature by Mark Sweeney #28471.9

Great thread Phil & good eye. I give a talk on automotive history called by Steven Williams #28471.10

post.of.the.decade!!! (EOM) by Randy May #28471.10.1

omit this please post added above (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #28471.10.2

Totally off topic, but a riot to read. by David Applebaum #28470

Thanks, David - THAT had me CRACKING UP! by Bob Davis #28470.1

He posted my question and his answer . . . LOL (EOM) by Bob Davis #28470.1.1

That is so funny! Love the questions at the end. (EOM) by Ed Murray #28470.2

OMG, That's a freakin riot. LOL. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #28470.3

David - you should post that in "The Lounge" too. (EOM) by Bob Davis #28470.4

VERY funny and brilliant man! Do you know ..... by Phil Realmuto #28470.5

That's funny! (EOM) by John Bono #28470.6

It took me a while to realize that the one guy asked . . . by Bob Davis #28470.7

Pic(k) of the day... by Steve Kiraly #28469

'41 studebaker by Alan Dinsmore #28469.1

Love it, and would buy it in a heartbeat. (EOM) by George Schire #28469.1.1

The color seems so fitting for this sweet ride. (EOM) by John Bono #28469.2

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