No this isn't a thread dedicated to models on the cover of old HOT ROD magazines. This last weekend at a swap meet I Bought an old model T kit. It's one of those 3 in 1 kits you can build one of several ways I was already open, so I probably paid too much for it, $30 bucks, when I got it home and took stock of what was there, I found there's only parts to build the Hot Rod version. I can't find any copywrite date on the box or the instruction. So, I'm wondering when it first came out. After doing some research it seems to be one of the more popular kits. I've sone a search here on the H.AM.B. but didn't find a thread dedicated to vintage models, so let's see yours.
Here are a couple threads you might be interested in; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/sunday-models.869868/ https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/lets-see-your-vintage-model-cars.965084/
I had that kit back in the early 60's. Both AMT and Lindberg had T coupe models. Some versions had the chopped top, others with the tall top. Lindberg even had an 1/8 scale one. Could never understand why they chose the '25 version since just about every T coupe body I find is the '26-'27 version.
I bought this at a swapmeet simply for the box art. I scanned it and gave it to my dad, since he has a display case in his office of '57 Chevy and Chevelle stuff.
I built a dozen, or so of these Monogram midgets as a kid. I found this one at the Pomona swap meet 25 years ago. I was going to build it, but every piece is still on the trees just as it was packaged. I just couldn't bring myself to mess with it.
expertly resurrected by @themoose Hello, My wife and I used to go to this old toy store in Belmont shore. They had the best selection of toys and especially old car models. So, I had been looking around for a 58 Chevy Impala model. I wanted to make the last version that I had finished for the real black 58 Impala. Buick Skylark wire wheels adapted and modified to look good on Impala. I had henry’s machine shop do the work and it looked rather cool. I had the only 58 Impala in So Cal that had Buick Skylark wire wheels, a C&O Stick Hydro and a modified 348 motor that put a solid 290-300 hp to the rear wheels, as shown on a dyno. Then the Skylark wires were purchased and the hubs and axles were modified. Time for some fast cruising in So Cal. It was a great time for the last rounds of hot rod/drag racing and cruising on the streets before the long grind in college. So, one summer day, my wife and I had a great lunch at Dominico’s Pizza Parlor and wandered around Belmont Shore shops. We (I) purchased the 58 Impala kit and had great plans on getting it together. Well, 50 years later, it is still in wrappers & never opened. It is still in 1967 condition. Back then, my wife did question my purchase of the plastic model. Somehow, she did not know why I still wanted to build model cars. The Impala model kit is still in wrappers, as I am still looking for 1/25 scale Buick Skylark Wire Wheels to make the model into the “custom era” Impala from the 1963 Summer. Once I get those, then the rest will be a concentrated build to the finish. Jnaki This model kit was purchased a couple of years later in the same Belmont Shore toy shop. I wanted to have the lasting memory of our 671 SBC powered 1940 Willys Coupe. There is no specific 1940 Willys model kit, so the closest thing is the 1941 model with the single grille. But, I am looking for the same 1/25 scale 1940 Willys Coupe front end with twin grilles. Presently there are no models with the twin grilles. There is a hard plastic version cast by another modeler, but it is not for me. Why are they still in wrappers? After being called a “hoarder” for storing these away, it is funny that I am still keeping them around for two reasons. I want to finish those two models, but time is slipping away. If and when I find the appropriate parts, then perhaps it will not be a part of the garage drawer hoarding program, but a cool dust catcher sitting on my desk. My brother’s choice of color was to be yellow. Mine at the time was silver. But, the red primer last look of our 40 Willys Coupe is a lasting memory, so, I will break out the red primer spray can one more time. If and when I find the twin grille unit. But, the memory of the last day at Lion’s Dragstrip in August 1960 will probably be the last model made. In memory of the August 1960 elimination runs… Thanks, James...
I'm with the leave them unbuilt crowd. After finding a mint one, it seems a shame to butcher it. Kind of dumb.
I knew that you were a special car guy but looking at the box of builders and drivers.... you are in some serious rare air there.
Cool trucks @rusty1! Prime candidates for the Sunday Model thread. The Model T pickup I posted is actually a recent reissue using the original artwork and tooling. There are enough parts to still build a hot rod roadster which is my plan. I felt like it doesn't really qualify as a vintage kit but I pulled the trigger anyway, Ha Ha! Here is the link to the ongoing Sunday Models: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/sunday-models.869868/page-207#post-14625376
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