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**special-K** · 12-20-2019, 10:21 AM

I'm saying it looks like the modern Dodge stole the grille from that kit. Kit bashers! I started building car models in '61, so 3 in 1 AMTs right when they changed from SMT. They gave a tube of putty for molding, customizing. I did a lot of customs of '40s- early '60s cars back then. Man that putty was rank! I'm sure it could give a buzz. Probably why they stopped including it. Things changed after my first few years of model building and one day I walked to the drug store for some cement and they told me I had to have an adult with me. I was nine and told them off. "I've been buying modeling cement since I was six all by myself! Why can't I buy it now that I'm older?". I didn't know about huffing glue and was insulted when they told me that was why. "Well that is stupid and I'm not! I build car models and that's what it's made for!" and stormed out. I went to the hardware store and they sold it to me because that's where I bought most of my models and they knew who I was.

richards72chevy · 12-20-2019, 07:51 PM

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**special-K** · 12-22-2019, 07:10 AM

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richards72chevy · 12-22-2019, 06:34 PM

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Is that a 49-51 Chevy?

richards72chevy · 12-22-2019, 06:36 PM

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**special-K** · 12-22-2019, 08:43 PM

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Is that a 49-51 Chevy?

That's what I think.

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How about that custom?

richards72chevy · 01-01-2020, 09:54 AM

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blazer2007 · 01-01-2020, 11:31 AM

I used to own this car after it retired, about 40 yrs ago. was a record holder in Seattle area and on the cover of some magazine.I painted white and some cragar mags. was a blast to drive for one of my first cars. It had 10 % engine set back and 5;86 gears in it. All I had was a souped up 283 with a 3 speed standard but with the gears it went fast off the line but redlined quick and had a top end of about 45 or 50 MPH if I remember right. I got more pics on a CD if anyone wants some. I got them from a friend of the original owner who was sick bad and he was hoping to buy the car back for him but the new owner wouldn,t sell and the car has been siiting in the middle of nowhere in a shed for the last 40 yrs.

blazer2007 · 01-01-2020, 11:40 AM

oops ,I thought it said golden era and customs

**Wikid61** · 01-02-2020, 11:50 AM

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RustyPile · 01-02-2020, 08:47 PM

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For those that don't know, this a perennial 49 - 50 Mercury.. Probably the most kustomized model in the history of customs..

richards72chevy · 01-05-2020, 08:37 AM

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**special-K** · 01-05-2020, 09:18 AM

Customizing bled over into hot rods a lot. How about the "Little Deuce Coupe" on the Beach Boys album?

Little Deuce Coupe by Beach Boys on Mono 1963...

49-51 Merc?

richards72chevy · 01-05-2020, 09:38 AM

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**Wikid61** · 01-05-2020, 02:55 PM

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**special-K** · 01-06-2020, 07:14 AM

The '51 Merc is the ever popular custom car, but give me my Chevys

**special-K** · 01-06-2020, 07:18 AM

I love the '49-'53 Chevys. All the roofline choices. They went from the fat fender era rooflines to the first Belair hardtop.

**special-K** · 01-06-2020, 07:20 AM

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**FleetsidePaul** · 01-06-2020, 08:25 AM

My friends 59 Caddy. The T bird behind it is my other buddy's. It's nice too. I can't find any pic's of it though.

I've seen this 60 Starliner in person and it's impressive. Pictures don't do it justice. Especially when I take them. It was built by Gambinos Kustoms in San Jose.

**Wikid61** · 01-06-2020, 01:05 PM

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**special-K** · 01-12-2020, 09:34 AM

Here are a few more from that show. That silver '49 Club Coupe is my favorite '49-'51:

**special-K** · 01-24-2020, 08:26 AM

More Chevy... The Belairs

The Bel-Airs - Lullaby Of The Leaves/Walk, Don't...

The Belairs play Knuckleheads Garage 31 December...

**The Rocknrod** · 01-24-2020, 11:01 AM

That first red one just above is from Randy's shop. He's a hoot and does some of the finest work in the industry.

12-20-2019, 10:21 AM	#326
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I'm saying it looks like the modern Dodge stole the grille from that kit. Kit bashers! I started building car models in '61, so 3 in 1 AMTs right when they changed from SMT. They gave a tube of putty for molding, customizing. I did a lot of customs of '40s- early '60s cars back then. Man that putty was rank! I'm sure it could give a buzz. Probably why they stopped including it. Things changed after my first few years of model building and one day I walked to the drug store for some cement and they told me I had to have an adult with me. I was nine and told them off. "I've been buying modeling cement since I was six all by myself! Why can't I buy it now that I'm older?". I didn't know about huffing glue and was insulted when they told me that was why. "Well that is stupid and I'm not! I build car models and that's what it's made for!" and stormed out. I went to the hardware store and they sold it to me because that's where I bought most of my models and they knew who I was. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-20-2019, 07:51 PM	#327
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs FB_IMG_1576876454666.jpgFB_IMG_1576876446691.jpg Attached Images

12-22-2019, 07:10 AM	#328
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs --- Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-22-2019, 06:36 PM	#330
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01-01-2020, 09:54 AM	#332
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01-01-2020, 11:31 AM	#333
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I used to own this car after it retired, about 40 yrs ago. was a record holder in Seattle area and on the cover of some magazine.I painted white and some cragar mags. was a blast to drive for one of my first cars. It had 10 % engine set back and 5;86 gears in it. All I had was a souped up 283 with a 3 speed standard but with the gears it went fast off the line but redlined quick and had a top end of about 45 or 50 MPH if I remember right. I got more pics on a CD if anyone wants some. I got them from a friend of the original owner who was sick bad and he was hoping to buy the car back for him but the new owner wouldn,t sell and the car has been siiting in the middle of nowhere in a shed for the last 40 yrs. Attached Images

01-01-2020, 11:40 AM	#334
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs oops ,I thought it said golden era and customs

01-02-2020, 11:50 AM	#335
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01-02-2020, 11:52 AM	#336
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01-02-2020, 11:53 AM	#337
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01-05-2020, 08:37 AM	#339
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs FB_IMG_1578189622100.jpg I guess more of a street rod than a kustom.Still cool though. Attached Images

01-05-2020, 09:38 AM	#341
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs FB_IMG_1576636084045.jpgFB_IMG_1556363146612.jpg They influenced the lowriders and van guys to. Attached Images

01-05-2020, 02:55 PM	#342
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01-06-2020, 07:14 AM	#343
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs The '51 Merc is the ever popular custom car, but give me my Chevys Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2020, 07:18 AM	#344
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I love the '49-'53 Chevys. All the roofline choices. They went from the fat fender era rooflines to the first Belair hardtop. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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01-06-2020, 07:20 AM	#345
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs ... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2020, 08:25 AM	#346
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,416	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs My friends 59 Caddy. The T bird behind it is my other buddy's. It's nice too. I can't find any pic's of it though. I've seen this 60 Starliner in person and it's impressive. Pictures don't do it justice. Especially when I take them. It was built by Gambinos Kustoms in San Jose. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-06-2020, 01:05 PM	#347
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01-12-2020, 09:34 AM	#348
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Here are a few more from that show. That silver '49 Club Coupe is my favorite '49-'51: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-24-2020, 11:01 AM	#350
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs That first red one just above is from Randy's shop. He's a hoot and does some of the finest work in the industry. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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