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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 24, 2024 5:50:47 GMT -6
gee, do you think Steve Scott knew where it actually was , or was that just another story ? He knew. Kept it a secret as it was a friend in CA. I did not realize how much dope there is on the Uncertain T, including a Facebook page. My thread here in the 1:1 forum: coffincorner.proboards.com/thread/21466/uncertain-restored
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 24, 2024 5:48:53 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 24, 2024 5:37:07 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 24, 2024 4:59:00 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 24, 2024 4:43:16 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 23, 2024 21:53:57 GMT -6
After all these years.... An Award-Winning California Custom Hidden for Decades Comes to Light
The Uncertain-T shook up the car-show scene in 1965, then it disappeared until now. You don't have to be a hot-rod historian to get a little tingle when the door lifts on something like this. www.caranddriver.com/news/a46496835/california-custom-hot-rod-returns/
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 18, 2024 7:00:14 GMT -6
That's a significant improvement and took some real patience!
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 13, 2024 7:47:09 GMT -6
Back 1990 I built a 8 x 12 HO layout that was full scenery. It was 4 lanes and we raced it every TUE for about 9 years. It was moved to a friends house and I find lost track of it. Still have all my HO cars. Did the 1/24 slots in So Cal 1960's too! And of course you have no pics of it because film cost money back then, right?
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 12, 2024 13:04:34 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 12, 2024 3:53:37 GMT -6
Wow to own a complete series is one thing, but to build and display that series is quite another! Bravo! And the boxes look to be in great shape too.
Next up: construct a small sandbox to display them in a circle like they were at ummmmmmm, dare I say it--a RALLY!
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 12, 2024 3:35:12 GMT -6
Navy Blue and Sand will look awesome on the Beer Wagon ! Those decals look really nice too ! Did you have to supply the artwork or did they do everything for you ? I supplied the artwork (shown in the thread). I'm guessing that, even if they agreed to gin up artwork in Adobe Illustrator, it would be prohibitively expensive.
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 9, 2024 6:38:39 GMT -6
Ok, so nobody has these decals , does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can get a decent set made ? I have a damaged set for a scan . I just had a set of custom decals made from Bedlam Creations. I have not tried them yet, but they certainly look good. Now, I had some difficulties with shipping (they got lost) and communications (his name is Josh), but eventually, it turned out all right: www.bedlamcreations.com/custom-waterslide-decals/jmuma@bedlamcreations.com
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 7, 2024 17:24:54 GMT -6
I lived in Memphis for 11 years. I passed this ancient, derelict brewery a few times while partying downtown: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_BrewerySome local guy with $$$$$ converted it into lux apartments and such: www.atthebrewery.com/My friend Louis Kimery sent me a pic of a beer truck with their leading brand, "Goldcrest 51". He said I should take the Tom Daniel Beer Wagon and make a tribute to the old operations. I agreed it was a good idea and had some decals made to use on an RC Cola Wagon I got off of ebay. Louis suggested a color combination of Navy blue and tan/sand. I think that would look great. I'll post when completed. Pics below:
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 7, 2024 17:02:14 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 7, 2024 7:44:13 GMT -6
That's badass-looking. Great stance, which is everything on any kind of classic/muscle car from the era.
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 6, 2024 7:41:14 GMT -6
There was a feature piece today in the NYT about the death of a WWII Brit who was an uncanny desert navigator against the Germans and Italians in North Africa. He died at 103 and left an amazing story and legacy. So naturally, I got thinking about Rommel's Rod, but actually more about Rat Patrol. We loved Rat Patrol in the 60s. If you are not familiar, here is a micro-synopsis: The Rat Patrol is an American action and adventure television series that aired on ABC between 1966 and 1968. The show follows the exploits of four Allied soldiers — three Americans and one British — who are part of a long-range desert patrol group in the North African campaign during World War II. Their mission: "to attack, harass and wreak havoc on Field Marshal Rommel's vaunted Afrika Korps".I think I built a Rat Patrol jeep in the late 60s. So I got looking online and found this incredible gem. It's listed for over $900. What a blast from the past: www.unclealstoys.com/product/the-rat-patrol-plastic-model-sealed-kit-1967-by-aurora-100-complete/
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 4, 2024 19:51:18 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Jan 4, 2024 6:54:59 GMT -6
Never heard of this guy so thanks a million for the introduction. Great restoration on something truly unique! I went to look him up and yes, to say he was a "character" is an understatement. Here is a concise summary of him: bangshift.com/general-news/jocko-johnson-is-dead/
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Post by Rallymaster on Dec 23, 2023 18:58:44 GMT -6
My car friend Louis sent me this link, because he was watching a bio on Tom Wolfe on Netflix. I had run across references to this seminal piece before, but never read it in its entirety til now. WARNING: it's lengthy, but brilliantly captures the custom car culture in SoCal and has significant interviews with George Barris and Big Daddy Roth. If like me, you dig car culture in the post WWII era and how our showrod hobby evolved, it's a must-read. I did not know that is was "New Journalism". The year was 1963: classic.esquire.com/article/share/b325d659-e840-4d63-9c5b-6beb316083fe-------------------------------------------- From Google's Bard on Tim Wolfe:
Tom Wolfe was a major figure at Esquire magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. He is considered one of the pioneers of "New Journalism," a style of writing that blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction and incorporated literary techniques into reportage.
Wolfe's early career was launched at Esquire. He landed his first major assignment for the magazine in 1963, during a newspaper strike in New York City. This assignment, a piece on the hot rod and custom car culture of southern California, eventually became his iconic article "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby." This article not only helped shape the New Journalism movement but also established Wolfe as a leading voice in American culture.
Over the next decade, Wolfe wrote numerous other articles for Esquire, covering a wide range of topics from the space race to the counterculture movement. He became known for his vivid descriptions, satirical wit, and ability to capture the essence of American subcultures. His Esquire articles were later collected into two books, "The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby" and "The Pump-House Gang."
While Wolfe eventually went on to write novels and other long-form works, his contributions to Esquire remain a significant part of his legacy. He helped redefine magazine writing and paved the way for a generation of new journalists.
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Post by Rallymaster on Dec 21, 2023 6:09:03 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Dec 17, 2023 7:39:31 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 19, 2023 6:46:59 GMT -6
This is another excellent concept and great execution. That green alcohol wash on the chrome--I have never seen that before and love how it fits with the overall color scheme. Can you tell me more about what that actually is?
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 12, 2023 6:23:29 GMT -6
Good report and great work!
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 11, 2023 6:05:21 GMT -6
Wicked! Need more pics and the description!
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 3, 2023 4:45:14 GMT -6
I just love the shape of the Karmann Ghia. There was a time in my life when I worked commercial construction (Iron Worker) and car-pooled with this old German guy whose daily driver was a Karmann Ghia.
Yes, that's a salt-build for sure, but can you explain the decals? I had to laugh when I saw the SweetTarts one.
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Post by Rallymaster on Oct 21, 2023 4:25:00 GMT -6
Wow that's really something to see the 1-1 actual build in fantastic condition. I for one did not know about the caramel-colored windshield which I like better than the clear.
Question: what would be the best way to tint the windshield on the model kit?
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Post by Rallymaster on Oct 5, 2023 5:51:10 GMT -6
Good to see this one "in the flesh". Nice clean build, but since I never opened this kit when I had it, does the extra tire and the luggage stuff on the top come with the kit?
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Post by Rallymaster on Sept 6, 2023 6:15:23 GMT -6
From Kustomrama, and dig the " Instant T" he built in 1971--DR ------------------------------------------------- Andy Brizio's 1915 Ford Model T C-Cab Panel Truck featured a ribbon paint job by Art Himsl. Named "Instant T," the car was built mainly to drive to the Street Rod Nationals in Memphis, Tennessee, in August of 1971. At the show, it won the "Best Appearing Car" award in competition with 1,500 other cars. Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham bought the truck and shipped it to England, where it later appeared in the film The Song Remain the Same. Known as the Rodfather, Andy Brizio passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. His journey into hot rodding began during his high school years. After buying a 1932 Ford Coupe, he regularly participated at the Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, becoming a flag starter, gaining experience, and making connections within the hot-rodding community. We invite you to explore our story on Andy Brizio on Kustomrama, where you can find more information and photos of some of his remarkable work. If you have any memorable stories about Andy that you'd like to share with us, we'd love to hear them. Click here to visit our article.
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Post by Rallymaster on Aug 31, 2023 6:05:39 GMT -6
Howard, this is inspiring, but you need to warn us that these two links host around 1,200 photos! For my part, I'll view most of them in the evening when the misses abandons me for her latest murder mystery book. After Christmas, I will drive my 2021 Mustang from Milwaukee/Mequon to Mesa, AZ where we hide for the winter til May 1. Your story here has inspired me to route my trip through Lincoln to see this now-expanded museum and Starbird's displays. As for Corvettes, well, owning one has been a 44-year dream of mine. As it so happens, I'm on the list at two dealerships to order a 2024 C8 Stingray convertible. I won't take museum delivery in Bowling Green, but I will get there in late 2024 for sure. Thanks for the tips and photos!
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Post by Rallymaster on Aug 26, 2023 13:38:53 GMT -6
Curious--how do we know it's Mr. Marek? By the way, I own the combo kit of the Snake and Mongoose that I look forward to building some day. And I had forgotten about the 2013 movie so thanks for the reminder to get it on my list!
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