Barris Mail Truck

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Barris Mail Truck Mar 25, 2007 14:40:09 GMT -6

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Post by barrisfan- Mark-78Pinto on Mar 25, 2007 14:40:09 GMT -6

Here are some pictures of the Barris Mail Truck. It was a total glue bomb when I got it so I did the best I could. The decals were scanned to me and I cleaned them up with a paint program. Just basic Krylon colors . I went with the correct Crager wheels instead of what came with the kit.
i have picked up two more of the kits since I got this one but cannt bring myself to even think about building them
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A.J. Official Coffin Corner Klown You don't have to tell me about Tom Daniel kits, I'm a self proclaimed know it all! Posts: 2,166	Barris Mail Truck Mar 25, 2007 16:05:38 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by A.J. on Mar 25, 2007 16:05:38 GMT -6
	[br]Wanted: Aurora Hot Rod kits & boxes, VW kits (really looking for an old built up Smug Bug or Muscle Bug), and MPC Funny Cars. Always looking for Monogram kits molded in different colors as well.

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Barris Mail Truck Mar 25, 2007 17:42:20 GMT -6

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Post by gwangiboy on Mar 25, 2007 17:42:20 GMT -6

barrisfan said:

i have picked up two more of the kits since I got this one but cannt bring myself to even think about building them

Just curious -- why not? Just need time away from this car for a while, or that much of a headache to build? (I've never built one)

"So much plastic, so little glue, even less time!" Mark Rollie[br]

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Barris Mail Truck Mar 25, 2007 17:58:04 GMT -6

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Post by barrisfan- Mark-78Pinto on Mar 25, 2007 17:58:04 GMT -6

It took me about two years to finally find a Mail Truck that I could afford to build and then all of a sudden, they were popping up on E-bay left and right fairly cheap. I am sure the price is going to go back up and George Barris is not getting any younger if you know what i mean. Plus I plan on getting the better of the other two signed at the show I am doing with him at Volo.
The truck itself is a pretty simple build but the old MPC instructions have something to be desired. The fit of the body isnt perferct (gaps around the rear fenders/body) Luckly the unicycle and sled was still with the kit and those are really hard to find.
It's just nice to have the two together to go wth the other Barris vehicles I have. I have forgotten to mention that I won the Ala-Kart award for my display at the Good-Guys Great Lakes Nationals two years ago. That was pretty special since it was the first year for it.
Thanks to everyone for your comments

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Tim Nolan Showrod Jedi Master Klown Posts: 5,244	Barris Mail Truck Mar 28, 2007 16:25:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tim Nolan on Mar 28, 2007 16:25:18 GMT -6 Nice save. Always great to see a classic saved from the parts bin and brought back to life. Ya' did a nice job!

davea Guest	Barris Mail Truck Mar 28, 2007 18:32:15 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by davea on Mar 28, 2007 18:32:15 GMT -6 Good looking Mail Truck, nice job!

modelmaster1958 Master Basher Posts: 347	Barris Mail Truck Mar 30, 2007 16:41:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modelmaster1958 on Mar 30, 2007 16:41:28 GMT -6 WOW....eye catching for sure dude.....love it
	If you you can't build it in plastic build it with Horse Shit

atenzapower Putty Pushin Rivet Counter Posts: 616	Barris Mail Truck Mar 31, 2007 1:54:00 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by atenzapower on Mar 31, 2007 1:54:00 GMT -6 I want that mail truck for my job. that a good looking car dude
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Post by barrisfan- Mark-78Pinto on Mar 25, 2007 14:40:09 GMT -6

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