1960's and 1970's Vehicles

[wazzou]

Brian -
In addition to the orders already placed, you can just assume a standing order for anything pre-1970.

[peteski]

Brian,
good to see you making excellent progress on this project!  I'm also glad to see that the idea of molding the chassis, interior, and wheels as a single casting worked out well.

I have a question about the photos of the masters: Some of the panels on some vehicles (like the Vista Cruiser roof for example) look slightly concave.  Is that just the way that the photos came out?

[GimpLizard]

Mr. VonRyan is 100%, absolutely VonRight. We need more Ramblers. Sadly, he and I area bout the only two wantin' to travel the road.

Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to shrink cast Ramblers. There are very few HO or 1/64 scale AMC products out there. Johnny Lightening did a '69 Rebel Machine. And a Gremilin, I think. Somebody makes an a Gremlin and a Pacer in HO. But other than that, I can't think of much. I have plenty of 1/25 Rambler/AMC models. But, for all practical purposes, it would be imposible to shrink those down.

Somewhere I have a diecast '59 Rambler wagon (made by Dinky). Not sure what scale it is. It's bigger than 1/64. but smaller than 1/32. Maybe 1/43.

[VonRyan]

Mr. VonRyan is 100%, absolutely VonRight. We need more Ramblers. Sadly, he and I area bout the only two wantin' to travel the road.

Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to shrink cast Ramblers. There are very few HO or 1/64 scale AMC products out there. Johnny Lightening did a '69 Rebel Machine. And a Gremilin, I think. Somebody makes an a Gremlin and a Pacer in HO. But other than that, I can't think of much. I have plenty of 1/25 Rambler/AMC models. But, for all practical purposes, it would be imposible to shrink those down.

Somewhere I have a diecast '59 Rambler wagon (made by Dinky). Not sure what scale it is. It's bigger than 1/64. but smaller than 1/32. Maybe 1/43.

 

The '50s Rambler American looks strange if you ask me. The '67 American, Ambassador, and the station-wagon has just the look that i've always been searching for in a car (i.e. since i was born).

A '69 American doesn't deviate much from the look of the '67 and luckily the 6-cylinder engine was used across many models of AMC cars for many years (and was very reliable) so it does kick the whole off-brand thing in the rear. Even with all the pluses of the '69 American I found, the only thing my mother cannot get past is the year.... there is hardly any post-1985 car that I would even consider buying... (In short, there is no doubt that i'm going to be forced to take the bus to college...)



-Cody F.

[Rasputen]

I have a question about the photos of the masters: Some of the panels on some vehicles (like the Vista Cruiser roof for example) look slightly concave.  Is that just the way that the photos came out?

I think the Vista Cruiser roof is just a product of the angle it was photographed at.  Having said that, the body casting is one of the thinnest and most fragile of all the ones I have made.  If I spot any distorted panels, I try to fix them in the master before I make any copies.  Or, on several vehicles I have had to start all over if they look too goofy.

Edit - After looking at the photo again, I can see there is some distortion that shows up in the roof rack that is cast integral with the roof.  You should be able to sand the roof rack flat, but I'll do the same with the master and put it back in line to get a new mold.  The front part of the roof is not distorted like the roof rack.

[sizemore]

I just want to know where to send my life savings.

Thanks,
The S.

 

[GimpLizard]

Sent you a PM, Rasputen. Gotta have those early 60's cars. (Plymouth, Dodge & For wagon). Still wavering on the '68 Ford pickup. Those other 60's pickups you're working on... early ot late 60's?

Ryan... AMC's 7 main-bearing 232 & 258 6 cyliner engines. They could not be killed. And got decent milage. (Rambler/AMC was way ahead of the game when it came to fuel milage.)

[VonRyan]

Which is one thing that my mother and grandmother cannot seem to understand... They just cannot seem to get past the model year...
At 4k obo for a '69 Rambler American with 37000 miles (and garage kept all its life, plus it currently has P.A. antique tags) it is certainly better than some 100000+ miles car from the '90s that is ugly as sin...


-Cody F.

[GimpLizard]

A '69 American... under 37k... Garage kept... (I assume rust free)... 4 grand?

Fer crying out loud, boy. Don't just sit there. Go git that baby. And not that it matters all that much, but would she be a 2 door, 4 door or wagon?

Iffin you need to convince mom & ma-mom, just do some little 'r' research. An' show 'em what such a fine "vintage" automobile is worth on the open market.

[VonRyan]

A '69 American... under 37k... Garage kept... (I assume rust free)... 4 grand?

Fer crying out loud, boy. Don't just sit there. Go git that baby. And not that it matters all that much, but would she be a 2 door, 4 door or wagon?

Iffin you need to convince mom & ma-mom, just do some little 'r' research. An' show 'em what such a fine "vintage" automobile is worth on the open market.

'69 Rambler American (2-door) Plus it's just the right color.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3847535418.html


-Cody F.

[bigike]

  Please make a variety of vehicles form the 60's and 70's.

[Rasputen]

Those other 60's pickups you're working on... early or late 60's?

The other 60s pickups I am planning on are as follows:
65 IH
65 Dodge
65 Chevy
61 Ford

Some of these will be a long ways in the future as they are difficult to do.  I did learn a lot from making the 68 Ford so hopefully I can apply the same lessons to the others.  I realize that for rural and industrial scenes, these would be at the top of the list.

[GimpLizard]

The other 60s pickups I am planning on are as follows:
65 IH
65 Dodge
65 Chevy
61 Ford

Some of these will be a long ways in the future as they are difficult to do.  I did learn a lot from making the 68 Ford so hopefully I can apply the same lessons to the others.  I realize that for rural and industrial scenes, these would be at the top of the list.

A '65 IH? Worth the wait. And since my (planned) layout is mostly rural (and mid to late 60's vintage)... you realized quite correctly. I think I'll have to park one over in Hal's driveway.

Ryan? Listen boy. If you can't convince mom that car is worth the 4 grand, then run away from home. Drastic times call for drastic measures. 

[sirenwerks]

The other 60s pickups I am planning on are as follows:
65 IH
65 Dodge
65 Chevy
61 Ford

Some of these will be a long ways in the future as they are difficult to do.  I did learn a lot from making the 68 Ford so hopefully I can apply the same lessons to the others.  I realize that for rural and industrial scenes, these would be at the top of the list.

Your should lower that Dodge from 65 to 64; the dual headlights were classy.  Or would that '65 be an A100?

[sizemore]

A '67 Corvette Coupe would be nice.


The S.