I love that copper ford ! Ding Dang that s cool

Wes, The decals were from Rob's modeling. Jerry's Towing actually

http://cgi.ebay.com/HO-Scale-DECALS-Gas-Logos-Towing-Service-MORE_W0QQitemZ300263765386QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 300263765386&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Wes, The decals were from Rob's modeling. Jerry's Towing actually

http://cgi.ebay.com/HO-Scale-DECALS-Gas-Logos-Towing-Service-MORE_W0QQitemZ300263765386QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 300263765386&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

oh cool.. i did buy from him.. i ll have to go back and check again .. thanks!

Wes

That is one, very cool tow truck! How do you keep having these slot car brainstorms? Where did the bed come from? Your detail painting on the bed details made it look something like a gazillion times better than the original. I bow to Randy, the tow-truck-meister!

(PS, I love the truck twice as much as Zilla does.)

Russ the Hutt :freak: :dude:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:Awesome work Randy!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: Another top notch job from Hilltop garage!!

Man, I have to stop looking at this thread. So many great ideas! :freak:


:thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Russ, The bed is from a diecast set I picked up from Big Lots a while back. The beds are plastic. I had to grind out most of the center, of the bed, to get it lower. Then I cut a piece of plastic,(the white plate), to cover the hole, for the boom to sit on. Thanks guys, you keep me motivated!!! RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/004-5.jpg

Nice hook conversion Randy.

Your brush touch details are really crisp ... excellent!

Randy, you rule!

Here is a link to Robs (http://www.robsmodeling.com/) website.

Wow, that truck set was a great find. You still have some neat looking cabs too. I gotta make a run to Big Lots. :freak: :dude:

Randy,
You got it as low as possible, Awesome Henry J. Still like the two-tone custom roadster Merc – great interior which looks so good & scratch built. The smooth low custom Ford PU (my favourite) has the roll pan under the front grille. We can not see the interior but it has to be tuck & roll leather. Can not wait for the Dodge Sunoco PU sitting in the wings? Can’t keep up with the builds and that is GREAT!!!

Should have known, just acquired the same tow truck bed & now have an example of how to build it. You did a nice job of finishing off the back of the Dodge cab.

Keep the Awesome builds coming! What are you going to do with the Police Car??? ...RL

Keep the Awesome builds coming! What are you going to do with the Police Car??? ...RL

RL, Sad news I'm afraid to report, because the economy has slowed so much I was forced to lay-off some of my guys. Insurance, cost of supplies, etc., costs are just to much, can't even keep my small business loan. I'm hoping I don't have to close shop, so the Police Car is on hold. I'm heading to the bank today for a financial meeting...RM

RL, Sad news I'm afraid to report, because the economy has slowed so much I was forced to lay-off some of my guys. Insurance, cost of supplies, etc., costs are just to much, can't even keep my small business loan. I'm hoping I don't have to close shop, so the Police Car is on hold. I'm heading to the bank today for a financial meeting...RM

hmmmmm.. thats too bad Randy, but if you have to borrow money to make payroll you wre ein trouble a long time before the market slide...lol...good luck at the bank, but wear your NO proof undies...

Dave

good luck at the bank, but wear your NO proof undies...

Dave

NO proof undies...RALMAO

Bob...Coach said a funny...zilla

Freakin Awsome tow truck randy!!!!!!!!!! Great detail work. Sorry about your biz man. We're feelin it down here too. I hope you weather thsi storm okay.

Rich

Thanks guys, As long as I get a little work in for the boys, I'm OK. Speaking of work, this little 37 stopped by the shop for a checkup. This is one good looking Ford. Little Tom came down from NewYork on the PowerSlot Tour. Tom's a great guy to deal with, if you ever get the chance!!! RM


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I knew I shouldn't have sent you that car. Tom

WOW!!!! That lil Tom is sweet!!!!!! :eek: Are you planning any "lil Tom clones???? I think they'd look awesome with some lights in 'em!!! And the camaro on the rack has a mile deep finish!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Well guys, things are getting better!!! The boys decided to take on a part time job, so they overhauled the old Impala. They been busy all day running up and down the highway. Hope this works out...RM
P.S. You knew it had to be a Yellow cab!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/police.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/016-1.jpg

Even Asphalt took a ride!!!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/001-10.jpg

Now thats sharp!

Fun too!

Where'd those nifty rims on the black camaro and the new taxi come from?

Now that's a taxi!!! I tried calling the number on the back and woke up some woman named Gertrude..I musta read it wrong!! :tongue: At least Asphalt got a ride!! Beautiful job on the scenery too!! I like what I see!!! Reminds me of the rock cuts on I-40 heading west into Nashville!! So far my table looks like...ummmm....crumpled balls of newspaper with plaster cloth on it!! :rolleyes: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

*snip* P.S. You knew it had to be a Yellow cab!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/police.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/016-1.jpg

Even Asphalt took a ride!!!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/001-10.jpg

Quite Honestly I didn't see it coming. Love that Taxi alot Mr. Dogs in the rear please...Hilltop. Asphalt is one lucky dog! :cool:

Bob...just had to move this picture to the next page...zilla

TAXI !!!! I NEED A FRICKIN RIDE!!!! TAXI !! ARE YOU DEAF!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

That's one of the best looking conversions I've seen for that Impala. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Geez you guys have been busy over here , a really nice green convertible a neat pickup truck .
You got models on the truck . A new tow truck, in case you guys have not seen them the tow truck also comes as a single blisterpack truck at least at our walmart. they also have a flat bed truck with a very short flat bed i think you could just get the hotwheels 1/87 scale volkswagon on it . i bought one of each truck i like the looks of it but it is short still not sure what i will make out of it, l.o.l. but the tow truck back is neat for projects, i bought mine with the idea of cutting it off and toss it in my autowreckers diorama.

Ring... Ring... Ring..., "Thank you for calling Yellow Cab". Business has been so good, the boys had to build a fleet. Be patient Wes, we'll get ya. Slotman, that was a temporary secratary, she was worn out from all the calls.
Bill, I believe I stole the Impala wheels from a BADD1RIDES car, The Camaro wheels are from a Hot Wheels 37 Ford Woodie. They have rubber tires already, so they're good for show and cruizing. Thanks guys!!! RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/TaxiPicture.jpg

What? No dents or scratches?

Those babies need a big scuuuuuuuuuhrape down the side.

Cool pic trickeration Randy!

DANG!!! Did someone call a cab?? :thumbsup::thumbsup: I can hear Alex, Banter, Jim and the rest of the drivers now...." Louie, I want a new cab....."

LOL Great stuff randy.

Nice six pack! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Too clever by half, Randy!

Sweet looking Taxi! (way to rub out the #7, heh!) Give the nice doggy a pat, yeah..and oh, put some gravy on his kibbles. (Keeping yer ears flappin in the breeze is hard work! LOL)

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Ib-i-da?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akaufman1.jpg

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Ib-i-da?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akaufman1.jpg

Que? :confused:

Sweet fleet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich

Same here Rich!!! Can't help you CJM, can't understand the message...RM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/Akaufman1.jpg
CJM's missing pic. :thumbsup:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akaufman1.jpg
Ib-i-da?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akaufman1.jpg

RALMAO...:lol:

The boys finished up the old Monte Carlo from the auction block. Decided to go straight with it. Filled in the roof flaps, added a rear spoiler and front hood oranament. Put in some custom mounts for an AFX chassis...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/montecarlo.jpg


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/001-9.jpg

That's some hood ornament -- outstanding as usual. :thumbsup:

Hilltops shop....masters of the two tone !

I'm waiting on that gaseous Wilbur in the background!

Hilltop, it is almost impossible to believe that the Monte Carlo in the lower pic started life as shown in the top pic. Talk about an ugly duckling turning into a swan - this transformation is simply amazing. Coupled with your witty understatement, this post has to be amongst the top ten of the year! :hat:

I have to agree with res.. That is the same car as the top picture???? Un freakin believable!!!! If only you painted it duplicolor orange mist, with that snorkel you could call it Kenny!!!! :jest:


http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/kenny.jpg


Nice job Randy!! Real nice!!! :thumbsup:

" .................................................. ............ ":thumbsup::thumbsup:

Randy,

Awesome!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Just about to call a Taxi when a Monte Carlo went bye & blew me away! ..RL

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/Akaufman1.jpg
CJM's missing pic. :thumbsup:

Thanks 1976Cordoba. I don't know why this picture didn't show up in the original post.

Like I said, I have to stop looking at this thread. Some great looking customs! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Thanks so much guys!!! Yep it's the same car!!! I just sanded off the roof rails, filled in the roof flap holes, then added the extra parts. Then I started adding the colors - primer, white, gray, red, and black for the windows, finished with black tape stripes, stickers, then clear. The boys were checking for tire shake. Had to raise the back door!!!
P.S. Wilbur will remain the same Bill, it's an old pumkin color, pushcar from Aurora. I bought this in a 3 pack in the late 70's, from a SuperX drug store. Car came with no rear license plate and no rear bumper. Other 2 cars on the card was a Thunderbird and a Dino, if I remember correctly...RM

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Still having a hard time believing it's the same car!!! You have outdone yourself again!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: And a :thumbsup: X10 on the landscaping and track work!!! :woohoo: Awesome!! (mine still looks like balls of newspaper covered with plastercloth) :cool:

Like I said, I have to stop looking at this thread. Some great looking customs! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

yeah i agree with ya!! dang dang!! just awesome !! :thumbsup:

Wes

Smokin!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: