Hey there Zebbie & Flyin' Bird,
Maybe you guys are on to something. Is it possible that people think it's two different cars? Nah, I'm sure most knew it was the same. This car was a lot harder than it looks. Major filing and grinding to get the body straight and smooth, re-work of the glass to fit correctly, and a total revamp of the front end because this casting is of a generic 69-70 car with no defining features out front to identify the year. The headlights are 1/32 backers for a instrument cluster gauges and the "Boss" logos on the side aren't decals (I wish they were), they are individual ID letters/numbers from Ho train rolling stock. The wheels aren't the best, but that's about all that was available 15 years ago.
It looks as though the majority of folks here are from the JL board--since 95% of the customs posted are that type, so I'm really the minority here. So far it seems if it ain't a Johnny--don't bother. I'm sure this will change a little in the following weeks. No worries--I have one JL custom I will post this weekend. Albeit small potatoes. Maybe if I go and buy a bunch of JL's for wheel swaps I wouldn't be the "weakest link".
I didn't say this car was lame-I don't think it is, but I did say I felt lame posting the pics--comparatively speaking, of course. I won't be posting any slot pics here because this board is titled die-cast.
Steady yourselves Customizers--I will be showing a few more off brands and Non-JL junk for your viewing (enjoyment?). No posts expected. :wave:
Cheers..