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Great post JB. When I was a kid I loved building Hubley die-cast models with my Dad. Of course he was all about making them accurate in every way, which also translated into the actual cars he bought/restored, he was always saying "they're only original once". Of course for me, as I got a little older and could do them myself, the real fun/creativity was combining parts from different kits to build what I considered 'hot rods' as a 10-12 year old. I think he admired my creativity, but would laugh and shake his head when he saw some of my 'creations'. Your post got me thinking about an A coupe, with slicks and a 'Nail-head' I built at the time, I was pretty sure it was still in the Barn somewhere in a box. So after 2 cups of coffee's worth of searching this morning, I was able to dig it out. This likely will be the only 'barn find' hot rod A coupe, originally built in the 60's, and in storage for 40+ years I'll ever own! Upon closer inspection, I also had to laugh at my 10 year old self's "creativity". the "nail head" turned out to be the original banger on its side with a chunk melted off (hot knife method) and the top of a Buick engine and some other unknown chrome parts glued on. Below are some pictures. I also found the remainders of the donor kit from a '36 roadster model my Dad built... and it had a Chevy Phaeton inside, Bonus! I think I might have to order some parts from Acme's website and rebuild the A to it's former glory, I suppose I'll have to leave the patina though, since it is a Hot Rod Survivor!
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