Ford Funny Cars

[@Bbbuddy]

As a kids in Massachusetts, my friends and I discovered that Monogram would sell us individual parts. We had to mail them a list, and they’d respond with a price (usually less than a dollar). We’d mail the coins, and a few weeks later would receive a package. The company’s address was on Waukegan Rd in Morton Grove, IL. Years later, I was driving near my house in Glenview, IL, and realized I was in front of that same Monogram plant. Very surreal. BTW, it’s a condo development now.

[@xfactorautomotive1496]

The 3D printed stuff was amazing.

[@kenbtheman]

Great video Steve. I'm 71 and still building model cars (when I'm not working on the real thing). I even belong to a local model car club and a local model airplane club. We don't have any young kids in the clubs, they don't seem to be interested. It's too bad as it's such a good hobby. Thanks for inviting us into your home and sharing your model cars with us.

[@daynadiggle8169]

Hi , Ken , I'm closer to 70 than a C hair and will be celebrating my birthday soon . Liked your comment . It's true , the kids of today have no interest at all in this kind of stuff . I tell them I grew up in the best times ever in the 50's and 60's . Things were definitely different back then and I've carried over a lot of these fun times into my life today . A lot of people call me an old teenager and I say do what you want and it will keep you young . I can't build model cars or planes anymore because of the arthritis . But it doesn't stop me from having fun in different ways . You have a great day and keep having fun !

[@ddellwo]

I notice the same thing with my 17-year-old son and his group of buddies - their culture is far less “car-centric” than mine was growing up. If any of them are “enthusiasts” they seem to be more into 4WD pickups and mudding - so maybe that will eventually develop into a broader appreciation for the car hobby in all its forms……..🤞

[@timemachinesscalemodels]

Definitely digging your model content, Steve. Keep it coming.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@ Time Machines Scale Models Your right I tried building one as a kid I think it was a Chevy Malibu. Those builds take a lot of patience. That’s why I appreciate these videos even more. And Steve uses them as references to the Junkyard Crawl so it’s a win win. 👍

[@iainstarrs1371]

You know I really hope it keeps snowing. As a fellow builder I’d be happy to see what’s in the rest of every box on the shelf!

[@danm2173]

I was thinking the same thing, More snow = more videos like this.

[@jefffixesit60]

I remember building those in the 60's, when the AMT and MPC kits were about $2.50 each. My fantasy cars were more like "what if they raced Riviera's and Galaxie's and Fury's at Indianapolis and LeMans?". Military, mechanic, electronics, and bike racing careers put modeling on the shelf for me, but the skills I grew back then are still with me. Currently building guitars for hobbying, but model cars are always in my head, whatever I do as "68" rolls up on my meat odometer. Great series, thanks for sharing

[@tomwesley7884]

Yes, model building does develop skills, especially for the little fellers. Like you said, the abilities aren't lost

[@genemanno1533]

I go back to the late ‘50’s as a kid building model cars. And I don’t recall prices much over $2.00 if that. New models back then would have been stuff like the ‘57 Chevy or ‘57 T bird. I won Revell model contest at the local hobby shop and got an “arched“ trophy with the customized ‘57 T bird. Still have it.

[@burthenry7740]

When I was building models, I kept all the extra parts. There were leftover tires, wheel covers, mag wheels, custom body parts, etc. So I got the idea of building a garage!. An 18" x 18" cardboard box with the top and front side removed, some construction paper glued to the walls to resemble pegboard, the sprues were used to make tire racks. I thought it looked pretty cool! None of my friends had anything like it. Then my older cousin came over to visit, and she said, "Oh, you made a diorama !" A what?? I guess my original idea wasn't so original! As an 11 year old I was crushed. Just a hint of some of life's future disappointments! 😁😉

[@ddellwo]

I used to make my “garage diorama’s” out of Lego’s and would dream of what my REAL garage would someday look like! My current garage is pretty nice, but still not what I had dreamed of as a kid - might need to have a rich uncle die for that to happen! Unfortunately, all of my “known” uncles are either already dead or currently broke……😂

[@toddbob55]

Fords were by far the coolest Hot Rods!! 32 Ford or a lightweight Galaxie or hell a Shelby Cobra!!!

[@RoadNoise29100]

Shaved wipers! A Masterpiece! "KIT BASH"......YESSSSSS! And I was that disappointed crying kid! I learned that the BIG MAC you see on TV isn't always the one you get in your "TO GO" bag, lol! Fascinating video, Mags!

[@Detectaddict]

Love the models Steve, your truely a master at em , loved making em when I was younger now you’ve made me want to get back into em cheers for that 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!

[@thomassmolenski2600]

IS A LOT OF FUN and I DIDN'Y STOP

[@daveywaite25]

Steve, one of my all time favorite models was a Mustang funny car with the "Russ Davis Ford" sponsor decals. This model came with a clear body. I painted all the necessary parts and chassis, but left the body clear. It was just stunning. Man, those were great days. I was 10 or 11 years old. (63 now).

[@tomwesley7884]

sounds cool

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I saw the Ford Fairlane GT at a then Manhattan Ford dealer, Gotham Ford. My dad was buying me my first car in 64. Three choices, the Fairlane, 64 1/2 Mustang, Galaxy EL 500 Convertible . The Galaxy won out. What a stunning looking car, cascade green and tan bucket seats with automatic transmission on the floor. Miss my dad.

[@googleusergp]

I believe that eventually became Manhattan Ford and closed a few years ago. I knew a long time salesman that worked there. I think he's long retired as I haven't spoken to him in several years.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@googleusergp sorry no. Gotham Ford was in 1st Avenue around 62 Street. When it shuddered its doors it became Chippendales. I know cause my oldest son and his friend waited tables there. He once remarked to me that a woman grabbed his rear 😂

[@googleusergp]

@@HotRod-wv4vm No, I meant the assignment of the dealership. I should have clarified that. In other words, Manhattan Ford "took over" the dealership coverage for Gotham when they went out of business.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@googleusergp oh 👌

[@googleusergp]

@@HotRod-wv4vm Manhattan Ford had a lot municipal contracts through the mid-2000s. They were a very active dealer and then things came unraveled for them.

[@larrykroger3100]

the detail on that resin Holley carb is insane !! love the model stuff !!

[@ddellwo]

Yes - pretty amazing, huh……???

[@joshuagibson2520]

I'm really good on mills and lathes, but have never been great at modeling. Steve does some really good work. Esp what he showed yesterday grafting the different wheelbase fender / wheel openings.

[@throckmorton8477]

The detail of some of those kits is amazing. I still have an unbuilt '57 Ford AMT. You can see the numbers on the dashboard for the speedometer, clock, and radio. I have a few other kits of cars I have owned, but in a way I don't want to build them. It is so cool to see them in the box all unassembled. Like when you opened a box for the first time and thought, "Oh, this is a good kit ! "

[@affarabelli1281]

Love the GUMOUT advertising on the Mustang kit. My prayers 🙏 are with Steve.

[@lilmike2710]

I'm a 53 year old model builder and enthusiast. You're never too old and anyone who tries to make some disparaging remarks about a grown man still enjoying himself by building them deserves the insults that someone like myself would surely throw back at them. Lol I guess that they assume we're all supposed to enjoy golf, gardening and travelling in an RV, going from casino to casino, blowing our kids inheritances up a wild rabbits a**.... 😏

[@ddellwo]

I think I’d rather just stay working than retire and be forced to go golfing every day…….😂

[@deltabloo]

The box art was magic! It always drew you in. Seeing all the options laid out sparked your imagination .

[@goingjag]

Get well soon Steve, hope the newer viewers of your channel are appreciative of your work.

[@shepsplasticbodyshop]

The Fairlane with the chrome parachute 😂 I love that parachute!

[@Cstoreri]

“I saw you first “ mellencamp

[@ddellwo]

Definitely an under-appreciated era of his career - lots of good music came out after his “American Fool” and “Uh-Huh” and “Scarecrow” MTV peak…….👍

[@chriscadman6379]

I can smell the model glue. Oops. Getting dizzy!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

LOL reminds me of a buddy I I had in the Army that used to inhale airplane glue and ups as a chaser😀

[@lilmike2710]

I've always loved that sweet aroma of the Testors paints. Speaking of sniffing glue... It was way back in the late 70s early 80's that my mother bought me a model paint and glue set. It was made by Testors but the plastic model cement was "sniff proof".. it came in an orange colored tube and smelled (sort of) like oranges. I didn't mind the difference except for the fact that it was noticeably inferior to Testors original cement. Took forever to dry and that's not ideal for model car building. Especially for the pieces that required you holding them together for a few minutes. It also was quite noticeably brittle after it dried and your model would slowly fall apart... Almost like an actual car 😂

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@lilmike2710 I was in the army from 66-68 when I saw my buddy do his glue thing

[@nonamesplease6288]

That crappy, sticky, messy tube glue is a thing of the past. Now we use modern, sophisticated liquid cement. You still don't want to sniff the stuff though.

[@lilmike2710]

@@HotRod-wv4vm I'm sure that was an unpleasant sight to behold

[@mymoparstoo]

He loves his models as much as the real thing.

[@tomlappin9657]

Great collection of kits ...WOW.....model kit heaven

[@TrashcanGarage]

Cottage industry resin models provided with a '63 Fury wagon that I'm going to turn into the Savoy I was building back in high school '78. Thanks for the tour Steve. Let us know when you hold that open house, I'd love to see your stash in person.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! Morning to all ! Love these videos ❤ ! Steve your buddy’s at the re-run channel ( MT ) LOL ! Your season 3 will air here on Long Island . You have great models !

[@tomwesley7884]

Morning

[@82lube]

wow, love the 3d printed Slant 6

[@maidenrulz73]

Remember car-toons magazine…..the artwork in those magazines blew my mind as a kid

[@rixkafer56]

Cool shirt Steve ! That gold Bronco fastback is awesome !! Thanks again

[@donaldwilson6954]

Wow. Thanks for sharing your builds and stuff. Just incredible.

[@TheKraut]

Great stuff Steve! been building models since 1967....never grow up, just keep building! (and riding motorsickles!)

[@michaeljencks7551]

Awesome models brother.love your channels I am in too modeling I can't afford the real deal so I builded thank you for your time and hard work.

[@jhuntosgarage]

I still build models, mostly aircraft. Harder than it looks and sky is the limit for derails. Thanks for sharing, Steve!

[@frankjones4094]

From one rejuvenile to another, I sure am glad you moved back to Massachusetts. Where we get snow days to play with models.

[@SuperOperator4]

Reminds me of the Testors days from the 60's....

[@popeyeman69]

Your Ford AF/X'ers are completely awesome Steve, and the Cougar II is my fav. Much respect my friend

[@johnh3476]

You always make my morning coffee interesting! 👍

[@njcivicwagon1]

Wow! What a treat Steve. Amazing builds and love your “What if’s” themes. Makes the projects when more fun to build. You absolutely right about the vintage box arts. Even today they’re so desirable. Just incredible art. I’d pay admission to visit your fortress of solitude! Keep up the great work. I’ll have to give you a follow on Instagram!

[@bluesthing7490]

Very enjoyable Steve! Thank you!!!

[@mattskustomkreations]

Love the models! Mine mostly wound up half/done or glue bombs in the 70s& 80s. I still have them somewhere. Now I stick to designing and building LEGO cars on my channel. No glue! Lol

[@chrisscearce]

Hi Steve, another great video of your superior craftsmanship. I unfortunately don't have Instagram or any other social media accounts. I know I'm missing out on some things, especially now that I know your models are featured on one of them. I like the "model bashing" thing. That's what I do myself. I don't throw away any parts or pieces. I built a lot of stock replicas and 50s lead sled customs. Talk about bodywork. It's probably not as much work involved installing Frenched in taillights, etc, but it sure does take a steady hand and some precise cutting. I also like to build realistic stuff. Things like old trucks, etc, rusty and crusty with maybe a different colour door or fender, maybe a cracked windshield, etc. Some others I like to build are stock looking pickups or sleepers with full custom suspensions and race engines. I'm looking at a model I built probably 40yrs ago. A chopped top 54 Ford F100 Corvette independent rear-end with the 427 cammer engine, full metal exhaust from the header back, opening doors and hood, front wheels turn, tubbed bed with the fattest wheel combo you can stuff under a fat fender Ford also with wooden floor inside the bed (shaved down popsicle sticks stained) and it's sitting in the "weeds" the front is about 2mm off the table. I used to be able to detail the interior, including the dash cluster and speedometer, etc. I think its the paint or brush quality nothing wrong with my eyes or stead.d.d.dy hand. LoL. The use of a 3D printer is definitely a game changer. I can imagine the unlimited designs that I myself would recreate. Thanks again, Steve, for sharing your model collection. Have a blessed day everyone 🤙🏼 Namaste 🙏🏼

[@tomwesley7884]

Sounds like you got some cool builds. I had no idea printers could turn out that quality, I thought it would turn out stratified - like a layer cake

[@chrisscearce]

@Tom Wesley Hi, Thanks! I was blown away by the details of that printed part Steve had shown. That's got to be a dream come true for all model builders. My grandfather built model planes and ships of all kinds. He really liked the boats with sails like an old pirate ship, etc. The amount of rope, string, cord, orwhatever its called needed to finish was unreal and a bit too much for me. I remember him tying each knot perfectly to get that scaled down look to appear real. That sort of got me into building. I remember buying a model just for the engine or wheels and the rest of the model sit until I found a use for it of started a new build. I started building the realistic stuff (rusty or bent up) right after I had left a body next to a heater for to long and it warped and one fender sort of crumbled into the wheel opening as if it was hit in an accident. So I tried to get the grill, hood, and bumper to bend into the same 'hit'. It didn't turn out like I had imagined, but it was a start, and I started experimenting. Trying to create a rough texture of surface rust and a broken windshield was my 1st big challenge. They used to post pictures of car accidents in the local paper, and I would use those images as ideas or create that same car. I had so many models that I knew I would never build but would look cool in an accident scenario. I thought about trying to recreate famous car accidents like Jane Mansfield or James Dean but at the time I had no images of those. The internet is now full of these images, and someday, I may try to recreate them, but I'm way too busy traveling and seeing the things I read about as a kid. I follow music festivals also. I'm trying to see all of the legendary acts before they pass on. Thanks for commenting, friend 🤙🏼 Namaste 🙏🏼

[@alexquick5491]

As a model builder myself I love these videos Steve. The last one I built was a weathered and trim holed tribute to the Willy's Gasser in Hot Rod and a tribute to the GTX in Joe Dirt I was able to paint and check the roof to look like a vinyl convertible top and Completely by accident! Do you have a closeup of what the model companies are on your shirt? It looks pretty hilarious

[@davidchristensen6908]

Almost 3 mins video. Lots of fun looking through your models. 3d printing is very interesting.

[@askoseppanen3779]

I realy like these model car related videos also, you have very cool models there. 😎👍🏻

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man what a collection you have there Steve! You’re one talented model builder! Very impressive! Man I wish had those! You definitely have some rare pieces. Loved them all! I’m with you on this one, I’m also an avid car model builder and collector. 👌😎👍

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

I'm glad to see you doing more model videos Steve.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Great work.

[@randyauer7303]

You sir professor Steve are amazing with these model cars I'm so impressed I wish I had your patience and experience but it is what it is good video get well soon

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Yup, Yup, Yup, another good, could watch this model stuff all day. Again can't wait till tomorrow. 😮

[@N2YTA]

Steve, I love your model car content. Where you ever involved in 1/24 scale slot cars at commercial raceways? I've raced, on and off, for decades. My favorite category is hard bodies (plastic model kits adapted to a slot car chassis)

[@dubiousf00d]

Really liking the model stuff. Keep em comin Steve!!

[@normende]

Lucky Steve...I wish I were still single!

[@stephenmanion3418]

This guy........is HARD CORE.!!!!!!!

[@Funsho97]

Those are so cool!!! I love building model cars, just wish I could find the time to build some.

[@charlesdalton985]

I’ve said you’re an artist or a craftsman - today I’m stating genius! The grafting of the hemi under glass fenders on the Mustang is brilliant! All others are as well! Enjoying these greatly ~ Chuck

[@easternhotrodder]

Awesome detail! I have recently gotten back into models, but I build them for slot car drags. Dang addicting.

[@artjones2498]

Where do you race slot cars.......i have a dozen cars....the local track closed a few yrs ago....i live in north east pa.

[@easternhotrodder]

Long drive for you. Murphy, NC and Cleveland, TN.

[@brianbethel9929]

Again Steve. These models are fantastic. I'm 55, you're provoking childhood memories! Thanks so much. I can smell the styrene (yes I saw that video) Keep up the fascinating work. Cheers from Wisconsin

[@rrmorris67]

It is impossible to have more passion and knowledge about anything than Steve has for cars and models. Must be really cool to still have the passion and obsession for something at age 50 as you had for it when you were 10 years old. Almost nobody gets to say that.

[@johnsmyth9682]

Love these!! Great video Steve

[@lukehall3914]

Loving these snow days. ( from Florida). Thanks

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍Enjoyed!!!!👍

[@jonathangehman4005]

Second. Best. Episode. Ever.

[@kencraig7308]

Hey Steve I used to Frankenstein all my old leftover model parts and make something like the Munsters coach or something George barris would do, then take em to show and tell in kindergarten and 1st grade, kids were like can you make me one of those, I'm like are you kidding me ? I was shy and thought wow you really like these. Anyway still Frankensteining cars to this day just on a larger scale.

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Shoeee!, them`s sure be some mighty nice plastic.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Hoping we get the Chevy models tomorrow!

[@smithgorrilugum4574]

It would be wildly cool if someone could compile a retrospective type coffee table book featuring images of model car box art from the sixties throughout the seventies and some interesting info on the artists and circumstances surrounding these classic art pieces.

[@sombra6153]

I had one of those Fairlane kits - had a Cammer as an optional engine. I still have the Cammer in my “model car salvage yard.”

[@blueoxmodelshop3405]

Another great video, and builds!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Lotuseless]

I recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! As a foreigner who NEVER had a chance to experience any real american muscle I appreciate both your junkyard and model kit videos. Over the span of 2 years I managed to collect some AMTs, MPCs and even Chrysler's Turbine Car from Jo-Han. They're very rare and unobtainable in Europe, nobody ever bothered to officially export them overseas, so I'm mostly hunting for them on second hand markets where some collectors occasionally get rid of them. One opportunity I really miss is IMC's first release of Mustang II. Decided to skip it as I already own Lindberg release, but little did I know that IMC had few cool extra parts like the fastback roof that I really like it. Great content, keep it up.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Lotus Steve is one of a kind I true walking Encyclopedia of vehicles. He may fall short at times and his viewers remind but most off the times he is dead on. And these Model kits slash brochures, magazines are all great references’s to the Junkyard Crawl. 👍

[@petervitti9]

Great episode. When I was a 14 year old kid, I wasn't a rivet counter. I built two palmer kits and loved them.

[@randyauer7303]

Another great video professor Steve get well soon

[@ToddHLHG]

Amazing model builds...wish you would show more of these on your KZbin channel.

[@IndridCool54]

I’m so impressed with your work and attention to detail. Really cool stuff. I noticed on the front of the IMC Cougar II box it said Adapts to Slot Racing. I used to build and race slot cars as a kid here in Tucson. The track I frequented had models of Riverside Raceway, Sebring Raceway and another road course I can’t recall. It also had a drag strip with an operating starting tree and timing system. I recall building a model of the Munsters Coach into a dragster with a custom brass tube frame and the best motor I had. Too heavy and too slow, but a lot of fun and learning. 👍🏼

[@jonleyton7905]

Great to see a BIG KID! You da man!

[@jasonwaltrowski2315]

Nice builds, and I can see a bunch of sweet kits on your shelf, and ya I still build myself

[@HansensSpeedShop]

Very cool awesome builds

[@nathanlapp2244]

Love your creations, Steve! How about some Mercury Comet AFX’ers?

[@paulwaite8019]

Thanks for sharing your collection Steve! Love the content. I’m recently retired and have returned to model car building. I have several kits that are 30+ years old that I’ll build to get back into the hobby. Do you show some of your techniques on how you cut into the bodies on your instagram page? Cheers, Paul

[@alvendetti4600]

i used that 67 mustang model for my Thirsty Pilgrim model i raced up NED in the 70's

[@jeff7.629]

Steve, you need the AMT Pintera model kit.

[@MH-rb7lp]

Amazing skill Steve, I recently got back into modeling but cannot yet get anywhere close to what you build.

[@lonnyjaw]

Yeah Steve, what material do you use for the spark plug wires and how do you fasten them on the distributor? Great models as usual! Thanks Brother.

[@bigneasy2106]

Awesome work as always

[@timstein3302]

Thanks Steve I'm really excited to see the GM cars tomorrow. I didn't know it but I think I'm a rejuvenile too. Awesome content 😊

[@mattskustomkreations]

That Ford Cougar II model is amazing! …and I’m a past owner of several ‘67-‘70 Mercury Cougars. I wish it was a Merc, but I don’t begrudge FoMoCo.

[@tkflanagan4449]

You Live my DREAM!!!! Born 1954

[@wyattoneable]

You're attention to detail is pretty cool. I enjoyed the segment about the information on the boxes.

[@robertclark9]

Most of what I got when I was a kid were AMT. The local department store didn’t have a big variety. Only when I could get to Spags could I get other brands.

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video I remember building a few models,,didn't turn out like yours but its great to see them

[@bod7468]

You do nice work.

[@hangingwithmrgseeds]

so cool Steve !! I just love everything about your models! thanks for posting!!

[@Bud88883]

There was a Ford dealership in my home town of Reading Massachusetts that ran a 65 mustang fast back in I think the pro stock division at New England drag way in the late sixties and early seventies.They kept it on an open trailer behind the building and we used to sneak back there and try to get a closer look at it. The car was painted gray and had the name the gray ghost on the sides. Anyway love the videos Steve.

[@Cool_Retro]

Don't forget that every so many months Hobby Lobby puts there model kits on sale 50% off which is great.

[@tomwesley7884]

"...we're not kids anymore" LOL What you talkin' about, Steve? I think "kit bashing" was a phrase used in Model Railroader magazine, I know I've heard that before, but not in many years. If one can do it in model form, it can happen in reality... so someone's gonna tear into a Cuda for a patch panel for their Mustang

[@franciscoppola1129]

Great video’s Steve! I look forward to your daily videos. Hey Steve wondering what is happening with your auction police sleeper?

[@steveyoung2113]

I love your model car videos Steve so cool!!!

[@oldschooltamiya]

The models are awesome steve, I'm so happy that someone of your caliber in the industry of cars loves to build models like me, I tell people all the time the model industry is opening up to the endless with 3d printing there is nothing you cant do with models now,, love the videos cant wait for the chevys tomorrow morning👌

[@crazypainter56]

the al joniec-'Bat Car "was wild

[@duanefleener5909]

Man thank you Steve! I love it when you show all these old models. I had a lot of these when I was a kid and almost forgotten about them.

[@styrenerelics]

Another great video and of course I'm diggin the content. Hope you guys get more snow. Naw, not really.