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05/11/2023 8:21 pm Â
Finished the last of my defective Esval '56 Chevrolet conversions. The fleet now numbers nine.  From far left clockwise, Belair 2 door hardtop, US Model Mint, roof turntable, Esval sedan delivery conversion to a 210 four door sedan, in garage door, Esval 210 2 door station wagon, Esval sedan delivery, Esval conversion to a Belair four door hardtop, US Model Mint Belair convertible, Esval sedan delivery, on transporter, Esval conversion to a 210 two door sedan, Esval Belair four door station wagon,  Franklin Mint Nomad. Transporter is an IXO item with GMC 1955 GMC tractor. Yes, I know the 1956 pickup is missing, no space in the photos.
The process:
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John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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05/11/2023 10:25 pm Â
John, I have question about the car dealership building in your pictures. I believe it is from Menards. What material is the structure, plastic, card stock, etc.?
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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Topic starter
06/11/2023 1:36 am Â
Ed, yes it is a Menards product. A bit difficult to tell what it is made of but the material is quite ridged, not likely cardboard.  Comes with LED lighting and a rotating roof turntable which can make catching a photo shot tricky. There is a removable door in the rear to get access to the showroom.Â
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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06/11/2023 9:33 am Â
Love your work John. Your collection has to have more "one ofs" than any others.
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06/11/2023 9:45 am Â
Love your work John. Your collection has to have more "one ofs" than any others.
Agreed! John is my hero!
A long, long time ago (in a Galaxie far, far away.... down the street ) I theorized my collection of diecasts would focus solely on 1950-1961 American cars and I wanted every make/model for all 11 years. Naturally, after a few years, that goal went out the window! I made the mistake many collectors do.... I started to acquire "everything!" 🙄 🙄 😯Â
I now live vicariously through John! He is ACTUALLY DOINGÂ what I started off to do.Â
John is my hero!
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06/11/2023 12:58 pm Â
John is also my hero; Quilter, Merritt, and Kuvakas.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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06/11/2023 4:02 pm Â
John is also my hero; Quilter, Merritt, and Kuvakas.
I take it that these three John's were not members of the English post-punk/indie rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds, England!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Johns
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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06/11/2023 4:04 pm Â
Excellent work John @john-quilter and really like the diorama you have set them all in.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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