Scale Auto August 2003

Strong to the finish
By Larry Huff with David Von Almen
Patience and solid technique are keys to great looking paint jobs

1969 AMC SC/Rambler
By Jim Haught
Upgradin an old JoHan factory-stock kit

Dream come true
By Steve Culpepper
A modified 1957 Corvette for cruising

33rd Annual Portland Classic
By Andy Lilienthal
Great models from the Pacific Northwest

The lowdown on lowering
By Craig Farnsworth
How to lower your sport-compact model

Open-and-shut case
By Bill Geary with Evan Hermel
How to make worrking door latches

Special delivery
By Loren Bussewitz
Yes, you can build a 1951 Chevy sedan delivery

Painting with powder
By Steve Culpepper
Mix Pearl-Ex with clear for dazzling results

Readers' Gallery
McLaren Honda MP4/7, VW Bus, 1948 Chevy, ’71 Chevy pickup, and more

Sketchpad
By Brad Leisure
Three great Galaxies

Scale Auto, 2003, August