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| Car Of The Day: October 1, 2010; Johnny Lightning '69 Pontiac Firebird Convertible | |
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| Swifty | Oct 1 2010, 01:00 AM Post #1 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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![]() Todays car of the day comes from Firehawk73's collection and is Johnny Lightning's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible. ![]()
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| james_autos | Oct 1 2010, 03:02 AM Post #2 |
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Your new avatar is really cool, but can't you slow it down a bit? |
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| Swifty | Oct 1 2010, 10:12 AM Post #3 |
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I slowed it down by half. Is this better? |
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| Dean-o-mite | Oct 1 2010, 02:47 PM Post #4 |
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I had the same thought as James and even laughed as I read his message....then I saw yours and realized I was already seeing the slowed-down version. Its still hard to take the images in at the speed its going. One can really only look at one car per flash as it is. I love the idea!! Awesome Dean |
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| Swifty | Oct 4 2010, 12:42 AM Post #5 |
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I slowed it down again. And I've taken the liberty of adding the individual pictures to Photobucket. I've made a seperate post with the images for anyone who wants to examine my handiwork: http://swiftysgarage.net/topic/6734625/1/ Thanks for all the interest in my signature. I'd also like to take a minute to say what a nice Firebird this is!
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| accobra64 | Oct 6 2010, 10:11 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks Swifty for doing this feature. I have a couple of the JL 1970 Pontiac Firebird convertibles including one just like the one featured here. I have never been able to exactly pinpoint a specific reason but something just doesn't seem right about this casting. Is it too wide in proportion to the length? Other opinions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Cobra |
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| Swifty | Oct 6 2010, 10:56 PM Post #7 |
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I think it has something to do with the front fascia- no one seems to be able to do a good first generation Firebird. JL's versions are bad, and Hot Wheels' '69 is even worse (their '67, however, is pretty good). And yes, a lot seem to be to short and fat. |
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| accobra64 | Oct 6 2010, 11:21 PM Post #8 |
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Swifty, I don't have any problems with the 1967-68 JL Firebird castings. I have always liked that one. I think that you may be right about the front fascia on this casting. But again, this has never been one of my favourite real Firebird automobiles. Cheers. Cobra |
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I'd also like to take a minute to say what a nice Firebird this is!

3:31 AM Jul 11