Bob Denvers custom taxi from TVs 'The GoodGuys'

[BIGTRUCK]

With a few set backs I managed to get this one done. The TV show from the late 60s billed this as a '24 Lincoln, the kit shares a platform with the '28 Lincoln Gangbusters kit. The complete chassis are the same (except tires and wheels)the engine is the same and the body is the same . The interior is where they differ. It has an 'L' shaped rear seat thats tattered, a turn style,double coffee pot meter, and a driver seat with exposed springs on the back. Outside add-ons are a big front bumper, clothesbrush wiper, side rails, fold out step, grappling hook for quick stops, twin hood scoops, a custom roof with luggage racks and air horns. The decals were pretty fagile and needed to be cleared twice before using. The original body was warped and another kit donated the body. The hood was the trouble spot, 7pcs total plus 2 handles. I got it to work great until it was totally mounted, thats when my tone and new select words changed. I know it has an engine, the hoods not glued shut but it will never be opened by me again.  There were so many add on parts it was hard to grab it  to add another item., but as my good friend TECHMAN says  "Modeling is to relieve stress , not cause it ", it was close this time DJ. ?

Edited November 2, 2023 by BIGTRUCK

[Dave Van]

well done!!! It's a odd car for sure....but any TV & movie car is great.  I have a sealed kit, yet to open!

[karbuildr]

Despite the challenges with the hood, your build came out great, very well done.

[Classicgas]

Cool. Never heard of this show.

[Chuckyg1]

That's cool. Never saw a  build of this kit.

[Gustavo Reis]

Very cool model. 

[Street Rod]

Great build! Never heard of this tv show before.

[Yeah Nah]

Great build Ken!

Don't think this show aired in Australia, even though they inflicted Gilligan's Island and Dobie Gillis repeats on us year after year...... 

[customsrus]

Looks good. 

[TECHMAN]

What a great save!!!!   Watched as you fought your way thru this one, couple of times was wondering......   ???     Definately a ??

DJ

[ChrisR]

Cool!!!

[redscampi]

Really interesting! Never heard of the show or seen the kit. You did it justice for sure.

[Bugatti Fan]

Nice model!

Looks a bit like a car from either the Munsters of the Addams Family.  

[spencer1984]

Even if it did cause a few headaches along the way, it turned out great!

[TonyK]

You did a great job on a unique and obviously difficult model. Thanks for sharing.

[Danno]

Congrats on beating it!  I've seen this kit and I have one, but the fiddliness of it has encourgaged me to spend my little time on other stuff.  Glad you built this one!  Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Tom Geiger]

Very cool! I do have a kit, but I don’t think I ever saw one built.  
 

I believe the show was only one season, probably find episodes online

[Chuck Most]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen a built example of this kit. Having built the two other versions of the 1928 Lincoln, I feel your pain regarding the hood. 

[BIGTRUCK]

On 11/3/2023 at 8:58 PM, Tom Geiger said:

 

I believe the show was only one season, probably find episodes online

I was probably 12 or so when this show came out,but I remember I didnt like it.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Did an excellent job on it. Really nice detail.

[slusher]

Fantastic build, Ken!

[louis Carabott]

Really nice job....love it

Lou

[ewetwo]

Love this build.

[athlon]

Cool kit, great work

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Do not see these built up really. I have one in the stash, so it is nice to see yours. It even looks fiddly.