Rich Argus

 

 

Rich Argus

"Flames"

3089 North Jerusalem Road

Levittown, NY  11756

516-579-3379

How long have you been a member of MassCar? Less than a year

How long have you been building models? Since 1986

What do you usually build? Early 50s hot rods & customs

Where do you usually build? At home

How many built models do you have? 100

How many unbuilt models do you have? 180

Do you ever take built models and run them around on the table or floor making "Vroom, vroom" noises? Not telling

Have you ever won an award for building a model? LIARS, MassCar, Rhinebeck, Modcom, Classic Plastic

What are you favorite 3 models you have built? AMT 1967 Chevelle SS (Had one - 396/425 hp); AMT 1932 Ford Coupe (Had one - chopped & channeled); AMT 1936 Ford 5-window (Had one - primed, Pontiac powered)

Did you take your medication today? yes

What do you drive now? 91 Toyota PU & '72 Chevy Nova SS

Are you bitter about it? Yes & no

Are you saving your pennies for something fun to drive? Yes

With an unlimited budget, what 6 full size cars would you have in your garage? 1936 3-window Ford coupe; 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II - 426 Wedgemotor; 1931 Chevy 5-window coupe; 1949 Olds; 1949 Chopped Merc full custom; 1932 Chopped 5-window Ford Coupe

Do you have children? Yes, 4

Do you build models with them? Build w/the grandsons

Do you deserve a medal? No

Do you go to car shows? Yes

Do you go because Tony makes you? No

What are your favorite car shows and why? Rhinebeck & Syracuse Nationals

 

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