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When modeling the B63B, be sure to pay attention to how the grease and grime typically gathers at certain spots on the car. Not sure where the '50' sticker came from. Revised photo is larger. Location: Bluefield, WV 11-2-03 Photo Revised: June 2, 2005 |
 CR 223313 Joe Shaw (128K) |
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Compare the side sill (the sill running along the bottom of the car) to other cars later in the series. CR 223301-223432 have what Joe says is a 'two-drop' side sill, with ribbed supports, whereas CR 223433-223462 has 'the normal full side sill that extends nearly to the sill steps.' Location: Bluefield, WV 5-5-02 Photo Online: May 29, 2004 |
 CR 223336 Joe Shaw (110K) |
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The roofs on these cars didn't hold up well to the elements. Be sure to add a heavy dose of rust to your models. Location: Bluefield, WV 8-30-03 Photo Online: May 29, 2004 |
 CR 223385 Joe Shaw (164K) |
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A close-up photo of the car's dimensional data. More detail photos are at Joe's website, which I highly recommend. Tell him the CRCyc sent you! Location: Elliston, VA 1-17-04 Photo Online: February 19, 2005 |
 CR 223385 Joe Shaw (30K) |
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The CR 223454 is part of a series of B63B's (CR 223433-223462) that has a smooth side sill. Location: Walton, VA 7-26-03 Photo Online: May 29, 2004 |
 CR 223454 Joe Shaw (99K) |
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Another view of 223454 above. Location: Hollidaysburg, PA 2004 Photo Online: June 2, 2005 |
 CR 223454 Joe Shaw (63K) |
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