Nice to see Jo-Han models on RUclips. I still have shelves full of the kits and Jo-Han also sold completely finished models. My Dad was the tool room foreman for several years during the late 50's and early 60's. All the fine details like the door handles, wipers, and the dashboard were all hand engraved. I still remember most of the operation. Molding, vacuum metalizing, making the molds. Jo-Han was located on Moran street just North of East McNichols on Detroit's East side. They also had a plant on Casmere Street not too far away. That building is still standing. John Hanley also did all the art work in a studio above the front office. A Large format camera was used for the photos. Enjoy!
Worth looking at when buying is the condition of the glass, obviously it's prone to scratches from rattling around loose in the box (as is the chrome) but the windows are extremely thin compared to other kits and the curved front screen is especially prone to snapping in half. Gluing in the glass can be quite a challenge since each piece fits separately. It's rare that Jo-Han - pronounced Joe, not Yo - ever got four tyres with correctly centred white lines - usually one was off centre. The newer AMT two-piece whitewall tyres included in kits like the '58 Belvedere and '62 Thunderbird fit without much effort.
Really good review Dirk. I think the kit that you have may be the 1st re-issue of the kit. I have the 1980's issue molded in red plastic. I'm not completely certain but I think the original issue kit came in a flat box. In my kit the siren is shown on the instruction sheet in step 4. It does not have a part number. It is a chrome part but the chrome tree has no numbers on it. The inscribing that you see on the bottom side of the hood is for another version of the kit called the "roarin' rambulance". Lil Joe Thompson has a video about that kit. The details on this kit are great. The chassis & engine are quite simplified as most kits were back in the 60's. However the body , interior & engine bay details are just super from that era. The name Jo-han , is a shortened version of the company owner's name John Haneley (I think the spelling of the last name is correct). There is no "YO" bro. LOL It is pronounced as JOE. I think that you did an excellent job at reviewing this kit. You stated that the plastic did not seem to be brittle. Jo-han kits can be brittle, so please do not try to over flex any of the parts during assembly. Take good care & thanks for this review.
Oh, I would like several of these! Building each one in a different manner. At 1:45, you describe the kit in a small package as "the size of a shoe box". Given that I wear size 14A, this gave me a something of a pause. You immediately clarify, "well, a kid's shoe box", and I had a wry chuckle. I just have to ask: what is the issue with the word "gurney"? Technically, the item to which you refer is a stretcher. The definition of a gurney is a stretcher on long, wheeled legs. Its etymology is uncertain.
Hey David, thanks for taking the time to watch my video. Things are pretty tense these days with all thats going on. So I try to make people smile and maybe even chuckle while watching my videos. You have to admit "gurney" is a funny sounding word. Its just my way of trying to have fun. So may people take themselves to seriously when doing stuff like this. Its all suppose to be fun. IMHO. 🙃
Love your intro. Thx, that's fun and very detailed. WHY is GURNEY funny? Is that like Dan Gurney? A nicely detailed older kit. A hot rod sounds very challenging, but fun. How bout a different version of the Gostbusters Caddy? You could scratch build a siren, or pirate one from another kit. Gr8 kit, Dirk. Thx 4 the info. I like it, very informative video. The Lord will direct you. God Bless, keep us updated. Thx, Tom, out. 😮😎🙂.
Neat review. Rick has some good insight to the kit. The first issue was indeed in a flat box, kit number GC500: 200. IIRC this is the second small box issue. The strange area on the box said moulded in red there. Later issues deleted the color reference as by that time JoHan used what ever color plastic they had. There was a sister car to this. A stock hearse. The first flat box issue had a coffin, but was quickly deleted. Each of these spawned off a few other versions.
Thanks for showing this. The underside may be simplified but otherwise it looks quite detailed. I wouldn't pay the collector price but if this ever gets re-popped I might be interested. Does anyone know who owns the molds?
Just the man I wanted to find. What would it entail to create a more accurate replica? This would be in two main areas: 1) the undercarriage, chiefly, both axles and the drivetrain; and 2) the rear interior cabin, stocking it with correct period equipment, supplies, etc. Also, upgrading the details of the rest of the vehicle. This would include a rotating, lit, red emergency light, and the other lights. Also, it veritably cries out for all appropriate figures. One would be able to assemble them in driving mode or moving round to aid an injured person.
I have a few Jo-Han kits in my stash. I know I have a Studebaker Lark, a Cadillac Coupe De Ville and a Chrysler Turbine Car that I haven't built, but a bunch of others that I have. I might to go dig those out sometime.
Cool review. I missed this one when you first aired it. You could make a hearse out of this to. I like this kit but not $100 worth. Thanks for sharing. Papadan
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Nice to see Jo-Han models on RUclips. I still have shelves full of the kits and Jo-Han also sold completely finished models.
My Dad was the tool room foreman for several years during the late 50's and early 60's. All the fine details like the door handles, wipers, and the dashboard were all hand engraved. I still remember most of the operation. Molding, vacuum metalizing, making the molds.
Jo-Han was located on Moran street just North of East McNichols on Detroit's East side. They also had a plant on Casmere Street not too far away. That building is still standing. John Hanley also did all the art work in a studio above the front office. A Large format camera was used for the photos.
Enjoy!
Wow, thanks for sharing that. I only have two and I plan to build them both at some point
Awesome review Dirk, looking forward to see this build...
Thanks Marcos
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Worth looking at when buying is the condition of the glass, obviously it's prone to scratches from rattling around loose in the box (as is the chrome) but the windows are extremely thin compared to other kits and the curved front screen is especially prone to snapping in half.
Gluing in the glass can be quite a challenge since each piece fits separately.
It's rare that Jo-Han - pronounced Joe, not Yo - ever got four tyres with correctly centred white lines - usually one was off centre. The newer AMT two-piece whitewall tyres included in kits like the '58 Belvedere and '62 Thunderbird fit without much effort.
With a set of micro mesh the glass would clean up nicely.
Really good review Dirk. I think the kit that you have may be the 1st re-issue of the kit. I have the 1980's issue molded in red plastic. I'm not completely certain but I think the original issue kit came in a flat box. In my kit the siren is shown on the instruction sheet in step 4. It does not have a part number. It is a chrome part but the chrome tree has no numbers on it. The inscribing that you see on the bottom side of the hood is for another version of the kit called the "roarin' rambulance". Lil Joe Thompson has a video about that kit. The details on this kit are great. The chassis & engine are quite simplified as most kits were back in the 60's. However the body , interior & engine bay details are just super from that era. The name Jo-han , is a shortened version of the company owner's name John Haneley (I think the spelling of the last name is correct). There is no "YO" bro. LOL It is pronounced as JOE. I think that you did an excellent job at reviewing this kit. You stated that the plastic did not seem to be brittle. Jo-han kits can be brittle, so please do not try to over flex any of the parts during assembly. Take good care & thanks for this review.
My pleasure, Rick. Thanks for the information
Sorry that I rambled on so long. But I so love to talk about the old kits. LOL
No worries at all, my friend. The information is welcome
Oh, I would like several of these! Building each one in a different manner.
At 1:45, you describe the kit in a small package as "the size of a shoe box". Given that I wear size 14A, this gave me a something of a pause. You immediately clarify, "well, a kid's shoe box", and I had a wry chuckle.
I just have to ask: what is the issue with the word "gurney"? Technically, the item to which you refer is a stretcher. The definition of a gurney is a stretcher on long, wheeled legs. Its etymology is uncertain.
Hey David, thanks for taking the time to watch my video. Things are pretty tense these days with all thats going on. So I try to make people smile and maybe even chuckle while watching my videos. You have to admit "gurney" is a funny sounding word. Its just my way of trying to have fun. So may people take themselves to seriously when doing stuff like this. Its all suppose to be fun. IMHO. 🙃
Love your intro. Thx, that's fun and very detailed. WHY is GURNEY funny? Is that like Dan Gurney? A nicely detailed older kit. A hot rod sounds very challenging, but fun. How bout a different version of the Gostbusters Caddy? You could scratch build a siren, or pirate one from another kit. Gr8 kit, Dirk. Thx 4 the info. I like it, very informative video. The Lord will direct you. God Bless, keep us updated. Thx, Tom, out.
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Thanks for the kind words, Tom. "Gurney" is just a silly sounding word.
Dirk's NUMA Files. In Elf, that reminds me when Buddy keeps repeating, "Francisco, Francisco.". Thx again, Tom.😇
Looks like a nice kit to build Dirk, like the idea of turning it to a drag ambulance too.
Killer Review Dirk ,, Thanks for Sharing, God Bless
My pleasure, Gary
Neat review. Rick has some good insight to the kit. The first issue was indeed in a flat box, kit number GC500: 200. IIRC this is the second small box issue. The strange area on the box said moulded in red there. Later issues deleted the color reference as by that time JoHan used what ever color plastic they had. There was a sister car to this. A stock hearse. The first flat box issue had a coffin, but was quickly deleted. Each of these spawned off a few other versions.
I had a chance to get the Hearse kit a few years back but missed out. Just one of many regrets
Awesome review dirk I need one of these to complete the 3 fire trucks I have
They are out there Jeff, its just a matter of cost and what you are willing to pay.
Dirk's NUMA Files I had one on a auction on fb and missed it I’ll get one eventually lol
Thanks for showing this. The underside may be simplified but otherwise it looks quite detailed. I wouldn't pay the collector price but if this ever gets re-popped I might be interested. Does anyone know who owns the molds?
Just the man I wanted to find. What would it entail to create a more accurate replica? This would be in two main areas: 1) the undercarriage, chiefly, both axles and the drivetrain; and 2) the rear interior cabin, stocking it with correct period equipment, supplies, etc. Also, upgrading the details of the rest of the vehicle. This would include a rotating, lit, red emergency light, and the other lights.
Also, it veritably cries out for all appropriate figures. One would be able to assemble them in driving mode or moving round to aid an injured person.
I have a few Jo-Han kits in my stash. I know I have a Studebaker Lark, a Cadillac Coupe De Ville and a Chrysler Turbine Car that I haven't built, but a bunch of others that I have. I might to go dig those out sometime.
This is my 3rd Jo-Han kit. I hope to build one soon
Great review buddy, She's a land yacht!
Wow amazing kit
It is pretty cool
Très beau modèle mon ami
Merci pour les explications
Félicitations 👍👍👋
Very nice model my friend
Thank you for the explanation
Congratulations 👍👍
Jean Marc Galzy thank you, Jean for watching
Great review brother keep up the awesome work
Cool review. I missed this one when you first aired it. You could make a hearse out of this to. I like this kit but not $100 worth. Thanks for sharing. Papadan
I agree with you over the cost. The current prices of these are crazy
My choice would be period correct stock, only because its a cool old JoHan kit.
I hear ya, Chris. That was my first thought. So many ideas
Nice review. Love that old kit. But it’s not Yo-Hahn, it’s pronounced ‘Joe’ Han....the founder’s name was John Hanley.
Man that would make an awesome low custom. Thanks Dirk, Ron
Another cool idea
It would make a killer hearse dragster.
That is would
Another kit I would like to have! Just not gonna pay the high dollar for it!
Moonwalker Models I don't blame you at all. I wouldn't have bought this for those prices either.
Reminds me of Ghostbusters
Nice kit
Samuel Vasquez thanks, sam
Please educate a non-american. Why is the word GOURNEY so funny???
Gurney... hehe. Just sounds so silly.