ratnasty Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hello all when I heard the Beswick GTO was being released I contacted John Greczula to let them know that the tailshaft of the transmission has been missing from the Pontiac motor since 1967. here is our e-mails: Hi John , this is Chuck and I see you guys are bringing out the Beswick GTO funny car. You need to look at the motor and transmission. The trans is missing the complete tailshaft assemby and has been missing since the 1967 GTO flip top car with its full chassis . I just know alot of people we not happy when they got Burketts GTO and I'll bet it is still missing making the car unbuildable because the tailshaft rest on the crossmember . I have only found it in the Mr. Uswitchable kit. Here is a pic of the motor and trans from the Burkett kit . Please check on this and let me know what you find out as I will not be buying any unless this is fixed Chuck Hello Chuck, We did indeed know about the problem. We are adding a new, albeit simple looking separate tailshaft part to the tooling to correct the issue. It looks similar to the tailshaft that's in the '72 MPC Connie Kalitta Bounty Hunter Mustang funny car kit and trust it will work well enough to make modelers happy with the kit. Regards, John Greczula AMT / MPC / Polar Lights / Auto World Here is pic of what should have been in the kit, I have saved this from the Mr. Unswitchable so I can clean it up and cast me some Here is there replacement set up that is "good enough" for the modelers. I find it very weak and an insult to say "good enough". Maybe as modelers we are "good enough" to save our money and pass this kit by and maybe "good enough" will become "lets fix it right " . At 25.00 a pop for a kit "good enough "doesn't cut it. John and Tom if you are listening I hope what I wrote is "good enough" Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sounds "good enough" for me Chuck and even though I've known Arnie for a number of years, I don't think I"ll be buying that second rate kit myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sounds "good enough" for me Chuck and even though I've known Arnie for a number of years, I don't think I"ll be buying that second rate kit myself. Do you know whether or not Mister Beswick shares the hobbiests' "passion" regarding this kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 to tell the truth, i am pretty impressed that the guy even answered you back with that semi belligerent tone in your very poorly written communication. i also dont see where you are quoting "good enough" from...generally when something is in quote marks, it is directly quoted from an attributed source. in this case i dont see the source, presumably Mr Greczula. Note that I have to agree with you on principle about the suitability of that piece and the addition to the latest re-issue. I just think maybe it could have been approached differently. just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 For a tool this old, I am just glad they can re-issue it! This is a simple fix for those that want it more correct, but for the rest, it does not matter. And honestly, once it sits on the shelf, who is really going to know or care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The kit engine depicts a 4-spd., NO funnycars of that era ran a 4-spd. Simple solution ; Saw the tranny off and replace it with a parts box Turbomatic (or Torqueflite as need be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (The kit engine depicts a 4-spd., NO funnycars of that era ran a 4-spd. Simple solution ; Saw the tranny off and replace it with a parts box Turbomatic (or Torqueflite as need be) LOL, this makes me laugh, I am with you a million percent Wayne .................. I find that soooooooooooooooooooo many car model builders just settle instead of going that little bit extra to make it a more correct build. What ever floats ones boat I guess ??? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratnasty Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I just watched the Arnie Beswick CD and found out he ran a turbo 400 so I cut one of another engine and I'll use the motor from the 62 Pontiac Catalina Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wow that is lame ........ For a good enough , what has gotten into round2 they want big money for rehashed kits come on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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