Bob Ellis Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I wonder if they will throw the custom parts in the box anyway? The Street Rods issue T408 didn't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I wonder if the shipping crisis on the west coast will delay all our beloved re issues coming from china? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Lucas, good point. I would say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeBee Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Slot cars with headlights just brought back some funny memories. I had a huge HO set-up in my basement when I was a kid. Aurora track with T-Jets (and later the AFX cars), along with a few of the Tyco cars thrown in. I think the slot cars with headlights were called Flamethrowers. This name, along with our predilection to turn off the lights while using these cars (of course), inspired us to try something that would look really cool with the lights out: douse some of the old, lousy cars with gasoline and run em' around the track on fire! Why not? Gas enhanced all of our other play! It worked great on army men, GI Joes, and, of course, our model cars; especially when combined with explosives! And, how about sending model rockets up in flames with M-80s attached! Classic. We weren't aloud to blow anything up inside the house, though. And after the episode with the burning slot cars I was forbidden to bring gasoline into the house, too. Parents could be such kill-joys when I was a kid. PB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The deletion of the working headlight feature is why to this day the engraved headlights look odd in this kit - they stick out from the bezels. Check out a '64 Impala promo grille to see how they should look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 yeah I had similar experiences myself, PB, but mostly with lighter fluid instead of gasoline! concerning this coming reissue, if it is in the Street Rods line like the last issue evidently was, I would bet there would be no change inside the box. could be wrong but I think that's the signal here jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have a recent, from the last twenty years, version of the the kit laying around unbuilt. If this kit is no different overall from that one, I'll more than likely be passing on this one. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I wonder why they didn't use the convertible inserts (visors, boot and up top, ht delete)? Got to still have that stuff. Scott, I guess they are counting on the box collectors. That Street Rods box is pretty cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 ....does anyone have photos of the contents of the new issue shaker 64 impala,,,would love to see the decals and all the parts as well..just a thought....the ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 .....anyone bought this new issue kit as of yet.....would like to see pics of the contents and decals.......the ace....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I bought the kit a month ago, and believe it or not, have not opened it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 thank you, Casey................the ace...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 That decal is all new but resembles the 1970s Street Shaker set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Is THAT where those shilouettes of cars come from! I have a strip of those in my decal envelope and I always knew they looked familiar but could never really place where they were from. I particularly like that VW and the rail dragster. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) ....just today I bought this reissue, and have a quick report to all interested. this thread mentions early on about the original parts from the annual either being deleted or changed thru the years....well, I have some good news, and some bad news.....the tow bar and those nice steel wheels are NOT included,,,however, the custom steering wheel, 4 headlight covers, 2 piece roll bar, 2 seat belts and drag harness, and the tow hooks ARE now re instated . there is also a convertible boot, jack stand, and chrome brake drum too. overall, pretty nice issue, however the Cragars have some pitting and junk thru them, so a better or different wheel choice will improve this build. I will try to post pics later, if I can.,,,,the ace........ Edited July 23, 2015 by AC Norton forgot info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Is THAT where those shilouettes of cars come from! I have a strip of those in my decal envelope and I always knew they looked familiar but could never really place where they were from. I particularly like that VW and the rail dragster. jb The car silhouettes didn't come on the original-issue Street Shaker decal sheet. There were silhouettes on at least one AMT sheet in the mid-1960s though. Was nice they added them, along with a bunch of stuff, to the sheet in the new reissue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 yes, the decal sheet is very nice in this kit....and as I mentioned in my post earlier tonite, many original parts have been re instated as well....the ace..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ACE, what are the tires like? Printed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 yes Bob, you get a printed set of 4 polyglas L60S, and a set of 4 firestone white walls.....no slicks, though...I will try to post pics of all later tonite, its still a nice issue with some restored parts as I mentioned in a post yesterday....thanks for asking....the ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Man, I need to get one of these kits. Strangely, while I have many left over parts from this kit that were in various 'parts-lots' I've gotten over the years,I'ver actually owned the kit. I hope the Big Box hobby/craft stores start to stock them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW93 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 ....just today I bought this reissue, and have a quick report to all interested. this thread mentions early on about the original parts from the annual either being deleted or changed thru the years....well, I have some good news, and some bad news.....the tow bar and those nice steel wheels are NOT included,,,however, the custom steering wheel, 4 headlight covers, 2 piece roll bar, 2 seat belts and drag harness, and the tow hooks ARE now re instated . there is also a convertible boot, jack stand, and chrome brake drum too. overall, pretty nice issue, however the Cragars have some pitting and junk thru them, so a better or different wheel choice will improve this build. I will try to post pics later, if I can.,,,,the ace........ Thanks for the report of the contents. I think I'll pass on this reissue as I already have two previous issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 no problem, Frank.....I will try to post some pics this week if time allows. as stated, a nice issue, but a little rough around the edges here and there,,,if ya get my drift..........the ace........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have a few. 2 Street Rods issues undergoing resto.I might get the newest re-issue as I cut one down to a Convertibleand need a Boot cover.But, I just was given a built Original Convertible so may use it on that oneinstead.YES she has the headlight lens/light transfer bar.But Not the rest of those parts!!Wires, Battery box, Contacts, switch, tail light transfer bar.I do hope to find those parts some time. And Yes, I wish they Could re-issue the convertible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 7/22/2015 at 10:41 PM, AC Norton said: yes, the decal sheet is very nice in this kit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) On 2/18/2015 at 9:33 PM, ChrisBcritter said: The deletion of the working headlight feature is why to this day the engraved headlights look odd in this kit - they stick out from the bezels. Check out a '64 Impala promo grille to see how they should look. One fortunate thing is that the holes for the headlight inserts are still there on the backside of the grille. Next one I build is going to get drilled out. Then some reflectors and lenses added. Edited January 21, 2019 by Dave Darby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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