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[Don Sikora II]

Decals and an optional Buick "nailhead" V8.

The kit always had a chromed drop front axle, so I'd guess it will be in the reissue too.

[Michigan Madman]

I think it would be safe to assume that most (if not all) of the street rod parts added in the '80's (billet steering wheel, digital dash, Recaro seats, etc.) would be in this version as well.

[pepperdrumstix]

This is a Sedan delivery, not a wider panel van. The sedan deliveries were made to fit on the standard chassis and fenders of the sedan and coupes. That "mess" of a kit called a woody, by magazine types too, was different from the stock version. It had holes above the windshield for a shade over the top of the windshield and of course the fenders were "customised" with full skirts and headlight pods like on a '37 Chevy. This disaster is perfect example of what happens when non-car types get involved with model kits. I am currently using the body, interior and trim from that kit combined with the fender section of a '39 Ford sedan to make a '39 Ford Sedan Delivery street rod. So far so good. Can't decide what color(s) to paint it. Some cutting on the rear of the Delivery interior bucket was needed to fit it on the '39 fenders.I am leaving the windshild shade on cause it looks cool. I am using the nailhead with the blower from the AMT '57 Chevy kit with a small 4 barrel. Gonna try to make headers from solid core solder. Patrick

['70 Grande]

The Three-Stooges version looks factory-stock on it's box art... (I'd bet both of these kits will be filled with the exact same parts, just different decal sheets).

[rasafyff]

I still have one of those with the body all marked up for widening to the correct dimensions. When AMT did this one, they made it fit their 39-40 Sedan fender/running board unit, which made the sedan delivery a good bit too narrow. It will be fun to widen out that body shell to make it correct.

Art

I think they used the 40 coupe to make this kit.

They both have the Buick nailhead and Keystone mags.The original Issue 40 sedan delivery even had the Toronado wheel covers.

There's a Gene Winfield 40 Sedan Delivery on eBay right now.

[Casey]

Here are a few shots of the different boxes, which should give you a good idea of which optional parts are included:

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 40sd1.JPG   142.78K   54 downloads

 sd402.JPG   122.89K   40 downloads

 sd403.JPG   143.38K   57 downloads

 sd404.JPG   138.64K   61 downloads

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['70 Grande]

Did this kit have separate pieces for it's rear suspension, (separate rear axle, spring & shocks), or is the complete rear suspension molded directly into the main chassis piece?

[checkmate]

Separate diff from the chassis.

[Casey]

Pics of the instruction sheet here: http://public.fotki....940_ford_sedan/

[Casey]

Pics of an original kit's parts and decal sheet:

 gw40sd1.JPG   160.96K   92 downloads

 gw40sd2.JPG   159.51K   90 downloads

[Michigan Madman]

Did this kit have separate pieces for it's rear suspension, (separate rear axle, spring & shocks), or is the complete rear suspension molded directly into the main chassis piece?

See above posts for info on the suspension, but be advised that the exhaust system is partially molded in place.

[KDog]

Don't know about you guys but I'd like to see this issue of the sedan back with the gasser parts..

[Mark]

Don't know about you guys but I'd like to see this issue of the sedan back with the gasser parts..

I sold my Millennium issue sedan kit, but I an 99 percent sure that it had the grille filler piece that was tooled for the Gasser issue. That would leave only the hood scoop, which may or may not be needed because the hood is not marked with a cut line to make the scoop functional. All of the other parts needed (wheels, headers, roll bar) were never changed out of the kit, or were put back in eventually.

[Dr. Cranky]

Oh, I am going to enjoy this release, and that Gasser looks killer.

Moe, Larry and Cheese!
Moe, Larry and Cheese!
knwuck, knwuck, knwuck!

[martinfan5]

Oh, I am going to enjoy this release, and that Gasser looks killer.

Moe, Larry and Cheese!
Moe, Larry and Cheese!
knwuck, knwuck, knwuck!

Same here

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Will this kit come with Crags and steelies or just one set of rims? I'd like an option to build it as a 39 or a 40 like the tudor sedan.

[Casey]

Will this kit come with Crags and steelies or just one set of rims? I'd like an option to build it as a 39 or a 40 like the tudor sedan.

I don't think it's been formally announced exactly how far Round2 has backdated the kit, but I would guess we'll get the Keystone Kustomag Klassic and Toronado wheel covers from the original issue- basically what's shown in post #30. Round2 doesn't have this kit up on their website yet. so we're still left to guess.

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Oh so those aren't Cragars. I guess we will now wait and see until more details are released.

[plowboy]

Thanx for the review Casey! I never have owned this kit or any of the other sedan deliveries, but that retro box art makes me want to buy one!

[Jantrix]

 sd403.JPG   143.38K   57 downloads

I built this version years ago. I sectioned it about 4 scale inches. I was happy with the outcome but it wasn't as good as I'd like (or could do now). I've been itching for another shot at one. This will be a must have for me. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Edited by Jantrix, 15 December 2012 - 01:14 PM.