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[Green Duster]

I picked up a millennium kit. If it comes out as a Swinger, I'll have to pick up a couple of them. I'd like to

do this one also.

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[gtx6970]

Anyone know for certain if this 'new release' is going to be in fact the 71-72 body style or the 74-75 body style that was/is recently avail

[pack rat]

Anyone know for certain if this 'new release' is going to be in fact the 71-72 body style or the 74-75 body style that was/is recently avail

Yes, the new release will be the "70-72 or whatever"  Swinger. 

[johnbuzzed]

I have one of the millennium series kits and I will be replacing the kit small block with that from an Ertl Duster kit.  Or, I'll use the body and chassis with no engine as part of a diorama, depending on astrological events whenever the time comes to build the kit.  Also, I've got some info about the actual Chrysler "kit cars"; it's a photocopy of the whole catalog/manual with part numbers, detailed drawings, etc. that I obtained may years ago.  I hope to be able to scan and download it one day soon so that I can distribute it to those who would be interested. 

Edited by johnbuzzed, 14 March 2013 - 09:56 AM.

[MAGNUM4342]

Edited by MAGNUM4342, 15 March 2013 - 06:16 AM.

[wrecker388]

Here is a link to some B/W photos of Dale testing

 

http://www.superbird...ardtkitcar.html

 

Another link with lots of pictures

 

http://mopardealer.com/chrysler.htm

Cool links, was never aware of that.

[Rob Hall]

Cool links, was never aware of that.

 

Very cool...I'd love to see the Challenger kit car kitted...

[MAGNUM4342]

If someone wants to master the body i'd be interested in casting it.  

[2002p51]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[2002p51]

Some of you might remember this one I built last year. I used an AMT Kit Kar chassis with an MPC body.

 

 

 

 

I also built one with a Duster body but Fotki is holding those photos hostage. This is the only one I have for now:

 

 

All of the bars and components you see are scratch built from Evergreen rod.

[ChrisR]

Does anyone print replacement or aftermarket decals for these models? I have the Petty decals but the wrong model.

['70 Grande]

A couple of things that always "troubled" me about the Petty Dart Sportsman Kit car model were:

 

1).  The 355ci engine molded in the kit seems a little too small; although replacing it's block with the block from the 1/25 AMT/Ertl '71 Duster 340 kit is a good corrective measure.

 

2).  The front suspension in the kit, (when built per the kit's instructions), seems really, really wide; the front tires on a built-up stick really far out from being underneath the front fenders and are much wider than the rear suspension's set-up.  Does anybody have any ideas as to how to narrow this front suspension to get the front tires underneath the front fenders?

[MAGNUM4342]

Does anyone print replacement or aftermarket decals for these models? I have the Petty decals but the wrong model.

There's one guy on ebay that does the Petty decals but I cannot recommend him. I have a set i'm using as a coaster!

[Casey]

Due in August according to Round2's 'site: http://www.round2mod...hard-petty-dart

 

[Mattyc]

I do the Petty Short track dart decals, water slide, email me for pics, etc.

 

chali4470@verizon.net

[Casey]

I do the Petty Short track dart decals, water slide, email me for pics, etc.

 

chali4470@verizon.net

 

Maybe you could post pics of your decals in the Resin & Aftermarket section for all to see? I can add you contact info to the Aftermarket Directory, too, if you like.

[moparfarmer]

A little off topic but referring to the subject..There is a real one in parts boxes at Swangler Auto Wrecking in Grand Forks ND..The Swanglers raced dirt in the area and Ric ran a Volare. The unbuilt one is a Volare and is still unbuilt in boxes. They also have Bob
Kesolowski's truck. Lots or racing history at their yard...

[80mirada]

there is a volare in Iowa Falls, that only the cage and frame were assembled, everything else is still waitin. The Duster/Dart sport Chassis was used for the Volare/Aspen Kit car program.

[Mattyc]

i'd like too and post pictures,  can I email them to you to post?

[horsepower]

I still have one of the original kits that was assembled except for the body the came with a broken front fender, I got hold of one of the rear engined Funny Car kits, & was either going to just modify that body, or use the front fender for the missing part. But you can bet that I will be getting a couple of these when they hit the shelves, I still have two of the "Cushman" style kits, one in the Millennium box, & one from Walmart, going through the "box" I found a set of instructions for one of the "Scamp" kits that I didn't even remember getting,,, guess it's true, I'm officially getting old.