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'70 Grande

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  1. Probably getting ahead of myself here, but has any previously produced 1/25 kit had the 273 Plymouth Commando V-8 engine in it? What was the "optional" V-8 engine in the many times reissued AMT 1941 Plymouth Coupe kit supposed to represent?
  2. Surprised to see that the 64-1/2 Barracuda is called a curbside but looks to have a fully detailed chassis underneath!
  3. These 1/25 AMT '72 GMC Jimmy roof pieces are always pretty warped, so I took the piece from my kit and set it into blocks/weights and placed it into a sunny window to soak in the sunshine all summer long hoping the blocks and weights would eliminate the warp. Well, the warp is slightly better, but the roof pieces got sunburned and I can't seem to remove that discoloration. Anyone have the same GMC Jimmy roof and roof tailgate pieces, and maybe the (3) roof glass pieces they'd be willing to trade for something from my parts box?
  4. You can make your own custom license plates fairly easily by starting here: www.acme.com/licensemaker This website was launched shortly after the Internet started existing and the website hasn't been updated much since then. What does that mean... it means the website is quite simple and easy to use and navigate. I make my own custom license plates while on the website, save them to a folder on my computer, and have calculated that printing the saved file at 47% onto a 5x7 sheet of satin finish photo paper makes a perfect 1/25 license plate. By making a bunch of custom plates all at one time, I can group them onto that 5x7 sheet and print several plates in one run thru my color printer.
  5. Excellent looking build of an iconic Corvette! If that taillight is painted with a "soft" paint like Testors Silver, I might suggest you take a toothpick with a point dipped in warm water and with a little work you could probably chip-away that painted dot in the center. I'd start with warm water before going to something harsher like a paint thinner... just my thoughts. Still a well done build!
  6. I am looking for (2) of the steel wheels found inside the 1/25 AMT '32 Ford Coupe kit. These same wheels may have been inside some other older AMT kits as well. I am in Illinois... thanks!
  7. Thankfully Old Trucker shipped me exactly what I was looking for... the parts are soaking in my chrome stripping solution right now. Thanks all, and thanks to Johnny specifically!
  8. Anybody have any pair of 1/25 Weber carbs similar to the ones shown in my picture? They could be from any 1/25 kit and do not have to be chrome.
  9. Looking for (1) Weber carbs chrome piece like or similar to the ones shown here from the 1/25 Revell BRE Datsun 510 Race Car kit; have lots to trade... I am in Illinois; thanks!
  10. Yes, thanks for these new pics!
  11. A terrific looking build! I'm curious about how that 1/2-cab looks inside the bed... especially the back-wall of the cab. I have the first issue of this kit with the full roof and have wondered how different the 1/2-cab looks. If you could post a pic showing inside the bed more to satisfy my curiosity that would be great! Also curious if you know where you got those wheels and tires from?
  12. I remember reading someone's opinion a long time ago that the '66 Buick Skylark was the "sexiest" of all the GM A-bodies in that year and I've always agreed with that thought!
  13. Could only find pictures for one of my ancient Mustang builds... this one was originally-built in the late-1970's I think, and rebuilt back in the late-1990's.
  14. Give me a day or two to get these parts on the way to you. I'll let you know when they are in the hands of the USPS.
  15. Your shipping address is all. I'll remove the pieces from my chrome tree but keep some of the tree intact to support these pieces when they're in the hands of our US Postal Service.
  16. Delton: I've got these 1/25 vintage Revell 56 BelAir chrome trim pieces for you. They are still on my chrome tree; can be seen in the middle of this pic. PM me.
  17. These are the kind of projects that really catch my attention! Beautiful execution. I bet there was a lot of work in determining how these components were all going to come together, and you did a phenomenal job making it happen!
  18. Great looking build! I have one of these IMSA Mustang kits in line to start building some day in the near future... other than the old decals, did you have any other challenges when building this kit?
  19. I am looking to trade for the following front suspension pieces, radiator and firewall pieces from the 1/25 AMT/Round2 1967 Ford Mustang kit. These same pieces can be found inside the '67 Shelby GT350 kit and/or multiple reissues of each of these kits. Lower front suspension Piece #20 Front wheel spindles Pieces #21 & 22 Tie rod Piece #23 Radiator Piece #49 Firewall Piece #45 These pieces can be fresh-from-the-tree or from a built-up if in good, restoreable condition. I am not interested in a complete kit; just these parts. I have a fairly extensive parts box to trade from; I am located in Illinois. Thanks!
  20. ...and the tinted glass that was so dark you could hardly see thru it!
  21. Reference website: www.alfaholics.com
  22. Mike, I'm sorry. When I read your post title, I overlooked the word Daytona and thought you were looking for a Charger kit. For that reason, I thought your request was too vague, and I responded in what I thought would be a helpful way. I was wrong for posting what I did. I'm publicly offering you my apology here Mark
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